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... viii M3A78-EM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-6 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-8 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-8 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-11 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-11 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-16...
... viii M3A78-EM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-6 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-8 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-8 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-11 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-11 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-16...
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M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz...® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x...PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports maximum shared memory up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) Hence, a maximum of 4GB or ...
M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz...® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x...PCI Express™ 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports maximum shared memory up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) Hence, a maximum of 4GB or ...
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..., which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is the latest AMD chipset designed for details. Phenom /... support the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire Technology that significantly optimizes your 3D performance. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. See page ...
..., which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is the latest AMD chipset designed for details. Phenom /... support the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire Technology that significantly optimizes your 3D performance. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. See page ...
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...2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus.com for digital ... an HDMI to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for details. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for ...
...2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which enhances system performance. The interface of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other memory demanding applications. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to www.asus.com for digital ... an HDMI to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for details. DDR2 memory support This motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this motherboard can support both DVI and HDMI output. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for ...
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...IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! See page 2-33 for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory performances with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before installing and using... CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to core components, while providing fast ...
...IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! See page 2-33 for details. 4+1 Phase Power Design ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design unleashes ultimate memory performances with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before installing and using... CPU under heavy loading or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with independent power to core components, while providing fast ...
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...-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated DIMM_B2 - - - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel...
...-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated DIMM_B2 - - - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel...
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...the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. You may : - • When using a Windows ... slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess memory space and the system will not cause any problem; The excess over 3GB of installed...
...the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. You may : - • When using a Windows ... slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess memory space and the system will not cause any problem; The excess over 3GB of installed...
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... • • • • • • • • • • SS - ASUS M3A78-EM 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one...pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Single-sided / ...
... • • • • • • • • • • SS - ASUS M3A78-EM 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one...pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Single-sided / ...
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..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-25 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1.
..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-25 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1.
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.... 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and... affect the playback quality. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 23 4 56 7 89 10 11 12 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4.
.... 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both the onboard VGA and... affect the playback quality. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 23 4 56 7 89 10 11 12 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 4.
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... the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you install ... BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0102 Build Date :05/10/08 Processor Type :AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed :1800MHz Count :1 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American...
... the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you install ... BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version :0102 Build Date :05/10/08 Processor Type :AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed :1800MHz Count :1 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American...
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...] Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Speed Hyper Transport Width [Auto] [Auto] Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode Memory OverVoltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-21 Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
...] Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Speed Hyper Transport Width [Auto] [Auto] Memory Timming and Voltage Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode Memory OverVoltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS M3A78-EM 2-21 Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
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...] [x9.0 1800MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to set the...: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking of GPU. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800...
...] [x9.0 1800MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to set the...: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Allows you to to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [4 Bit] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking of GPU. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800...
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...2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 Chipset Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tc1) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Row Precharge Time(Trp)...(Trc) :333MHz :5.0 :5 CLK :5 CLK :15 CLK :3 CLK :21 CLK Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 Chipset Chipset Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Internal Graphics Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tc1) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Row Precharge Time(Trp)...(Trc) :333MHz :5.0 :5 CLK :5 CLK :15 CLK :3 CLK :21 CLK Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...ASUS M3A78-EM 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Set the level of memory... mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. MemClk...
...ASUS M3A78-EM 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2 Cache BG Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Set the level of memory... mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. MemClk...
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... the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in below sections may cause system to [Yes] and...
... the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Plug And Play O/S [No] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in below sections may cause system to [Yes] and...
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...GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI 3. Select OK to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to install multi-graphics ... 1. A.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that ...
...GFX0-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI 3. Select OK to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to install multi-graphics ... 1. A.1 System requirements Before using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX, ensure that your system meets the following basic requirements: Operating System: Windows® Vista Memory capacity: Minimum 1GB CPU: AM2+ On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB Add-on GPU: HD2400 PRO/HD2400 XT/HD3450/HD3470 We recommend that ...
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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T... LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T... LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.