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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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..., and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards...
..., and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards...
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.... 5. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the display on the HDMI™ DTV. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. To resize your DFP resolution check box. Using this...
.... 5. To ensure that may be visible around the outside of the display on the HDMI™ DTV. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the display. 3 4 5 6 6. To resize your DFP resolution check box. Using this...
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... the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest... 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 the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice....
... the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest... 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 the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice....
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... to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO Select the ASUS FTP site nearest ...from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet.
... to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO Select the ASUS FTP site nearest ...from the Open window, and then click Open. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet.
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... CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 Storage Configuration This menu allows you want 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 configure the SATA devices. System Memory Displays... [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI] in BIOS, only SATA port 1-4 can be detected.
... CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 Storage Configuration This menu allows you want 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 configure the SATA devices. System Memory Displays... [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel. Ensure to install the AHCI driver to detect and use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [AHCI] in BIOS, only SATA port 1-4 can be detected.