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Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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...-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Erasing flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Do not turn...
...-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Erasing flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Do not turn...
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... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
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... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04...
... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04...
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... 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar...
... 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar...
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Contents 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18...
Contents 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-11 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-15 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-18...
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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package.
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package.
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... is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Turbo...
... is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Turbo...
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M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ... Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ... Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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..., giving users freedom to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the elegant appearance! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS streamline-shaped heat-sink will give users an extremely silent and cooling...
..., giving users freedom to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the elegant appearance! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS streamline-shaped heat-sink will give users an extremely silent and cooling...
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... profiles in case the system hangs due to the BIOS default settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5 and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! settings ... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
... profiles in case the system hangs due to the BIOS default settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5 and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! settings ... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
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Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • • BoxP/N:CH.04GAF... • BoxP/N:TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D 4GB (TXDD2048M1066HC5-D) (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix...
Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2GB (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • • BoxP/N:CH.04GAF... • BoxP/N:TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D 4GB (TXDD2048M1066HC5-D) (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix...
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... GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L64M088BA30EB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 5 5 5 4 Voltage 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 4-4-4-12 2.10 • • • 5-5-5-18 1.80 • • •...; 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• ASUS M4A78-E 2-13 Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L64M088BA30EB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 5 5 5 4 Voltage 1.9 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 4-4-4-12 2.10 • • • 5-5-5-18 1.80 • • •...; 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• ASUS M4A78-E 2-13 Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... AENEON AET03R25DC 5 Asint DDRII1208-GE Asint DDRII1208-GE ••• •• ••• M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SS APACER SS APACER DS APACER SS N/A...DS N/A AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 5 5 5 N/A N/A 3 Voltage N/A N/A 2.2 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor...
... AENEON AET03R25DC 5 Asint DDRII1208-GE Asint DDRII1208-GE ••• •• ••• M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SS APACER SS APACER DS APACER SS N/A...DS N/A AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) 5 5 5 N/A N/A 3 Voltage N/A N/A 2.2 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor...
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... 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified...SS 2GB (Kit of 2) DS 4GB (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A78-E 2-15 Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-...-6E HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 DN5HS82CFE-A6 EPD2128082200E-4 EPD264082200E-4 EPD264082200N-4 18D 51280D-30648 18D 51280D-30646E 18D 51200D-30646 PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC Timing DIMM (BIOS) 3 3 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 Voltage 2.2 2.2 1.7-1.9 1.8 1.8-1.9 1.8 1.7-1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.85 1.85 1.8 1.8 1.8 ...
... 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified...SS 2GB (Kit of 2) DS 4GB (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. ASUS M4A78-E 2-15 Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Double-...-6E HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 DN5HS82CFE-A6 EPD2128082200E-4 EPD264082200E-4 EPD264082200N-4 18D 51280D-30648 18D 51280D-30646E 18D 51200D-30646 PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC Timing DIMM (BIOS) 3 3 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 Voltage 2.2 2.2 1.7-1.9 1.8 1.8-1.9 1.8 1.7-1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.85 1.85 1.8 1.8 1.8 ...
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... you may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for details. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not.... 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M4A78-E 2-17 The following subsections describe the slots and ...
... you may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for details. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not.... 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M4A78-E 2-17 The following subsections describe the slots and ...
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...10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ...
...10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data.... Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ...
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... setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to adjust the desired CPU performance. For system failure due to the wrong ...
... setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to adjust the desired CPU performance. For system failure due to the wrong ...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. 5. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port 11. 6. ASUS M4A78-E 2-23 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. 2. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. VGA out port 9. 4. HDMI out port DVI out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 Audio I/O ports * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. 5. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port 11. 6. ASUS M4A78-E 2-23 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. 2. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. 3. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. VGA out port 9. 4. HDMI out port DVI out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 Audio I/O ports * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode.
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...for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These ...® SB750 controller. Chapter 2 Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial...
...for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These ...® SB750 controller. Chapter 2 Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial...