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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date...
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M4A78LT Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x LPT port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 3 x Audio jacks 3 x...PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * ...
M4A78LT Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x LPT port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x COM connector 3 x Audio jacks 3 x...PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * ...
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...PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed ...ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS...
...PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed ...ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS...
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... the motherboard package. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you...
... the motherboard package. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you...
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...;based utility. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT VER: 0307 (H:00 B:04...
...;based utility. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT VER: 0307 (H:00 B:04...
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... to section 2.8 Exit menu for M4A78LT LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads...
... to section 2.8 Exit menu for M4A78LT LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads...
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... for this motherboard apply to most conditions to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage... to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). They...
... for this motherboard apply to most conditions to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage... to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). They...
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... [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The driver developer may enable... Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
... [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The driver developer may enable... Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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...ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-21 To set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Power Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0307 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) ..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set your choice. Change User Password Select this item to set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both ...
...ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-21 To set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Power Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS...Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0307 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) ..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set your choice. Change User Password Select this item to set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both ...
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Press to run the utility to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT VER: 0307 (H:00 B:0) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select ... as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to sub-item. Press , and...
Press to run the utility to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you to save your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT VER: 0307 (H:00 B:0) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select ... as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to sub-item. Press , and...