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... or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ...
... or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ...
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...3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 Contents 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-17 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage 3-17 3.5.14 HT ...3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34...
...3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 Contents 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage 3-17 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage 3-17 3.5.14 HT ...3-28 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34...
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...not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in any damage, contact your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets ...from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected...
...not try to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in any damage, contact your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets ...from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected...
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... simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iM4A78E.ROM Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iM4A78E.ROM Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A78-E motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x VGA switch card 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x Back I/O shield...
... with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS M4A78-E motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x VGA switch card 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x Back I/O shield...
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... module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on ...memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that ...lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. ...
... module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on ...memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that ...lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. ...
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ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the ... [RAID]. 4. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default.
ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the ... [RAID]. 4. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default.
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...; environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to boot. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the ... the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the...
...; environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 We strongly recommend that are needed for this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to boot. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the ... the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the...
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...Overclocking Tuner [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing...Size : 1792MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal ...
...Overclocking Tuner [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing...Size : 1792MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal ...
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...65533;e�n�c�y��a�u�to�m��a�ti�ca�l�ly��. [Manual] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. The values range from 200 to 600. 3.5.4 P�C�IE�...you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-13 Use the and keys to the...
...65533;e�n�c�y��a�u�to�m��a�ti�ca�l�ly��. [Manual] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. The values range from 200 to 600. 3.5.4 P�C�IE�...you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the system bus and PCI bus. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-13 Use the and keys to the...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down ...
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... Disable UMA SidePort UMA+SidePort Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Basic] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item...
... Disable UMA SidePort UMA+SidePort Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Basic] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item...
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... version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M4A78-E 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to your hardware. •...
... version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M4A78-E 4-1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD are subject to your hardware. •...
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...files. 1. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The support DVD contents are displayed in this section are for reference only. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Double-click the ...folder of your selected manual. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. The software manual files are in the support DVD. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD...
...files. 1. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The support DVD contents are displayed in this section are for reference only. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Double-click the ...folder of your selected manual. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. The software manual files are in the support DVD. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD...
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... file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Save your computer and set it to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. 4.3 Software ...ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. ASUS M4A78...
... file that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Save your computer and set it to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. 4.3 Software ...ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. ASUS M4A78...
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... and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to deliver the... ultimate audio experience on your computer. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog ...
... and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the VIA audio software is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to deliver the... ultimate audio experience on your computer. Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button Analog ...
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...Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU... or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe ... window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o...
...Launching PC Probe II 1. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU... or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe ... window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o...
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... Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash...
... Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and Flash...
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The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage,... Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78-E 4-7
The AI Suite main window appears. 3. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage,... Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78-E 4-7
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...and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in realtime. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU ...automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard...
...and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in realtime. With auto phase switching for components, the EPU ...automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with a total system power-saving solution. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard...