Common BIOS files needed for MAME 0.78 include:

Unlike modern console emulation, arcade emulation is version-specific; to play games without errors, your emulator's version must match your romset's version exactly. Why MAME 0.78 Remains Popular

MAME is an educational tool for preserving gaming history. The ROMsets discussed here are for —if you own the original arcade PCB or have legally obtained the ROMs via services like the Antstream Arcade or official compilations, you’re on solid ground. Please support official re-releases when possible.

It runs efficiently on hardware that struggles with the more demanding, accuracy-focused requirements of modern MAME versions.