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... connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 ... 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8 2.3.5 SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.6 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 iv
... connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 ... 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8 2.3.5 SATA Configuration 2-9 2.3.6 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 iv
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... 3GB. M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Support 45nm CPU AMD Cool...
... 3GB. M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) Support 45nm CPU AMD Cool...
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M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 ...PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash...
M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 ...PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash...
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...; X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1...
...; X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1...
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... and other memory demanding applications. 1-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and...
... and other memory demanding applications. 1-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and...
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... based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The external SATA port located at www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. • Due to 40 times faster at 800MHz frequency by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for Serial ATA drives. • DDR2 1066 is the latest connectivity...
... based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The external SATA port located at www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. • Due to 40 times faster at 800MHz frequency by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for Serial ATA drives. • DDR2 1066 is the latest connectivity...
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...motherboard, so you to hardware configuration and product models. • For SSD version, Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you can access the Internet without entering Windows® or hard devices. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS ASUS... Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, and lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading ...
...motherboard, so you to hardware configuration and product models. • For SSD version, Express Gate is an auto-recovery tool that allows you can access the Internet without entering Windows® or hard devices. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS ASUS... Express Gate Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS, and lets you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading ...
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Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow... slots as the default setting. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 For system stability, when four DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run...
Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow... slots as the default setting. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 For system stability, when four DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run...
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...cables to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to the fan connectors. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M4A78 PLUS AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1... to connect the fan cables to [HD Audio]. CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN M4A78 PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A78 PLUS fan connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is...
...cables to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to the fan connectors. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M4A78 PLUS AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1... to connect the fan cables to [HD Audio]. CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN M4A78 PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A78 PLUS fan connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is...