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Gigabit LAN solution The on this motherboard only supports video signals. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, ...ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your PC! DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard DisplayPort. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- See pages 1-27, 1-35 and 2-27 for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the new SATA...
Gigabit LAN solution The on this motherboard only supports video signals. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, ...ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your PC! DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard DisplayPort. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- See pages 1-27, 1-35 and 2-27 for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the new SATA...
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...This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear ...the RTC data. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings....
...This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear ...the RTC data. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings....
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otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-15 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-15 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Ensure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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... OS). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-27 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In...
... OS). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-27 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In...
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...then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM Internal Audio Connector ASUS M3A78-EM 1-33 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. Connect the USB ...module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources...
...then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM Internal Audio Connector ASUS M3A78-EM 1-33 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. Connect the USB ...module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources...
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...Audio Connector Ensure the audio device of the system chassis. GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD R M3A78-EM 1 M3A78-EM Parallel Port Connector LPT SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital... the module to configure the setting. 9. LPT standardizes as a printer. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on IBM PC-compatible computers. 8. LPT connector...
...Audio Connector Ensure the audio device of the system chassis. GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD R M3A78-EM 1 M3A78-EM Parallel Port Connector LPT SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital... the module to configure the setting. 9. LPT standardizes as a printer. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on IBM PC-compatible computers. 8. LPT connector...
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...MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M3A78-EM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to...AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-35 Connect one end of Sound playback is set the item to [HD Audio]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin ...
...MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M3A78-EM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to...AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to this connector, set to [AC97]. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-35 Connect one end of Sound playback is set the item to [HD Audio]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin ...
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..., capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS M3A78-EM 3-
..., capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS M3A78-EM 3-