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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E4387 First Edition V1 January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) ...or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E4387 First Edition V1 January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) ...or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78 PRO specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-3 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78 PRO specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-3 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 ...
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...® 45nm CPU support AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology NVIDIA GeForce® 8300 Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron... AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for Windows® Vista™ only) - Supports up to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only.
...® 45nm CPU support AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology NVIDIA GeForce® 8300 Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron... AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for Windows® Vista™ only) - Supports up to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only.
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... connectors) - Profile - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4N78 PRO specifications summary Storage High Definition Audio ASUS Unique Features Special Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features NVIDIA GeForce 8300 - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 - 6 x SATA... 3.0 Gb/s connectors (Legacy IDE operation is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Express Gate ASUS Green Design: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! (5000hrs VRM, over...
... connectors) - Profile - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - M4N78 PRO specifications summary Storage High Definition Audio ASUS Unique Features Special Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features NVIDIA GeForce 8300 - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 - 6 x SATA... 3.0 Gb/s connectors (Legacy IDE operation is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Express Gate ASUS Green Design: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors! (5000hrs VRM, over...
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M4N78 PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI ... in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
M4N78 PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI ... in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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...chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M4N78 PRO Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an...
...chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-14 ASUS M4N78 PRO Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an...
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... 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to a slot opening at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for a ...has a minimum power rating of 300 W. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS M4N78 PRO Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to use a ...
... 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to a slot opening at least 15 A on +12 V and that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for a ...has a minimum power rating of 300 W. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 1-20 ASUS M4N78 PRO Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to use a ...
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... using an FDD cable with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS M4N78 PRO Never connect a 1394 cable to 480... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... using an FDD cable with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. 1-24 ASUS M4N78 PRO Never connect a 1394 cable to 480... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4N78 PRO Refer to 2.2.8 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in the menu and change the...
... selected item. 2.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to display a pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4N78 PRO Refer to 2.2.8 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in the menu and change the...
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...of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-10 ASUS M4N78 PRO Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. The BIOS ... options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Type [...
...of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-10 ASUS M4N78 PRO Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. The BIOS ... options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Type [...
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..., and the relevant parameters will be stable. The default values of the following three (3) items appear only when you install on the motherboard. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following... item to the default. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. If the system becomes unstable, return to [Manual]. 2-12 ASUS M4N78 PRO BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
..., and the relevant parameters will be stable. The default values of the following three (3) items appear only when you install on the motherboard. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following... item to the default. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. If the system becomes unstable, return to [Manual]. 2-12 ASUS M4N78 PRO BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
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...the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS M4N78 PRO Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an ...Power Off] [Last State] Power On By PME [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 mouse function. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable...
...the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS M4N78 PRO Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an ...Power Off] [Last State] Power On By PME [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 mouse function. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable...