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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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... Express specifications. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will... 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
... Express specifications. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will... 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
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... Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
... Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. To run the DVD. 1-30 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
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...comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an.... Place the support DVD in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail...
...comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an.... Place the support DVD in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that you wish to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail...
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... detects the items in BIOS, only SATA port 1-3 can cause the system to select the SATA type. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use SATA port 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
... detects the items in BIOS, only SATA port 1-3 can cause the system to select the SATA type. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use SATA port 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 in AHCI mode under OS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
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...testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E configuration. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to enable ...[Auto] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. The value ...
...testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E configuration. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to enable ...[Auto] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. The value ...