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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M3N78 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1 :Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M3N78 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1 :Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10...
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... interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by...
... interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by...
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...broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is set to perform when installing system components.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek...
...broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is set to perform when installing system components.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek...
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... bus. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N78 SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x... Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000 ...
... bus. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron CPU support The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ / Sempron processors. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N78 SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x... Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000 ...
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... 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. See pages 1-10 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. It is supported per channel. ... southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA...
... 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. See pages 1-10 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. It is supported per channel. ... southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA...
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... then users can update your BIOS only in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M3N78 SE 1-3 1.3.2 High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz... safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on just one computer. Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to clear...
... then users can update your BIOS only in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M3N78 SE 1-3 1.3.2 High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz... safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on just one computer. Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to clear...
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...wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M3N78 SE SB_PWR M3N78 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the...
...wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M3N78 SE SB_PWR M3N78 SE Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M3N78 SE ASUS M3N78 SE 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M3N78 SE ASUS M3N78 SE 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
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... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.8cm(8.6in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN COM LPT SOCKET AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Realtek 8211CL NVIDIA® MCP78D PCIEX16 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 5 PCIEX1_1 M3N78 SE PCIEX1_2 USB910 USB78 USB1112...
... (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 21.8cm(8.6in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN COM LPT SOCKET AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) USB34 2 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Realtek 8211CL NVIDIA® MCP78D PCIEX16 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 5 PCIEX1_1 M3N78 SE PCIEX1_2 USB910 USB78 USB1112...
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...186; angle; Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle ASUS M3N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 Ensure that you use a CPU that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM2...in completely. 3. M3N78 SE M3N78 SE CPU socket 940 2. Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small...
...186; angle; Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Small triangle ASUS M3N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 Ensure that you use a CPU that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM2...in completely. 3. M3N78 SE M3N78 SE CPU socket 940 2. Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3N78 SE M3N78 SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to indicate that came with the heatsink package. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M3N78 SE M3N78 SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to indicate that came with the heatsink package. 7. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M3N78 SE 1-9 If the instructions in this section do not have 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, ensure that a Thermal...
... base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M3N78 SE 1-9 If the instructions in this section do not have 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, ensure that a Thermal...
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... lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.... The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 M3N78 SE M3N78 SE...
... lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.... The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 M3N78 SE M3N78 SE...
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...; Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1G DS N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix • • ASUS M3N78 SE 1-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the...64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Kingston HY Corsair Elpida KVR533D2N4/1G HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB VS1GB533D2 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E Size SS/DS CL Chip No. M3N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Vendor Part No....
...; Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1G DS N/A HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA Hynix • • ASUS M3N78 SE 1-11 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the...64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Kingston HY Corsair Elpida KVR533D2N4/1G HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB VS1GB533D2 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E Size SS/DS CL Chip No. M3N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Vendor Part No....
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3N78 SE 1 1-13 Locked retaining clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on ... the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3N78 SE 1 1-13 Locked retaining clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Align a DIMM on ... the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier....4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you unplug the power cord before adding ...
... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier....4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you unplug the power cord before adding ...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - Single...Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M3N78 SE PRI_IDE M3N78 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable:... three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out M3N78 SE SPEAKER PIN 1 M3N78 SE Speaker Out Connector 3. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is removed to configure your device(s). This prevents incorrect...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - Single...Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. M3N78 SE PRI_IDE M3N78 SE IDE connector PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable:... three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out M3N78 SE SPEAKER PIN 1 M3N78 SE Speaker Out Connector 3. pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is removed to configure your device(s). This prevents incorrect...
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...USB 2.0 ports. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 5. CD M3N78 SE M3N78 SE Internal audio connector 6. USB910 USB78 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M3N78 SE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-...
...USB 2.0 ports. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 5. CD M3N78 SE M3N78 SE Internal audio connector 6. USB910 USB78 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC M3N78 SE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V 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 a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-...