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2-2

ASUS M4N78

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

bootable floppy disk or a DOS-based utility.

Before 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, then launch

EZ Flash 2. You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways.

a. Press

<Alt> + <F2>

during POST to display the following:

•

Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools

menu to select

EZ Flash 2

and

press

<Enter>

to enable it.

Press

<Tab>

to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.

4.

When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process

and automatically reboots the system when done.

•

This function can support devices such as USB flash disk with

FAT 32/16

format and

single partition only.

•

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot

failure!

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

FLASH TYPE:

MXIC 25L8005

PATH:

A:\

BOARD:

M4N78

VER:

0203

(H:00 B:01)

DATE:

12/30/2008

BOARD:

Unknown

VER:

Unknown

DATE:

Unknown

[Enter] Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[ESC] Exit

Updating from a BIOS file

a.

Select

Update BIOS from a file

, then click

Next

.

b.

Locate the BIOS file from the

Open

window, then click

Open

.

3.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4N78 specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	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	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.3 PCI slots	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	28
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	38
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.11.2 Support DVD information	38
Chapter 2: BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	44
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 General help	44
2.2.8 Pop-up window	44
2.2.9 Scroll bar	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~3, and ESATA	45
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	46
2.3.6 System Information	47
2.4 Advanced menu	47
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	47
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	50
2.4.3 Chipset	51
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	52
2.4.5 PCI PnP	52
2.4.6 USB Configuration	53
2.5 Power menu	54
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	54
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	54
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	54
2.5.4 APM Configuration	54
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	55
2.6 Boot menu	56
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	56
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	56
2.6.3 Security	57
2.7 Tools menu	58
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	58
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	59
2.7.3 AI NET 2	59

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