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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - 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™ / ... slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667/533MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is recommended if...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 1066MHz - 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™ / ... slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667/533MHz memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory is recommended if...
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...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 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - 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 ...EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x IO ...
...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 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - 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 ...EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1x IO ...
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... graphics and other memory demanding applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. See pages 1-10 for system stability. When four DDR2...
... graphics and other memory demanding applications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which enhances system performance. See pages 1-10 for system stability. When four DDR2...
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.... 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 supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express...When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
.... 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 supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express...When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
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...RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M3N78 SE SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 M3N78 SE SATA connectors Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD,...8226; If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA nForce 720D chipset. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-19 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
...RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M3N78 SE SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA1 M3N78 SE SATA connectors Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD,...8226; If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA nForce 720D chipset. ASUS M3N78 SE 1-19 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
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... 910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction CD M3N78 SE M3N78 SE Internal audio connector 6. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 5. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you...damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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+ ...
... 910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction CD M3N78 SE M3N78 SE Internal audio connector 6. Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel 5. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you...damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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+ ...
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... Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M3N78 SE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. The system may... intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
... Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M3N78 SE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. The system may... intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
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For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up ...
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Pop-up ...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and ...] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS M3N78 SE 2-9 These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in .] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and ...] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS M3N78 SE 2-9 These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in .] 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence...
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... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - 2.3.7 System Information... Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select either one of the general system specifications.
... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. • Auto - 2.3.7 System Information... Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select either one of the general system specifications.
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...so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [No], ...values. When set to display the configuration options. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M3N78 SE 2-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0...
...so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [No], ...values. When set to display the configuration options. USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M3N78 SE 2-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0...
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... (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)... the system goes on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on after an AC power loss. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ...
... (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)... the system goes on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on after an AC power loss. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ...