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...17 3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage 3-17 3.5.17 SB Voltage 3-17 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-17 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-17 3.6 Advanced menu 3-18 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.6.2 Chipset 3-19 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.6.4 USB ...Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2...
...17 3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage 3-17 3.5.17 SB Voltage 3-17 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum 3-17 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-17 3.6 Advanced menu 3-18 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.6.2 Chipset 3-19 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.6.4 USB ...Security 3-31 3.9 Tools menu 3-33 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-33 3.9.2 Express Gate 3-34 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-35 3.9.4 AI NET 2 3-36 3.10 Exit menu 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2...
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... more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 - M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™ X4 /... 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Hybrid CrossFireX™ support - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at...
... more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 - M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™ X4 /... 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Hybrid CrossFireX™ support - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at...
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...to 600 MHz at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 ...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS EPU * ASUS...
...to 600 MHz at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 ...ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - ASUS AI Nap Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 65ºC) ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS EPU * ASUS...
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...Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX...PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)...
...Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX...PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)...
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...graphics processor and a discrete GPU to operate simultaneously with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Technology Boosted Performance with...65533;�M����3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r�o�c�e...
...graphics processor and a discrete GPU to operate simultaneously with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Technology Boosted Performance with...65533;�M����3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r�o�c�e...
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... the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can effectively lower system temperature to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog...
... the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can effectively lower system temperature to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact of the environment. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog...
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...32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on ...motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78...
...32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on ...motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 MHz is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78...
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... Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable ...12V. Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA ...
... Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable ...12V. Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA ...
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... has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX +12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory.... 11. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...
... has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX +12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950 Memory.... 11. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...
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Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. This item appears in multiple sectors at a time. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data ...of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Auto], the...
Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your computer to transfer data to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. This item appears in multiple sectors at a time. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data ...of IDE drive installed. [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Auto], the...
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...15 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport voltage. The values ...] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor Voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 T�h��e�m��a�x�im��u�m��...
...15 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. • The supported voltage may vary by CPU models. 3.5.12 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the HyperTransport voltage. The values ...] for EMI control. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor Voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 T�h��e�m��a�x�im��u�m��...
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... the system to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table CPU Prefetching C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Microcode...
... the system to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table CPU Prefetching C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Microcode...
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...ACPI SRAT Table. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. CPU Prefetching [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU prefetching. [Enabled] Enables the CPU prefetching. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-19 Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the AMD �C�o�o�...65533;�fu��n�c�t�io��n��. C1E Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the �th�e��E��n�h�a�...
...ACPI SRAT Table. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. CPU Prefetching [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU prefetching. [Enabled] Enables the CPU prefetching. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-19 Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the AMD �C�o�o�...65533;�fu��n�c�t�io��n��. C1E Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the �th�e��E��n�h�a�...
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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset ... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros...
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset ... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros...
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... 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.... the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > ...
... 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.... the software manual in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > ...
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... and detects and alerts you turn it on. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 Launching PC Probe II 1. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button ... for detailed software configuration. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring ...
... and detects and alerts you turn it on. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 Launching PC Probe II 1. PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button ... for detailed software configuration. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring ...
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...motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU...utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launching AI Suite 1. xx. ASUS M4A78-E 4-7 The AI Suite main window appears. 3. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click...
...motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU...utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. Launching AI Suite 1. xx. ASUS M4A78-E 4-7 The AI Suite main window appears. 3. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click...
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...174; OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. ASUS M4A78-E click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to display the drop-down list button Profile list ...Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop...
...174; OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. ASUS M4A78-E click to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance mode boosts the fan to display the drop-down list button Profile list ...Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-9 Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn window. Click the drop...
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...Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage ...and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Adjusts CPU core ratio Chapter 4 Applies all changes Undoes all changes made in TurboV. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. ASUS M4A78-E 4-11 See your customized ...
...Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to save your motherboard manual for detailed software configuration. • Only AMD® Black Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage ...and then proceed more settings Advanced CPU and chipset voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Adjusts CPU core ratio Chapter 4 Applies all changes Undoes all changes made in TurboV. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. ASUS M4A78-E 4-11 See your customized ...
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...FB Location [Enabled] [Above 4G] AMD 780 HD Audio [Enable] 3. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System ...CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. ASUS M4A78...
...FB Location [Enabled] [Above 4G] AMD 780 HD Audio [Enable] 3. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) CrossFireX cards. 5.2.1 System ...CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Before you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. ASUS M4A78...