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...Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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 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 ...
...Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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 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 ...
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... vii About this guide vii M4A78 PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 Onboard LED 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12...
... vii About this guide vii M4A78 PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 Onboard LED 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12...
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...channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC, DDR2 1066*/800/667 memory modules * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 5200 MT/s; M4A78 PLUS ...specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2...
...channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC, DDR2 1066*/800/667 memory modules * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 770 / SB700 Up to 5200 MT/s; M4A78 PLUS ...specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2...
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... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates...
... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates...
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...-end sound quality on your CrossFireX system. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit...
...-end sound quality on your CrossFireX system. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit...
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3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M4A78 PLUS M4A78 PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Ensure that the retention bracket... mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated - - Populated 1-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - A clicking sound denotes that the fan...
3. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M4A78 PLUS M4A78 PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Ensure that the retention bracket... mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated - - Populated 1-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - A clicking sound denotes that the fan...
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.... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility...
.... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility...
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Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 MHz as two pairs of accessing information from a memory module. SS/ DS 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Kingmax... SS 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC SS 1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC SS 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC SS 2G(kit G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as the default setting. •...
Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 MHz as two pairs of accessing information from a memory module. SS/ DS 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Kingmax... SS 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC SS 1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC SS 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC SS 2G(kit G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as the default setting. •...
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... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...feature. 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. M4A78 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the...
... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...feature. 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. M4A78 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the...
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... BIOS, only SATA port 1-3 can cause the system to malfunction. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to select the SATA type. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use...
... BIOS, only SATA port 1-3 can cause the system to malfunction. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to select the SATA type. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Both] The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [... the write to read CAS# to percharge time. Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] tRFC0/1/2/3[ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to specify the Trfc0/1/2/3 time. Configuration options: [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [Auto] tRTP [ Auto] Allows...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Both] The following item appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [... the write to read CAS# to percharge time. Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] tRFC0/1/2/3[ Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to specify the Trfc0/1/2/3 time. Configuration options: [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [Auto] tRTP [ Auto] Allows...
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...Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [...[Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to set the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.
...Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to set the memory over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [...[Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to set the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.
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...states. Select an item then press to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable...Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address ...
...states. Select an item then press to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable...Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address ...
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... HD Audio Controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP...AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 ASUS M4A78 PLUS 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][...
... HD Audio Controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP...AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 ASUS M4A78 PLUS 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][...