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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
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All rights reserved. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done...
All rights reserved. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done...
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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...-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete...
...-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete...
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... 3-17 iv SATA 1-5; Contents 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll...
... 3-17 iv SATA 1-5; Contents 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll...
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... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... panel) ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - M4A78T-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at midboard; 1 at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at 1 MHz increment - ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore...
... panel) ASUS Power Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - M4A78T-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at midboard; 1 at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at 1 MHz increment - ASUS 8+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heat sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore...
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xiii M4A78T-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a ... Out Header Front panel audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis ...
xiii M4A78T-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a ... Out Header Front panel audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis ...
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... to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to share and distribute your motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and ..., video conference and recording. ASUS O.C. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications...
... to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to share and distribute your motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and ..., video conference and recording. ASUS O.C. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications...
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... default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5 This easy OC tool allows you to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to turn ...physical overclocking button. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
... default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5 This easy OC tool allows you to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to turn ...physical overclocking button. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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... Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 • 3072MB (Kit of 3) SS N/A 4096MB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(...8226; DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 •• • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A78T-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ OCZ OCZ3P16002GK ...
... Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 • 3072MB (Kit of 3) SS N/A 4096MB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20(...8226; DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24(1333-9-9-9-24) 1.5 •• • 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 M4A78T-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ OCZ OCZ3P16002GK ...
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... SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Aeneon AEH760UD00-13H Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 1024MB...1.5 • •• 1.5 •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A78T-E 2-13 Timing Dimm (Bios) SS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS MICRON DS MICRON SS N/A DS N/A J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat...
... SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 Transcend TS128MLK64V3U Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Aeneon AEH760UD00-13H Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ ASUS N/A BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 1024MB...1.5 • •• 1.5 •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A78T-E 2-13 Timing Dimm (Bios) SS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS MICRON DS MICRON SS N/A DS N/A J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat...
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Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G M378B5273BH1-CF8 TS256MLK64V1U AEH760UD00-10FA98X SLY3128M8-... memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G M378B5273BH1-CF8 TS256MLK64V1U AEH760UD00-10FA98X SLY3128M8-... memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
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... hardware settings for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier....Make sure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
... hardware settings for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Chapter 2 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier....Make sure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
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... move the jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...; Due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC ... CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumpers 1.
... move the jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...; Due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC ... CLRTC jumper default position. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to enable C.P.R. 2.6 Jumpers 1.
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.... For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 1.90V • Before you change the jumper setting for more information about... and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature. Set to pins 1-2 to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the jumper setting. Chapter 2 2.
.... For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 1.90V • Before you change the jumper setting for more information about... and have not booted for example, a water-cooling system) to activate the advanced CPU overvoltage feature. Set to pins 1-2 to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the jumper setting. Chapter 2 2.
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2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA Out port 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. LAN (RJ-45) port 6. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Audio I/O ports * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. HDMI Out port 8. DVI Out port 9. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-21 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. External SATA port 11.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA Out port 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. LAN (RJ-45) port 6. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. IEEE 1394a port 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. Audio I/O ports * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. HDMI Out port 8. DVI Out port 9. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-21 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. External SATA port 11.
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 2 2-28 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item ... set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. Chapter 2: Hardware information AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set to [RAID]. 4. These connectors ...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 2 2-28 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item ... set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. Chapter 2: Hardware information AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set to [RAID]. 4. These connectors ...
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...;s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to.../O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. if you connect a ...
...;s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to.../O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. if you connect a ...
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...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-35 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-... power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in...warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 13.
...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-35 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-... power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in...warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 13.