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Turbo Key

ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into

an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts

performances without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through

pressing the button.

ASUS Express Gate

Express Gate is unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds after

bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows

®

OS.

•

ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives

and downloading to USB drives only.

•

The actural boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models.

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 that contains the BIOS file.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without

using an OS-based utility.

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU and chassis fan

speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient

operation.

ASUS AI Nap

Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away! With AI

Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks.

System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user

is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in

quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you

can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.

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ASUS M4A78

Section	Page
M4A78 specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	15
Onboard LED	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slots	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	28
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	33
1.11 Software support	40
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	40
1.11.2 Support DVD information	40
Chapter 2	41
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	41
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	42
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.2 BIOS setup program	44
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	45
2.2.2 Menu bar	45
2.2.3 Navigation keys	46
2.2.4 Menu items	46
2.2.5 Submenu items	46
2.2.6 Configuration fields	46
2.2.7 General help	46
2.2.8 Pop-up window	46
2.2.9 Scroll bar	46
2.3 Main menu	47
2.3.1 System Time	47
2.3.2 System Date	47
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave	47
2.3.4 SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA	48
2.3.5 SATA Configuration	49
2.3.6 System Information	49
2.4 Advanced menu	49
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	50
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	52
2.4.3 Chipset	53
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	54
2.4.5 PCI PnP	54
2.4.6 USB Configuration	55
2.5 Power menu	56
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	56
2.5.2 ACPI Support	56
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	56
2.5.4 APM Configuration	56
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	57
2.6 Boot menu	58
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	58
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	58
2.6.3 Security	59
2.7 Tools menu	60
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	60
2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled]	61
2.7.3 AI NET 2	61

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