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...18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware...4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
...18 4.4.2 Ai Net 2 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-27 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.4 Hardware...4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-35 4.7.2 Express Gate 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4...
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...8482; / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU TDP up to www.asus.com or this user manual for IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring...65533;t�b�a��c�k�I�/�O� (continued on the next page) xi Supports D-Sub with max. M3N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ ...
...8482; / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports CPU TDP up to www.asus.com or this user manual for IDE mode) NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD NVIDIA Gigabit MAC Realtek® 8211CL Gigabit PHY featuring...65533;t�b�a��c�k�I�/�O� (continued on the next page) xi Supports D-Sub with max. M3N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio AMD® Socket AM2/AM2+ ...
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... Power Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Nap - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - M3N78 PRO specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear...
... Power Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Nap - vDIMM: 8-step DRAM voltage control - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tools: - M3N78 PRO specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear...
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M3N78 PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 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 connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power...
M3N78 PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 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 connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power...
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... smoother, faster computing environment. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD... See page 2-6 for details. DDR2 1066 is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. See page 2‑11...
... smoother, faster computing environment. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in line with the ASUS vision of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD... See page 2-6 for details. DDR2 1066 is the first AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ Series / Sempron™ processors. See page 2‑11...
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...and saving CPU power consumption at most. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-30 for details. • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on...click the mouse or press a key. To wake the system and return to different destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to your partners on your needs. It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. See page 2-26 and...
...and saving CPU power consumption at most. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-30 for details. • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on...click the mouse or press a key. To wake the system and return to different destinations. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to your partners on your needs. It allows digital audio transferring without entering Windows. See page 2-26 and...
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... for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When ...each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This ...
... for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When ...each parameter. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that are not. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker This ...
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... E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • •...
... E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. N/A 4-12 1GB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4- SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • •...
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... DS N/A SS Part No. KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; UMAX DS D46702GP0-73BCU • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB ...
... DS N/A SS Part No. KVR667D2N5/2G KVR667D2N5/2G NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C AL7E8E63J-6E1 HYS64T256020EU3S-C2 M378T2953EZ3-CE6 M378T5263AZ3-CE6 T6UA 512C5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...8226; UMAX DS D46702GP0-73BCU • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2+ CPU (cont.) Size 2GB 2GB 512MB 2GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 4GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB 512MB ...
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M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB ... ELPIDA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA crucial crucial crucial Apacer Apacer Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC TwinMOS Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •...
M3N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB ... ELPIDA A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA crucial crucial crucial Apacer Apacer Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC TwinMOS Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •...
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... connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. CPU: AMD K8 M2 Athlon64 ADH1600IAA5DH/1M Rev.F3 DIMM: DDR2-800 1G x1 HDD: Maxtor 6Y120M0 (SATA150) ODD: LG GBW-H10N • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to -DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of... HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. This port is a configuration example...
... connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. CPU: AMD K8 M2 Athlon64 ADH1600IAA5DH/1M Rev.F3 DIMM: DDR2-800 1G x1 HDD: Maxtor 6Y120M0 (SATA150) ODD: LG GBW-H10N • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to -DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Playback of... HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. This port is a configuration example...
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...to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of ...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ASUS M3N78 PRO 2-33 6.
...to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of ...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ASUS M3N78 PRO 2-33 6.
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...supply requirement for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB ...DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N78 PRO 2-35 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 8. ATX power connectors (24-...
...supply requirement for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: AMD FX-62 Memory 1024 MB ...DDR2-800 (x4) Graphics card: PCI Express x16 NVIDIA 7900GTX Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drives: DVD-RW ASUS M3N78 PRO 2-35 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 8. ATX power connectors (24-...
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...ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-21 Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Hybrid Support Disable iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU... Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to virtually function as several systems....
...ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-21 Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu Hybrid Support Disable iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] x Frame Buffer Size 128M Onboard GPU [Auto] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] K8NB HT Width [Auto] CPU... Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Item Specific Help Hybrid Support [Disable] Allows you to virtually function as several systems....
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...II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of ...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS...
...II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of ...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS...
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...combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing ...Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to [Enabled]. Click OK to effect settings. The following dialogue box appears. ...
...combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing ...Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-11 Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to [Enabled]. Click OK to effect settings. The following dialogue box appears. ...
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Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Windows® Vista 1. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the ...; technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Select Control Panel. 2.
Make sure the Control Panel is set to your system loading. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Windows® Vista 1. Double-click the Personalization icon in the Control Panel then click the Screen Saver item. 4. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the ...; technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to Classic View. 3. Select Control Panel. 2.
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... Windows® Vista, click the Start button. If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-13 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP...
... Windows® Vista, click the Start button. If you to view your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Make sure to section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details. ASUS M3N78 PRO 5-13 Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD/DVD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you are using Windows® XP...
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...an enabled Autorun feature. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . Place the support DVD to close the Preference panel 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your...Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. If Autorun is software-based, you to complete...
...an enabled Autorun feature. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . Place the support DVD to close the Preference panel 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your...Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. If Autorun is software-based, you to complete...
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... the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect...
... the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect...