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Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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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...(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... 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. Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! done Advance...
...(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... 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. Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! done Advance...
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.../13/2006 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 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 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 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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...-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program...
...-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program...
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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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... supports. • Chapter 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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
... supports. • Chapter 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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. TurboV - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-quality conductive polymer capacitors! (5000hrs VRM, over 57 years operation lifespan at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A78-E specifications...
... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. TurboV - ASUS EZ Flash 2 100% All High-quality conductive polymer capacitors! (5000hrs VRM, over 57 years operation lifespan at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A78-E specifications...
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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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... the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your house. Fanless Design-Stylish Heatsink Design The streamline-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal...
... the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your house. Fanless Design-Stylish Heatsink Design The streamline-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal...
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... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. settings in different scenarios. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5 When the system hangs due to open the ... performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; 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. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to overclock without interrupting ongoing work...
... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. settings in different scenarios. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5 When the system hangs due to open the ... performances without exiting or rebooting the OS; 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. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to overclock without interrupting ongoing work...
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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 ... KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Aeneon BUFFALO Kingbox Mushkin Mushkin Mushkin Team Team Team Part No. 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...
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 ... KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Aeneon BUFFALO Kingbox Mushkin Mushkin Mushkin Team Team Team Part No. 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...
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Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 ... 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 • • • 5-5-5-18 4-4-4-12...8226; • 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 ... 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 • • • 5-5-5-18 4-4-4-12...8226; • 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• ASUS M4A78-E 2-13
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... Brand Chip NO. SS APACER SS APACER DS APACER SS N/A DS 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 N/A Heat... Asint DDRII1208-GE ••• •• ••• M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No...
... Brand Chip NO. SS APACER SS APACER DS APACER SS N/A DS 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 N/A Heat... Asint DDRII1208-GE ••• •• ••• M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No...
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ASUS M4A78-E 2-15 Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Crucial ...-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 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• •...
ASUS M4A78-E 2-15 Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued) Vendor Crucial ...-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 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* •• •...
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... a chassis). 3. Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS M4A78-E 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
... a chassis). 3. Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS M4A78-E 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
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...on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and... off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the...
...on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and... off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the...
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...menu first to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3.... • The system may cause the system to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the first time. CPU overvoltage setting (3-...
...menu first to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3.... • The system may cause the system to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the first time. CPU overvoltage setting (3-...
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VGA out port 9. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. 5. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. 2. 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. ASUS M4A78-E 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 11. 6.
VGA out port 9. 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. 5. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. 2. 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. ASUS M4A78-E 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. LAN (RJ-45) port 11. 6.
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..., set to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. These connectors are... disk and optical disk drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [RAID]. 4.
..., set to [RAID]. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. These connectors are... disk and optical disk drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [RAID]. 4.