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ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR...
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR...
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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 ™ /...) 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 ™ /...) 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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... 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - ASUS EPU 4-Engine - 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...
... 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - ASUS EPU 4-Engine - 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...
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...™ 2.0 bus architecture, and Serial ATA 3 GB/s devices. AI NET2 AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is optimized with an ACPI management function to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system...
...™ 2.0 bus architecture, and Serial ATA 3 GB/s devices. AI NET2 AI NET2 remotely detects cable connection the second you turn on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is optimized with an ACPI management function to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system...
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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...the software settings. 1. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket ...
...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...the software settings. 1. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket ...
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... forget to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you are available for connecting ... your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator 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 intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 7....
... forget to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you are available for connecting ... your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator 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 intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 7....
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... you to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 4. See page 2-8 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations...
... you to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. 4. See page 2-8 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations...
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...end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up 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. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the...]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I ...
...end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports up 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. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the...]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I ...
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... menu screen is a brief description of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. Some of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
... menu screen is a brief description of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. Some of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys...
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Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. These items show Not ... automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE drive...
Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. These items show Not ... automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of IDE drive...
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... items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Select either one of the general system specifications. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking. • Manual - Loads the...
... items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Select either one of the general system specifications. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the preset overclocking. • Manual - Loads the...
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... signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on the system through a PCI/PCIE card. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items...table pointer is included in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-15 The system can be off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to Power On, the...
... signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on the system through a PCI/PCIE card. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items...table pointer is included in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-15 The system can be off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to Power On, the...