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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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... 533MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - 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) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF...
... 533MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - 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) ASUS Express Gate: - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x S/PDIF...
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... consumption. See page 2‑11 for details. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with HDMI/DVI output. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0,...; 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 ASUS vision of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video ...
... consumption. See page 2‑11 for details. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with HDMI/DVI output. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth than HyperTransport™ 1.0,...; 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 ASUS vision of Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video ...
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... power consumption at minimum power and noise when you want! See page 5-31 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, ... 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 to choose from profiles to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to instantly surf ...
... power consumption at minimum power and noise when you want! See page 5-31 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, ... 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 to choose from profiles to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to instantly surf ...
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Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting ...the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. feature of the motherboard...
Smart Support DVD This feature provides a checklist that allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily monitor the critical components of booting ...the BIOS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to know which drivers are already installed, as well as those that are not. feature of the motherboard...
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...plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3....to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear ...
...plug the power cord before reboot the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3....to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear ...
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... Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. The configuration options for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the motherboard. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
... Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. The configuration options for the Advanced menu items vary depending on the motherboard. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
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... voltage. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x]...[10.5x] [11.x] [11.5x] CPU Frequency [200] Allows configuration of this item vary or may not be userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU... VTT Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI...
... voltage. ASUS M3N78 PRO 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x]...[10.5x] [11.x] [11.5x] CPU Frequency [200] Allows configuration of this item vary or may not be userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] CPU... VTT Voltage [AUTO] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Overclock Options [Disabled] This item becomes user-configurable only when you set the AI...
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...8595; 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB... the onboard GPU if the system detects any external graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always Enable] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz].[800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2 GHz] [2.2 GHz] [2.4 ...
...8595; 8 ↑ 8 ] [↓16 ↑16 ] [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Down Spread] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB... the onboard GPU if the system detects any external graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Always Enable] K8NB HT Speed [Auto] Allows you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz].[800 MHz] [1 GHz] [1.2 GHz] [1.4 GHz] [1.6 GHz] [1.8 GHz] [2 GHz] [2.2 GHz] [2.4 ...
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...;3�N�7�8�P�R�O� 5-33 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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... 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.
...;3�N�7�8�P�R�O� 5-33 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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... 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.