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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos.
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...; A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check...
...; A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check...
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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...OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing ...Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
...OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing ...Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main...
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...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that all the manuals that all power cables are ...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and...
...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure that all the manuals that all power cables are ...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to or from the system, ensure that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and...
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...BIOS 2.5 (continued on the next page) ix M4N78 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN BIOS AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2... x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com ...
...BIOS 2.5 (continued on the next page) ix M4N78 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN BIOS AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2... x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com ...
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... disk that allows you to 40 times faster at www.asus.com for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. DDR2 1066 is a utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by AM2+ /AM3 CPU only. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Backwards compatible with current USB...
... disk that allows you to 40 times faster at www.asus.com for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. DDR2 1066 is a utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by AM2+ /AM3 CPU only. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Backwards compatible with current USB...
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... boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1-4 ASUS M4N78 eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the OS environment, simply...
... boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1-4 ASUS M4N78 eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the OS environment, simply...
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... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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...system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-18 ASUS M4N78 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
...system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 1-18 ASUS M4N78 You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. This jumper is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to ...
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. This jumper is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to ...
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... introduction 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration in Windows® Vista OS...
... introduction 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration in Windows® Vista OS...
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... depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-24 ASUS M4N78
... depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. 1-24 ASUS M4N78
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for details. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps...
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for details. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps...
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.... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating ... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. b. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing...
.... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating ... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. b. c. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Installing...
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... only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N78 VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 12/30/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS...
... only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N78 VER: 0203 (H:00 B:01) DATE: 12/30/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Updating from the ASUS...
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... "M4N78.ROM". Completed. Insert the support DVD, or USB flash disk containing BIOS file to the disk drive or port. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
... "M4N78.ROM". Completed. Insert the support DVD, or USB flash disk containing BIOS file to the disk drive or port. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. The device size should be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
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...are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The SPI chip on . When you start up the computer, ...Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to use as possible. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M4N78 Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through...
...are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The SPI chip on . When you start up the computer, ...Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to use as possible. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M4N78 Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through...
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.... Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration.... Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save ...
.... Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration.... Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save ...