Motherboard M3A78EMH HDMI
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary............................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents..............................
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 iv Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk........................................ 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility................................................................. 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility....................................... 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.................................................... 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility.....
Contents 2.5 2.6 2.7 Power menu................................................................................. 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode............................................................... 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI Support................................................................. 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 2-30 2.5.4 APM Configuration......................................................... 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor.............
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary CPU. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 x2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!™ Ready Chipset AMD 780G / SB700 Front side bus Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.
M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary Storage / RAID 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configuration Audio ALC883 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Detect and Multistreaming Technologies Supports S/PDIF out interface USB Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.
M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® M3A78-EMH HDMI 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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support . The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology. See page 1-10 for details.
DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD and BluRay Disc. See page 1-30 for details. Hybrid CrossFireX AMD new technology Hybrid CrossFireX greatly boosts graphics performance with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. Refer to www.asus.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard ATI® SB700 allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for six SATA connectors. See pages 1-34 and 2-19 for details Gigabit LAN solution The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. See page 2-34 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file.
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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 23cm (9.0in) CHA_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 AMD 780G 24.5cm (9.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. R Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor or for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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. Small triangle Gold triangle 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! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6.
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / Athlon 64X2 / Athlon 64 FX processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4.
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 footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you may: - • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode.
M3A78-EMH HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Size 1-16 Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS DIMM support Component A* B* C* 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package . . . 1G Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package . . . 1G ADATA M2OMIDG314720INC5Z ADATA DS Heat-Sink Package . . . 1G OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK N/A OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package . . .
DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS DIMM Support Component A* B* C* 1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G N/A Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 . . . 1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package . . . 512MB Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package . . . 512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 N/A Promos SS V59C1512804QCF25SY032406 PECPA . . . 512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 . . .
DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* C* 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U . . . 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 . . . 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A Elpida SS E5108AGBG-6E-E . . . 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Kingston DS D6408TEBGGL3U . . . 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Elpida DS E5108AGBG-6E-E . . .
Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support B* C* 512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E . . . 512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20648 . . . 512MB ADATA M20AD5G3H3166I1C52 N/A ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20718 . . . 1G ADATA M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 N/A ADATA DS AD29608A8A-3EG20645 . . . 2G ADATA M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 . . .
DDR-533MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support B* C* SS E5116AF-5C-E . . . Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 . . . Kingston DS D6408TLRAGL37U . . . N/A Samsung SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 . . . M378T6553BG0-CD5 4 Samsung SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 . . . HY HYMP532U64CP6-C4 AB 4 Hynix SS HY5PS121621CFP-C4 . . . HY HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB 4 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFP-C4 . . . 512MB Micron MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 4 Micron DS D9BOM . . .
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
Interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Standard function System timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller Standard OpenHCI USB Host Controller Communications Port (COM 1) ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering (free) (free) System CMOS / Real Time Clock SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) (free) Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE controller (single fifo) Secondary IDE controller (singl
IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEX1 Slot PCIEX16 Slot Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 2 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 3 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 4 Onboard USB1.1 Controller 5 Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 Onboard USB2.
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 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.
1.9 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.
3. HDJ1 Setting This jumper allows you to twitch between the HDMI and the DVI features. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 (HDMI) to enable the HDMI feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 to enable the DVI feature.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 45 3 2 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). 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.
9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset.
13. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports. • DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I.
1.10.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided 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 incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M3A78-EMH HDMI PIN1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward 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).
5. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. M3A78-EMH HDMI USB 2.
9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the HDMI module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V GND SPDIFOUT M3A78-EMH HDMI SPDIF_OUT M3A78-EMH HDMI Digital Audio Connector Ensure the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS).
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL M3A78-EMH HDMI System Panel Connector +5V Ground Ground Speaker Reset Ground PLED- +IDE_LED SPEAKER PWR Ground M3A78-EMH HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PLED+ PLED Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk during POST.) 4.
Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. b. Click c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename 3. Extension name Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iM3A78EMH.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
2.1.4 • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility.
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu then select EZ Flash2 and press . You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is found. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2.1.5 • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 2-10 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [19:34:30] [Mon 11/19/2007] [1.44M, 3.
2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Menu items Menu bar General help Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [19:34:30] [Mon 11/19/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Options:[Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave Disabled :[Not Detected] SATA1 :[Not 360K, 5.
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.
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device Select the type of device connected to the system.
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 [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
OnChip SATA Type [SATA] This item appears only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. Allows you to set the OnChip SATA Type. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA IDE Combined Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you set the SATA IDE Combined Mode as Disabled, PORT 1-4 works well in all the three modes, while PORT 5-6 only works at [RAID] or [AHCI]. 2.3.
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings JumperFree Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc.
2.4.2 Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration NODEO:PCI-X2 HT Link Link Speed Link Width [Auto] [Auto] The HyperTransport link will run at this speed if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and the board is capable. Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options:[200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800 MHZ] [1 GHz] [Auto] Link Width [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width.
Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.
Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable Power Down Mode [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] [Channel] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving.
DRAM Timing Configuration Options DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] Alternate VID [Auto] This option allows you to specify the alternate VID while in low power states. Configuration options: [1.150 V] [1.125 V] [1.100 V] [1.
Internal Graphics Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] UMA Frame Bufer Size [Auto] Surround View [Disabled] NB AZALIA [Disabled] VBIOS TYPE [DVI] GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP-GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0: GPP: IGFX PCI: VGA out port on a graphics card connected into a PCIE x16 slot VGA out port on a graphi
2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [Normal] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
2.4.6 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.7 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
2.5.4 APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Restore on AC Power on From Power on From Power on From Power on From Power S5 By S5 By S5 By S5 By Loss [Always Off] PME# [Disabled] Ring [Disabled] PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [23ºC/73ºF] MB Temperature [30ºC/86ºF] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed [4891RPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.344V] [ 3.152V] [ 4.838V] [11.712V] Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Intrusion function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press 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 Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted.
User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.
2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Screen Select Item +Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.
2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll - drivers installation wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. AMD Cool‘n’Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll - installation wizard for utilities. ASUS Cool‘n’Quiet Utility This item guides you in installing the ASUS Cool‘n’Quiet utility. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.
3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver disk. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver for XP/XP 64bit Allows you to create an ��� ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver for XP/XP 64bit.� 3.2.
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
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