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...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio 3-13 3.5.3 CPU Bus Frequency 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency 3-13 ... first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 ...
... 3.4.2 Storage Configuration 3-11 3.4.3 System Information 3-12 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio 3-13 3.5.3 CPU Bus Frequency 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency 3-13 ... first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 ...
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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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x External SATA...
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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x External SATA...
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...65533;u�e��L�3��c�a��c�h�e��a�n�d� delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to the next level boosting PC performance by default for...;M�2��+�/A�M��2��) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. Adjust your gaming experience to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs...
...65533;u�e��L�3��c�a��c�h�e��a�n�d� delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to the next level boosting PC performance by default for...;M�2��+�/A�M��2��) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. Adjust your gaming experience to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs...
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... efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). To wake the system and return to integrated memory/HT controller. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy...
... efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). To wake the system and return to integrated memory/HT controller. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 Supporting HDCP copy...
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... to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the elegant appearance! What's more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special Streamline Airflow Guiding design lowers the...
... to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with the elegant appearance! What's more stable and enhance the overclocking capability. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special Streamline Airflow Guiding design lowers the...
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... setting for each parameter. eliminates the need to overclock without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5 and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This easy OC ...or rebooting the OS; feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system ...
... setting for each parameter. eliminates the need to overclock without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. ASUS M4A78-E 1-5 and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just one touch! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This easy OC ...or rebooting the OS; feature of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system ...
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...-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • ...system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are installed, all DIMMs run...
...-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • ...system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are installed, all DIMMs run...
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... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on ...the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC...
... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS M4A78-E 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on ...the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC...
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...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system... failure to boot. If there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS... on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or...
...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system... failure to boot. If there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS... on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or...
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...enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Use [+] or [-] to enter the Setup utility. You ... this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-7 If you with its test routines. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to select a... Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management ...
...enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Use [+] or [-] to enter the Setup utility. You ... this section are for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-7 If you with its test routines. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to select a... Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management ...
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... you to configure overclocking-related items. Be...1792MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for this... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you an overview of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ...
... you to configure overclocking-related items. Be...1792MB 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for this... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you an overview of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ...
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... options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-13 The following three items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the...
... options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-13 The following three items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.2 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.6 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the...
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... following two items appear only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT...
... following two items appear only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking Tuner item to [Manual]. 3.5.8 Memory Configuration Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT...
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... 0.10V interval. 3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Northbridge voltage. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor...the above voltages to a high level may require a better cooling system to select the CPU VDDA voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. The values range from 1.20V to 1.35V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows ...
... 0.10V interval. 3.5.16 NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Northbridge voltage. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.0125V interval. 3.5.11 CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the processor...the above voltages to a high level may require a better cooling system to select the CPU VDDA voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. The values range from 1.20V to 1.35V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.14 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows ...
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... components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power...
... components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to choose from the motherboard support DVD, double-click the EPU tray icon to launch the program. 4.3.6 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total system power...
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... current settings as a new profile Target settings Default settings Click to show more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A78-E 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU/NB voltage in WIndows® environment...
... current settings as a new profile Target settings Default settings Click to show more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. ASUS M4A78-E 4-11 Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Load existing ASUS Turbo profiles. 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, DRAM voltage, and CPU/NB voltage in WIndows® environment...
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... configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Restart your desired power button action. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Select your computer. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to keep the power button as a common switch. After the ... or games-with just one touch! Click Apply for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Press and hold the power button for all settings to the software manual in the ASUS TurboV utility. Refer to take effect.
... configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Restart your desired power button action. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Select your computer. Install ASUS AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. 4.3.10 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to keep the power button as a common switch. After the ... or games-with just one touch! Click Apply for 4 seconds will turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Press and hold the power button for all settings to the software manual in the ASUS TurboV utility. Refer to take effect.