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... 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset...
... 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 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time 2-7 2.3.2 System Date 2-7 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4 2-7 2.3.4 Storage Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset...
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... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4N78 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN AMD Phenom™x4/Phenom™x3/ Athlon™x2/ Athlon ™ /Sempron... with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
... limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M4N78 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN AMD Phenom™x4/Phenom™x3/ Athlon™x2/ Athlon ™ /Sempron... with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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... an ACPI management function to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. NVIDIA® nForce™ 720D chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 720D supports HyperTransport™3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, and Serial ATA 3 GB/s devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard...
... an ACPI management function to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports native DDR2 1066. NVIDIA® nForce™ 720D chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 720D supports HyperTransport™3.0 interface, PCI Express™ 2.0 bus architecture, and Serial ATA 3 GB/s devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard...
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... the SATA Mode select item in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations through the onboard chipset. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23
... the SATA Mode select item in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations through the onboard chipset. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23
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...this connector to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to [HD Audio]. 8. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...
...this connector to avail of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to [HD Audio]. 8. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio...
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... Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Allows you an overview of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking. • Manual - ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Select either...
... Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Allows you an overview of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking. • Manual - ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Select either...
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...] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [DCT 0]. The value ranges from 1.85000V to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-11 Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Press +/- to set the...
...] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [DCT 0]. The value ranges from 1.85000V to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-11 Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Press +/- to set the...
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..._PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information... Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
..._PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information... Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Prefetching. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.