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... O.C. Profile 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41
Chapter 3
Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2
3.2 Support DVD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4
3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6
3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7
3.2.7 Other information 3-8
3.3 ASUS Express Gate 3-10
3.4 ATI® Hybrid...
User Manual - Page 8
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The...
User Manual - Page 18
...;e�s��o�r SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate.
• Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates.
ASUS Q-Shield
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the...
User Manual - Page 19
... motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
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User Manual - Page 36
...system cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Chapter 1: Product...
User Manual - Page 58
...disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iM3A78PRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer...
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... Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the
Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
ASUS M3A78 PRO...
User Manual - Page 61
... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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User Manual - Page 62
.... For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
User Manual - Page 91
2.7.2 Express Gate
Express Gate
Express Gate Boot Out Timer Reset User Data
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools
[Enabled] [10] [No]
Options
Disabled Enabled
You have to install the ASUS Express Gate application from the support DVD first before you can enable this feature. See page 3-5 for details.
Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the...
User Manual - Page 96
... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
User Manual - Page 97
... Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver.
Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application.
Realtek RTL8111C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit LAN driver.
USB 2.0 Driver (For Windows XP only) Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
ASUS M3A78 PRO...
User Manual - Page 98
... of system and overclocking settings in Windows environment.
ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Chapter 3: Software support
User Manual - Page 99
... PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily.
Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software.
Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection.
Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
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User Manual - Page 100
...-Virus Utility Download Installs to update your anti-virus utility version. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows® XP operating system. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk for 32/64bit Windows®...
User Manual - Page 104
... Gate supports USB devices or
SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives...
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6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
The First Screen
Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype.
You can also choose to continue booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off.
If you don...
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...:
Click on this icon to open the File Manager window, which lets you conveniently access the files on a USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading and downloading on USB drives in FAT16/32 format only.
Shows network status; click to configure network.
Shows mute status; click to change volume.
Click to...
User Manual - Page 111
... of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website.
To update Express Gate:
1. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.
2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Click Yes to continue.
3. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation...
User Manual - Page 112
... Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB • Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470
We recommend that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU.
3.4.2 Before you proceed
Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX.
To set Internal Graphics
1. Press during the Power...