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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 1-17 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-18 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-18 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-18 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots...
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Contents
1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5...
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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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... to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage...
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...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...
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... 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10, and JBOD configurations
Realtek® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller
ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to
support an 8-channel audio output.
10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board...
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... audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5
2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual
Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation
ASUS M4A78LT Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual
• M4A78LT Series motherboards...
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... to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.
• When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or...
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...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 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
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...
SATA2
M4A78LT Series SATA connectors
• Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 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...
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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
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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... the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M4A78LT.ROM (for M4A78LT) or M478LTLE.ROM (for M4A78LT LE).
• Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported...
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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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... CLK] - [41 CLK]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] ...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 options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation...
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... options. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
Main Advanced Boot Settings
Power
Boot Device Priority
M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Version 0307
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...
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... allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS O.C. Profile
M4A78LT BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit
Version 0307
Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only)
Select Screen...