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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardM3A78-T

Page 2 - July 2008

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

Page 3 - Contents

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POS

Page 4

ASUS M3A78-T4-374.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

Page 5 - Chapter 5: Software support

4-38Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options

Page 6 - Chapter 6: ATI

ASUS M3A78-T4-394.7 Tools menu4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a conrmation message appears. Use

Page 7

4-40Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Express GateExpress GateExpress Gate [Enabled] Boot Out Timer [10] Reset User Data [No]BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Page 8 - Safety information

ASUS M3A78-T4-41 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, Ame

Page 9 - About this guide

4-42Chapter 4: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program.

Page 10 - Typography

5Chapter 5: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Page 11 - M3A78-T specications summary

ASUS M3A78-TChapter summary5If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the

Page 12 - (continued on the next page)

ASUS M3A78-T5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. D

Page 13

xiM3A78-T specications summary(continued on the next page)CPUAMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD C

Page 14

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

Page 15 - Chapter 1: Product

ASUS M3A78-T5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Install

Page 16

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportMarvell Yukon NCU ApplicationInstalls the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and rep

Page 17 - 1.2 Package contents

ASUS M3A78-T5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the ATI® force™ RAID/AHCI driver disk. ATI RAID/AHCI 32/64bit WinXP/Vi

Page 18 - 1.3 Special features

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

Page 19

ASUS M3A78-T5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents

Page 20 - 1.3.2 ASUS unique features

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

Page 21 - ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS M3A78-T5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installa

Page 22 - features

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

Page 23 - Chapter 2: Hardware

ASUS M3A78-T5-115.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically chan

Page 24

xiiHigh Denition audioRealtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Denition audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O S/PDIF Out port at back I/OIEEE

Page 25 - 2.1 Before you proceed

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support• Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature.• The AMD Cool ‘n’

Page 26 - 2.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS M3A78-T5-13Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareThe motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view

Page 27 - 2.2.3 Motherboard layout

5-14 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio e

Page 28 - 2.2.4 Layout contents

ASUS M3A78-T5-15Device advanced settingsClick Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device.InformationClick

Page 29

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportDigital OutputThe Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S

Page 30 - 2.3.1 Installing the CPU

ASUS M3A78-T5-17Line InThe Line In tab allows you to congure audio input settings using the analog line in port.To set the analog line in options1.

Page 31

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportControl settings windowConguration options Information buttonExit buttonMinimize buttonB. Realtek HD Audio Manager f

Page 32 - Retention bracket

ASUS M3A78-T5-19Sound Effect The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select p

Page 33

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportAudio I/OThe Audio I/O option allows you congure your input/output settings.To set the Audio I/O options1. From the

Page 34

ASUS M3A78-T5-213D Audio DemoThe 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature.To start the 3D Audio Demo1. From the Realtek

Page 35 - 2.4 System memory

xiiiM3A78-T specications summary specications summaryRear panel I/O ports1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI Out

Page 36 - 2.4.2 Memory congurations

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

Page 37 - 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS M3A78-T5-23Button FunctionOpens the Conguration windowOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens the Peripheral C

Page 38 - 2.5 Expansion slots

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

Page 39 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

ASUS M3A78-T5-25Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the i

Page 40 - 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

Page 41

ASUS M3A78-T5-27Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the use

Page 42 - 2.6 Jumper

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. I

Page 43 - 2.7 Connectors

ASUS M3A78-T5-29Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded wi

Page 44

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best perfo

Page 45

ASUS M3A78-T5-315.3.7 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this featur

Page 47 - 2.7.2 Internal connectors

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-

Page 48

ASUS M3A78-T5-335.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle

Page 49

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.10 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. W

Page 50

ASUS M3A78-T5-35The First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, you can immediatel

Page 51

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportKnowing the Express Gate hot-keysHere is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.In the First Screen:Key Funct

Page 52

ASUS M3A78-T5-37Using the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to open a particular c

Page 53

5-38 Chapter 5: Software support• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.• Volume Control: Control the volume for

Page 54

ASUS M3A78-T5-39 Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar optio

Page 55

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support2. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you chec

Page 56

ASUS M3A78-T5-41• If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name

Page 57

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Page 58

5-42 Chapter 5: Software supportConguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS

Page 59 - Powering up

ASUS M3A78-T5-435.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to congure system and overclocking settings in WIndows® environmen

Page 60

5-44 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the AMD SB750 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard di

Page 61

ASUS M3A78-T5-455.4.3 AMD® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 congurations for Serial ATA hard disks dri

Page 62 - 3.2 Turning off the computer

5-46 Chapter 5: Software supportThe Main Menu above allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:• View Drive Assignmen

Page 63 - BIOS setup

ASUS M3A78-T5-47Creating a RAID 0 congurationTo create a RAID 0 set:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “Dene LD” function. 2. Pres

Page 64

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 1 congurationTo create a RAID 1 set:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “Dene LD” fu

Page 65

ASUS M3A78-T5-49Creating a RAID 10 congurationTo create a RAID 10 set:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the “Dene LD” function. 2. Pr

Page 66 - Vista environment

5-50 Chapter 5: Software supportDeleting a RAID congurationTo create a RAID set:1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the “Delete LD” funct

Page 67

ASUS M3A78-T5-515.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard d

Page 68 - 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility

ASUS M3A78-TChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conte

Page 69 - Updating the BIOS le

5-52 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™:1. Insert the oppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the oppy di

Page 70 - 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility

6 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology supportThis chapter describes the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation proce

Page 71

ASUS M3A78-TChapter summary66.1 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ ... 6-1

Page 72 - M3A78T.ROM

6-1ASUS M3A78-T6.1 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics pr

Page 73 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

6-2Chapter 6: ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology support6.1.3 Installing AMD Chipset DriverTo install the driver that supports Hybrid CrossFireX techno

Page 74 - 4.4.3 Navigation keys

6-3ASUS M3A78-TUsing the onboard graphics card1. Right-click on the Windows® desktop, and then click ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center from the shortcu

Page 75

6-4Chapter 6: ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology support1. Follow steps 1 to 3 on Using the onboard graphics card. 2. From the ATI CATALYST(R) Contro

Page 76 - 4.3 Main menu

ASUS M3A78-T1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M3A78-T motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,

Page 77 - PIO Mode [Auto]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe

Page 78 - 4.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4/5/6

ASUS M3A78-T1-3AMD® Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Hybrid CrossFireX Technology is a unique multi-GPU technology combining the onboard GPU and the disc

Page 79 - 4.3.6 Storage Conguration

iiE4018Second Edition July 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

Page 80 - 4.3.7 System Information

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionS/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems

Page 81 - 4.4 Advanced menu

ASUS M3A78-T1-5AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and r

Page 82

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launc

Page 83 - CPU Tweak [Enabled]

2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It inclu

Page 84 - DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]

ASUS M3A78-TChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview

Page 85 - 4.4.2 AI NET 2

ASUS M3A78-T2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or

Page 86 - 4.4.3 CPU Conguration

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

Page 87 - 4.4.4 Chipset

ASUS M3A78-T2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

Page 88 - UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-112. PCI slots2-163. PCI Express x1 slot 2-164. PCI Expres

Page 89 - NB Azalia [Enable]

ASUS M3A78-T2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)2-232. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)2-243. Serial ATA con

Page 90 - 4.4.5 ECC Conguration

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Page 91

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2. Unlock the socket by pre

Page 92

ASUS M3A78-T2-73. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.4

Page 93 - 4.4.7 PCI PnP

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD® Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processor requires aPhenom™

Page 94 - 4.4.8 USB Conguration

ASUS M3A78-T2-92. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the ret

Page 95 - 4.5 Power menu

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard

Page 96 - 4.5.5 APM Conguration

ASUS M3A78-T2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.T

Page 97

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the D

Page 98 - 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor

ASUS M3A78-T2-132.4.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM:1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the soc

Page 99 - 4.6 Boot menu

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

Page 100 - Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS M3A78-T2-152.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Re

Page 101 - 4.6.3 Security

ivContents2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) ... 2-162.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black and white) ...

Page 102 - Password Check [Setup]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

Page 103 - 4.7 Tools menu

ASUS M3A78-T2-17VGA congurationPCI Express operating modePCIex16_1 PCIex16_2 PCIex16_3Single VGA/PCIe cardx16 x4 x8Dual VGA/PCIe cardx16 x4x4 x8x8 x8

Page 104 - 4.7.2 Express Gate

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c

Page 105 - 4.7.3 ASUS O.C. Prole

ASUS M3A78-T2-192.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port.PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a P

Page 106 - 4.8 Exit menu

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line

Page 107 - Chapter 5: Software

ASUS M3A78-T2-2115. HDMI Out port. This port is for a high-denition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector.• This motherboard comes with dual-VGA ou

Page 108 - Chapter summary

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationTroubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling:If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area

Page 109 - 5.2 Support DVD information

ASUS M3A78-T2-232.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) s

Page 110 - 5.2.2 Drivers menu

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. The

Page 111 - 5.2.3 Utilities menu

ASUS M3A78-T2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical di

Page 112

v4.3.7 System Information ... 4-164.4 Advanced menu ...

Page 113 - 5.2.4 Make Disk menu

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

Page 114 - 5.2.5 Manual menu

ASUS M3A78-T2-275. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this

Page 115 - 5.2.7 Other information

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors supp

Page 116 - File list

ASUS M3A78-T2-297. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

Page 117 - 5.3 Software information

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

Page 118

ASUS M3A78-T2-319. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports eith

Page 119 - ASUS M3A78-T

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound s

Page 120

ASUS M3A78-T2-33• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector

Page 121

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Page 122 - 5.3.3 Audio congurations

3Chapter 3: Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Page 123 - Connector settings

vi5.2.7 Other information ... 5-75.3 Software information ...

Page 124 - Speakers

ASUS M3A78-TChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the comput

Page 125 - Microphone

ASUS M3A78-T 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a

Page 126 - Minimize

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

Page 127

4Chapter 4: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

Page 128 - Audio I/O

Chapter summary4ASUS M3A78-T4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

Page 129 - 3D Audio Demo

ASUS M3A78-T4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (B

Page 130 - 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. Ins

Page 131 - Preference

ASUS M3A78-T4-34.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process o

Page 132 - Hardware monitor panels

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk wit

Page 133 - DMI browser

ASUS M3A78-T4-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest

Page 134 - PCI browser

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

Page 135 - Conguring PC Probe II

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

Page 136 - 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite

ASUS M3A78-T4-73. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Intern

Page 137 - Other feature buttons

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows®

Page 138 - 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2

ASUS M3A78-T4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described i

Page 139 - 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.1 BIOS menu screen• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly m

Page 140 - 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2

ASUS M3A78-T4-11Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the spec

Page 141 - 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

Page 142 - 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate

ASUS M3A78-T4-134.3.4 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate s

Page 143 - The Express Gate Environment

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 SATA1/2/3/4/5/6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate

Page 144

ASUS M3A78-T4-15Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and

Page 145 - Using the Conguration Panel

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating

Page 146 - Using the LaunchBar

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS setupAMI BIOSDisplays the auto-detected BIOS information.ProcessorDisplays the auto-detected CPU specication.System MemoryDisplay

Page 147

ASUS M3A78-T4-17The conguration options for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard.4.4 Advanced menuTh

Page 148

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Overclock Prole].Overclock Options [Disabled]Allow

Page 149 - Using the Photo Manager

ASUS M3A78-T4-19CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU-Northbridge HyperTransport link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [40

Page 150 - Repairing Express Gate

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY AdvancedDRAM Timing CongurationMemory Clock Mode [Auto]2T Mode [Auto]DRAM Timing Mode [Au

Page 151 - 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD)

ASUS M3A78-T4-21tWR [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]tRFC0 [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns

Page 152 - 5.4 RAID congurations

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS setupMarvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu re

Page 153 - RAID congurations

ASUS M3A78-T4-234.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

Page 154 - FastBuild™ Utility

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS setupLink ASPM [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0s & L1]Link Width [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [

Page 155

ASUS M3A78-T4-25SIDEPORT Clock Speed [667MHz]Conguration options: [667MHz] [682MHz] [697MHz] [712MHz]...[850MHz]SIDEPORT Memory Voltage [Auto]Congur

Page 156

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

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4-26Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 ECC CongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY AdvancedECC CongurationECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] D

Page 158 - Deleting a RAID conguration

ASUS M3A78-T4-27L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]Disables or sets the L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected wh

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4-28Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 Onboard Devices CongurationAllows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.Onboard Devices ConguraitonSerial Port1

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ASUS M3A78-T4-294.4.7 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and

Page 161 - Hybrid CrossFireX™

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Res

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ASUS M3A78-T4-314.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the

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4-32Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 APM CongurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Allows you to set the power button function. Conguration options: [On/Off]

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ASUS M3A78-T4-33Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This fe

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4-34Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically d

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ASUS M3A78-T4-354.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

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