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... memory modules Supports up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution up to 8GB system memory * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M3A78-EM...
... memory modules Supports up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) resolution up to 8GB system memory * Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. M3A78-EM...
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...memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which supports dual VGA outputs including DVI/HDMI interface with HDCP compliant ,and incorporates AMD's UVD with hardware acceleration of H.264, VC1 and Mpeg2 used in HD DVD and BluRay disks. ASUS M3A78-EM... 1- See page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and ...
...memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which supports dual VGA outputs including DVI/HDMI interface with HDCP compliant ,and incorporates AMD's UVD with hardware acceleration of H.264, VC1 and Mpeg2 used in HD DVD and BluRay disks. ASUS M3A78-EM... 1- See page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and ...
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... CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support This motherboard is an AMD® platform with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX technology is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per...
... CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU for the supported CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support This motherboard is an AMD® platform with an onboard GPU and a discrete graphics card. • Hybrid CrossFireX technology is supported by Windows Vista® OS only. • Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per...
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... motherboard built-in touch with independent power to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Visit www.asus.com 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 ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support...
... motherboard built-in touch with independent power to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Visit www.asus.com 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 ASUS Express Gate. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate does not support...
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The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for system devices. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you may install a maximum of installed memory will not cause any ... DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you install only a maximum of ...
The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for system devices. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you may install a maximum of installed memory will not cause any ... DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you install only a maximum of ...
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ASUS M3A78-EM 1-19 Single-sided / DS - CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A Hynix 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Hynix 512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-3S-... 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. DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
ASUS M3A78-EM 1-19 Single-sided / DS - CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A Hynix 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G N/A Hynix 512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-3S-... 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. DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
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...[RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you to the selected hard disk drive. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables ...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 ...
...[RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from the Support DVD to a floppy before you to the selected hard disk drive. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Enables ...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 ...
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... and exit BIOS settings. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select OK to [Enabled]. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. 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...
... and exit BIOS settings. Press to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Select OK to [Enabled]. ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFire™ technology that you use a graphics card with an HD2400 PRO GPU. 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...