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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M3A78-EMH HDMI 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M3A78-EMH HDMI 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 ...
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... CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to www.asus.com for double speed and bandwidth which marries the integrated graphics processors and ...motherboard is supported by carrying data in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. The interface of the AM2+ CPUs only. This high speed interface is HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. Refer to 4 monitors with existing PCI specifications...
... CPU models. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to www.asus.com for double speed and bandwidth which marries the integrated graphics processors and ...motherboard is supported by carrying data in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. The interface of the AM2+ CPUs only. This high speed interface is HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. Refer to 4 monitors with existing PCI specifications...
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See pages 1-34 and 2-19 for details Gigabit LAN solution The on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next generation components and peripherals. The onboard 8-channel...users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with current USB ...
See pages 1-34 and 2-19 for details Gigabit LAN solution The on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1- Backwards compatible with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for next generation components and peripherals. The onboard 8-channel...users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with current USB ...
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... function works only when you install an ATI graphics card on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-25 See page 2-26 for details. • The Surroundview function supports up to four monitors, two from...
... function works only when you install an ATI graphics card on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 1-25 See page 2-26 for details. • The Surroundview function supports up to four monitors, two from...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M3A78-EMH HDMI 1 1 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M3A78-EMH HDMI 1 1 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB...
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...xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...xxxºF] or [Ignored]. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Smart Q-Fan ...Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. 2.5.5 Hardware ...
...xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...xxxºF] or [Ignored]. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Smart Q-Fan ...Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. 2.5.5 Hardware ...
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Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.