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... 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0based system bus. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the ... latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard,...
... 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0based system bus. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the ... latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard,...
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... to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your system. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current...
... to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your system. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current...
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... wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M4A78LT-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-5
... wall socket before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M4A78LT-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-5
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Onboard LED 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10, ) 1-19 ... SOCKET AM3 VGA USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L Super I/O PCIEX16 M4A78LT-M LX PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 8Mb BIOS 7 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56...
Onboard LED 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10, ) 1-19 ... SOCKET AM3 VGA USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L Super I/O PCIEX16 M4A78LT-M LX PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 8Mb BIOS 7 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56...
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...! 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M4A78LT-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M LX CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector.
...! 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M4A78LT-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M LX CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector.
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... the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-11 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to...
... the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-11 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to...
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...-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600...; • • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15
...-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600...; • • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15
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... a chassis). 3. Failure to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6.
... a chassis). 3. Failure to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6.
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... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M4A78LT-M LX 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M LX USB Device Wake Up 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-19
... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M4A78LT-M LX 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M LX USB Device Wake Up 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-19
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A78LT-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A78LT-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. These two... Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-21
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M4A78LT-M LX HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M4A78LT-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. These two... Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-21
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... the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-23 3. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named ...GND GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M4A78LT-M LX SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M4A78LT-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
... the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-23 3. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named ...GND GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M4A78LT-M LX SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M4A78LT-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
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... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 5. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. 5. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A78LT-M LX fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the ... of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-27 Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. These are not jumpers! 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M4A78LT-M LX fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the ... of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-27 Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. These are not jumpers! 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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..., select either through the Internet. b. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
..., select either through the Internet. b. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
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The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-3 When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS ...;�in ��g�t�h�i�s��u�t�il�it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found, the utility reads it on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable...
The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-3 When the BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS ...;�in ��g�t�h�i�s��u�t�il�it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is found, the utility reads it on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable...
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... changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of a menu screen are the navigation ...Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/06/2011] SATA1 SATA2 ...
... changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of a menu screen are the navigation ...Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/06/2011] SATA1 SATA2 ...
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...Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the SATA_5/6 menus. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Main Advanced Main Settings M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/06/2011] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA... BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-7 Refer to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system....
...Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the SATA_5/6 menus. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Main Advanced Main Settings M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/06/2011] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA... BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-7 Refer to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system....
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...the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main ...Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version ...
...the settings of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main ...Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version ...
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...] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Link Width [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link width. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to...
...] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Link Width [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link width. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to...
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... system memory or more. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] • The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more. •...
... system memory or more. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] • The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more. •...