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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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Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ... read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ... read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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... (OS). To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is for updates. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP...the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to ...
... (OS). To run the DVD. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is for updates. Refer to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP...the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to ...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS... Update is available in the future. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS ...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS... Update is available in the future. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS ...
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To change the value of options. The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086 This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Pop-up window ...
To change the value of options. The driver developer may enable it then press to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x1000086 This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Pop-up window ...
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... to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS. When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode...
... to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 in AHCI mode under OS. When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode...
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The values range from 1.10000V to 1.61000V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.... [Max. = 2.44500V] [Min. = 1.50000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.35000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory...
The values range from 1.10000V to 1.61000V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.... [Max. = 2.44500V] [Min. = 1.50000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.35000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory...