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.../us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/ dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A78M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www....asus.com for the AMD® APU support list. A78M-E specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series/Athlon™ series processors...
.../us/products/technologies/dual-graphics/Pages/ dual-graphics.aspx#3 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A78M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www....asus.com for the AMD® APU support list. A78M-E specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series/Athlon™ series processors...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off A78M-E Onboard LED ASUS A78M-E 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may ...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off A78M-E Onboard LED ASUS A78M-E 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may ...
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... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is... from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS A78M-E 1-9
... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is... from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS A78M-E 1-9
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... motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A78M-E 1-11 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E FG H PCIEx16_1 - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - OnChip XHCI controller2 -
... motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A78M-E 1-11 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E FG H PCIEx16_1 - - OnChip XHCI controller1 - - OnChip XHCI controller2 -
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... 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Side Speaker Out ASUS A78M-E 1-13 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center - - Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN port LED indications...
... 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. Side Speaker Out ASUS A78M-E 1-13 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center - - Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN port LED indications...
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...the fan connectors. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A78M-E PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND A78M-E TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS A78M-E 1-15 These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR... GND A78M-E CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A78M-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to...
...the fan connectors. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A78M-E PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 PWROWN GND A78M-E TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS A78M-E 1-15 These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR... GND A78M-E CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A78M-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to...
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...[AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. ASUS A78M-E 1-17 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_4 A78M-E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND...cables for details. 5. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A78M-E SPDIF_OUT A78M-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD ...
...[AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. ASUS A78M-E 1-17 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND SATA6G_4 A78M-E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND...cables for details. 5. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A78M-E SPDIF_OUT A78M-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD ...
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... NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A78M-E HD-audio-compliant pin definition A78M-E Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97... system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS A78M-E 1-19 COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A78M-E A78M-E Serial port connectors The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately...
... NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A78M-E HD-audio-compliant pin definition A78M-E Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97... system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. ASUS A78M-E 1-19 COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI A78M-E A78M-E Serial port connectors The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately...
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To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place... the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS A78M-E 1-21 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to install If ...
To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place... the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS A78M-E 1-21 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to install If ...
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ASUS A78M-E 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main ... you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select...
ASUS A78M-E 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main ... you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select...
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... flash drive. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to copy the current BIOS file that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect... at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can use as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A78ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in...
... flash drive. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to copy the current BIOS file that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect... at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can use as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A78ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in...
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... load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. ASUS A78M-E 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure...
... load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. ASUS A78M-E 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure...
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.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to the following sections for details. ASUS A78M-E 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. Selects the display language of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The... Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The default screen for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Refer to the following sections for details. ASUS A78M-E 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. Selects the display language of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The... Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The default screen for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
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... show the values for the menu items. If an item is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A78M-E 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is user-configurable, you can...
... show the values for the menu items. If an item is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A78M-E 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is user-configurable, you can...
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... a user password, you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS A78M-E 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to create/confirm the password.
... a user password, you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS A78M-E 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to create/confirm the password.
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... set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A78M-E 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking...
... set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A78M-E 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking...
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... Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is the number of high voltage settings. • The system may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher..., indicating the risk levels of working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get more transient and better thermal performance. ASUS A78M-E 2-15
... Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is the number of high voltage settings. • The system may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to get higher..., indicating the risk levels of working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get more transient and better thermal performance. ASUS A78M-E 2-15
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A78M-E 2-17 The items shown in this item to [Enabled] to show IOMMU Mode. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A78M-E 2-17 The items shown in this item to [Enabled] to show IOMMU Mode. 2.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in submenu may be different due to the...