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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 ...v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 ...v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x I/O Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 8.8'' (30.5cm x 22.3cm) Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate Utility ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78 PLUS motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
... cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78 PLUS motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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...ASUS M4A78 PLUS ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to save power and money! Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking...or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is built into the motherboard, so you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total ...
...ASUS M4A78 PLUS ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to save power and money! Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking...or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is built into the motherboard, so you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total ...
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...power and noise when user is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. ASUS AI Nap Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away! C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS ... due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. With AI Nap, users can swiftly wake up the system in quietest state while you can instantly snooze your PC ...
...power and noise when user is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. ASUS AI Nap Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away! C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS ... due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. With AI Nap, users can swiftly wake up the system in quietest state while you can instantly snooze your PC ...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 MHz as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of accessing information from a memory module. SS - sided DIMM support: ... GB24GB8500C5QC SS 1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC SS 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC SS 2G(kit G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots as two pairs of...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at DDR2 800 MHz as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of accessing information from a memory module. SS - sided DIMM support: ... GB24GB8500C5QC SS 1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC SS 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC SS 2G(kit G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK DS of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots as two pairs of...
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M4A78 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1....jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Plug the power cord and turn ON the .... Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
M4A78 PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1....jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-20 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Plug the power cord and turn ON the .... Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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... you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The valid value is between 100 and 150. Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 33mv] [+ 66mv] [+100mv] 2-10 ASUS M4A78 PLUS CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking. • Manual - Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to auto for safe mode. PCIE Clock...
... you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The valid value is between 100 and 150. Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 33mv] [+ 66mv] [+100mv] 2-10 ASUS M4A78 PLUS CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking. • Manual - Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to auto for safe mode. PCIE Clock...