Asus M4A78 PLUS - Motherboard - ATX driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 31
... BIOS BIOS
BIOS 程式
BIOS 程式。
1.2MB
BIOS
1 AFUDOS 程式（afudos. 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. All rights reserved.
Reading flash...
User Manual - Page 32
...afudos /iP5B-VM DO.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
A:\>
32 BIOS
User Manual - Page 34
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For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00
DATE:04/13/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin
Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 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...
User Manual - Page 4
... 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23
1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30
Chapter 2
BIOS setup
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...
User Manual - Page 8
... to 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
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the...
User Manual - Page 9
M4A78 PLUS specifications summary
CPU
Chipset System bus Memory
Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures
Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2)
Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU)
Support 45nm CPU AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology ...
User Manual - Page 10
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Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual
ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm)
Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications are subject...
User Manual - Page 14
... SSD version, Express Gate is built into the motherboard, so you can access the Internet without entering Windows® or hard devices.
ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD, or USB disk...
User Manual - Page 23
... Windows® OS.
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Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on
the motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) 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 PLUS Motherboard...
User Manual - Page 29
... drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
User Manual - Page 35
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GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6
GND
M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA.
• For detailed instructions on RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD.
• If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type select item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See page 2-9 for details...
User Manual - Page 40
... with the motherboard package 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.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
User Manual - Page 41
...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.
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. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
User Manual - Page 42
....asus. com.
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. You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways.
a. Press + during POST to display the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: M4A78 PLUS VER: 0205 DATE: 02/10/2009
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown...
User Manual - Page 43
...DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. Otherwise, the utility will not function.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the optical drive or
USB port. 3. The utility displays the...
User Manual - Page 44
... 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 49
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
2.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
User Manual - Page 52
... Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv]
2.4.2 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration...
User Manual - Page 60
... set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.7 Tools menu
Main
Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Date [No]
AI NET2
Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support...
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 AI NET 2
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek Phy LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Chapter 2: BIOS setup...