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...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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved...FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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 Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-...
...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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved...FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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 Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-...
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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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... 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...Control 3-13 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-13 3.5.7 HT Link Speed 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-15 3.5.10 CPU Voltage 3-16 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage 3-17 iv SATA 1-5;
... 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...Control 3-13 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-13 3.5.7 HT Link Speed 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM Timing Configuration 3-15 3.5.10 CPU Voltage 3-16 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage 3-17 iv SATA 1-5;
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..., Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™...Hardware Decode Acceleration for up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - Refer to www.asus.com for one at midboard; SidePort Memory-onboard 64MB DDR2 800 memory - resolution up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 512MB 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single x16 with VGA Switch Card...
..., Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™...Hardware Decode Acceleration for up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - Refer to www.asus.com for one at midboard; SidePort Memory-onboard 64MB DDR2 800 memory - resolution up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 512MB 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (Single x16 with VGA Switch Card...
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...65533;M����3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r�o... Chapter 1: Product Introduction This enhances system performance in the new 45nm manufacturing process. It features dualchannel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. When four DDR2 1066 ...
...65533;M����3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r�o... Chapter 1: Product Introduction This enhances system performance in the new 45nm manufacturing process. It features dualchannel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. When four DDR2 1066 ...
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... mouse or press a key. ASUS EPU is a set of the environment. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. To wake the system and return to integrated memory/HT controller. HDMI/DVI/RGB ...and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you are temporarily...
... mouse or press a key. ASUS EPU is a set of the environment. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. To wake the system and return to integrated memory/HT controller. HDMI/DVI/RGB ...and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you are temporarily...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 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 on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the...
... lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 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 on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the...
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...ASUS M4A78-E 2-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory... 1GB DS 1GB DS 512MB SS 2GB (Kit of 2) DS 4GB (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL ...
...ASUS M4A78-E 2-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory... 1GB DS 1GB DS 512MB SS 2GB (Kit of 2) DS 4GB (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Crucial Crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL ...
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the...
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...plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 11. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory...
...plug. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to the Recommended Power Supply...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 11. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory...
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... in the following order: a. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on...-off mode, depending on . System power 6. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2.9 Starting up .
... in the following order: a. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on...-off mode, depending on . System power 6. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2.9 Starting up .
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... to select the type of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). Select this function. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. The DMA mode consists of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this mode, and if the...
... to select the type of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA). Select this function. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your device is installed. The DMA mode consists of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this mode, and if the...
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...Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor Speed : 2200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1792MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives... field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] HT ...
...Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor Speed : 2200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1792MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives... field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters. The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in numbers directly! ******* CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] HT ...
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...power down mode. This item appears only when 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 Enable [Auto] [XOR of ... bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down ...
...power down mode. This item appears only when 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 Enable [Auto] [XOR of ... bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down ...
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... to work stably under high voltage settings. The values range from 1.30V to 1.60V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference...
... to work stably under high voltage settings. The values range from 1.30V to 1.60V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference...
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...Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Set to [User] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Max] to adjust...] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Good] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Set to [Basic] to adjust all of ECC protection...
...Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Set to [User] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Super] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Max] to adjust...] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to adjust ECC mode automatically. Set to [Good] to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Set to [Basic] to adjust all of ECC protection...
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... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check...
... system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check...
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...PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens... Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer ...DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC ...
...PC Probe II main window appears. 3. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens... Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer ...DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC ...
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..., set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [256M] or above, and set Internal Graphics 1. ASUS M4A78-E 5-5 To set Surround View to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY... [Enable] 3. Press to [Enabled]. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing ...system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB...
..., set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [256M] or above, and set Internal Graphics 1. ASUS M4A78-E 5-5 To set Surround View to save the changes and exit BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY... [Enable] 3. Press to [Enabled]. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing ...system meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB...