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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78-EM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78-EM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11...
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It is an instant-on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for easy data backup to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-...SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on environment that contains the BIOS file. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is enhanced with an ACPI management function to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution ...
It is an instant-on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for easy data backup to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-...SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on environment that contains the BIOS file. Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is enhanced with an ACPI management function to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution ...
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... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed.... 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
... configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS M4A78-EM 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed.... 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
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... USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 7. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to a slot opening at...
... USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 7. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to a slot opening at...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB ... the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB ... the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.