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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 fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10...
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 fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10...
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... 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 2-6 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...
... 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 2-6 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...
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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 ™ /Sempron™ ...) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) Nvidia nForce built...
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™ ...) ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) Nvidia nForce built...
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... Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1x CPU Fan connectors 24-pin EATX power...
... Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - 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 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1x CPU Fan connectors 24-pin EATX power...
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... unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N78 SE motherboard! AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. Technology. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™...
... unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N78 SE motherboard! AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. Technology. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™...
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... advanced operating systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with AMD's latest AM2+ and multi...
... advanced operating systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with AMD's latest AM2+ and multi...
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... and product models. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file...
... and product models. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file...
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...) 2. Speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 7. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 1-7 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-22 16. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-10 14. Front panel audio connector...8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) 1-19 11. Onboard LED 5. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-8 12.
...) 2. Speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 7. AM2/AM2+ CPU socket 1-7 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-22 16. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-10 14. Front panel audio connector...8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) 1-19 11. Onboard LED 5. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-8 12.
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... angle; Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Use a CPU that is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in place. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle ...1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed...
... angle; Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Use a CPU that is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in place. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle ...1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with the heatsink package. 7. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with the heatsink package. 7. Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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...section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already ...CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Attach one end of the installed CPU, making sure 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...
...section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already ...CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Attach one end of the installed CPU, making sure 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...
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... labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A ... DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base...
... labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A ... DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base...
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... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the...
... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the...
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... up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-19 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you.... These jumpers are for the rear and internal USB connectors that can connect to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the...
... up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-19 Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you.... These jumpers are for the rear and internal USB connectors that can connect to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the...
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....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Allows you an overview of the preset overclocking. • Manual... - Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS...
....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration CPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Allows you an overview of the preset overclocking. • Manual... - Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS...
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...] [x4.0 800MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x6.0 1200MHz] [x7.0 1400MHz] [x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800MHz] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking. CPU Frequency [200] Allows you to set the NorthBridge over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears...] Allows you to set the overclock options. Configuration options: [16 16 ] [8 8 ] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Overclok Options [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width. The valid value is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Audo] ...
...] [x4.0 800MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x6.0 1200MHz] [x7.0 1400MHz] [x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800MHz] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the PCIE Overclocking. CPU Frequency [200] Allows you to set the NorthBridge over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears...] Allows you to set the overclock options. Configuration options: [16 16 ] [8 8 ] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Overclok Options [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport link width. The valid value is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Audo] ...
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... bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or ... the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for ...
... bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16,6] ] [XOR of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or ... the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for ...
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...[xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Smart Q-Fan...Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Power On By Ring [Disabled] Enable ...
...[xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Smart Q-Fan...Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Power On By Ring [Disabled] Enable ...