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...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A78 PRO motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI ... 2 in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A78 PRO motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-connector...
...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A78 PRO motherboard Serial ATA signal and power cable Ultra DMA 133/100 cable Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Q-shield 1 x HDMI to DVI ... 2 in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M3A78 PRO motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-connector...
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... latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron...™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 1-11 for details. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-3
... latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron...™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. See page 1-11 for details. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-3
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...applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-5 The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio...playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan ...
...applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-5 The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio...playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan ...
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...default setting for details. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the ...setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge ...not. Update your screen. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-7
...default setting for details. Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the ...setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02V steps to achieve the most precise settings for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge ...not. Update your screen. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-7
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ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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... to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits in completely. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct...
... to a 90°-100° angle. The CPU fits in completely. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct...
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... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module...
... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-13 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module...
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Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Populated ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The ...
Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Populated ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The ...
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M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size •endor 512MB A-DATA 1GB A-DATA 2GB A-DATA...SS NT512T64U880BY-25C • • • NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • • • NT5TU64M8CE-25D N/A NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY25D • • • ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-17 CL AD29608A8A-25EG N/A AD26908A8A-25EG N/A AD20908A8A-25EG N/A AM4B5708JQJS8E N/A AM4B5808CQJS8E N/A AM4B5808CQJS8E 5 Heat-Sink Package 4 Heat-Sink Package 4 Heat-Sink Package 4 Heat-Sink Package 4 E1108AB...
M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size •endor 512MB A-DATA 1GB A-DATA 2GB A-DATA...SS NT512T64U880BY-25C • • • NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • • • NT5TU64M8CE-25D N/A NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY25D • • • ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-17 CL AD29608A8A-25EG N/A AD26908A8A-25EG N/A AD20908A8A-25EG N/A AM4B5708JQJS8E N/A AM4B5808CQJS8E N/A AM4B5808CQJS8E 5 Heat-Sink Package 4 Heat-Sink Package 4 Heat-Sink Package 4 Heat-Sink Package 4 E1108AB...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-19 M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size •endor 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 1GB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-19 M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability for AM2+ CPU Size •endor 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 1GB...
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...B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ...8226; • • 5 KINGMAX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • 5 N/A SS T6UA512C5 • • • ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-21 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA crucial crucial crucial Apacer Apacer...
...B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • M3A78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability for AM2 CPU (continued) Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ...8226; • • 5 KINGMAX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • 5 N/A SS T6UA512C5 • • • ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-21 KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix Hynix CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA crucial crucial crucial Apacer Apacer...
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... so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-23 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unplug...
... so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-23 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unplug...
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PCI 2 - PCI_2 shared - - - - USB controller 5 shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - shared - - shared - - Azalia - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-25 LAN - PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - PCI_1 - - USB controller 2 - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - USB controller 6 - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIe x1_2 shared - - - - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 ...
PCI 2 - PCI_2 shared - - - - USB controller 5 shared - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - shared - - shared - - Azalia - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-25 LAN - PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - PCI_1 - - USB controller 2 - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - USB controller 6 - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIe x1_2 shared - - - - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 ...
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... RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-27 If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
... RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-27 If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM...
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... connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-29 Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio...
... connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-29 Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio...
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Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-31 Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Click Scaling Options. 5. Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond ...
Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. 3. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-31 Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Click Scaling Options. 5. Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond ...
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... devices. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-33 3.
... devices. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-33 3.
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... the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-35
... the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN 2 feature. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to... fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-35
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... AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is purchased separately. 10. 9. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-37 See page 2-27 for details.
... AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is purchased separately. 10. 9. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-37 See page 2-27 for details.
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... more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-39 Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector...
... more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A78 PRO 1-39 Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector...