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...- Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPUs for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only....Supports up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz HDMI / DVI / RGB support - Refer to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon...
...- Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPUs for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only....Supports up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz HDMI / DVI / RGB support - Refer to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon...
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... mode, or in any component, place it on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! Other ASUS Features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to indicate that you view your house. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager...soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one -stop gateway to overclock without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. tool allows you uninstall any motherboard component. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows...
... mode, or in any component, place it on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! Other ASUS Features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to indicate that you view your house. What's more, the user-friendly picture manager...soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one -stop gateway to overclock without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. tool allows you uninstall any motherboard component. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows...
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... the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that 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. • The default memory operation frequency...
... the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that 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. • The default memory operation frequency...
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...connectors are set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to [SATA Mode] by default. Make sure to the manual bundled in the bundled support DVD...8226; Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP or later version. 1-22 ASUS M4N78 PRO The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 ...
...connectors are set any of the SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode simultaneously. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to [SATA Mode] by default. Make sure to the manual bundled in the bundled support DVD...8226; Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP or later version. 1-22 ASUS M4N78 PRO The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 and RAID 1) is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the motherboard support DVD. • SATA 5-6 ...
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...reference only. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS M4N78 PRO The screen below is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The DVD ...for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.11 ...
...reference only. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to run the DVD. 1-26 ASUS M4N78 PRO The screen below is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The DVD ...for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 1.11 ...
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... you need to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. c. b. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 2.1.1 Managing and...
... you need to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. c. b. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to restore the BIOS in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 2.1.1 Managing and...
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...: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4N78 PRO From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet...
...: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4N78 PRO From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to download, and then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet...
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... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4N78 PRO BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d ... These fields show the values for that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. Scroll bar Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has ...
... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4N78 PRO BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d ... These fields show the values for that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. Scroll bar Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has ...
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...Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4N78 PRO Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled]... setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit...
...Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4N78 PRO Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled]... setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit...
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...want to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made changes to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off..... If you select this operation. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the non-volatile RAM. 2-28 ASUS M4N78 PRO F10 key can be used for each of the options from the legend bar to save changes and exit. When you made to save the...
...want to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made changes to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off..... If you select this operation. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the non-volatile RAM. 2-28 ASUS M4N78 PRO F10 key can be used for each of the options from the legend bar to save changes and exit. When you made to save the...