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......iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M3N78 PRO 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 M3N78 PRO 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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... tuning from 100MHz to 200 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up... the rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Shield - M3N78 PRO specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O (continued on the rear panel...
... tuning from 100MHz to 200 MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up... the rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Shield - M3N78 PRO specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I /O (continued on the rear panel...
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... 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 AMD's latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™... GeForce 8300 NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 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 Athlon™ Series / Sempron...
... 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 AMD's latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™... GeForce 8300 NVIDIA® GeForce 8300 offers the latest support of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 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 Athlon™ Series / Sempron...
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... destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your needs. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can now enjoy Skype, ... The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! See page 2-25 and 2-26 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you are temporarily away. High Definition ...
... destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to suit your needs. See page 4-36 and 5-34 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. You can now enjoy Skype, ... The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your PC! See page 2-25 and 2-26 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Just 5 seconds to boot up, ASUS Express Gate allows you are temporarily away. High Definition ...
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... the need to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to know which drivers are not. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data... well as those that allows the user to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default...
... the need to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to know which drivers are not. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data... well as those that allows the user to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. See page 5-33 for each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default...
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... failure! After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM...in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug...
... failure! After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. function. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM...in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug...
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... for the CPU and other system devices. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Loads the optimal settings for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the CPU and DIMMs you install on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system. 4.4 Advanced... menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit...
... for the CPU and other system devices. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Loads the optimal settings for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the CPU and DIMMs you install on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system. 4.4 Advanced... menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit...
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... [2.155V] [2.237V] [2.313V] [2.415V] [2.490V] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VTT voltage. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU VTT Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the 1.2V HyperTransport voltage. PCIE Clock [100] This item becomes user-configurable ... you install, the minimum and maximum values of the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to [Manual] and is adjusted by typing the...
... [2.155V] [2.237V] [2.313V] [2.415V] [2.490V] 1.2V HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VTT voltage. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU VTT Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the 1.2V HyperTransport voltage. PCIE Clock [100] This item becomes user-configurable ... you install, the minimum and maximum values of the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI Overclock] and allows you to [Manual] and is adjusted by typing the...
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... Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] The configuration options for onboard GPU. iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto]... size for this item to [Auto] to set the onboard GPU frame buffer control mode. Set this item vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you install on the total memory size you to adjust...
... Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] The configuration options for onboard GPU. iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto]... size for this item to [Auto] to set the onboard GPU frame buffer control mode. Set this item vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Down Spread] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Allows you install on the total memory size you to adjust...
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... use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M��3�N�7�8�P�R�O� 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.
... use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS M��3�N�7�8�P�R�O� 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.