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    M4A78T-E Motherboard
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    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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    viii About this guide...ix M4A78T-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features
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    computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen
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    the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 4-3 4.3.2 Audio configurations 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Express Gate SSD / ASUS Express Gate 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS EPU
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    hard disks 4-14 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations 4-14 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-20 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-20 4.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 4-20 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard
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    of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: 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 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    Support 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology AMD® 790GX / SB750 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered * When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows
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    M4A78T-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at midboard; 1 at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Power
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    Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor
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    xiv
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    list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit User Manual Support DVD User Guide • If any of the above items
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    CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dualchannel DDR3 1333 memory support it an ideal memory solution. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging
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    AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking entering Windows at anytime! The actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3
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    EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your
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    the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5
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    Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    AM3 CPU socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 7. CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 8. AMD 2-29 2-34 2-30 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-3
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    the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90˚ angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Socket lever ASUS M4A78T
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    3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on
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    bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-7
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    Chapter 2 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention
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    , connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-9
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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    value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-11
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    Chapter 2 M4A78T-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6144MB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D (1333-9-9-9-24) •• • DS N/A Heat-Sink
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    of 3) 6144MB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) SS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS MICRON DS MICRON SS N/A DS N/A J1108BASE-DJ -10F 7 Voltage 1.1 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C • •• • •• • •• • •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A78T-E 2-13
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    / Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG Transcend Aeneon Asint socket support (Optional) A* B* C SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports
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    a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-15
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    4 AMD ACPI this motherboard A USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 3 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 4 - - - shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller - - - shared - - - - HD audio shared - - - - - - - Onboard SATA - - - - shared - - ASUS M4A78T
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    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
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    down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
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    functions well under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time
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    port 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. HDMI Out port 8. DVI Out port 9. IEEE 1394a port 10. External SATA port 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports * To use hot-plug, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. ASUS M4A78T
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    Chapter 2 LAN port LED indications Status Left LED Right LED OFF OFF OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange (blinking during data activity) OFF 100 Mbps connection OFF Orange (blinking during data activity) 1 Gbps connection OFF Green (blinking during data activity) Left Right LED LED LAN
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers ASUS M4A78T-E 2-23
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Chapter 2 Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling HDTV screen. To resize your HDTV desktop: 1. Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. See section 4.2 Support DVD information for details. 2. Right-click the desktop such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-25
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    2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for a floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Chapter 2 • Pin 5 on the
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    DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-27
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    Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Chapter 2 2-28 Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to create
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    , and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-29
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    connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
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    connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-31
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    10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a
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    later version) boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M4A78T
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    audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio motherboard's high-definition audio capability. If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n��n�e�c�t�a��h��ig�h��-d��e�f�in�i�ti�o�n��f�r�o�n�t�p��a�n�e�l�a��u�d�i�o��m��o�d�u�l�e��to��t�h�i�s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup
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    connector supports several BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M4A78T
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    depending on the chassis model. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly
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    by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off the computer While
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    Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file
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    and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View the BIOS version information
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    The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
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    instructions based on your system environment. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. From the Windows the format options field, then click Start. Windows® Vista environment a. From the Windows® desktop, click > Computer. b. Right-
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    shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard
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    the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See
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    menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their Pop-up window. 3.3.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the other items on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of
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    . The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T
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    occurs in multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled ] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Enter> to display the submenu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY OnChip SATA channel OnChip SATA Type AHCI], only SATA connectors 1-4 can be detected. Ensure that you've installed the AHCI driver, so that you could use SATA connectors 1-5 and E-SATA connector in AHCI mode under OS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T
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    options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed
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    the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. 3.5.7 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the ratio between NB Clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [�A�u�to��] �[8�0�0��M�H��z�] �[1�0��0�0�M�H��z�]�[1��2�0�0�M��H�z 3�8�0��0�M�H��z�]�[4��0�0�0�M��H�z�] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-13
