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... 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 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
... 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 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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... System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 ECC Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.4.7 PCI PnP ... 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-40 4.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-41 4.8 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running...
... System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset 4-23 4.4.5 ECC Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.4.7 PCI PnP ... 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-40 4.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-41 4.8 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running...
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... - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) - HDMI/DVI/RGB output support - Maximum shared memory of less than 3GB. M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for one DIMM per channel only. ** When ...GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is recommended. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered�E���C���C�/ non-ECC ...
... - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) - HDMI/DVI/RGB output support - Maximum shared memory of less than 3GB. M3A78-T specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ for one DIMM per channel only. ** When ...GB system memory *DDR2 1066 is recommended. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered�E���C���C�/ non-ECC ...
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...-board; 1 on the next page) xii Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS AI Gear 2 - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 1066MHz - M3A78-T�s�p�e��c�if�ic�a�t�i�o�n�s��...: - vChipset: 25-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - Further free ...
...-board; 1 on the next page) xii Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - ASUS AI Gear 2 - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 1066MHz - M3A78-T�s�p�e��c�if�ic�a�t�i�o�n�s��...: - vChipset: 25-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - vDIMM: 35-step DRAM voltage control - Further free ...
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...M3A78... x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion...ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX...
...M3A78... x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion...ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX...
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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 creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' ...8482; 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to create a smoother, faster computing environment. AMD® Socket AM2+ 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 the...
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 creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' ...8482; 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth to create a smoother, faster computing environment. AMD® Socket AM2+ 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 the...
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... ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS M3A78-T 1-3 HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface ...DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. AMD® Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Hybrid...
... ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard disk drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS M3A78-T 1-3 HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface ...DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. With low CPU usage, the SidePort Memory provides integrated graphics acceleration and effectively boosts graphics performance. AMD® Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Hybrid...
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... the BIOS to different destinations. 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 on system configurations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing...
... the BIOS to different destinations. 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 on system configurations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing...
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... Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does ...ASUS M3A78-T 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard...
... Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does ...ASUS M3A78-T 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard...
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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 case the system hangs due to open the system ...data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs...
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 case the system hangs due to open the system ...data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS M3A78-T
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumper 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-19 ASUS M3A78-T
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... lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o�...
... lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o�...
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Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A78-T 2-7 3.
Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M3A78-T 2-7 3.
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...;ir��e��s���a� specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the...
...;ir��e��s���a� specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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...-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your reference. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core) DIMM: Kingston...;F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. 15. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS M3A78-T 2-21
...-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your reference. CPU: AMD Athlon64 ADH3200IAA4DE/512KB (single core) DIMM: Kingston...;F��O�u��t�p�o�r�t�. 15. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. ASUS M3A78-T 2-21
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... fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. ...• If you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-...
... fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. ...• If you install two graphics cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-...
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...forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push... down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62...
...forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push... down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62...