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... INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR... INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR... INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-34 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV...
... 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-34 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS AI Nap 4-10 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV...
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...devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure...symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
...devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure...symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it...
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... two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /M4A78T-E.ROM If you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete... To make sure that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following...
... two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /M4A78T-E.ROM If you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete... To make sure that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following...
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Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit User Manual Support DVD User Guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer...
Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit User Manual Support DVD User Guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer...
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...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on its SPD. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T...DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient...
...motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on its SPD. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T...DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient...
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. Chapter 2: ...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. Chapter 2: ...
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...compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1... performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the...
...compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1... performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the...
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... Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Select Screen Select Item +- Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings...
... Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the motherboard. Select Screen Select Item +- Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings...
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... GHz] The following three items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. 3.5.7 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the ratio between the CPU Core Clock ... 3�8�0��0�M�H��z�]�[4��0�0�0�M��H�z�] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-13 If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport...
... GHz] The following three items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. 3.5.7 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the ratio between the CPU Core Clock ... 3�8�0��0�M�H��z�]�[4��0�0�0�M��H�z�] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-13 If this happens, revert to the default setting. 3.5.6 HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport...
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...] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all sub-items manually. Set to [Super] to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur. 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the CHIPKILL ECC mode. [Enabled] Enables... L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows the system to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually.
...] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. Note: The 'Super' ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all sub-items manually. Set to [Super] to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur. 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the CHIPKILL ECC mode. [Enabled] Enables... L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows the system to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually.
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...or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The contents of the support DVD to open the ... Chapter 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to your computer. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click the Contact tab to create the...
...or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The contents of the support DVD to open the ... Chapter 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to your computer. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click the Contact tab to create the...
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... Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Chapter 4 The screenshots in Portable Document Format (PDF). The software manual files are in this section are for reference only. The support DVD contents are displayed in... the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in graphical format. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software...
... Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the Manual folder. 3. Chapter 4 The screenshots in Portable Document Format (PDF). The software manual files are in this section are for reference only. The support DVD contents are displayed in... the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in graphical format. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software...
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...it to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-3 View the online... help or readme file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Save your operating system. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD....
...it to the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 1. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-3 View the online... help or readme file that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Save your operating system. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD....
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...is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button... Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. VIA HD Audio Deck for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio ...
...is correctly installed, you will find the VIA HD Audio Deck icon on the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button... Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. VIA HD Audio Deck for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio ...
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... disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��re... ASUS M4A78T-E 4-5 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard ...
... disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�o�n��a��re... ASUS M4A78T-E 4-5 Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard ...
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... (0); click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for the BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports... Gate supports installation on the computer. Click any of the onboard SATA ports. • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and Flash drives. Within a few seconds after you start the web browser,...
... (0); click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for the BIOS setup details. • ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to the motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports... Gate supports installation on the computer. Click any of the onboard SATA ports. • Ensure to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs, and Flash drives. Within a few seconds after you start the web browser,...
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The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Launch AI Suite by...ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7 Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual ...
The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Launch AI Suite by...ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7 Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual ...
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... • Maximum Power Saving Mode When you with a total system power-saving solution. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in realtime. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support With auto phase switching for components,... the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. It detects the ...
... • Maximum Power Saving Mode When you with a total system power-saving solution. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in realtime. You can also configure advanced settings for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support With auto phase switching for components,... the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. It detects the ...
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...• Set the CPU Ratio item in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Save the current settings as a new profile Target ...using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in BIOS to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Three pre-defined profiles are provided: "Race Car", "Jet Plane", and "Rocket". ASUS M4A78T-E 4-11 Setting a high voltage may damage...
...• Set the CPU Ratio item in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Save the current settings as a new profile Target ...using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in BIOS to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. Refer to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Three pre-defined profiles are provided: "Race Car", "Jet Plane", and "Rocket". ASUS M4A78T-E 4-11 Setting a high voltage may damage...