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All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... 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 ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... 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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...done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 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....BIOS AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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...
...done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 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....BIOS AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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...
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... 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 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
... 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 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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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 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory ...- 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type...
...-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 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory ...- 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type...
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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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and ... and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and ... and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the ...
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...ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - Profile - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 AI Nap Express Gate ASUS... - ASUS EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS EZ Flash...
...ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - Profile - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 AI Nap Express Gate ASUS... - ASUS EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS EZ Flash...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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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... boot time is subject to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to hardware configurations and product models. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. What's more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. You can...easy ways to the motherboard. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS streamline-shaped heat-sink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your BIOS easily without entering Windows...
... boot time is subject to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to hardware configurations and product models. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. What's more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. You can...easy ways to the motherboard. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS streamline-shaped heat-sink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your BIOS easily without entering Windows...
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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 the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. After ...feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. This easy OC tool allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5
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 the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. After ...feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. This easy OC tool allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip 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 ...Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • • BoxP/N:TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D 4GB (TXDD2048M1066HC5-D) (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip 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 ...Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • • BoxP/N:TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D 4GB (TXDD2048M1066HC5-D) (Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.3 • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
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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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...Package E1108ACBG-8E-E E2108ABSE-8G-E NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8CE-25D NT5TU128M8CE-AC Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 5 1.8 ••• 6 •••...ECC) 5 AENEON AET03R25DC 5 Asint DDRII1208-GE Asint DDRII1208-GE ••• •• ••• M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SS APACER SS APACER DS APACER SS N/A DS N/A ...
...Package E1108ACBG-8E-E E2108ABSE-8G-E NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8CE-25D NT5TU128M8CE-AC Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 5 1.8 ••• 6 •••...ECC) 5 AENEON AET03R25DC 5 Asint DDRII1208-GE Asint DDRII1208-GE ••• •• ••• M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SS APACER SS APACER DS APACER SS N/A DS N/A ...
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...-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...Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (...
...-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...Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (...
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... the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS M4A78-E 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier..... 2. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card...
... the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS M4A78-E 2-17 Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier..... 2. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card...
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... off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the ...to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
... off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the ...to enable C.P.R. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
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...install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware...advanced CPU overvoltage feature. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you to adjust the desired CPU performance. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer ...
...install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware...advanced CPU overvoltage feature. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you to adjust the desired CPU performance. For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer ...
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See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 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. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. ASUS M4A78-E 2-23 VGA out port 9. 4. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 11. 6.
See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. 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. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 12. ASUS M4A78-E 2-23 VGA out port 9. 4. Optical S/PDIF out port 8. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port 11. 6.
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... 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 [RAID]. 4. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. •..., refer to [IDE] by default. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29
... 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 [RAID]. 4. If you install SATA hard disk drives to the SATA1-5 connectors, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. •..., refer to [IDE] by default. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASUS M4A78-E 2-29