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AMD

Socket AM2+/AM2 Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 /

Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support

This motherboard supports AMD

Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It

features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data

transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system

bus. It also supports AMD

Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology.

AMD

780G chipset

The AMD 780G Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed for both

HT1.0 and HT 3.0 interface speed. It features the future mainstream

Hybrid CrossFire technology that significantly optimizes your 3D

performance.

MT/s

5200

HyperTransport™ 3.0 support

HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth

than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and

faster computing environment.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

This motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology which

monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and

frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.

DDR2 1200(O.C.) support

To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed

DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements

of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet

applications.

• Due to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is supported per

channel. When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800MHz

frequency by default for system stability.

• We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the yellow slots for

better performance.

• Ensure that you download the latest BIOS version at www.asus.com and purchase the

memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL).

Hybrid CrossFireX™ support

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance

with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card.

• Hybrid CrossFireX is supported by Windows

Vista OS only.

• Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Summary of Contents for M4A78-EM - Motherboard - Micro ATX

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4A78 EM ...

Page 2: ...TICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICAT...

Page 3: ... Motherboard layout 1 7 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 8 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 10 1 7 System memory 1 11 1 7 1 Overview 1 11 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 12 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 16 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 16 1 8 Expansion slots 1 17 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 17 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 17 1 8 ...

Page 4: ...enu bar 2 6 2 2 3 Navigation keys 2 6 2 2 4 Menu items 2 7 2 2 5 Submenu items 2 7 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 7 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 7 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 7 2 2 9 General help 2 7 2 3 Main menu 2 8 2 3 1 System Time 2 8 2 3 2 System Date 2 8 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 5 6 E SATA 2 8 2 3 4 SATA Configuration 2 9 2 3 5 System Information 2 9 2 4 Advanced menu 2 10 2 4 1 JumperFree C...

Page 5: ... Support 2 15 2 5 4 APM Configuration 2 15 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration 2 16 2 6 Boot menu 2 17 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 17 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 17 2 6 3 Security 2 18 2 7 Tools menu 2 20 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 20 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 20 2 7 3 AI NET 2 2 20 2 8 Exit menu 2 21 ...

Page 6: ...t from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipm...

Page 7: ...peration safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and ci...

Page 8: ...uct and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 9: ...ts for better performance Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920x1200 108...

Page 10: ...rts 6 ports at mid board 6 ports at the back panel LAN PCIe Gb LAN ASUS special features ASUS Q Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI Nap ASUS EPU 4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key ASUS overclocking features SFS Stepless Frequency Selection from 200MHz to 400MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU voltage at 0 05V increment ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall B...

Page 11: ...System panel connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU 1 x Power 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 ACPI2 0a SM BIOS 2 5 Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 66 cable 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual Form factor MicroATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 4 ...

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Page 13: ...delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below AMD Phenom II Athlon x4 Athlon x3 Athlon x2 AM3 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and deliver...

Page 14: ...utomatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment DDR2 1200 O C support To attain top performance ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200 O C MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Due to AM3 AM2 CPU limitation only one DDR2 1200 1066 DIMM is supported per cha...

Page 15: ...plug functions for easy data backup to external devices 8 channel high definition audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output and jack detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection w...

Page 16: ...he cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products packaging to safeguard con...

Page 17: ...enever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the sy...

Page 18: ... edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...oard LED SB_PWR 1 5 3 CPU Socket AM2 1 8 11 SATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 1 24 4 DDR2 DIMM slots 1 11 12 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 1 26 5 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 23 13 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 27 6 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 1 24 14 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 27 7 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 23 15 Optic...

Page 20: ...ket lever is lifted up to a 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely Right 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 The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins ...

Page 21: ...and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector ASUS M4A78 EM 1 9 ...

Page 22: ...therboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heat...

Page 23: ...PU 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 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprin...

Page 24: ... Vendor Part No SS DS CL Chip NO Chip Brand DIMM socket support Optional A B C 2048MB Kit of 2 Kingston KHX96002K2 2G DS 5 5 5 15 Heat Sink Package N A 2048MB Kit of 2 OCZ OCZ2FX12002GK DS 5 5 5 18 Heat Sink Package N A 2048MB Kit of 2 Team TXDD1024M1300HC6 DS 6 6 6 18 Heat Sink Package Heat Sink Package DDR2 1066MHz capability continued on the next page We recommend that you install the DDR2 1200...

Page 25: ...Z2P10664GK EPP DS 5 5 5 18 Heat Sink Package N A 4096MB kit of 2 OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK DS 5 5 5 15 Heat Sink Package N A 2048MB PSC AL8E8G73F AE1 DS 5 5 5 12 A3R1GE3FGF907MAT0FTAIWAN G8E PSC 1024MB Qimonda HYS64T128000EU 1 9 C2 DS N A HYB18T1G800C2F 1 9FSS25253 Qimonda 2048MB Kit of 2 Transcend TX1066QLU 2GK SS 5 Heat Sink Package N A 4096MB kit of 2 Transcend TX1066QLU 4GK DS 5 Heat Sink Package Tra...

