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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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... This device complies with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to assure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for help. vii Operation is required to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by...
... This device complies with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to assure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for help. vii Operation is required to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by...
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... 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 help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: + + Command Means that you must type the command exactly as...
... 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 help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: + + Command Means that you must type the command exactly as...
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... and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with the highest-quality home theater experience. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 With such diversity of... digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! This series also features ...
... and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with the highest-quality home theater experience. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can effectively lower system temperature to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 With such diversity of... digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for critical PC components in real-time-helping save power and money! This series also features ...
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... side tab to indicate that it is toxic and inedible. Chapter 2 6. If it gets into the socket until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. When the CPU is locked. The...
... side tab to indicate that it is toxic and inedible. Chapter 2 6. If it gets into the socket until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with pre-applied thermal paste. When the CPU is locked. The...
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... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking... 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. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking... 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. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard...motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS...BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the...Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard...motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update utility. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS...BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the...Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for ...
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... • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. The Setup program is provided for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General...10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-7 See section 2.7 Jumpers for BIOS item modification. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Otherwise,...
... • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. The Setup program is provided for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General...10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-7 See section 2.7 Jumpers for BIOS item modification. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Otherwise,...
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... items. The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto]... for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. You cannot select an item that particular menu. Use [+] or...
... items. The other items on any menu screen means that menu. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto]... for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. You cannot select an item that particular menu. Use [+] or...
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...the menu screen items and how to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-9 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are not user-configurable. ... Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 P�r�im��a�...
...the menu screen items and how to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-9 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are not user-configurable. ... Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 P�r�im��a�...
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... [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Change Option F1 General... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you an ...
... [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 3.4.3 System Information This menu gives you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Change Option F1 General... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you an ...
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...Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu... Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The items shown in this screen may enable it for the normal operation. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit GART Error Reporting [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the GART Error Reporting function. [Enabled] Enables the GART ...
...Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu... Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The items shown in this screen may enable it for the normal operation. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit GART Error Reporting [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the GART Error Reporting function. [Enabled] Enables the GART ...
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... will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table...
... will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table...
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Configuration options: [1st FlOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-29 Quiet Chassis Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Optimal] Sets to [Optimal] to make the chassis fan ... set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st...
Configuration options: [1st FlOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-29 Quiet Chassis Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Optimal] Sets to [Optimal] to make the chassis fan ... set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st...
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...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-33 Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←...;→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 3.9 Tools ...
...] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-33 Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←...;→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 3.9 Tools ...
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... Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to sub-item. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0210 DATE: 12/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER:... [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-35 Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed...O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile [Default-Profile...
... Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to sub-item. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0210 DATE: 12/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER:... [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-35 Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed...O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to load. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Profile This item allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile [Default-Profile...
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... the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-37 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. ←→ ...Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears....
... the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-37 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. ←→ ...Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears....
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See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software 1. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software application 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 the applications...
See section 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software 1. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with the software application 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 the applications...