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... 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 4-11 Contents 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-17 3.5.19 PCIE...
... 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 4-11 Contents 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-17 3.5.19 PCIE...
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M4A78T-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory...;��k���e����t���A��M���3�) Support 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology AMD® 790GX / SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s... Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support - Dual independent displays support with max. ASUS Noise Filtering (continued on the next page) xi onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Microsoft DirectX 10, OpenGL...
M4A78T-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory...;��k���e����t���A��M���3�) Support 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology AMD® 790GX / SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s... Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support - Dual independent displays support with max. ASUS Noise Filtering (continued on the next page) xi onboard 128MB DDR3 1333 memory - Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Supports Microsoft DirectX 10, OpenGL...
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... overclocking functions of AMD OverDrive are enabled. vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii 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...
... overclocking functions of AMD OverDrive are enabled. vChipset (N.B.): 16-step chipset voltage control - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii 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...
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...IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Front panel... 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...
...IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Front panel... 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...
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... products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of up to 25.6 GB/s. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™...Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core...
... products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of up to 25.6 GB/s. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™...Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core...
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...motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - To wake the system and return to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with friends, or quickly check on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to choose and upgrade display devices freely. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS...fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-...Yahoo! ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power...
...motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - To wake the system and return to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS Green Design This motherboard and its packaging comply with friends, or quickly check on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to choose and upgrade display devices freely. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solution ASUS...fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-...Yahoo! ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power...
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Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-31 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector...
Chapter 2 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-31 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector...
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...[Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Disables this option if no IDE drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] ... (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled...
...[Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this function. Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Disables this option if no IDE drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] ... (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the S.M.A.R.T (Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). [Enabled...
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.... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DCT0:Processor on-die terminat [Auto] DCT1:Processor on page 2-20 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. See 2. T��h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��r�a�n�g�e��f�r�o�...
.... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DCT0:Processor on-die terminat [Auto] DCT1:Processor on page 2-20 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. See 2. T��h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��r�a�n�g�e��f�r�o�...
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...shoukd remain disabled for the normal operation. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Chapter 3 3-18 ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed....
...shoukd remain disabled for the normal operation. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Chapter 3 3-18 ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed....
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...prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose the LAN cable. [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Atheros LAN cable during POST. ASUS M4A78T-E ...
...prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. •...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose the LAN cable. [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Atheros LAN cable during POST. ASUS M4A78T-E ...
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... 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-3 Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Turn on your operating system. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. 4.3 Software information Most of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool...
... 3.6 Advanced menu. 3. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-3 Install Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Turn on your operating system. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. 4.3 Software information Most of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool...
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...main window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-5 With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launch PC...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support...
...main window appears. 3. Launching PC Probe II 1. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-5 With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launch PC...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you of any problem with these components. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support...
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... default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. xx. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference... only. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The actual utility...
... default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. xx. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference... only. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The actual utility...
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...Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. ASUS M4A78T-E click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to display the drop-down list button and select a... profile. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to save the setup. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to automatically adjust depending on the AI ...
...Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. ASUS M4A78T-E click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to display the drop-down list button and select a... profile. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to save the setup. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to automatically adjust depending on the AI ...
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Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to BIOS settings and will not be saved to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in ASUS TurboV will...
Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to BIOS settings and will not be saved to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in ASUS TurboV will...
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...[Enabled]. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select OK to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. ASUS M4A78T-E 5-5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame... 780 HD Audio [Enable] 3. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing ...Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website...
...[Enabled]. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select OK to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. ASUS M4A78T-E 5-5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame... 780 HD Audio [Enable] 3. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing ...Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website...