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... and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™...system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78L-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making ...
... and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™...system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78L-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making ...
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...module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-3 It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It supports file ...downloading to turn the PC power button into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of peripherals are plugged into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you...
...module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on SATA HDDs, USB HDDs and flash drives with the OpenGL standard. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-3 It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It supports file ...downloading to turn the PC power button into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of peripherals are plugged into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you...
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... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78L-M LE Onboard power LED ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
... from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M4A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78L-M LE Onboard power LED ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
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....4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA 16 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN CPU_FAN AUDIO AMD® 780L ICS9LPRS485 PCIe Gb LAN VT1708S AAFP PCIEX1_1 SPDIF_OUT PRI_IDE PCIEX16 M4A78L-M LE PCI1 PCI2 AMD® SB710 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SPEAKER SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 SATA5 SATA3 SATA6 8Mb BIOS CLRTC F_PANEL USBPW5-10 USB78 USB910... 13 2 12 7 8 9 10 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-28 1-19 1-25 1-27 1-26 1-28 1-22 1-18 ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4.
....4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA 16 USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN1_USB12 Super I/O CHA_FAN CPU_FAN AUDIO AMD® 780L ICS9LPRS485 PCIe Gb LAN VT1708S AAFP PCIEX1_1 SPDIF_OUT PRI_IDE PCIEX16 M4A78L-M LE PCI1 PCI2 AMD® SB710 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR SPEAKER SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 SATA5 SATA3 SATA6 8Mb BIOS CLRTC F_PANEL USBPW5-10 USB78 USB910... 13 2 12 7 8 9 10 11 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. PCIe x16 / PCIe x1 / PCI slots Page 1-28 1-19 1-25 1-27 1-26 1-28 1-22 1-18 ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4.
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You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. M4A78L-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ... to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. 5. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-9
You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. M4A78L-M LE CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is ... to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. 5. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-9
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... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B M4A78L-M LE M4A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly...
... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B M4A78L-M LE M4A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. When the fan and heatsink assembly...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4A78L-M LE (continued on the next page) CL 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5 4 5 5 5 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4 5 4 5 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • •...
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4A78L-M LE (continued on the next page) CL 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5 4 5 5 5 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4 5 4 5 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... TAKEMS UMAX UMAX VDATA VDATA MDT 512MB MDT 1024MB TMS51B264C081-805EP TMS1GB264D082-805EE TMS1GB264C081-804EE TMS1GB264C081-805EP TMS2GB264D081-805KE D48001GP3-63BJU D48002GP0-73BCU M2XSSKG3147C1L1C5Z M2XHYKH3J47CC01E5Z ASUS M4A78L-M LE Size 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB...
... TAKEMS UMAX UMAX VDATA VDATA MDT 512MB MDT 1024MB TMS51B264C081-805EP TMS1GB264D082-805EE TMS1GB264C081-804EE TMS1GB264C081-805EP TMS2GB264D081-805KE D48001GP3-63BJU D48002GP0-73BCU M2XSSKG3147C1L1C5Z M2XHYKH3J47CC01E5Z ASUS M4A78L-M LE Size 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB...
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... keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips...
... keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips...
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... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and ...
... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M4A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and ...
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... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-21 Microphone port (pink). Parallel port. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function...
... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-21 Microphone port (pink). Parallel port. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function...
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...when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR M4A78L-M LE +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3...recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 2. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up ....
...when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR M4A78L-M LE +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 GND +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3...recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 2. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up ....
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...Manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 4. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the...RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA2 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A78L-M LE SATA3 M4A78L-M LE SATA connectors SATA6 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ...
...Manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 4. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the...RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA2 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A78L-M LE SATA3 M4A78L-M LE SATA connectors SATA6 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ...
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 USB910 USB56 M4A78L-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A78L-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB...
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 USB910 USB56 M4A78L-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A78L-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB...
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....) or a total of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-29 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN M4A78L-M LE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L-M LE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
....) or a total of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-29 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN M4A78L-M LE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L-M LE fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the...
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...and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the ...onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version ...
...and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the ...onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version ...
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... the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the...stability. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the ...
... the devices for details. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the...stability. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the ...
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... For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. To select an...
... For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. To select an...
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..., Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. These items...
..., Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. These items...
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... Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main...
... Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78L-M LE 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main...