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xii M4A78 PRO specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A78 PRO specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers...
... This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers...
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... be visible around the outside of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. The Scaling Options function of the display on...
... be visible around the outside of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. The Scaling Options function of the display on...
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... BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 1: Product...
... BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 1: Product...
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... is available in the optical drive. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, and then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Select the... Updating from a BIOS file a. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO Select Update BIOS from a file, and then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the Open ...
... is available in the optical drive. b. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, and then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Select the... Updating from a BIOS file a. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO Select Update BIOS from a file, and then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the Open ...
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...detects the items in BIOS, only SATA port 1-4 can be detected. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you want to...overview of commands. • When SATA is configured as [AHCI] in this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general...
...detects the items in BIOS, only SATA port 1-4 can be detected. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you want to...overview of commands. • When SATA is configured as [AHCI] in this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled...
...] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled...