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M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB 2.0/1.1... v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB 2.0/1.1... v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.... 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector...
.... 6. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in...3. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector...
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... reference only. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems...
... reference only. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is...
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... devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to select the SATA type. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu...
... devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to select the SATA type. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu...
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... driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. The value ranges from 1.85000V to enable or disable C1E configuration. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS...
... driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. The value ranges from 1.85000V to enable or disable C1E configuration. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS...