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ii Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a r.
iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide .
iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................
v Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-3 1 2.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................ 2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .............................................
vi 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.
vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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.
x M3N78-VM specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Supports AMD socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron TM processors AMD64 architecture enables simult.
xi M3N78-VM specications summary USB 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear panel) LAN NVIDIA ® nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek821 1CL-GR PHY ASUS Unique F.
xii Internal I/O connectors 1 x High Denition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M3N78-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another stando.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-3 AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet T echnology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet T echnology , which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-22 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. See page 1-24 for details. PCI Express 2.0 support The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P .R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-7 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. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1.5 Motherboard overview 24.4cm (9.6in 24.4cm (9.6in) ) Super I/O SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Socket AM2+ CPU_FAN E A TXPWR PRI_IDE COM1 .
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-9 R M3N78-VM Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure 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 .
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / AM2+ / Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ processor .
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-1 1 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 ts in place. The CPU ts only in one correct orientation.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / AM2+ / Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-13 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.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-15 • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability .
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* C* 2G Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G N/A Micron DS 7RE22 D9HNL · · 512MB Samsung M378T6553CZ3-CE6 N/A Sams.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-17 SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 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.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-19 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. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 Standard timer 1 Keyboard 2 High precision event timer 3 I.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-21 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 specications.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-23 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.. 6. Center / Subwoofer port (orange).
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-25 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. External SA T A port . These port connect to an external a Serial A T A hard disk drive.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory , DVD player , and drivers will affect the playback quality . Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality .
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-27 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy 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 oppy disk drive.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. IDE connectors (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 .
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-29 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1 [red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [black], SA T A5 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial A T A 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial A T A 1.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA~ 740 mA (8. 88W ma x.) o r a t otal o f 1A~2 .22A ( 26.64 W m ax.) a t +12V .
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-31 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 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.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. Serial port connectors (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.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-33 1 1. 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 .
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 13. A TX power connectors (24-pin A TX-PWRGD, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for an A TX power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS M3N78-VM 1-35 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
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2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST .
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-3 Windows ® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows ® desktop, then select Computer . c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box .
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Sav e the BIOS le to a op py disk o r a US B as h d isk , then resta rt th e s yst em.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-5 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk. 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-7 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD T o recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-9 Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update . See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate .
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-1 1 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-15 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.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SA T A1~3, ESA T A 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 <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-17 Block (Multi-Sector T ransfer) 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.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.5 Storage Conguration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-19 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-21 CPU Frequency , MHz [200] Allows you to enter an integer value to over clock for CPU. Conguration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=400] MCP PCI-Express Frequency , MHz [100] Allows you to enter an integer value to over clock for PCIE. Conguration options: [Min.
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.2 CPU Conguration GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-23 NorthBridge Chipset Conguration Memory Conguration DRAM Timing Conguration ECC Conguration NorthBridge Conguration 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,9] ] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-25 ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card First] Display Device Priority , from high to low . Conguration options: [PCIE VGA Card First] [Internal VGA First] [PCIE VGA Card First] Hybrid SLI Mode [mGPU Auto] Allows you to set the Hybrid SLI mode.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-27 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration Congure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.5 PCI PnP 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.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-29 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] USB 1.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.7 T rusted Computing The items in this menu allows you to congure T rusted Computing related settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-31 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.4 APM Conguration APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCI Device [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabl.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-33 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [46ºC/114.5ºF] MB Temperature [34ºC/93ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3276RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fsn Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.232V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.328V] 5V Voltage [ 4.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Species the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual oopy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the rst boot device.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-35 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Scree.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-37 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration 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 eld.
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] AI NET 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a conrmation message appears.
ASUS M3N78-VM 2-39 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Express Gate.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System T ime, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package..
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 32-bit XP / 32-bit V ista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
3-3 ASUS M3N78-VM 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 - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for drivers.
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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 InstallAll installation wizard for utilities.
3-5 ASUS M3N78-VM Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus utility . Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter . CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SA T A RAID Driver (Disk1/2) Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP SA T A RAID Driver disks for Windows ® XP Operating System (OS).
3-7 ASUS M3N78-VM Due to oppy disk capacity limitation, when creating a RAID conguration under Windows ® Vista, install the AHCI / RAID driver through the motherboard support DVD or a USB device.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
3-9 ASUS M3N78-VM Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 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 specied information.
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
3-1 1 ASUS M3N78-VM 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista TM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver .
3-12 Chapter 3: Software support ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Windows Setup Using the driver disks you created: • Insert Disk1 when you see the following instruction in Windows Setup.
3-13 ASUS M3N78-VM T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® Vista TM : 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive / USB port.
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4 NVIDIA ® technology support This chapter tells how to use the Hybrid SLI ® feature..
4-2 Chapter 4: NVIDIA ® technology support 4.1 NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI ® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® Hybrid SLI ® technology that includes two primary features: GeForce ® Boost and HybridPower™.
4-3 ASUS M3N78-VM 4.1.2 Enabling Hybrid SLI • Before enabling GeForce Boost and HybridPower , ensure that you have installed a dGPU recommended for GeForce Boost on your motherboard. • Ensure that you have connected your display to the dGPU. Otherwise, the motherboard cannot detect your display and no image appears.
4-4 Chapter 4: NVIDIA ® technology support Power Saving mode is disabled. Whe n the Pow er S avi ng m ode is e nab led , th e dGPU is turned off and does not appear in the Device Manager . 1 1. If the driver is correctly installed, you will nd the Hybrid SLI icon on the taskbar .
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