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Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray discs
• For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements

listed below.

Suggested list

CPU

AMD

Athlon 4400+

DIMM

DDR2 800 (1GB or higher)

BIOS setup

Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher

File format

Best resolution

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Non-protected clips

1920 x 1080p

HD DVD

1920 x 1080p

1280 x 1080p

Blu-ray

1280 x 1080p

• To play HD DVD or Blu-ray disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software.

15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 2.0 devices.

1.10.2

Internal connectors

LPT connector

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT is

standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

M4A78L-M

M4A78L-M Parallel Port Connector

PIN 1

LPT

SLCT

BUSY

ACK#

PD7

PD6

PD5

PD4

PD3

PD2

PD1

PD0

STB#

GND

SLIN#

INIT#

ERR#

AFD

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Summary of Contents for M4A78L-M - Motherboard - Micro ATX

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4A78L M ...

Page 2: ...CULAR 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 SPECIFICATIO...

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 17 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 17 1 8 Expansion slots 1 18 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 18 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 18 1 8 ...

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

Page 5: ... 5 4 APM Configuration 2 16 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration 2 17 2 5 6 Anti Surge Support 2 17 2 6 Boot menu 2 17 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 18 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 18 2 6 3 Security 2 19 2 7 Tools menu 2 20 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 21 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 21 2 7 3 AI NET 2 2 21 2 8 Exit menu 2 22 ...

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: ...t to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer The optical S PDIF is an optional component may or may not be included in your motherboard and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ...

Page 8: ...ard 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 circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature ex...

Page 9: ...ct 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 o...

Page 10: ...d 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 3000 GPU Supports max shared memory of 1GB Supports HDMI with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 1080P 60Hz Supports dual link DVI D HDCP compliant w...

Page 11: ... RJ 45 port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S PDIF_OUT port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel audio ports Internal I O connectors 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan c...

Page 12: ...t Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 cable 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti Virus software OEM version Form factor MicroATX form factor 9 6 in x 8 8 in 24 4 cm x 22 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 13: ...livers 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 II Sempron 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and deliver...

Page 14: ...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 ap...

Page 15: ...hout entering the Windows OS ASUS 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 Anti Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching p...

Page 16: ...e ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the 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 C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and ...

Page 17: ...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 system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode...

Page 18: ...n The 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 1 5 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...udio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 29 6 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 22 14 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 23 7 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 25 15 PCIe x16 PCIe x1 PCI slots 1 18 8 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 19 M4A78L M PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCI2 PCI1 PRI_IDE USB1112 USB910 USB78 SPDIF_OUT AAFP ICS9LPRS485 ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN AMD 780L Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O VT1708S RTL 81...

Page 20: ...in completely 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 and damaging the CPU Gold triangle Small triangle The AM2 AM2 socket has a dif...

Page 21: ...omes 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 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L M M4A78L M CPU fan connector ASUS M4A78L M ...

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: ...e 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 two 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 footprint compared to the 1...

Page 24: ... NO CL DIMM support A B Kingston KHX96002K2 2G 2048MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 5 5 15 OCZ OCZ2FX12002GK 2048MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat Sink Package 5 5 5 18 Team TXDD1024M1300HC6 2048MB Kit of 2 DS Heat Sink Package Heat Sink Package 6 6 6 18 DDR2 1066MHz capability continued on the next page Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO CL DIMM support A B A Data AD21066E002GU 4096MB Kit o...

Page 25: ... Heat Sink Package 5 Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO CL DIMM support A B DDR2 800MHz capability Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO CL DIMM support A B A Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB SS VDATA VD29608A8A 25EG20813 A Data AD2800E001GOU 2048MB Kit of 2 SS N A Heat Sink Package 4 4 4 12 A Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 1024MB DS VDATA VD29608A8A 25EG80813 A Data AD2800002GMU 2048MB DS ...

Page 26: ...gston KVR800D2N6 512 512MB SS Kingston KVR800D2N6 512 6 Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2 1GN 1024M Kit of 2 SS Kingston Heat Sink Package 4 4 4 12 Kingston KVR800D2N5 1G Low Profile 1024MB SS Kingston D1288TEFCGL25U 5 Kingston KHX6400D2LL 1G 1024MB DS Kingston Heat Sink Package 4 4 4 12 Kingston KVR800D2N6 1G Low Profile 1024MB DS Elpida E510BAJBG 8E E 6 Kingston KHX6400D2K2 2G 2048MB Kit of 2 DS N A Heat S...

Page 27: ... Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG 8E E 5 Transcend TS256MLQ72V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG 8E E ECC AENEON AET760UD00 25DC08X 1024MB SS AENEON AET03R250C 0732 5 AENEON AET860UD00 25DC08X 2048MB DS AENEON AET03R25DC 0732 5 ASINT SLY2128M8 JGE 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208 GE 8115 ASINT SLZ2128M8 JGE 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208 GE 8115 Century 28V0H8 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP S5 5 E...

Page 28: ...C E5108AJBG 8E E 5 Kingston KVR667D2E5 2G 2048MB DS Elpida NT5TU128M8DE 3C ECC 5 Kingston KVR667D2N5 2G Low Profile 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG 8E E 5 Micron MT8HTF12864AY 667E1 1024MB SS Micron D9HNL 7ZE17 5 PSC AL6E8E63J 6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 PSC AL8E8F73C 6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 Samsung M378T5263AZ3 CE6 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA HCE6 Super Talent T667UB1GV 1024...

Page 29: ...A DIMM 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 fro...

Page 30: ...ved 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 specific...

Page 31: ...rom 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 clearing the CMOS reinstall the...

Page 32: ...ort SPEED LED ACT LINK LED 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 6 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in the 4 6 and 8 channel audio configurations 7 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 8 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 a...

Page 33: ...ht Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front 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 Dual display output support This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported on your motherboard Dual dis...

Page 34: ...x 1080p To play HD DVD or Blu ray disc ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software 15 USB 2 0 ports 5 and 6 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 devices 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 LPT connector The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible co...

Page 35: ...dard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector M4A78L M M4A78L M Front panel audio connector AAFP PIN 1 GND PRESENCE SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD audio compliant pin definition PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC 97 compliant definition 3 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pi...

Page 36: ...at you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSuppl...

Page 37: ...ce Cable Select or Master Black Two devices 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 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure ...

Page 38: ...ation for details The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID AHCI set Due to Windows XP limitation Windows XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive For more details on RAID AHCI refer to the RAID AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named ...

Page 39: ...onnector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The 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 Pressin...

Page 40: ...pecification 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 M4A78L M PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P10 USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P9 USB_P9 GND USB910 USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB1112 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND NC USB 5V USB_P11 USB_P11 GND ...

Page 41: ...ces Sound Playback to configure the setting The S PDIF module is purchased separately SPDIF_OUT 5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A78L M M4A78L M Digital audio connector 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 The connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The serial port bracket COM1 is purcha...

Page 42: ...t 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 displays the Drivers menu if ...

Page 43: ... support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs ASUS ASUS Update ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 ...

Page 44: ...ound then press Enter EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 forma...

Page 45: ...motherboards without a floppy connector prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When the BIOS file is found ...

Page 46: ...nly if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance...

Page 47: ...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 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 Fri 07 31 2009 Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detecte...

Page 48: ...ow with 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 2009 American ...

Page 49: ...n the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE SATA drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE SATA device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows yo...

Page 50: ...rt Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 SATA Configuration The SATA 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...

Page 51: ...een Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Adjust System Frequency Voltage etc Advanced Settings The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type 2 3 5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS Information Disp...

Page 52: ...0MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2200MHz Auto The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to Manual CPU HT Reference Clock MHz 200 Sets the CPU HT Reference Clock Configuration options Min 200 Max 550 The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Auto Selects the overclocking profile Configuration options Auto Ove...

Page 53: ...abled Enables or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Mode Auto Sets the DRAM timing mode Configuration options Auto DCT 0 DCT 1 Both Memory Over Voltage Auto Sets the memory over voltage The values range from 1 50000V to 2 44500V...

Page 54: ...ty is enhanced Configuration options Disabled Auto All Cores Per Core 2 4 3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving XOR of Address bit Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 XOR o...

Page 55: ...X0 primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX onboard display output port PCI primary video controller on a PCI slot Surround View Auto Disables or enables the Surround View function Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Frame Buffer Location Above 4G Configuration options Below 4G Above 4G AMD 760 HDMI Audio Enabled Configuration options ...

Page 56: ...ect HD Audio Configuration options HD Audio AC97 OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Plug and Play O S No When this item is set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When this item is set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the ...

Page 57: ...B flash drives and USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup 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 C...

Page 58: ...anced 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 table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2...

Page 59: ...e RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select gnored if you do not want the detected speed to be displayed 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 2 5 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled Enables or disables the Anti Surge feature Confi...

Page 60: ...o decrease the time needed to boot the system When this item is set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM...

Page 61: ...rs and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter twice The message Password uninstalled appears After you have set a ...

Page 62: ...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 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to disp...

Page 63: ...figuration options Prompt User 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds Reset User Data No Allows you to clear Express Gate s user data Configuration options No Reset When setting this item to Reset ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate User data includes the Express Gate s settings as w...

Page 64: ... saving the values to the non volatile RAM Exit Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose 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 ...

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