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... 1-23 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up...
... 1-23 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up...
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...of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ ... only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 15 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board, 9 ports at back panel) ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the ...
...of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ ... only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 15 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board, 9 ports at back panel) ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the ...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into the motherboard...automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to hardware configuration and product models. • For SSD version, ...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into the motherboard...automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to hardware configuration and product models. • For SSD version, ...
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... prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. Select Update BIOS from...
... prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus. Select Update BIOS from...
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.... 2-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS When set a password, this item shows Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Date [No] AI NET2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility...Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set a User Password: 1. Change Field Enter Go to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and ...
.... 2-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS When set a password, this item shows Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Date [No] AI NET2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility...Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set a User Password: 1. Change Field Enter Go to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and ...