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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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...Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.0 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi M4A78-E specifications summary CPU...lo�n X��4�/�A��th�l�o�n X�3��/ Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD® 790GX / SB750 Up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - resolution ...
...Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 4.0 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filtering VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi M4A78-E specifications summary CPU...lo�n X��4�/�A��th�l�o�n X�3��/ Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD® 790GX / SB750 Up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - resolution ...
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...ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. ASUS Fanless Design: Feather Heatsink solution - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU... from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - Profile - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the...
...ASUS MyLogo 2™ AMD® OverDrive (AOD) support* * Advanced cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS EPU * ASUS EPU is required when advanced overclocking functions of AMD® OverDrive are enabled. ASUS Fanless Design: Feather Heatsink solution - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU... from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at back panel) ASUS Power Solutions: - 8+1 Phase Power Design - Profile - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the...
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xiii M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 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... 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) *...
xiii M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 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... 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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...174; 790GX + SB750 Chipset AMD® 790GX+SB750 Chipset is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus�....�A�M�2��+�/A�M��2��) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It is supported per channel. Due to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is optimized with onboard GPU and discrete ...
...174; 790GX + SB750 Chipset AMD® 790GX+SB750 Chipset is a unique hybrid multi-GPU technology. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus�....�A�M�2��+�/A�M��2��) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It is supported per channel. Due to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is optimized with onboard GPU and discrete ...
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... energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 Furthermore, high quality power components can continue running at minimum power and...
... energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted a brand new 8-phase VRM power design. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 Furthermore, high quality power components can continue running at minimum power and...
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Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 Any excess memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do ... 1066 MHz is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 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...
Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 Any excess memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do ... 1066 MHz is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 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...
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... on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect ...motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 2 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...
... on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect ...motherboard, making sure that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Chapter 2 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...
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...(PSU) that you are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides ...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 11. Otherwise, the system will ...not boot. • We recommend that complies with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950...
...(PSU) that you are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (1000W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides ...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 11. Otherwise, the system will ...not boot. • We recommend that complies with the following configuration: CPU: AMD Phenom 9950...
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...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. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to select the type of the DMA mode. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows ...which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Set the PIO mode to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this option if no IDE drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. This item appears in multiple sectors at a time. Setting to and...
...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. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to select the type of the DMA mode. SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Auto] Allows ...which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] Set the PIO mode to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this option if no IDE drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. This item appears in multiple sectors at a time. Setting to and...
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... NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Sets to [Enabled] for details. • The supported voltage may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor Voltage. The values range from...
... NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Northbridge 1.8V voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Sets to [Enabled] for details. • The supported voltage may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor Voltage. The values range from...
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...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 the normal ... Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor Revision: B3 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 2MB Speed : ...
...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 the normal ... Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor Revision: B3 Cache L1: 512KB Cache L2: 2048KB Cache L3: 2MB Speed : ...
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... State support. [Enabled] Enables the �th�e��E��n�h�a�n�c�e��d��H�a�l�t�S�t�a�t�e��s�u�p�p�o��rt��. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78...
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... check the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during POST. • 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 ...
... check the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during POST. • 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 ...
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...the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount...the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Reboot your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 Chapter 4...
...the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount...the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration. Reboot your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. ASUS M4A78-E 4-3 Chapter 4...
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...; or restore the application. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer...
...; or restore the application. Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS M4A78-E 4-5 With this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer...
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... CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. ASUS M4A78-E 4-7 xx. The AI Suite icon appears in the support...
... CPU/FSB frequency Chapter 4 Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Launch AI Suite by models. • Refer to restore the window. ASUS M4A78-E 4-7 xx. The AI Suite icon appears in the support...
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Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M4A78-E click to save the setup. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn ...more efficient system operation. Performance mode boosts the fan to activate this function. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite ...
Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. ASUS M4A78-E click to save the setup. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite maIn ...more efficient system operation. Performance mode boosts the fan to activate this function. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan 2. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite ...
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... exiting and rebooting the OS. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A78-E 4-11
... exiting and rebooting the OS. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Refer to High Performance Mode while using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. See your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to the CPU documentation before using ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A78-E 4-11
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Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics ... meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the... set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [256M] or above, and set Internal Graphics 1. Select OK to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A78-E 5-5 Press to save the changes and exit BIOS settings.
Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics ... meets the following basic requirements: • Operating System: Windows® Vista • Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB • CPU: AM2+ • On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Visit the ATI Game website at http://game.amd.com for the... set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [256M] or above, and set Internal Graphics 1. Select OK to [Enabled]. ASUS M4A78-E 5-5 Press to save the changes and exit BIOS settings.