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PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 表示 PIN1 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- SPEAKER、RESET 與 PWRSW IDE_LED 與 PLED PIN1 PIN1 4 ...
PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 表示 PIN1 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- SPEAKER、RESET 與 PWRSW IDE_LED 與 PLED PIN1 PIN1 4 ...
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2. pin ATX 26 Asus Q-Connector 華碩 Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector 1.9 24-pin 或 20-pin 24-pin 4-pin 的 ATX+12V 連接 ATX12V 24-pin ATX 20-
2. pin ATX 26 Asus Q-Connector 華碩 Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector 1.9 24-pin 或 20-pin 24-pin 4-pin 的 ATX+12V 連接 ATX12V 24-pin ATX 20-
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All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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.
All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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.
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... 4. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS All rights reserved. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done... Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>...
... 4. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS All rights reserved. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done... Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>...
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... Flash Type - 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...
... Flash Type - 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...
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... 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T....bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All ...
... 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T....bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All ...
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.... ii No part of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
.... ii No part of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... APIC Support 3-26 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 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...
... APIC Support 3-26 3.7.4 APM Configuration 3-27 3.7.5 Hardware Monitor 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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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 ...
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 ...
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Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation...
Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation...
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...This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ...• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed...
...This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ...• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed...
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...; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by ... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the...
...; Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by ... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Example: + + Command Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used to select. 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 a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a ...
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Example: + + Command Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Italics Used to select. 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 a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a ...
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...* / 800 / 667 MHz, ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Due to 2560 x 1440 @ 75Hz - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™ X4 / Phenom... 0, 1, 5 and 10 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 -
...* / 800 / 667 MHz, ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Due to 2560 x 1440 @ 75Hz - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™ X4 / Phenom... 0, 1, 5 and 10 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 -
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... tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - 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 EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD®...
... tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - 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 EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD®...