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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. xii
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... later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using...cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...
... later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card. When using...cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...
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... of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Scaling Options. 5. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. To ensure that may be visible...
... of the customized settings when the desktop resolution does not match your DFP resolution check box. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Scaling Options. 5. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1. 4. To ensure that may be visible...
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...and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. • The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support ...DVD to change at www.asus.com. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for...
...and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. • The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support ...DVD to change at www.asus.com. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-31 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for...
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...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO... launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. ...
...motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO... launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. ...
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... system memory. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 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 configure the SATA devices. ...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...
... system memory. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11 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 configure the SATA devices. ...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...