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... AI NET 2 VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to OS limitation, when installing...174; 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for one at midboard; Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Hardware Decode Acceleration... x 1200 (1080P) - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™...
... AI NET 2 VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to OS limitation, when installing...174; 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU for one at midboard; Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Hardware Decode Acceleration... x 1200 (1080P) - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - M4A78-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Phenom™...
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... cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - Profile - TurboV - ASUS O.C. PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back...
... cooling system is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Green Design: - Profile - TurboV - ASUS O.C. PCIe frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A78-E specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back...
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... applications. It is supported per channel. This enhances system performance in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Due to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is optimized with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution...65533;���3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r�o�c�e�s�...
... applications. It is supported per channel. This enhances system performance in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Due to AM2+ / AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is optimized with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution...65533;���3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r�o�c�e�s�...
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... cable. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. To wake the system and return to choose and upgrade display devices freely. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted...
... cable. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub. To wake the system and return to choose and upgrade display devices freely. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Solutions ASUS power solutions intelligently and automatically provide balanced computing power and energy consumption. 8+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted...
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...™ processors. The CPU socket is not compatible with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2). Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter ...(AM3 CPU). Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. It is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M4A78-E ...
...™ processors. The CPU socket is not compatible with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2). Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Chapter ...(AM3 CPU). Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. It is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M4A78-E ...
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ASUS M4A78-E 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To ... heatsink and fan: 1. 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 2 Retention bracket lock Retention...
ASUS M4A78-E 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD® AM3/AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To ... heatsink and fan: 1. 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Chapter 2 Retention bracket lock Retention...
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...is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB,... the lower-sized channel for one DIMM per channel only. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The ... on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for the dual-channel configuration.
...is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB,... the lower-sized channel for one DIMM per channel only. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The ... on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU for the dual-channel configuration.