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... Welcome! AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX /Phenom™ II / Athlon™ / CPU support This motherboard... and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N78 SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of...
... Welcome! AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX /Phenom™ II / Athlon™ / CPU support This motherboard... and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N78 SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of...
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...only. • The actural boot time is a utility that contains the BIOS file. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is subject to hardware configuration and product models. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and ... logos to their default settings. ASUS Express Gate With on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3
...only. • The actural boot time is a utility that contains the BIOS file. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is subject to hardware configuration and product models. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and ... logos to their default settings. ASUS Express Gate With on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in real-time-helping save power and money! ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-5 Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-5 Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... a 90º angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
... a 90º angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
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... assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4N78 SE 1-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan...
... assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4N78 SE 1-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan...
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...XMS2-5400 DS KLCC28F-A8KB5 SS KLCD48F-A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS AU512E667C5KBGC SS 78.91G92.9K5 SS CL Chip No. M4N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 2G 512MB Kingston Kingston 2G Kingston 1G Kingston 512MB ...· · Kingmax · · Apacer · · Apacer · · Apacer · · (continued on the next page) ASUS M4N78 SE 1-11 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs...
...XMS2-5400 DS KLCC28F-A8KB5 SS KLCD48F-A8KB5 DS AU512E667C5KBGC SS AU512E667C5KBGC SS 78.91G92.9K5 SS CL Chip No. M4N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 2G 512MB Kingston Kingston 2G Kingston 1G Kingston 512MB ...· · Kingmax · · Apacer · · Apacer · · Apacer · · (continued on the next page) ASUS M4N78 SE 1-11 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs...
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...; · Micron · · Transcend · · Transcend · · Elpida · · Transcend · · Elpida · · ADATA · · VDATA · · ASUS M4N78 SE 1-13 DDR2-800MHz capability Size 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G...
...; · Micron · · Transcend · · Transcend · · Elpida · · Transcend · · Elpida · · ADATA · · VDATA · · ASUS M4N78 SE 1-13 DDR2-800MHz capability Size 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G...
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... Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (2 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-15 SS -
... Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double - Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (2 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-15 SS -
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... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Failure to do not need to the card. 3.
... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Failure to do not need to the card. 3.
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ASUS M4N78 SE 1-19 These jumpers are for the rear and internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. Set to +5VSB to wake up from ...
ASUS M4N78 SE 1-19 These jumpers are for the rear and internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. Set to +5VSB to wake up from ...
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... rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...
... rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...
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... input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 5. The data transfer rate of...
... input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 5. The data transfer rate of...
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..., set to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis...
..., set to avail of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis...
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... through the Internet. Quit all its features. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you wish to...; applications before you to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that...
... through the Internet. Quit all its features. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that you wish to...; applications before you to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that...
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...cause system boot failure! • The utility automatically checks the optical drive first. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS M4N78 SE 2-3 Insert the support DVD, or USB flash disk containing BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support ...
...cause system boot failure! • The utility automatically checks the optical drive first. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS M4N78 SE 2-3 Insert the support DVD, or USB flash disk containing BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support ...
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... this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
... this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to configure system Time. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
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... of the appropriate IDE device type. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Setting...
... of the appropriate IDE device type. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you select the SATA 1/2/3/4 devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Setting...
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.... Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. • Overclock Profile - Take caution when changing the settings of the general...
.... Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. • Overclock Profile - Take caution when changing the settings of the general...
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...: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-11 Press +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following sub-items appear only when you to set the DRAM timing mode. to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval...
...: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-11 Press +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following sub-items appear only when you to set the DRAM timing mode. to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval...
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... Unganed mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI] Display Device Priority, from high to report and correct...
... Unganed mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE -> PCI] Display Device Priority, from high to report and correct...