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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 1.11.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-24 1.11.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items...
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... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...M3N78 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS overclocking features AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports...ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - HT tuning from 533MHz up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel ...
...M3N78 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID Audio USB LAN ASUS overclocking features AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Supports...ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - HT tuning from 533MHz up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel ...
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.../2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - M3N78 SE specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio...
.../2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 - M3N78 SE specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x LPT port 1 x COM port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 4 x SATA connectors 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio...
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... L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. See page 1-7 for details. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-1 It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory...
... L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. See page 1-7 for details. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-1 It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport™-based system bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory...
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... AMD's latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is supported per channel. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. It provides faster data transfer rate and ...operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for system stability. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification....
... AMD's latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is supported per channel. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. It provides faster data transfer rate and ...operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for system stability. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification....
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... 1G DS 1G DS 512MB SS N/A HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 Hynix 4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 Hynix N/A 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 Corsair N/A E5108AB-5C-E Elpida DDR2-667MHz capability DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we...1G DS 5 M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F ELIXIR • • Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1G DS N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix • • ASUS M3N78 SE 1-11 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when ...
... 1G DS 1G DS 512MB SS N/A HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 Hynix 4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 Hynix N/A 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 Corsair N/A E5108AB-5C-E Elpida DDR2-667MHz capability DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we...1G DS 5 M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F ELIXIR • • Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1G DS N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix • • ASUS M3N78 SE 1-11 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when ...
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... Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 Chip Brand Kingston Elpida Samsung Samsung Samsung Qimonda Corsair N/A Hynix Kingmax Apacer Apacer VDATA ADATA PSC GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL OCZ Hynix DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...SS 5 SS N/A SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work ...
... Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 Chip Brand Kingston Elpida Samsung Samsung Samsung Qimonda Corsair N/A Hynix Kingmax Apacer Apacer VDATA ADATA PSC GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL OCZ Hynix DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...SS 5 SS N/A SS 5 DS 5 SS N/A DS N/A DS 5 DS 5 DS 4 DS 4 DS 6 DS 5 Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work ...
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Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3N78 SE 1 1-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that .... 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2.
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3N78 SE 1 1-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that .... 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2.
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... cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and thee card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard...(if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the card...
... cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and thee card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard...(if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the card...
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..., refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA nForce 720D chipset. The data ... 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-19 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details.
..., refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the support DVD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA nForce 720D chipset. The data ... 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-19 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details.
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... USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M3N78 SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. CD M3N78 SE M3N78 SE Internal audio connector 6. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
... USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M3N78 SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. CD M3N78 SE M3N78 SE Internal audio connector 6. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately...
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...[HD Audio]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3N78 SE SPDIF_OUT M3N78 SE Digital audio connector ASUS M3N78 SE 1-21 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module...out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M3N78 SE AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M3N78 SE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard....
...[HD Audio]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). +5V SPDIFOUT GND M3N78 SE SPDIF_OUT M3N78 SE Digital audio connector ASUS M3N78 SE 1-21 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module...out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT1 L M3N78 SE AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M3N78 SE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard....
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... devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M3N78 SE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN.... • You must install a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage...
... devices. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M3N78 SE GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN.... • You must install a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage...
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Ground Reset M3N78 SE F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M3N78 SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power, and ... when you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS M3N78 SE 1-23 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 10. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
Ground Reset M3N78 SE F_PANEL PIN 1 HD_LED RESET M3N78 SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power, and ... when you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS M3N78 SE 1-23 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 10. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
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...Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without ...notice. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD: Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard ...
...Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without ...notice. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD: Place the Support DVD to avail all motherboard ...
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...-protect the floppy disk to locate the driver disk utility. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in your motherboard Support DVD. 4. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-25 To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the...
...-protect the floppy disk to locate the driver disk utility. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in your motherboard Support DVD. 4. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-25 To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you want to create or browse the contents of the...
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Place the Support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the screen instructions to ... traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. b. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the Windows®...
Place the Support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Follow the screen instructions to ... traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. b. c. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the Windows®...
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You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset ... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3N78 SE 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from the...
You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset ... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit • Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M3N78 SE 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from the...
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... the latest BIOS file. • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the system from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • We recommend that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has...
... the latest BIOS file. • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the system from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • We recommend that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has...