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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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... been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning...
... been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning...
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... power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the... motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter ...
... power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the... motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter ...
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...8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 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™ processors (Socket AM2+ / AM2) Compatible with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY (continued on the motherboard, the ...
...8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 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™ processors (Socket AM2+ / AM2) Compatible with external Realtek 8211CL-GR PHY (continued on the motherboard, the ...
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... 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4N78 SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide 1.3 1.3.1 If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered...
... 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4N78 SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide 1.3 1.3.1 If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered...
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... 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to provide efficient power management for 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 Serial ATA drives. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is...
... 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to provide efficient power management for 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 Serial ATA drives. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is...
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... 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). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool...
... 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). feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool...
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.... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in...
.... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in...
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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. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS M4N78 SE 1-5 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS M4N78 SE 1-5 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 ...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 ...
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... the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the... an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4.
... the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the... an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD® AM2+ / AM2 Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4.
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When the CPU is locked. 6. 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. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5.
When the CPU is locked. 6. 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. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5.
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... the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4N78 SE 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one ... on top of the retention bracket 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
... the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4N78 SE 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one ... on top of the retention bracket 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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... assembly is in place. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM... DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3.
... assembly is in place. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM... DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 3.
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... you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB...64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 2G 512MB Kingston Kingston...DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on the next page) ASUS M4N78 SE 1-11
... you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB...64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 2G 512MB Kingston Kingston...DIMM sockets. • You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on the next page) ASUS M4N78 SE 1-11
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... from the socket. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... from the socket. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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...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 specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16...motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS M4N78 SE...
...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 specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16...motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS M4N78 SE...
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... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. If any device jumper is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Master Slave Master Slave...
... connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. If any device jumper is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Master Slave Master Slave...