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... unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to...
... unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to...
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... 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu...
... 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu...
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... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you ...product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables...
... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you ...product, make sure all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables...
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...-than and greater-than sign means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in brackets. Used to select. Conventions...
...-than and greater-than sign means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in brackets. Used to select. Conventions...
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Hence, a total installed memory of 512MB - Maximum shared memory of less than 3GB. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring...on the next page) xi Supports DVI Technology with max. Supports up to 5200 MT/s; Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - M3N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AM2 CPU Dual-...
Hence, a total installed memory of 512MB - Maximum shared memory of less than 3GB. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring...on the next page) xi Supports DVI Technology with max. Supports up to 5200 MT/s; Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista only) - M3N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AM2 CPU Dual-...
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... The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using these connectors, set the SATA Operation... Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These ...
... The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to the manual bundled in the BIOS to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using these connectors, set the SATA Operation... Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These ...
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... mode. Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to display the IDE device information. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If the hard disk was already formatted on this sub-menu. Configuration options: [None] [Auto...] [Manual] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup These values are not user‑configurable. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master...
... mode. Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to display the IDE device information. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If the hard disk was already formatted on this sub-menu. Configuration options: [None] [Auto...] [Manual] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup These values are not user‑configurable. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master...
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... the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to active. Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This is not configurable. Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-15 This item is not...
... the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to active. Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This is not configurable. Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-15 This item is not...
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... for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the CPU and DIMMs you install on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to malfunction. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item...
... for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the CPU and DIMMs you install on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to malfunction. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item...
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...;v�a�l�u�e�s��ra��n�g�e��fr�o�m���1�0�0��to [Manual] and is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ... CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.213V] [1.313V] [1.409V] CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the CPU VTT voltage. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-19
...;v�a�l�u�e�s��ra��n�g�e��fr�o�m���1�0�0��to [Manual] and is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ... CHIP Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.213V] [1.313V] [1.409V] CPU Multiplier [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the CPU VTT voltage. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-19
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... Menu Timing Mode x Memory clock Frequency Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] Auto [Enabled] Item Specific Help Auto, no user limit MaxMemClk, limit by Memory clock value Manual, use Memory Clock value 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... Menu Timing Mode x Memory clock Frequency Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] Auto [Enabled] Item Specific Help Auto, no user limit MaxMemClk, limit by Memory clock value Manual, use Memory Clock value 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Virtualization [Enabled] The Vanderpool Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system ...] Allows you to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual] Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable when you set the Timing Mode item to [MaxMemClk] or...
ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Virtualization [Enabled] The Vanderpool Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system ...] Allows you to enable or disable the Hybrid SLI function if you to enable or disable memory hole remapping support. Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [MaxMemClk] [Manual] Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] This item becomes user-configurable when you set the Timing Mode item to [MaxMemClk] or...
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...HyperTransport speed between the CPU and the Northbridge.. Onboard GPU [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Control item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting. Set this item to [Auto] to disable the onboard GPU if ... options: [Auto] [Always Enable] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard GPU. Set this item vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for onboard GPU. Configuration...
...HyperTransport speed between the CPU and the Northbridge.. Onboard GPU [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Control item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the SATA spread spectrum setting. Set this item to [Auto] to disable the onboard GPU if ... options: [Auto] [Always Enable] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard GPU. Set this item vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for onboard GPU. Configuration...
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...Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-23 Set to [Manual] if you want to enable this item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ Resources Select Menu IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 ...assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources is set to [No], the BIOS configures...
...Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-23 Set to [Manual] if you want to enable this item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ Resources Select Menu IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 ...assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources is set to [No], the BIOS configures...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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... the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS M��3�N�7�8�P�R�O� 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
... the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS M��3�N�7�8�P�R�O� 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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... for xDSL/cable dial-up account. move the cable from the drop-down list (e.g. This method is also referred to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use a network cable connected directly to detect the change. • The most common scenario is connected. In the WiFi tab of the...
... for xDSL/cable dial-up account. move the cable from the drop-down list (e.g. This method is also referred to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use a network cable connected directly to detect the change. • The most common scenario is connected. In the WiFi tab of the...
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... settings after the CMOS is cleared; See section 5.2.5 Manuals menu. To set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. See section 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration > MCP Storage Config for six independent Serial ATA channels. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-43 To install the SATA hard disks for a ...enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID configuration. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Save your changes and Exit Setup. • Due to the ...
... settings after the CMOS is cleared; See section 5.2.5 Manuals menu. To set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. See section 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration > MCP Storage Config for six independent Serial ATA channels. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-43 To install the SATA hard disks for a ...enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID configuration. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Save your changes and Exit Setup. • Due to the ...