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... 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 window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-7 2.3.4 SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8 2.3.5 SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.6 System Information...
... 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 window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-7 2.3.4 SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8 2.3.5 SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.6 System Information...
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...configurations 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s support JBOD PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - 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™ /..., 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 next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may...
...configurations 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s support JBOD PCIe Gigabit LAN ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - 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™ /..., 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 next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may...
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... to system loading to save power and money! ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, and lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ...button. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is built into the motherboard, so you to hardware configuration and product models. • For SSD version, Express Gate is an auto...
... to system loading to save power and money! ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, and lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ...button. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is built into the motherboard, so you to hardware configuration and product models. • For SSD version, Express Gate is an auto...
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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - SS/ DS 2G Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G DS 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 SS 2G Kingston .... Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - SS/ DS 2G Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G DS 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 SS 2G Kingston .... Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB...
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... SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on RAID configurations...
... SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on RAID configurations...
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... the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the Support DVD to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder... installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
... the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of the Support DVD to the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder... installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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... in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Select Update...
... in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Select Update...
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... 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the... [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press + during POST to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2.
... 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use an OS‑based utility. Locate the BIOS file from the... [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press + during POST to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2.
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...of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To change the settings. Refer to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit...2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that particular...
...of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To change the settings. Refer to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit...2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that particular...
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...second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to... stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to ...
...second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to... stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to ...
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... from the legend bar to the Setup program. If you attempt to ensure the values you are saved to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select OK to load default values. F10 key can be used for this option from the Exit menu to exit the Setup program without saving... want to save your changes to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option only if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Press to save or discard your changes before saving the values to...
... from the legend bar to the Setup program. If you attempt to ensure the values you are saved to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Select OK to load default values. F10 key can be used for this option from the Exit menu to exit the Setup program without saving... want to save your changes to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option only if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Press to save or discard your changes before saving the values to...