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... 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-25 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security...3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-33 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...
... 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-25 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-25 3.7.5 APM Configuration 3-26 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-29 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-29 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-30 3.8.3 Security...3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-33 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...
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Set to pins 1-2 to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap ...) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 1.90V • Before you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to halt. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. CPU overvoltage setting...
Set to pins 1-2 to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Read the following information before you change the setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap ...) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 1.90V • Before you to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to halt. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. CPU overvoltage setting...
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... screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power,... chassis. 4. Refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-37 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then... short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Pressing the power switch for less than four...cord to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for assistance. System power 6.
... screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power,... chassis. 4. Refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-37 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then... short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Pressing the power switch for less than four...cord to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for assistance. System power 6.
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...POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 Press Tab to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use ... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 2. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from ...
...POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 Press Tab to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to use ... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 2. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from ...
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You can cause system boot failure! Insert the floppy disk or support DVD containing BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard... default settings to the floppy disk or optical drive. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit...
You can cause system boot failure! Insert the floppy disk or support DVD containing BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard... default settings to the floppy disk or optical drive. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit...
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...top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For...the opportunity to run this program. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-7 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is ... setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter the Setup utility. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • If the system ...
...top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For...the opportunity to run this program. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-7 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is ... setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter the Setup utility. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • If the system ...
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...3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each ...item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that...
...3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each ...item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Tue 12/09/200�8 1.44M... show N/A if no IDE device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of device connected to the system. Refer ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-9
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Tue 12/09/200�8 1.44M... show N/A if no IDE device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of device connected to the system. Refer ...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-9
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...Usable Size : 1024MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai (Extreme) Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU ...Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for this menu...Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...menu gives you an overview of these preset overclocking configuration options:...
...Usable Size : 1024MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai (Extreme) Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU ...Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for this menu...Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to...menu gives you an overview of these preset overclocking configuration options:...
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...[Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Change Freq. : ...
...[Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Change Freq. : ...
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...65533;�s�u�p�p�o��rt�. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set the Onboard LAN item to [Enabled]. If no USB... [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enable support for all USB ports. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. The following item appears only when you set USB Support to [Enabled]. The following ...
...65533;�s�u�p�p�o��rt�. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you set the Onboard LAN item to [Enabled]. If no USB... [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enable support for all USB ports. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. The following item appears only when you set USB Support to [Enabled]. The following ...
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... on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. [No] When set the USB 2.0 Controller item to malfunction. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to ...the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for...
... on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. [No] When set the USB 2.0 Controller item to malfunction. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to ...the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.6.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used...Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-25 3.7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. [Auto] The system automatically...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used...Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-25 3.7 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. [Auto] The system automatically...
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...: [1st FlOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-29 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the...
...: [1st FlOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-29 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the...
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... To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-31 Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. After you set a password,...settings. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password User ...Supervisor Password Change User Passward to change password. 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change to any field. [Limited] Allows changes...
... To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-31 Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. After you set a password,...settings. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password User ...Supervisor Password Change User Passward to change password. 3.8.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change to any field. [Limited] Allows changes...
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...], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to run the utility to Sub .... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A78T-E 3-33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Change Field Enter Go to select and update BIOS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant...
...], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to run the utility to Sub .... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A78T-E 3-33 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Change Field Enter Go to select and update BIOS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant...
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... the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected...
... the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to the CMOS RAM. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected...
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...to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Enter the motherboard BIOS setup Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to the motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to the... be at the Express Gate SSD / Express Gate menu where you quick access to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on the computer. 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you...
...to enter Express Gate environment and launch the selected application Turn off the computer Enter the motherboard BIOS setup Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to the motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to the... be at the Express Gate SSD / Express Gate menu where you quick access to install ASUS Express Gate from the motherboard support DVD before turning on the computer. 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you...
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Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set the OnChip SATA Type item to save the changes and exit. Press to [RAID]. 3. The RAID BIOS setup ...are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on each drive. 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Boot up your screen. Install the internal Serial ATA hard disk drives to enter the BIOS setup. 3. Setting the RAID item...
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. In the Main Menu, go to Storage Configuration, and set the OnChip SATA Type item to save the changes and exit. Press to [RAID]. 3. The RAID BIOS setup ...are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on each drive. 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Boot up your screen. Install the internal Serial ATA hard disk drives to enter the BIOS setup. 3. Setting the RAID item...
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... a selected RAID set and partition. • Controller Configuration: Shows the system resources configuration. Boot up your computer. 2. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments........[1] Define LD 2] Delete LD 3] Controller Configuration......[4] [ Keys Available ]... FastBuild™ Utility To enter the AMD® FastBuild™ utility: 1. The Main Menu options include: • View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the utility. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A78T-E 4-15 press to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main...
... a selected RAID set and partition. • Controller Configuration: Shows the system resources configuration. Boot up your computer. 2. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2005 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments........[1] Define LD 2] Delete LD 3] Controller Configuration......[4] [ Keys Available ]... FastBuild™ Utility To enter the AMD® FastBuild™ utility: 1. The Main Menu options include: • View Drive Assignments: shows the status of the utility. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A78T-E 4-15 press to Select Option [ESC] Exit The Main...