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... PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET 1 2. 若 LED PIN1)。 3. PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 表示 PIN1 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- 1.8 1 RESET(Reset Switch PLED(Power LED PWRSW(Power Switch IDE_LED...
... PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET 1 2. 若 LED PIN1)。 3. PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 表示 PIN1 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- 1.8 1 RESET(Reset Switch PLED(Power LED PWRSW(Power Switch IDE_LED...
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pin ATX 26 Asus Q-Connector 華碩 Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector 1.9 24-pin 或 20-pin 24-pin 4-pin 的 ATX+12V 連接 ATX12V 24-pin ATX 20- 2.
pin ATX 26 Asus Q-Connector 華碩 Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector Q-Connector 1.9 24-pin 或 20-pin 24-pin 4-pin 的 ATX+12V 連接 ATX12V 24-pin ATX 20- 2.
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BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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...during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM... DO.ROM 4. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ......
...during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM... DO.ROM 4. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ......
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... Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與...
... Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與...
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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN..., may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without ...
...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN..., may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78 PRO 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 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78 PRO 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 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System...
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....1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 General help...
....1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 General help...
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... APIC Support 2-22 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-22 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor 2-23 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-24 2.7.3 Security 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-26 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-27 2.8.4 AI NET 2 2-27 2.9 Exit menu 2-28
... APIC Support 2-22 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-22 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor 2-23 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-24 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-24 2.7.3 Security 2-25 2.8 Tools menu 2-26 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-26 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-26 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-27 2.8.4 AI NET 2 2-27 2.9 Exit menu 2-28
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... connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from...
... connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from...
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...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Do not place the product in.... How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid...
...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Do not place the product in.... How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid...
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...65533;�p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text In�d�ic�a�te�s�...;u��c�o��m��p�le��te��a� task. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ Command M��ea�n�s�t�h�a�t y�o�u�m�...
...65533;�p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text In�d�ic�a�te�s�...;u��c�o��m��p�le��te��a� task. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ Command M��ea�n�s�t�h�a�t y�o�u�m�...
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...of 512MB 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots (continued on the next page) ix Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Hardware Decode Acceleration for ...pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1066* / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - Supports D-Sub with HDMI / DVI and D-Sub) - M4A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / ...
...of 512MB 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots (continued on the next page) ix Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only. Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Hardware Decode Acceleration for ...pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1066* / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - Supports D-Sub with HDMI / DVI and D-Sub) - M4A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / ...
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... Support* * Advanced cooling system is required when advanced overclock functions of AMD OverDrive are enabled. (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Power Solution: - M4A78 PRO specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS Unique Features Special Features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors supporting RAID 0, 1, 10...
... Support* * Advanced cooling system is required when advanced overclock functions of AMD OverDrive are enabled. (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Power Solution: - M4A78 PRO specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS Unique Features Special Features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors supporting RAID 0, 1, 10...
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...step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A78 PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O... 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
...step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A78 PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O... 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
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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.