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... 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...
... 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...
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4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI®...
4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.4 RAID configurations 4-13 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A78T-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered * When you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, supporting ATI CrossFireX™ technology, at back I/O - Supports HDMI...
Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A78T-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered * When you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, supporting ATI CrossFireX™ technology, at back I/O - Supports HDMI...
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...just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC ..., simply click the mouse or press a key. Chapter 1 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3 helping save power and money! With such diversity of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to hardware configurations and...
...just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by detecting current PC ..., simply click the mouse or press a key. Chapter 1 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3 helping save power and money! With such diversity of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to hardware configurations and...
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... modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • ... that you obtain memory modules from the orange slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
... modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • ... that you obtain memory modules from the orange slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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4. Chapter 2 2-28 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, ...
4. Chapter 2 2-28 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, ...
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...such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. ... BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 If there is potentially risky. The ...
...such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to update your BIOS if necessary. ... BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 If there is potentially risky. The ...
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... the BIOS using this utility. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... the BIOS using this utility. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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... BIOS from a file from the Open Start > Programs > ASUS > window, then click Open. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From ... Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to ensure system compatibility and stability. Click Next. 4.
... BIOS from a file from the Open Start > Programs > ASUS > window, then click Open. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From ... Exit Menu for details. 3-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to ensure system compatibility and stability. Click Next. 4.
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... the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. d. b. 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. 2. c. Chapter 3 3-4...disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . From the Windows® desktop, click Start > My Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. Follow the instructions based on your system environment. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start. b. Click File from the format...
... the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. d. b. 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. 2. c. Chapter 3 3-4...disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . From the Windows® desktop, click Start > My Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. Follow the instructions based on your system environment. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start. b. Click File from the format...
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... is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen are items that is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If... an item is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom...
... is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen are items that is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.3.7 Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If... an item is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.3.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 3.3.3 Navigation keys At the bottom...
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..., type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate... the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C.
..., type your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save the setting to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate... the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C.
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Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. When you ... finished making your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation.
Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. When you ... finished making your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit. Select Ok to load default values. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation.
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... detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers...documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ ...
... detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers...documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Chapter 4 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ ...
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...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 detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 Audio configurations The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel...install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Double-click on the taskbar. VIA HD Audio Deck A. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button ...
...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 detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 Audio configurations The VIA® High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel...install the VIA® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Double-click on the taskbar. VIA HD Audio Deck A. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows® Vista™ Jacks default setting button Device volume control Minimize button Exit button ...
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.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-5 PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the...
.... Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-5 PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the...
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... launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7 The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore the window. xx. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon...
... launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7 The AI Suite main window appears. 3. If you to restore the window. xx. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon...
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...Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for more efficient system operation. ASUS M4A78T-E click to save the... setup. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button and select a profile. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to display the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows...
...Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for more efficient system operation. ASUS M4A78T-E click to save the... setup. Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button and select a profile. Chapter 4 Click Apply at the bottom to display the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. 4.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows...
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... Nap 1. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to enter AI Nap mode. Press the power button to launch the Q-Button user interface...
... Nap 1. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to enter AI Nap mode. Press the power button to launch the Q-Button user interface...
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... settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors...WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. ASUS M4A78T...
... settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors...WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. ASUS M4A78T...