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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N78 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N78 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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M4N78 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN AMD Phenom™x4/Phenom™x3/ Athlon™x2/ Athlon ™ /... 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. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
M4N78 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN AMD Phenom™x4/Phenom™x3/ Athlon™x2/ Athlon ™ /... 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. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when...
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M4N78 SE specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1...Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 7.6'' (30.5cm x 19.3cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Express Gate Turbo key ASUS AI NAP ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-...
M4N78 SE specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1...Shield User manual ATX form factor: 12'' x 7.6'' (30.5cm x 19.3cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Express Gate Turbo key ASUS AI NAP ASUS AI NET 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-...
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... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the...
... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the...
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... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V ...inadequate. • Do not forget to install additional devices. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors...
... Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V ...inadequate. • Do not forget to install additional devices. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors...
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.../s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or... • For detailed instructions on RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to [RAID Mode]. 4. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 Optical drive audio in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in connector (4-pin...
.../s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or... • For detailed instructions on RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you intend to [RAID Mode]. 4. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 Optical drive audio in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in connector (4-pin...
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..., this connector, set to 480 Mbps connection speed. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. 8. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 Connect one end of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD Audio]. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector is...
..., this connector, set to 480 Mbps connection speed. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. 8. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 Connect one end of the system chassis. Never connect a 1394 cable to [HD Audio]. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector is...
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... time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 Select a device item then press to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Refer...
... time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 Select a device item then press to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Refer...
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... frequency. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - Select either one of the general system specifications. BIOS ...Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced...
... frequency. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - Select either one of the general system specifications. BIOS ...Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced...
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...tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support... [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N78 SE...
...tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support... [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N78 SE...