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...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78-E 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78-E 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... technician or your retailer. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product has been designed to fix it , carefully...the grounding circuit. • Make sure that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
... technician or your retailer. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product has been designed to fix it , carefully...the grounding circuit. • Make sure that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
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... system components. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: ...
... system components. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: ...
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... 1 x VGA switch card 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x Back I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models. ASUS M4A78-E 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check...
... 1 x VGA switch card 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x Back I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with different models. ASUS M4A78-E 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check...
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...65533;���3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r...processors (�s�o�c�k�e�t �A�M�2��+�/A�M��2��) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts ...
...65533;���3����C����P���U��) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 �m�u��lt�i-�c�o�r�e��p�r...processors (�s�o�c�k�e�t �A�M�2��+�/A�M��2��) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts ...
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... to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides...
... to ensure longer component lifespan. ASUS M4A78-E 1-3 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display output interfaces - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides...
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... users a noiseless PC environment. Messenger to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the... one at anytime! You can be stored in OS. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more , ...
... users a noiseless PC environment. Messenger to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS O.C. Chapter 1 Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the... one at anytime! You can be stored in OS. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more , ...
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in... case the system hangs due to overclocking. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different ... due to overclock without interrupting ongoing work or games-with the ASUS TurboV. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. ...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in... case the system hangs due to overclocking. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different ... due to overclock without interrupting ongoing work or games-with the ASUS TurboV. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. ...
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... 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply...location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode,...
... 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply...location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode,...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M4A78-E 2-5 Chapter 2 2. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in...174; Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (...
Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; Socket lever ASUS M4A78-E 2-5 Chapter 2 2. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in...174; Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU). 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™/ Sempron™ processors (...
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...AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly 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. Place...8226; The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A78-E 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
...AM2+/AM2 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly 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. Place...8226; The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M4A78-E 2-7 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-9 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-9 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR2 800 MHz as the default setting... the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient...
... same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR2 800 MHz as the default setting... the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78-E 2-11 For system stability, when four DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient...
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Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix ...
Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix ...
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...; 5-5-5-15 1.8 •• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 •• 5-5-5-15 1.8 • • 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• ASUS M4A78-E 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...; 5-5-5-15 1.8 •• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 •• 5-5-5-15 1.8 • • 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• 5-5-5-15 1.8 ••• 4-4-4-12 2.0 ••• ASUS M4A78-E 2-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No.