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... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.4.3 Navigation ...keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 ...
... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.4.3 Navigation ...keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 ...
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... configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 ...5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-43 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-44 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-45 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-22 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-28 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-30 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate 5-34 ...5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD 5-43 5.4 RAID configurations 5-44 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-44 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-45 5.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...configuration Marvell® 88E8056 Gigabit LAN (continued on the next page) xi Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (For Windows Vista only) - Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz...) with max. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - Supports DVI with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3300 GPU, SidePort Memory - M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory ...
...configuration Marvell® 88E8056 Gigabit LAN (continued on the next page) xi Hybrid CrossFireX™ support (For Windows Vista only) - Maximum shared memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz...) with max. onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - Supports DVI with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3300 GPU, SidePort Memory - M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory ...
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...ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS...on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you to instantly surf the Internet without ... Mode item in the BIOS to different destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and...
...ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS...on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you to instantly surf the Internet without ... Mode item in the BIOS to different destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and...
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...and clear the RTC data. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default... 0.02v steps sto finetune voltages to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.125v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in Windows environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut...
...and clear the RTC data. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default... 0.02v steps sto finetune voltages to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.125v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in Windows environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut...
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...you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hence, a total ... • When installing a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Due to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation...
...you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hence, a total ... • When installing a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Due to OS limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation...
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ASUS M3A78-T 2-17 See page 2-28 for the connector location. • Visit the AMD official website at ...Express operating mode PCIex16_1 PCIex16_2 PCIex16_3 x16 x4 x8 x16 x4 x4 x8 x8 x8 x8 x4 x8 • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFireX�™��m�o�d�e�. • Currently, only AMD®...install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for more information about Hybrid CrossFireX™ support.
ASUS M3A78-T 2-17 See page 2-28 for the connector location. • Visit the AMD official website at ...Express operating mode PCIex16_1 PCIex16_2 PCIex16_3 x16 x4 x8 x16 x4 x4 x8 x8 x8 x8 x4 x8 • Currently, only Windows® Vista operation system supports Hybird CrossFireX�™��m�o�d�e�. • Currently, only AMD®...install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for more information about Hybrid CrossFireX™ support.
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right angle side ASUS M3A78-T 2-25 Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. 3. Connect the right-angle ... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD...
right angle side ASUS M3A78-T 2-25 Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. 3. Connect the right-angle ... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD...
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The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is .... 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2.... If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the ...
The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is .... 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2.... If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the ...
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... manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to... the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M3A78...
... manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to... the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST.) 2. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M3A78...
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... the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. c. Click Start. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Select...
... the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. c. Click Start. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Select...
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.... This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...
.... This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M3A78-T 4-7 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M3A78-T 4-7 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
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... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that...
... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that...
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...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu... list of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A78-T 4-11 To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. For example, selecting ...
...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu... list of a field, select it then press to configure system Time. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M3A78-T 4-11 To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. For example, selecting ...
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... Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Enabled] [10] [No] Options Disabled Enabled You have to install the ASUS Express Gate application from launching properly. ASUS Express Gate is adjusted by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Reset User Data [No] Allows you... user data. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the support DVD first before starting Windows or other installed OS. See page 3-5 for user action. Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you enter the Express Gate. Choose [Disabled] to...
... Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools [Enabled] [10] [No] Options Disabled Enabled You have to install the ASUS Express Gate application from launching properly. ASUS Express Gate is adjusted by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Reset User Data [No] Allows you... user data. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from the support DVD first before starting Windows or other installed OS. See page 3-5 for user action. Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you enter the Express Gate. Choose [Disabled] to...
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4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to load the ... this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you are saved to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you made to the non-volatile RAM. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to load the ... this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you are saved to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you made to the non-volatile RAM. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. ASUS M3A78-T 5-1 Double-click the...
... Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. ASUS M3A78-T 5-1 Double-click the...
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Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for easy file-compression and ... Installs the Norton® Internet Security 2008 software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to back up and restore your data easily. ASUS M3A78-T 5-5
Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for 32/64bit Windows® XP/Vista. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver Allows you to create ATI RAID/AHCI driver disks for easy file-compression and ... Installs the Norton® Internet Security 2008 software. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to back up and restore your data easily. ASUS M3A78-T 5-5
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... a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS M3A78-T 5-9 Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST...
... a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS M3A78-T 5-9 Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST...