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Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.5.1

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Selecta the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system

suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

2.5.2

ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5

Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and

Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then

press

<Enter>

to display the configuration options.

Select Screen

Select Item

+-

Change Option

F1

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

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Suspend Mode

[Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support

[Enabled]

ACPI APIC support

[Enabled]

APM Configuration

HW Monitor Configuration

EuP Ready

[Disabled]

Select the ACPI state

used for System

Suspend.

M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

Power Settings

Version 0202

The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in.

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize.

Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy]

[Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M4A78LT PLUS specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Before you proceed	11
1.2 Motherboard overview	12
1.2.1 Placement direction	12
1.2.2 Screw holes	12
1.2.3 Motherboard layout	13
1.2.4 Layout contents	14
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	14
1.3.1 Installing the CPU	14
1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	16
1.4 System memory	17
1.4.1 Overview	17
1.4.2 Memory configurations	18
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM	21
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM	22
1.5 Expansion slots	23
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	23
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	23
1.5.3 PCI slot	23
1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot	23
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot	23
1.6 Jumpers	24
1.7 Connectors	26
1.7.1 Rear panel ports	26
1.7.2 Internal connectors	27
1.8 Software support	32
1.8.1 Installing an operating system	32
1.8.2 Support DVD information	32
Chapter 2	33
BIOS information	33
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	33
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	33
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	34
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	35
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	36
2.2 BIOS setup program	39
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	40
2.2.2 Menu bar	40
2.2.3 Navigation keys	40
2.2.4 Menu items	41
2.2.5 Submenu items	41
2.2.6 Configuration fields	41
2.2.7 Pop-up window	41
2.2.8 Scroll bar	41
2.2.9 General help	41
2.3 Main menu	42
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	42
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	42
2.3.3 SATA 1~4	42
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	43
2.3.5 System Information	44
2.4 Advanced menu	45
2.4.1 CPU Configuration	45
2.4.2 Chipset	46
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	46
2.4.4 PCIPnP	47
2.4.5 USB Configuration	47
2.5 Power menu	48
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	48
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	48
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	49
2.5.4 APM Configuration	49
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	49
2.5.6 EuP Ready [Disabled]	50
2.6 Boot menu	50
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	51
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	51
2.6.3 Security	51
2.7 Tools menu	53
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	53
2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	53

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