Page 26: ...KHX6400D2 2G DS 5 Heat Sink Package Kingston 2048MB Kingston KVR800D2N5 2G DS 5 E1108ACBG 8E E Elpida 4096MB Kingston KVR800D2N6 4G DS 6 E2108ABSE 8G E Elpida 512MB Micron MT9HTF6472AY 80ED4 SS N A 6ED22D9GKX ECC Micron 1024MB Micron MT9HTF12872AY 800E1 SS N A D9HNP 7YE22 ECC Micron 1024MB Micron MT18HTF12872AY 80ED4 DS N A 6TD22D9GKX ECC Micron 1024MB OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK DS 5 Heat Sink Package OCZ ...

Page 27: ... 15 D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S G SKILL 4096MB Kit of 2 G SKILL F2 5300CL5D 4GBMQ DS 5 5 5 15 Heat Sink Package SN 8151030036559 G SKILL 1024MB GEIL GX21GB5300SX DS 3 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2048MB GEIL GX22GB5300LX DS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 2048MB GEIL GX24GB5300LDC DS 5 Heat Sink Package GEIL 512MB Kingmax KLCC28F A8KB5 SS N A KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX Kingmax 1024MB Kingmax KLCD48F A8KB5 DS N A KKEA88B4LAU...

Page 28: ...MM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 3 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from th...

Page 29: ...you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI ...

Page 30: ...ord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clea...

Page 31: ...ps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED 6 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 7 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 8 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 9 Line Out port...

Page 32: ...nt Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 14 DVI D Out port This port is for any DVI D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu Ray and other protected content 15 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interf...

Page 33: ...setup Frame Buffer Size 256MB or higher File format Best resolution Windows XP Windows Vista Non protected clips 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p HD DVD 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p Blu Ray 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p To play HD DVD or Blu Ray disc ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software 16 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 devices ASUS M4A78 EM 1 2...

Page 34: ...g can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to inst...

Page 35: ...s Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the ...

Page 36: ...d compatible with Serial ATA 1 5Gb s specification The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 0 1 configurations through the onboard SB700 chipset Install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA 5 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM...

Page 37: ...IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Soft off button This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT OFF mode depending ...

Page 38: ...hese USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 8 Optical drive audio in connector 4 pin CD This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card Chapter 1 Prod...

Page 39: ...onnect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to HD Audio See section 2 4 4 Onboard Device Configuration for details 10 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a cha...

Page 40: ... the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Chapter 1 Product in...

Page 41: ...formation The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically ...

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Page 43: ...ernet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab the...

Page 44: ...Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next 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 The A...

Page 45: ...Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it 2 Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found then press Enter EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prev...

Page 46: ...he corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file M4A78EM ROM Completed Start erasing Start programming Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the optical drive or USB port The utility displays the following message and automatically checks th...

Page 47: ...If you want to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press Ctrl Alt Del simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cau...

Page 48: ...elect Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Time System Time 19 34 30 System Date Tue 11 19 2007 Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not D...

Page 49: ...h the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Pop up window Scroll bar Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2008 American Megatr...

Page 50: ... Configuration System Information Main Settings 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 5 6 E SATA While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendo...

Page 51: ... Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 SATA Configuration The Storage Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnChip SATA Type SAT...

Page 52: ...et the CPU over voltage Configuration options Auto 33mv 66mv 99mv VDDNB Over Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VDDNB over voltage Configuration options Auto 12 5mv 25mv 50mv Hyper Transport Speed Auto Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options 200MHz 400MHz 600MHz 800 MHZ 1GHz Auto 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU an...

Page 53: ...omatically detects GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Enables or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Con...

Page 54: ...y interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Disabled Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 XOR of Address bits 20 16 6 XOR of Address bits 20 16 9 Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated Configuration options Disabled Enabled ...

Page 55: ...sables the high definition audio controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Configuration options HD Audio AC97 SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting SPDIF Output Allows you to set the SPDIF_OUT mode Configuration options HDMI Output SPDIF Output OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Configuration options Disabled En...

Page 56: ...rtup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps or Full Speed 12Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the...

Page 57: ...Only S3 Only Auto 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC ta...

Page 58: ...rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the specific field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage xx xxxV or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Smart Q Fan Function Enabled Allows you to enable or disa...

Page 59: ...oot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device xxx Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS ...

Page 60: ... RTC RAM 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervi...

Page 61: ...ssword Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings Use...

Page 62: ...kies browsing history etc This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly 2 7 3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable Disabled Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power On Self Test POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment a...

Page 63: ...e this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS 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 appears Select OK to save changes and exit 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save o...

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