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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-31 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-31 1.11.3 ASUS Home Theater Gate 1-32 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-4 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 2.2.7 General help 2-5 2.2.8 Pop...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-31 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-31 1.11.3 ASUS Home Theater Gate 1-32 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-4 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-4 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-5 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-5 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-5 2.2.7 General help 2-5 2.2.8 Pop...
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...• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before... the manuals that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your...
...• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before... the manuals that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your...
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... Filter 10 x USB 2.0 /1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 4 ports at back I /O - 2-channel gold-plated RCA output at back panel) ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 5 x SATA 3.0 ...
... Filter 10 x USB 2.0 /1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 4 ports at back I /O - 2-channel gold-plated RCA output at back panel) ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 5 x SATA 3.0 ...
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xii M4A78-HTPC specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A78-HTPC specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...RC Edition: Use the bundled remote controller to enjoy watching movies or playing music. ASUS Unique Features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lower the CPU power usage while increasing energy efficiency. ASUS Home Theater Gate The ASUS Home Theater Gate, specially designed for the HTPC...plug to page 1-26 for details. With the reduction in the BIOS to your music and movies. ASUS Tranquil Mode is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. ASUS Tranquil Mode The revolutionary ASUS Tranquil Mode effectively reduces fan speeds, which lets you with amplifiers and...
...RC Edition: Use the bundled remote controller to enjoy watching movies or playing music. ASUS Unique Features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, which lower the CPU power usage while increasing energy efficiency. ASUS Home Theater Gate The ASUS Home Theater Gate, specially designed for the HTPC...plug to page 1-26 for details. With the reduction in the BIOS to your music and movies. ASUS Tranquil Mode is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. ASUS Tranquil Mode The revolutionary ASUS Tranquil Mode effectively reduces fan speeds, which lets you with amplifiers and...
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M4A78-HTPC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • • • Apacer BoxP/N:CH...
M4A78-HTPC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* Apacer BoxP/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • • • Apacer BoxP/N:CH...
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...-8E-E ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A Heat-Sink Package KINGSTON D1288TEFCGL25U KINGSTON D1288TPFCGL25U N/A Heat-Sink Package ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 5 • • 5 • • • 5(800-5-5-5-18) • • • 5 • • 5(800-5-5-5-...18 1.8 • • 800-5-5-5-15 1.8 • • • 4 2.0 • • • 1.8 • • • • 2.0 • • • 1-12 ASUS M4A78-HTPC
...-8E-E ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A Heat-Sink Package KINGSTON D1288TEFCGL25U KINGSTON D1288TPFCGL25U N/A Heat-Sink Package ELPIDA E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 5 • • 5 • • • 5(800-5-5-5-18) • • • 5 • • 5(800-5-5-5-...18 1.8 • • 800-5-5-5-15 1.8 • • • 4 2.0 • • • 1.8 • • • • 2.0 • • • 1-12 ASUS M4A78-HTPC
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Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 4096MB DS ELPIDA E2108ABSE-8G-E • • • 512MB SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 • • • 1024MB DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 • ...
Timing Dimm(Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 4096MB DS ELPIDA E2108ABSE-8G-E • • • 512MB SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 • • • 1024MB DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 • ...
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...-667-8 512MB SS MDT M924-667-16 1024MB DS MDT M924-667-16A 1024MB DS Patriot PSD21G6672 1024MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* APACER AM4B5708JQJS7E 5 • • • APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E 5 • • • APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E...5 • • • Side(s): SS - DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-14 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Size SS/ DS Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix KINGSTON ...
...-667-8 512MB SS MDT M924-667-16 1024MB DS MDT M924-667-16A 1024MB DS Patriot PSD21G6672 1024MB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm(Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* APACER AM4B5708JQJS7E 5 • • • APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E 5 • • • APACER AM4B5808CQJS7E...5 • • • Side(s): SS - DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-14 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Size SS/ DS Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix KINGSTON ...
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... and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. The following sub‑...page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the screw you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an...
... and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. The following sub‑...page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the screw you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. You can automatically reset ...values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. function. You must turn ON the...
... RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. You can automatically reset ...values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. function. You must turn ON the...
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...port connects an external audio output device via an RCA cable. 13. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 DO NOT insert a different connector to [Disabled] in the BIOS settings to page 2-17 for USB 2.0 port 1 or 2, set the Power on from these two ports will power on the system. Audio 2, 4, 6, ...Out Mic In - Refer to [AHCI] and install the AHCI driver. DVI-I compatible device and are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. • For RC edition, connect the IR receiver to USB 2.0 port 1 or 2 which supports with power-on function. • To disable the power-on from USB12 ...
...port connects an external audio output device via an RCA cable. 13. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-19 DO NOT insert a different connector to [Disabled] in the BIOS settings to page 2-17 for USB 2.0 port 1 or 2, set the Power on from these two ports will power on the system. Audio 2, 4, 6, ...Out Mic In - Refer to [AHCI] and install the AHCI driver. DVI-I compatible device and are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. • For RC edition, connect the IR receiver to USB 2.0 port 1 or 2 which supports with power-on function. • To disable the power-on from USB12 ...
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...+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) BIOS setup Playback software Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1-20 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Dual display table This table...
...+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) BIOS setup Playback software Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3 File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1-20 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Dual display table This table...
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... install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details.
... install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details.
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...5. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4A78-HTPC System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ...
...5. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4A78-HTPC System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ...
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... AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details.
... AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for details.
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then...
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... POST to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it.a. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2-2 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability.... When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done...
... POST to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it.a. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for details. 2-2 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability.... When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done...
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...opportunity to run this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the Power-On Self-... support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to "Run Setup". 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. You can change the power management...
...opportunity to run this utility. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the Power-On Self-... support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to "Run Setup". 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. You can change the power management...
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...-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the ... system tools configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-4 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use as possible. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for most conditions to force reset from ...
...-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the ... system tools configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-4 ASUS M4A78-HTPC Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use as possible. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for most conditions to force reset from ...