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...tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash... 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 MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3
...tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash... 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 MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3
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...power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 ...to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing the...
...power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 ...to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing the...
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... A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply ...an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you are for details. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ...
... A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply ...an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that you are for details. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ...
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... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A78LT.ROM (for M4A78LT) or M478LTLE.ROM (for M4A78LT LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-3...
... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A78LT.ROM (for M4A78LT) or M478LTLE.ROM (for M4A78LT LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-3...
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...advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-5 To select an ... settings. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary ...
...advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-5 To select an ... settings. Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary ...
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...display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced M4A78LT BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [... [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto Version 0307 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, 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 a menu screen ...
...display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Main Advanced M4A78LT BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [... [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto Version 0307 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, 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 a menu screen ...
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Main Advanced Main Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx...
Main Advanced Main Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx...
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... CPU and other system devices. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0307 Adjust System Frequency/... Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-9 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
... CPU and other system devices. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0307 Adjust System Frequency/... Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-9 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
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... resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-15 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the...
... resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-15 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the...
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...] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Power...[Power Off], the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor ...
...] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Power...[Power Off], the system goes into either off state after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings Power M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor ...
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... allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-19 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear ...when you to change the system boot options. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0307 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. ...
... allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-19 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear ...when you to change the system boot options. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0307 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. ...
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...The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-21 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select ...65533;,�o�r��n�u�m��b�e��rs�,��o�r both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message...
...The message "Password Installed" appears after you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Power Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-21 This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select ...65533;,�o�r��n�u�m��b�e��rs�,��o�r both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message...
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...number to save the current BIOS file to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to sub-item. 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to the BIOS Flash. 2.7.2 ASUS...
...number to save the current BIOS file to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to sub-item. 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to the BIOS Flash. 2.7.2 ASUS...
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...not want to load default values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-23 F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes that you made to the BIOS items. Main Advanced... Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0307 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation.
...not want to load default values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M4A78LT Series 2-23 F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes that you made to the BIOS items. Main Advanced... Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0307 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation.