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... 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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~3, and ESATA......... 2-7 2.3.5 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.6 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration...
... 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 menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~3, and ESATA......... 2-7 2.3.5 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.6 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration...
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... (in Windows® Vista only) ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - 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 processors...
... (in Windows® Vista only) ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC - 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 processors...
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...bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1-2 ASUS M4N78 AI NET2 AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. • File downloading and uploading support USB devices only. • The actural boot... 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus archetecture, Serial ATA 3GB/s devices and is subject to provide excellent system performance. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2...
...bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1-2 ASUS M4N78 AI NET2 AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. • File downloading and uploading support USB devices only. • The actural boot... 3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus archetecture, Serial ATA 3GB/s devices and is subject to provide excellent system performance. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2...
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... Southbridge chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the latest connectivity standard for Serial ATA drives. 8-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel...jacks. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer ...
... Southbridge chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the latest connectivity standard for Serial ATA drives. 8-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel...jacks. This enhances system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer ...
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...· ·· (continued on the next page) 1-12 ASUS M4N78 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - M4N78 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part ...install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation....
...· ·· (continued on the next page) 1-12 ASUS M4N78 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: - M4N78 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part ...install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation....
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Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Windows® Vista OS, connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the External SATA port. 13. These port connect to configure the setting. 11. USB 2.0 ...
Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line in Front Speaker Out Mic in Windows® Vista OS, connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the External SATA port. 13. These port connect to configure the setting. 11. USB 2.0 ...
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..., refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, 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 through the onboard chipset. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal ...
..., refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is purchased separately. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, 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 through the onboard chipset. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal ...
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... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS M4N78
... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-28 ASUS M4N78
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...before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the dropdown ... b. 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 manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet ...
...before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the dropdown ... b. 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 manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet ...
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...Flash 2: 1. a. When the correct BIOS file is found. 4. com. Updating from a file, then click Next. b. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78 You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset ... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains ...
...Flash 2: 1. a. When the correct BIOS file is found. 4. com. Updating from a file, then click Next. b. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78 You can support devices such as USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset ... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains ...
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... item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner... menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4N78 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options.
... item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner... menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4N78 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options.
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... 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]... [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, ...
... 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]... [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, ...
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... before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4N78 Select OK to save or discard your selections, choose this option only if you do not want to the Setup program. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. When you made to save the changes while exiting... default values for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears.
... before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4N78 Select OK to save or discard your selections, choose this option only if you do not want to the Setup program. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. When you made to save the changes while exiting... default values for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears.