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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide 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...
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... and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Please check local regulations ...
... and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Please check local regulations ...
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... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows... Vista OS. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter ...
... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX under Windows... Vista OS. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter ...
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...) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which supports the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. ** Due to ... Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory...MT/s for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Hence, a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit ...
...) Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete graphics GPU QVL which supports the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. ** Due to ... Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. resolution up to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. (continued on the next page) Chipset System bus Memory...MT/s for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to 256MB Supports DisplayPort with max. M3A78-EM specifications summary CPU. Hence, a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A78-EM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in line with the European Union...
... products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A78-EM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 2 in line with the European Union...
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...-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! See page 1-12 for details. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is the latest AMD chipset designed for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (... ,which supports dual VGA outputs including DVI/HDMI interface with HDCP compliant ,and incorporates AMD's UVD with less power consumption. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...
...-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! See page 1-12 for details. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is the latest AMD chipset designed for both HT1.0 and 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (... ,which supports dual VGA outputs including DVI/HDMI interface with HDCP compliant ,and incorporates AMD's UVD with less power consumption. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...
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... both DVI and HDMI output. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support With an HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. Refer to www.asus.com for digital display devices like LCD monitors. See page 1-26 for double speed and bandwidth which... lists the GPUs that support the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. ...
... both DVI and HDMI output. HDMI/DVI/RGB Support With an HDMI to DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard supports digital HDMI/DVI and analog D-Sub standards. Refer to www.asus.com for digital display devices like LCD monitors. See page 1-26 for double speed and bandwidth which... lists the GPUs that support the Hybrid CrossFireX technology. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. ...
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...! See pages 1-27, 1-35 and 2-27 for five onboard SATA connectors. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- See pages 1-33 and 2-19 for next generation components and peripherals. DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard DisplayPort. Backwards compatible with an ACPI management...USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on this motherboard only supports video signals. This new design features a small and user-friendly connector. Due to ...
...! See pages 1-27, 1-35 and 2-27 for five onboard SATA connectors. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- See pages 1-33 and 2-19 for next generation components and peripherals. DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard DisplayPort. Backwards compatible with an ACPI management...USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on this motherboard only supports video signals. This new design features a small and user-friendly connector. Due to ...
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... or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. 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...Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, ...
... or overclocking modes. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Set the OnChip SATA Type item in OS. 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...Solution intelligently and automatically provides banlanced computing power and energy consumption. It's a unique motherboard built-in the BIOS to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, ...
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.... Update your needs. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable one at most. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to suit your BIOS easily... a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time change the mode under operating system to the motherboard.
.... Update your needs. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable one at most. ASUS M3A78-EM 1- You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to suit your BIOS easily... a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can real-time change the mode under operating system to the motherboard.
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background ...color boot logo for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile that allows users to overclocking failure. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple ...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background ...color boot logo for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile that allows users to overclocking failure. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple ...
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R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came ... ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install...
R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A78-EM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came ... ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install...
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Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M3A78-EM ASUS M3A78-EM 1-11 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M3A78-EM ASUS M3A78-EM 1-11 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the ...connectors on the motherboard. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the ...
...CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the ...connectors on the motherboard. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the ...
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.... 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-13 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget...
.... 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. ASUS M3A78-EM 1-13 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M3A78-EM M3A78-EM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget...
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...performance. If the instructions in this section do not have 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, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the ...retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the ...
...performance. If the instructions in this section do not have 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, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the ...retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the ...
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... the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 2 Sockets DIMM_A1...
... the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 2 Sockets DIMM_A1...
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.... 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from the same vendor. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for better overclocking capability. • For...
.... 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EM 1-17 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from the same vendor. The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for better overclocking capability. • For...