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User Manual - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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User Manual - Page 4
.../Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA...2-7 SATA Configuration...2-8 System Information...2-8 JumperFree Configuration...2-9 CPU Configuration...2-11 Chipset...2-11 Onboard Devices Configuration...2-13 PCI PnP...2-13 USB Configuration...2-14 Suspend Mode...2-15 ACPI 2.0 Support...2-15
BIOS information
2.2
BIOS setup program...2-4
2.3
Main menu...2-7
2.4
Advanced menu...2-9
2.5
Power menu...2-14...
User Manual - Page 8
...complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Where to find more information
1. 2. ASUS websites
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
User Manual - Page 9
... ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D (HDCP compliant) with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 2048x1536@85Hz Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ (for Windows® Vista only) Dual VGA output supports: RGB & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 256MB * Refer to...
User Manual - Page 11
...fan connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24...
User Manual - Page 14
.... • Ensure that you download the latest BIOS version at www.asus.com and purchase the memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL).
Hybrid CrossFireX support
ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card.
• Hybrid CrossFireX is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. •...
User Manual - Page 15
...The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for...
User Manual - Page 24
... if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.
Memory configurations
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. The motherboard supports up to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot.
M4A78-EM/1394 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
User Manual - Page 29
...card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
PCI slots
1.8.4
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
PCI Express x1 slot
1.8.5
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
PCI Express x16 slot
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User Manual - Page 33
...Best resolution Windows® XP 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p Windows® Vista 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p
File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray
• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software.
17. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
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User Manual - Page 37
... [RAID]. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details.
7.
This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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User Manual - Page 41
... contains 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 at www.asus.com for updates.
Support DVD information
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
User Manual - Page 43
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• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update utility
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
User Manual - Page 44
... website at www.asus.com.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST to display the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-EM-1394 VER: 0303 (H:00...
User Manual - Page 45
... the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/2/3/5/6 connector; otherwise, the utility will not function.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. Turn on the system.
Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the optical disk drive or a USB port. The utility displays...
User Manual - Page 46
... 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...
User Manual - Page 48
... value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window.
2.2.7
Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
Pop-up window
CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.40 AGESA Version: 3.3.1.0
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If...
User Manual - Page 50
... RAID set, copy the RAID driver from the Support DVD to a USB flash disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.
2.3.5
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Processor
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification...
User Manual - Page 53
...Configuration Memory Configuration
Bank Interleaving [Auto]
Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Channel Interleaving [Disabled]
Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,9] ]
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User Manual - Page 61
... settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.
The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings.
2.7.3
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]
AI NET 2
Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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