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... Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
... Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
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... not damaged. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation... safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package....
... not damaged. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation... safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package....
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Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming technology - 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...
Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming technology - 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...
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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 USB 2.0/1.1 ...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 ...
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 USB 2.0/1.1 ...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 ...
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... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78 PLUS motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of new features and latest...
... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78 PLUS motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4A78 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2in1 SATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of new features and latest...
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This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. HyperTransportTM 3.0 support HyperTransportTM 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS CrossFire ignites with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale...
This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. HyperTransportTM 3.0 support HyperTransportTM 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1-2 ASUS M4A78 PLUS CrossFire ignites with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale...
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... convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. SATA on the Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on external devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on back I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Refer to AM2+/AM3 ... and doubling the bus bandwidth for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data. Easily back up to 40 times faster at www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. • Due to the ASUS website at 480Mb/s, for high-speed data retrieval and saves.
... convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. SATA on the Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on external devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on back I /O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Refer to AM2+/AM3 ... and doubling the bus bandwidth for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data. Easily back up to 40 times faster at www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. • Due to the ASUS website at 480Mb/s, for high-speed data retrieval and saves.
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... and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is built into the motherboard, so you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and ... file using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS
... and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is built into the motherboard, so you instantly access the Internet and key applications before entering Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and ... file using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. It automatically provides the most appropriate power usage to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1-4 ASUS M4A78 PLUS
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...SS HYS64T128020EU-3S-B2 DS VS1GB667D2 DS XMS2-5400 DS KLCC28F-A8KB5 SS KLCD48F-A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS AU512E667C5KBGC SS CL Chip No. M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are... and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to 16GB memory modules on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we ...
...SS HYS64T128020EU-3S-B2 DS VS1GB667D2 DS XMS2-5400 DS KLCC28F-A8KB5 SS KLCD48F-A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS AU512E667C5KBGC SS CL Chip No. M4A78 PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are... and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to 16GB memory modules on the next page) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we ...
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... Heat-Sink Package 5-15 G.SKILL 5 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY PSC N/A K4T2G084QA-HCE6 Samsung 5 M2TU51280AE- 3C717095R28F ELIXIR 5 N2TU51280BE- 3C639009W1CF ELIXIR N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix DIMM support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · ·... · · · · · · · · · · · 1-14 ASUS M4A78 PLUS SS/ DS 78.91G92.9K5 SS 78.01G9O.9K5 SS AU01GE667C5KBGC DS AU01GE667C5KBGC DS 78.A1G9O.9K4 DS 506010-4894 DS M2OAD5G3H3160Q1C52 SS ...
... Heat-Sink Package 5-15 G.SKILL 5 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY PSC N/A K4T2G084QA-HCE6 Samsung 5 M2TU51280AE- 3C717095R28F ELIXIR 5 N2TU51280BE- 3C639009W1CF ELIXIR N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix DIMM support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · ·... · · · · · · · · · · · 1-14 ASUS M4A78 PLUS SS/ DS 78.91G92.9K5 SS 78.01G9O.9K5 SS AU01GE667C5KBGC DS AU01GE667C5KBGC DS 78.A1G9O.9K4 DS 506010-4894 DS M2OAD5G3H3160Q1C52 SS ...
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... SS N/A VD29608A8A-25EG20813 (continued on the next page) Hynix Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Apacer Apacer Micron Micron Transcend Transcend Elpida Transcend Elpida ADATA VDATA DIMM support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·...
... SS N/A VD29608A8A-25EG20813 (continued on the next page) Hynix Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Apacer Apacer Micron Micron Transcend Transcend Elpida Transcend Elpida ADATA VDATA DIMM support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·...
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...-Sink Package OCZ 4 Heat-Sink Package OCZ 6 Heat-Sink Package OCZ 5 Heat-Sink Package OCZ 5 N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV Elixir 5 N2TU16800E-AC Elixir 5 N2TUG80DE-AC Elixir DIMM support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·...183; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PLUS
...-Sink Package OCZ 4 Heat-Sink Package OCZ 6 Heat-Sink Package OCZ 5 Heat-Sink Package OCZ 5 N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV Elixir 5 N2TU16800E-AC Elixir 5 N2TUG80DE-AC Elixir DIMM support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·...183; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PLUS
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...-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at DDR2... 800 MHz as the default setting. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for one pair of Dual-...
...-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as one DIMM per channel only. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at DDR2... 800 MHz as the default setting. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for one pair of Dual-...
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...in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it ... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power ...
...in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it ... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power ...
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... a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary...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 screw you intend to use . 4. See Chapter...
... a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary...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 screw you intend to use . 4. See Chapter...
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... GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the PSU has ...a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
... GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the PSU has ...a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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...hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type select item in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration through the onboard SB700 chipset. 3. Serial ATA ...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using ...
...hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type select item in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration through the onboard SB700 chipset. 3. Serial ATA ...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using ...
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... Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4A78 PLUS PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78 PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED... for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 4.
... Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-26 ASUS M4A78 PLUS PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78 PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED... for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 4.
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...+ GND USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A78 PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is...
...+ GND USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M4A78 PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is...
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... PE SLCT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND ASUS M4A78 PLUS Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A78 PLUS SPDIF_OUT M4A78 PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 9. The... > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a printer. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
... PE SLCT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND ASUS M4A78 PLUS Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M4A78 PLUS SPDIF_OUT M4A78 PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 9. The... > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a printer. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.