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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 ... 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 ... 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave...
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...M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2...x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
...M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2...x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Installing ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save...
... launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. Updating the BIOS: To update the BIOS: 1. b. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Installing ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Insert the USB flash disk... that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ ...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Insert the USB flash disk... that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ ...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! otherwise, the utility will not function. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS... system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility displays the following...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! otherwise, the utility will not function. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file. When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS... system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility displays the following...
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...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 The value ranges from 1.85000V to adjust the value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the ...Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.24375V] [Min. = 1.85000V] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to set the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv]...
...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 The value ranges from 1.85000V to adjust the value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the ...Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.24375V] [Min. = 1.85000V] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to set the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv]...
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...: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting...appears. Confirm the password when prompted. F10 key can be used for this operation. 2-16 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 After you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to confirm your password successfully. Change User Password Select...
...: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting...appears. Confirm the password when prompted. F10 key can be used for this operation. 2-16 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 After you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to confirm your password successfully. Change User Password Select...