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See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ... processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables (includes one 2 in 1 power cable) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD ...
See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ... processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard Cables 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables (includes one 2 in 1 power cable) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD ...
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... support the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire Technology that significantly optimizes your 3D performance. 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... with an additional ATI VGA card for details. Technology. See page 2-23 for details. See 1-25 and 2-26 for details. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- See page 1-10 for multi-tasking. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which ...
... support the future mainstream Hybrid CrossFire Technology that significantly optimizes your 3D performance. 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... with an additional ATI VGA card for details. Technology. See page 2-23 for details. See 1-25 and 2-26 for details. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- See page 1-10 for multi-tasking. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which ...
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... 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- Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for details. See pages 1-29, 1-37 and 2-27 for easy connectivity and...
... 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- Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for details. See pages 1-29, 1-37 and 2-27 for easy connectivity and...
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SB_PWR M3A78-EMH HDMI ON Standby Power M3A78-EMH HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
SB_PWR M3A78-EMH HDMI ON Standby Power M3A78-EMH HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M3A78-EMH HDMI ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Doing so can damage the motherboard. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. R Place this side towards. Do not overtighten the screws!
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M3A78-EMH HDMI ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Doing so can damage the motherboard. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. R Place this side towards. Do not overtighten the screws!
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ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-11 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU ... CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect...
ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-11 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU ... CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect...
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otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-13 2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base;
otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-13 2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base;
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... installed. however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-15 install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess memory space and the system will allocate a certain amount of...
... installed. however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-15 install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess memory space and the system will allocate a certain amount of...
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... to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-21 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unlock...
... to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-21 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unlock...
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... Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE controller (single fifo) 15 Secondary IDE controller (single fifo) * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-23
... Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE controller (single fifo) 15 Secondary IDE controller (single fifo) * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-23
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... slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the other two from the onboard VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports, with PCI Express specifications. See page 2-26 for details. • The Surroundview function supports up to ...four monitors, two from the VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards... on the PCI Express x16 slot and enable the Surroundview item in the BIOS. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-25
... slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the other two from the onboard VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports, with PCI Express specifications. See page 2-26 for details. • The Surroundview function supports up to ...four monitors, two from the VGA and DVI-D/HDMI out ports on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards... on the PCI Express x16 slot and enable the Surroundview item in the BIOS. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-25
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... each USB port; The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-27 The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. 2. M3A78-EMH HDMI PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A78-EMH HDMI USB Device Wake Up USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12...
... each USB port; The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-27 The USBPW5-8 and USBPW9-12 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. 2. M3A78-EMH HDMI PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M3A78-EMH HDMI USB Device Wake Up USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12...
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...). This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 7. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-29 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 10...
...). This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 7. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-29 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 10...
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...DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-31 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Using the CPU/Memory of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes ... isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 13. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of higher speed and bandwidth with DVI-I. •...
...DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-31 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Using the CPU/Memory of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes ... isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. 13. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of higher speed and bandwidth with DVI-I. •...
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... cable. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI IDE Connector ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-33 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.
... cable. There are three connectors on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE M3A78-EMH HDMI M3A78-EMH HDMI IDE Connector ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-33 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.
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... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A78-EMH HDMI Fan Connectors 6. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a ...connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. These are not jumpers! M3A78-EMH HDMI COM1 PIN1 M3A78-EMH HDMI COM Port Connector ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-35 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may...
... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M3A78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3A78-EMH HDMI Fan Connectors 6. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a ...connectors. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. These are not jumpers! M3A78-EMH HDMI COM1 PIN1 M3A78-EMH HDMI COM Port Connector ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-35 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may...
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...;97-compliant pin 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 the Azalia Front Panel item... to [HD Audio]; Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-37 Connect the HDMI module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio ...
...;97-compliant pin 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 the Azalia Front Panel item... to [HD Audio]; Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-37 Connect the HDMI module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio ...
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... button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground M3A78-EMH HDMI Reset +IDE_LED PWRSW M3A78-EMH HDMI System Panel Connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-39 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions...
... button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground M3A78-EMH HDMI Reset +IDE_LED PWRSW M3A78-EMH HDMI System Panel Connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-39 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions...
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.... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to update the BIOS file...
.... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to update the BIOS file...
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... Inc. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset... while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iM3A78EMH.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Verifying...
... Inc. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset... while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iM3A78EMH.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Verifying...