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1.2

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS M4N78 PRO motherboard

Cables

2 x Serial ATA cable

1x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

Accessories

1 x I/O shield

1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector

(USB, System Panel; Retail Version only)

Application DVD

ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentations

User manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

AMD

Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors

(socket AM3)

This motherboard supports AMD

AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and

delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-

channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s

via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD

CPUs

in the new 45nm manufacturing process.

AMD

Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™

processors (socket AM2+ / AM2)

The motherboard supports AMD

Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features

dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via

HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus and AMD

Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology.

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

1.1

Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS

M4N78 PRO motherboard!

The motherboard 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.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Summary of Contents for M4N78 - PRO w/ Athlon II X2 240

Page 1: ...Motherboard M4N78 PRO ...

Page 2: ...ICULAR 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 SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ...tents 1 5 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 6 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 6 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 7 1 7 System memory 1 9 1 7 1 Overview 1 9 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 9 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 13 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 13 1 8 Expansion slots 1 14 1 9 Jumpers 1 15 1 10 Connectors 1 16 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 1 16 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 18 1 11 Software support 1 2...

Page 4: ...Auto 2 17 2 4 10 CPU LDT Spread Spectrum Disabled 2 17 2 4 11 PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled 2 17 2 4 12 SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled 2 17 2 4 13 PCI Spread Spectrum Disabled 2 17 2 5 Advanced menu 2 18 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 18 2 5 2 Chipset 2 19 2 5 3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 20 2 5 4 PCIPnP 2 21 2 5 5 USB Configuration 2 21 2 6 Power menu 2 22 2 7 Boot menu 2 24 2 8 Tools menu 2 26 2 ...

Page 5: ...a Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different 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 ...

Page 6: ...er Operation 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 an...

Page 7: ...ardware 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 or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less ...

Page 8: ... to www asus com or this user manual for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Due to OS limitation when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB Hence a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended VGA Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8 series GPU Hybrid SLI support for Windows Vista only Supports HDMI Technology with max...

Page 9: ...Solution ASUS Fanless Design Stylish heatsink solution ASUS Q Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS O C Profile ASUS EZ Flash 2 Special Features Uses 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 5000hrs VRM over 57 years operation lifespan at 65 C ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools ...

Page 10: ...s Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24 pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel Q Connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI 2 0 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update...

Page 11: ...memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransort 3 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process AMD Phenom X4 Phenom X3 Athlon X2 Athlon Sempron processors socket AM2 AM2 The motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2 multi core processors It features dual channel DDR2 1066 memory support data transfer rate up to 5200MT...

Page 12: ...formance when needed and enables low power operation when performance is not needed You can switch from the discrete GeForce GPU s to the motherboard GPU for a quiet low power PC experience GeForce Boost and HybridPower are independent on selected GeForce GPUs Refer to www nvidia com hybridsli for more information 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS 4 1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory...

Page 13: ...tering Windows at anytime The actual boot time depends on the system configuration 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object...

Page 14: ...ion The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place nine 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1 4 ASUS M4N78 PRO ...

Page 15: ...pin PRI_IDE 1 21 8 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 1 15 9 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL 1 23 10 Onboard LED SB_PWR 1 3 11 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 19 12 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 4 USBPW5 8 USBPW9 12 1 16 13 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 1 24 14 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY 1 24 15 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 23 16 Optical ...

Page 16: ...t on the motherboard 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit 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 ...

Page 17: ...atsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Mat...

Page 18: ...ing sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to...

Page 19: ...memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For eff...

Page 20: ...Heat Sink Package 4096MB kit of 2 DS N A 996619 5 5 5 15 2 1V DDR2 800MHz capability Vendor Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Dimm Bios Voltage DIMM socket support Optional A B C A Data AD29608A8A 25EG80812 512MB SS ADATA M2OAD6G3H3160Q1E58 A Data Heat Sink Package 2048MB Kit of 2 SS N A AD2800E001GOU 4 4 4 12 A Data AD29608A8A 25EG80810 1024MB DS ADATA M2OAD6G314170Q1E58 A Data Heat Si...

Page 21: ...0RABBP ECC 2048MB DS PSC AL7E8E63H 10E1K PSC PL8E8F73C 8E1 2048MB DS PSC SHG772 AA3G PSC PL8E8G73E 8E1 2048MB DS PSC XCP271A3G A Samsung M378T6553GZS CF7 512MB SS Qimonda K4T51083QG HCF7 6 Samsung K4T1G084QQ HCF7 ECC 1024MB SS Samsung M391T2863QZ3 CF7 Samsung M378T2863QZS CF7 1024MB SS Qimonda K4T1G084QQ HCF7 6 Samsung K4T1G084QQ HCF7 ECC 2048MB DS Samsung M391T5663QZ3 CF7 Samsung K4T2G084QA HCF7 ...

Page 22: ...8E63J 6E1 5 Qimonda HYB18T 512B00B2F3SFSS28171 512MB SS Qimonda HYS64T64000EU 3S B2 Qimonda HYB18T 512B00B2F3SFSS28171 1024MB DS Qimonda HYS64T128020EU 3S B2 Samsung K4T2G084QA HCE6 4096MB DS Samsung M378T5263AZ3 CE6 Super Talent PG 64M8 800 0750 1024MB DS Super Talent T667UB1GV 5 Transcend E5108AJBG 6E E 1024MB DS Elpida JM667QLJ 1G 5 AENEON AET93R300B 0634 512MB SS AENEON AET660UD00 30DB97X 5 AE...

Page 23: ...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 Support the DIMM lightly ...

Page 24: ...lace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers supp...

Page 25: ...t failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset par...

Page 26: ...B connectors that you connect to additional USB ports 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 mouse port This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port Right LED Left LED LAN port LED indic...

Page 27: ...e 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 Ou Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 11 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial ...

Page 28: ...he scroll bar to resize the desktop to fit your display device Click OK to exit The Resize my desktop function in the NVIDIA Control Panel appears only when you are using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i 720i or 1080i Playback of HD DVD and Blu Ray Discs For better playback quality we suggest that you follow the system requirements in the suggested list below Suggested list CPU AMD Athlo...

Page 29: ... jumper caps on the fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature 3 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector whe...

Page 30: ... up if the power is inadequate Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V 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 install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the mi...

Page 31: ...g Mode of device s Cable connector Single device 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 66 IDE devices If...

Page 32: ...t item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Before creating a RAID set refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD SATA 5 6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA 5 6 connectors Otherwise the devices will not work Due to chipset limitation when you set any of the SATA ports ...

Page 33: ... or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN 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 on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin c...

Page 34: ...94 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 11 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for a Floppy Disk Drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent inco...

Page 35: ...e Q Connector is properly installed on the motherboard IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED IDE_LED PWR Reset Ground Ground 12 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you ...

Page 36: ... 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 For detailed software instructions see the Manual menu in the Support DVD or download the latest software manual from the ASUS website at www asus com To run the Support DVD Pl...

Page 37: ...n your system environment DOS environment a At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a From the Windows desktop click Start My Computer b Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon c Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy window appears d Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Windows Vista environment...

Page 38: ...OS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select any of the updating process Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet and then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select a...

Page 39: ...V3 34 Current ROM Update ROM A Note FLASH TYPE MXIC 25L8005 PATH A BOARD M4N78 PRO VER 0203 DATE 12 12 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 b 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 ...

Page 40: ... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 Insert the bootable floppy disk into the floppy disk drive to boot the system in DOS mode 2 Replace the bootable floppy disk and insert the floppy disk that contains the AFUDOS utility and the latest BIOS file Obtain the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at...

Page 41: ...nd save it to a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the floppy disk containing the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the ...

Page 42: ...h 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 cause damage ...

Page 43: ...reens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS information Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu items Navigation keys v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Syst...

Page 44: ...figurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 8 Pop up window 2 2 7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item 2 2 8 Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with th...

Page 45: ...nd SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in the system 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them v02 61 C Copyrigh...

Page 46: ... Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart 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 6 SATA 1 4 Wh...

Page 47: ...gure the SATA devices Onboard PCI IDE Controller Enabled Enables or disables the onboard integrated IDE controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled OnChip S ATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables the OnChip SATA Channel Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA Mode Select SATA Mode Allows you to select the SATA type Configuration options SATA Mode RAID Mode AHCI Mode If you want the Seri...

Page 48: ...ectrum Disabled PCI Spread Spectrum Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Select the target CPU frequency and the relevant parameters will be auto adjusted Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable If the system becomes unstable return to the default 2 4 1 AI Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU ove...

Page 49: ... 800MHz 1066MHz CPU NB Frequency Auto This item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to Manual and allows selection of the CPU frequency Configuration options Auto 800MHz 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2 4 3 HT Link Speed Auto Allows you to set the CPU Northbridge HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 200 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 800 MHz 1 GHz 1 2 GHz 1 4 GHz 1 6 G...

Page 50: ... you to change the advanced DRAM timing settings The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM Command Rate Auto Allows selection of the DRAM command rate Configuration options Auto 1T 2T DRAM Timing Mode Auto Allows selection of the DRAM Timing Mode Configuration options Auto Both The following sub items appear only when ...

Page 51: ...0 CS ODT drive strength Auto DCT1 CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x DCT0 Address Command drive strength Auto DCT1 Address Command drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x DCT0 MEMCLK drive strength Auto DCT1 MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x DCT0 Data drive strength Auto DCT1 Data drive strength Aut...

Page 52: ...ad and press the Enter key You can also use the and keys to adjust the value The value ranges from 0 to 31 Addr Cmd Setup Time Auto Allows selection of the default setup time for the Addr Cmd pins versus MEMCLK Configuration options Auto 1 2 CLK 1 CLK Addr Cmd Fine Delay 00 Appears only when you set the CKE Setup Time item to 1 2 CLK or 1 CLK Allows you to set how long the Addr Cmd pins are delaye...

Page 53: ...ws you to set the NorthBridge voltage The values range from 1 100V to 1 400V with a 0 10V interval 2 4 10 CPU LDT Spread Spectrum Disabled Set to Disabled to enhance CPU LDT overclocking ability or Enabled for EMI control Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 11 PCIE Spread Spectrum Disabled Configuration options Disabled Linear Down 2 4 12 SATA Spread Spectrum Disabled Configuration options ...

Page 54: ...se Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet function Configuration optio...

Page 55: ...led Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM BG SCRUB Disabled Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640...

Page 56: ... boot device Configuration options PCI VGA Card First Internal VGA First PCIE VGA Card First PCIE training Gen2 if supported Configuration options Only Gen1 Gen2 if supported 2 5 3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard LAN Auto Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Configuration options Auto Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM C...

Page 57: ...ices on legacy operating systems OS 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 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbp...

Page 58: ... ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss Configuratio...

Page 59: ...ed Enabled Select Fan Type PWM Fan This item appears only when you set the CPU Q Fan Function item to Enabled and allows you to select the CPU fan type you installed on the motherboard Configuration options PWM Fan DC Fan If you install a PWM 4 pin fan but set this item to DC Fan the fan you installed may not work If you install a DC 3 pin fan but set this item to PWM Fan the CPU Q Fan function wi...

Page 60: ... allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 ...

Page 61: ...word select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Acc...

Page 62: ...er Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS This utility supports 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w 2 NTFS read only 3 CD DISC read only 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press OK a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press OK to confirm your choice 2 8...

Page 63: ...urrent BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item type your profile name and press Enter and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save To sub item You can save eight 8 CMOS profiles Load CMOS Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press Enter and choose a profile to load Start O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save a...

Page 64: ...firmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this opt...

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