Asus M3N78-EM - Motherboard - Micro ATX driver and firmware
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User Guide - Page 4
... bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-15...
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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 3-8 3.2.7 Other information 3-8
Appendix: A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4
ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ System requirements A-2 Before you proceed A-2 Installing AMD Chipset Driver A-3 Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center A-3
User Guide - Page 8
... procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how 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...
User Guide - Page 10
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non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported
by AM2+ CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for
Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more,
Windows® 32-bit operation system may...
User Guide - Page 12
... USB 2.0 ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x 1394 connector High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector Power/CPU/Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
User manual 2 x Serial ATA cables...
User Guide - Page 18
... chipset limitation, ASUS Express Gate supports USB devices or SATA HDDs (IDE mode) connected to SATA port 1-4 only. Set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [SATA] 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 Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving...
User Guide - Page 19
... cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable one at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See page 1-42 for details.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-6 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update...
User Guide - Page 29
...; however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed.
The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.
64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows® Vista x64 Edition
ASUS M3A78-EM
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User Guide - Page 33
... the 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.
ASUS M3A78-EM
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User Guide - Page 38
...-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality.
4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
5. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
User Guide - Page 56
... utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 (ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using...
User Guide - Page 61
... This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet 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 VX.XX.XX. See page
3-4 for...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
User Guide - Page 64
... 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 SPI chip.
The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
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... Realtek LAN cable
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools
Check Realtek LAN cable during POST.
[Disabled]
It will take 1 or 2 minutes to diagnose LAN cable.
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS M3A78-EM...
User Guide - Page 94
... 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 at 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 Guide - Page 96
...the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
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).
AMD Raid/AHCI...
User Guide - Page 97
... TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com for updates.
Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data.
CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs...
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... Installs the ASUS Expres Gate.
Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus application that detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroy data.
Anti-Virus Utility Download Downloads and installs the latest anti-virus application.
ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap.
3.2.4 Make Disk menu
The Make disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
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Chapter 3: Software support
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... your computer after the installation is completed.
4. When the system restarts, wait for a few seconds for the driver to load automatically.
A.4
Using the ATI CATALYST® Control Center
Using an add-on graphics card
1. Install a graphics card onto your motherboard. Refer to the User Guide that comes with your graphics card for details.
2. Right-click on the Windows® desktop, then...