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...Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar ...2-18 2.3.6 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-24 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-28 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30...
...Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar ...2-18 2.3.6 SATA Configuration 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-24 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-27 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-28 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30...
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... 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory Expansion...Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution up to 8GB system memory * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus...
... 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory Expansion...Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution up to 8GB system memory * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is supported by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus...
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... RAID 10 configuration support Realtek® ALC1200 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Gigabit LAN SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.05V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Noise Filter AI NAP...
... RAID 10 configuration support Realtek® ALC1200 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Gigabit LAN SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.05V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Noise Filter AI NAP...
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xii M3A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support CD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector Power/CPU/Chassis fan connectors 24...
xii M3A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support CD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector Power/CPU/Chassis fan connectors 24...
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...ASUS M3A78-EM 1- It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / . AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / . Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports...bus. Technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is the latest AMD chipset designed for details. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron ...
...ASUS M3A78-EM 1- It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / . AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / . Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports...bus. Technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is the latest AMD chipset designed for details. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron ...
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... boosts graphics performance with DDR2 1066 support. Refer to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. Due to www.asus.com for double speed and bandwidth...
... boosts graphics performance with DDR2 1066 support. Refer to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. Due to www.asus.com for double speed and bandwidth...
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... core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit www.asus.com for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory performances with friends, or...subject to hardware configurations and product models. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to [SATA] before leaving your pictures without entering ...
... core components, while providing fast transient response and stability for the CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit www.asus.com for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory performances with friends, or...subject to hardware configurations and product models. • Due to chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to [SATA] before leaving your pictures without entering ...
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... +12V Rotation M3A78-EM Fan Connectors 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. Do not...
... +12V Rotation M3A78-EM Fan Connectors 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. Do not...
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... item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you to the selected hard disk drive. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only...
... item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you to the selected hard disk drive. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only...
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...Service Provider (ISP). Realtek Diagnostics Utility Installs the Realtek diagnostics utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps ... environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you in installing the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. AMD Raid/AHCI RaidXpert Installs the AMD Raid/AHCI RaidXpert. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation ...
...Service Provider (ISP). Realtek Diagnostics Utility Installs the Realtek diagnostics utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps ... environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you in installing the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. AMD Raid/AHCI RaidXpert Installs the AMD Raid/AHCI RaidXpert. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation ...
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... Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that allows you to [256M],...] GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI 3. Select OK to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. A.2 ...
... Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that allows you to [256M],...] GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI 3. Select OK to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. A.2 ...