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Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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...(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS WARNING!! 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. done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash...
...(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS WARNING!! 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. done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash...
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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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main...
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...product in your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance... guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from...
...product in your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance... guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from...
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M4A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power...
M4A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power...
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...174; Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you download the latest BIOS version at 800MHz frequency by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only... technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid ...
...174; Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you download the latest BIOS version at 800MHz frequency by Windows® Vista OS only. • Refer to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only... technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid ...
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... and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on environment that gives you quick access to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart...
... and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on environment that gives you quick access to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 The external SATA port provides smart...
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... faulty cable connections are temporarily away. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system...
... faulty cable connections are temporarily away. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system...
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... that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and ...you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ...
... that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-17 Turn on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and ...you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ...
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... system hangs due to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery ...
... system hangs due to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery ...
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... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. HDMI port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs...OS). This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only ...
... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. HDMI port. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs...OS). This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only ...
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CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD ... USB 2.0 devices. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-21
CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD ... USB 2.0 devices. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-21
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... purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for a serial (COM) port. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk...
... purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for a serial (COM) port. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk...
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The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-25 Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector ...is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for...
The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-25 Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector ...is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for...
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ASUS M4A78-EM 1-27 The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and ... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item...
ASUS M4A78-EM 1-27 The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and ... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the audio device of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item...
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... the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
... the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
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From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network...
From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network...
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...start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . ...ROM BOARD: M4A78-EM VER: 0304 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 01/19/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-3 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash...
...start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to prevent system boot failure! Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press . ...ROM BOARD: M4A78-EM VER: 0304 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 01/19/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-3 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash...