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M4A78L-M specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M4A78L-M specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ...to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover...
...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ...to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover...
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...later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility 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 change at www.asus.com for reference only. ...Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support...
...later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility 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 change at www.asus.com for reference only. ...Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the Support...
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...(ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter... select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-1
...(ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter... select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-1
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..., Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the...
..., Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. The driver developer may enable it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the...
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...], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] SATA Port5 - Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS. Setting this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode...
...], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] SATA Port5 - Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS. Setting this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode...
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...] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-11 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto...
...] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-11 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto...