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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General ...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General ...
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....asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek Gigabit LAN ALC887 supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Single SPDIF Out and Anti-pop function * Use the chassis with max. M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary CPU...
....asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek Gigabit LAN ALC887 supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Single SPDIF Out and Anti-pop function * Use the chassis with max. M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary CPU...
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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse... ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS ...
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse... ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge Intelligent overclocking tools: - M4A78LT-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS ...
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... Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below... devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. 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...
... Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below... devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process. 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...
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AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7... OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. It also supports RAID ...
AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7... OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. It also supports RAID ...
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... Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from...ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your system. ASUS EPU ASUS...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support...
... Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from...ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your system. ASUS EPU ASUS...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support...
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...the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX CPU AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket...the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
...the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. M4A78LT-M LX M4A78LT-M LX CPU AM3 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket...the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
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...-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 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS:...; • • • • • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO.
...-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 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS:...; • • • • • • • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO.
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... components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 8. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-27 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...
... components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 8. ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 1-27 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...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory ...or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state ...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory ...or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state ...
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...detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-17 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [N/A], [xxxxRPM], or [Ignored] The onboard...CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support...
...detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT-M LX 2-17 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [N/A], [xxxxRPM], or [Ignored] The onboard...CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support...
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2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Add Your ...Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22... O.C. Press , and choose a profile to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Add Your ...Load CMOS Profiles Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22... O.C. Press , and choose a profile to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V1.44 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78LT-M LX VER: 0306 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 01/06/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...