User Manual
Page 11
M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary Audio USB LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Internal I/O connectors ALC883 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Detect and Multistreaming Technologies Supports S/PDIF out interface...1MHz increment Ajustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 8-channel Audio I/O ports 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS,...
M3A78-EMH HDMI specifications summary Audio USB LAN ASUS overclocking features ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports BIOS Internal I/O connectors ALC883 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Detect and Multistreaming Technologies Supports S/PDIF out interface...1MHz increment Ajustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port 8-channel Audio I/O ports 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS,...
User Manual
Page 15
... The Surroundview function provides four independent monitors display with hardware acceleration of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other protected content. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Technology. See page 1-31 for details. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD...details. See page 2-23 for details. AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / . HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is the latest AMD chipset designed for...
... The Surroundview function provides four independent monitors display with hardware acceleration of HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and other protected content. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Technology. See page 1-31 for details. Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD...details. See page 2-23 for details. AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / . HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is the latest AMD chipset designed for...
User Manual
Page 17
...generation components and peripherals. See pages 1-34 and 2-19 for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for...automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 ...
...generation components and peripherals. See pages 1-34 and 2-19 for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for...automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 ...
User Manual
Page 20
...) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) Socket AM2/AM2+ VGA_DVI PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO RTL8111C ICS 9LRPS485CGLF AMD 780G PCIEX1_1 M3A78-EMH HDMI PCIEX16 USB56 PCI1 ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USBPW5-8 USBPW9-12 USB78 CD USB910 SB700 8Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SB_PWR CMOS...
...) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) Socket AM2/AM2+ VGA_DVI PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN AUDIO RTL8111C ICS 9LRPS485CGLF AMD 780G PCIEX1_1 M3A78-EMH HDMI PCIEX16 USB56 PCI1 ALC883 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USBPW5-8 USBPW9-12 USB78 CD USB910 SB700 8Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SB_PWR CMOS...
User Manual
Page 36
... that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard AB CDE FGH I PCIEX1 Slot shared - - - - --- - Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - --- - shared - - --- - Onboard HD Audio shared - - - - --- - Onboard VGA - - shared - - - Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - --- - Onboard IDE PORT shared - - - - --- - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared - - - - --- - shared - - --- - shared...
... that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard AB CDE FGH I PCIEX1 Slot shared - - - - --- - Onboard USB2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - --- - shared - - --- - Onboard HD Audio shared - - - - --- - Onboard VGA - - shared - - - Onboard USB2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - --- - Onboard IDE PORT shared - - - - --- - Onboard USB1.1 Controller 1 shared - - - - --- - shared - - --- - shared...
User Manual
Page 41
...audio sources. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2...
...audio sources. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2...
User Manual
Page 42
...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset. 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-...on the OS). This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. 9. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the audio configuration table for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset. 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-...on the OS). This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. 9. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the audio configuration table for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer...
User Manual
Page 48
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 7. CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI Internal Audio Connector 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB...
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 7. CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI Internal Audio Connector 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB...
User Manual
Page 49
... definition pin definition AGND NC NC NC AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M3A78-EMH HDMI AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M3A78-EMH HDMI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-37
... definition pin definition AGND NC NC NC AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M3A78-EMH HDMI AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M3A78-EMH HDMI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-37
User Manual
Page 79
...[EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Configuration options: ... Port mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Azalia Front Panel [HD Audio] Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2-27
...[EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Configuration options: ... Port mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Azalia Front Panel [HD Audio] Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2-27
User Manual
Page 95
...Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. drivers installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the ...same for different operating system versions. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI...
...Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. drivers installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the ...same for different operating system versions. Realtek RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN driver ATI HDMI Driver Installs the ATI HDMI driver. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI...