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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General ...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General ...
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...-D (HDCP compliant) with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 ... & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 125W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 780G / SB700 Up to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667MHz memory modules * ...
...-D (HDCP compliant) with max. resolution up to 2560x1600@60Hz dual-link Supports RGB with max. M4A78-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 ... & DVI RGB & HDMI Maximum shared memory up to 125W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD 780G / SB700 Up to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667MHz memory modules * ...
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M4A78-EM specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports AMD SB700 southbridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations (for Windows® Vista only) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port supports JBOD Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and...
M4A78-EM specifications summary Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports AMD SB700 southbridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations (for Windows® Vista only) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port supports JBOD Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and...
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xi M4A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector...
xi M4A78-EM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector...
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...™ x2 AM3 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78-EM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual...
...™ x2 AM3 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78-EM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual...
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...based system bus. It features the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at www...™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to www.amd.com for better performance. • Ensure that significantly ...
...based system bus. It features the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire technology that you install the DDR2 1200 memory modules on the ASUS official Memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at www...™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to www.amd.com for better performance. • Ensure that significantly ...
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ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an instant... detects and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that gives you quick access to the Internet. It is...support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting...
ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an instant... detects and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that gives you quick access to the Internet. It is...support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting...
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... supports AM3 CPUs including Phenom™ II / Athlon™ x4 / Athlon™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 processors. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Use a CPU...
... supports AM3 CPUs including Phenom™ II / Athlon™ x4 / Athlon™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 processors. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Use a CPU...
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...Corsair Corsair Corsair N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C ··· 1-13 When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed...SKILL 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL ASUS M4A78-EM Part No. M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 SS M2OAD6G3H3160Q1E58 SS AD2800E001GOU SS M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 DS AD2800E002GOU DS 78.... 5 Heat-Sink Package Transcend · · • Due to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is the standard way of 2) Transcend TX1066QLU-4GK...
...Corsair Corsair Corsair N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C ··· 1-13 When four DDR2 1200/1066 DIMMs are installed...SKILL 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL ASUS M4A78-EM Part No. M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 SS M2OAD6G3H3160Q1E58 SS AD2800E001GOU SS M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 DS AD2800E002GOU DS 78.... 5 Heat-Sink Package Transcend · · • Due to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is the standard way of 2) Transcend TX1066QLU-4GK...
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...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W...connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 11. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W...connectors. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 11. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
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... data transfer from and to set the OnChip SATA Type. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [... BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-9
... data transfer from and to set the OnChip SATA Type. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [... BIOS automatically detects the items in a created RAID set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. ASUS M4A78-EM 2-9