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......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A78-T specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3A78-T specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with less power consumption. 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 use of...Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with native DDR2 1066 support. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based ...
... CPUs only. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with less power consumption. 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 use of...Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with native DDR2 1066 support. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based ...
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...;ip��s�e�t�l�im��it to SATA port 1-4 only. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you want! • The bootup speed depends... without entering Windows. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to different destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. High...
...;ip��s�e�t�l�im��it to SATA port 1-4 only. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you want! • The bootup speed depends... without entering Windows. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to different destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving CPU power consumption at most. High...
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...CPU speed in Windows environment without entering the OS. feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.125v steps and NB/DRAM...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0....
...CPU speed in Windows environment without entering the OS. feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.125v steps and NB/DRAM...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0....
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Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is ... Chapter 2: Hardware information After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM 1.
Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is ... Chapter 2: Hardware information After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM 1.
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... settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you to malfunction. ASUS M3A78-T 4-17 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU...
... settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you install on the motherboard. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard Overclock Profile Allows you to malfunction. ASUS M3A78-T 4-17 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET 2 CPU...
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...with a 0.0125V interval. Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the Processor Voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] The following two items are adjusted by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. You can...a 0.0125V interval. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. The values range from 200 to 600. Processor-NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the Processor ...
...with a 0.0125V interval. Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the Processor Voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] The following two items are adjusted by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. You can...a 0.0125V interval. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual], [Standard], or [Overclock Profile]. The values range from 200 to 600. Processor-NB Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the Processor ...
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...voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.60V with a 0.02V interval. Southbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. The following three items appears only when you set the Northbridge Voltage. The values range from 1.20V to enable or... or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1.10V to 2.50V with a 0.02V interval. You can enter the desired Core/PCIe voltage using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-T 4-19...
...voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.60V with a 0.02V interval. Southbridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. The following three items appears only when you set the Northbridge Voltage. The values range from 1.20V to enable or... or [Overclock Profile] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1.10V to 2.50V with a 0.02V interval. You can enter the desired Core/PCIe voltage using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M3A78-T 4-19...
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ASUS M3A78-T 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
ASUS M3A78-T 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. com for CPU support lists. ASUS M3A78-T 5-43 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in AOD are only supported by certain AMD Black Edition CPUs (such as Phenom 9600 Black Edition, Phenom 9850 Black Edition and Phenom 9950 Black Edition). visit the AMD official website at www.amd. 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots.
Some advanced options in WIndows® environment. com for CPU support lists. ASUS M3A78-T 5-43 These configurations will not be saved to configure system and overclocking settings in AOD are only supported by certain AMD Black Edition CPUs (such as Phenom 9600 Black Edition, Phenom 9850 Black Edition and Phenom 9950 Black Edition). visit the AMD official website at www.amd. 5.3.11 AMD OverDrive (AOD) The AMD® OverDrive™ utility allows you to BIOS after the system reboots.