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.../or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc...
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... Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-16 1.8 Expansion slots 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-17 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot...
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Contents
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 information
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 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 2-5 2.2.4...
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...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
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1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact ...
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...-M specifications summary
CPU
Chipset Front side bus Memory
Graphics
Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB
AMD® Socket AM3 AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors
Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU
type) Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list
AMD®...
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... panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS ASUS special features
ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis...
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... provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications before entering the Windows® OS.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the motherboard USB port before turning on the computer.
• The actual boot time depends on...
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...memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory ...if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
M4A78LT-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (...
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...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 cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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• Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2.
• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software.
15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
ASUS M4A78LT...
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M4A78LT-M SATA connectors
• Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA.
• If you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details.
• The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing...
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... without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT...
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... 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 into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows...
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... instructions to complete the updating process.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.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...
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...be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable devices that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without a floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the...
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... any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download...
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... to configure your storage devices. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE] Configures SATA 1/2/3/4. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE] Configures SATA 5/6. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
•...
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... boot options. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub...
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2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data
[Auto] [10 Seconds] [No]
Press ENTER to run the utility to select and...