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    9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables unused clocks to DIMMs even if the memory slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] . Configuration options: [Disabled] [IC] [DC] [Both] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] TCL [Auto ] - [10 CLK] TRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] - [10 CLK] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-15
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    T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e��[�1�.9��0�V�]��is��s�u�p�p�o��rt�e�d��o�n��ly��if�t�h�e� OV_CPU jumper is enabled. Otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is [1.70V]. See 2. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-20 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    level may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset overclocking ability [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.20 SB Clock Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the internal southbridge spread [Enabled] Enables the internal southbridge spread. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T
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    due to the CPU you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.07 AGESA Version:6.0.7.3 AMD Phenom(tm) driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support
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    Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings NorthBridge Configuration RS780D Configuration Options for NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration Set the ECC options for cache and dram scrubbing. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19
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    BIOS SETUP manually. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows hardware to report and correct memory or sets the L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [
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    BIOS SETUP View FB Location NB Azalia [Auto] [Above 4G] [Enable] AMD 780 HD Audio [Enable] Options Disable UMA SIDEPORT UMA+SIDEPORT Internal Allows you to enable or disable the GFX Engine Clock Override support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] GFX Engine Clock [ 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-21
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    options: [Disabled] [Enable] FB Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD 780 HD Audio [Enable] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] PCI Express Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI Express Configuration GFX Dual Slot Configuration GPP Slots Power Limit
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    then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled None USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed
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    USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS
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    an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for
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    3.7.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PME Di�sa�bl�ed�] Power On When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Time will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    [Silent] [Performance] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Optimal] Sets to [Optimal] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-27
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    only when you set Chassis Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. Quiet Chassis Fan Mode [Silent] [Performance] [Optimal] Sets to [Performance] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Sets to [Optimal] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to
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    Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI DVD-ROM] 1st ~ xxth
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    full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if
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    section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change
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    a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter
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    . BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT
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    duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first its settings. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE
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    or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. Chapter 3 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair
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    the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window
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    • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening
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    > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78T
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    Expert Mode B. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter
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    Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78T
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    Turn off the computer Enter the motherboard BIOS setup Continue booting to existing OS when timer counts down to zero (0); click to immediately enter existing OS Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for detailed software instructions. in the Express Gate Chapter
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    Click to launch each utility • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-7
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    mode. Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-8 Chapter
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    support DVD, you can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Select CPU the setup. ASUS M4A78T-E click to display the drop-down list and select a
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    this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Using ASUS AI Nap 1. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the ASUS Q-Button icon in the Windows notification area to launch the Q-Button user interface. 2. Select AI Nap, then
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    or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See your motherboard manual for details. ASUS M4A78T-E 4-11
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    overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer. ASUS Q-Button automatically starts after Windows
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    want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A78T-E 4-13
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    connector on each drive. 4.4.3 AMD® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the AMD SB750 chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID
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    ™ Utility To enter the AMD® FastBuild™ utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. Press + during POST to display the main menu of the utility. FastBuild (tm) . Press , , , or to enter the option you need; press to exit the utility. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A78T-E 4-15
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    RAID 0 2 xxxxxx Functional LD 2 ---- LD 3 ---- LD 4 ---- LD 5 ---- LD 6 ---- LD 7 ---- LD 8 ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    LD 1 RAID 1 2 xxxxxx Functional LD 2 ---- LD 3 ---- LD 4 ---- LD 5 ---- LD 6 ---- LD 7 ---- LD 8 ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 ASUS M4A78T-E 4-17
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    10 4 xxxxxx Functional LD 2 ---- LD 3 ---- LD 4 ---- LD 5 ---- LD 6 ---- LD 7 ---- LD 8 ---- [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Enter] Select Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    8 [ Delete LD Menu ] RAID Mode RAID 10 Total Drv Capacity(MB) 4 xxxxxx Status Functional [ Keys Available ] [↑]Up [↓]Down [ESC]Exit [Del or Alt+D] Delete Chapter 4 ASUS M4A78T-E 4-19
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    Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vista Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions
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    supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See page 2-35 for details. Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the
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    Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to its user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics . CrossFireX bridge CrossFireX goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support
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    supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows
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    The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Enabling CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX
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    Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM3 • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the
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    Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing AMD Chipset Driver To install the driver that supports Hybrid CrossFireX technology: 1. Insert the Support DVD that comes with your motherboard into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is
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    Yes. The screen blacks out for about one minute. 3. Click OK. 4. Right-click on the Windows® desktop, then click Personalize from the shortcut menu. 5. Click Display Settings. Select [Default Monitor] on card as your main monitor, follow the instructions on the next page. ASUS M4A78T-E 5-7
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    Center screen, click Display Manager > Graphics Adapter. Select ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics [Gabbs, G HW173]. Click OK, and then Yes from the confirmation window. 3. Follow steps 6 to step 8 on Using the onboard graphics card to complete the process of setting up the onboard graphics card as your
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