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... 1-24 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 1.11.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu...
... 1-24 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 1.11.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu...
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...PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - M3N78 SE specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6...ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x IO Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.6'' (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-...
...PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - M3N78 SE specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6...ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x IO Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.6'' (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-...
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...you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card ... may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
...you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card ... may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
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...Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. To run the DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings...DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD: Place the Support ...
...Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. To run the DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings...DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD: Place the Support ...
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...of the Support DVD to locate the driver disk utility. Select Make Disk tab. 3. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Place the motherboard Support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-25 Due to chipset limitation, ...the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 1.11.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the DVD-ROM drive. 2.
...of the Support DVD to locate the driver disk utility. Select Make Disk tab. 3. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Place the motherboard Support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 5. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-25 Due to chipset limitation, ...the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. 1.11.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the DVD-ROM drive. 2.
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the update process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information c. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a ... itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. b. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the update process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information c. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a ... itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. b. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
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... to set the memory over voltage. Press +/- The value ranges from 1.85000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related...
... to set the memory over voltage. Press +/- The value ranges from 1.85000V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related...