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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN... PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E4623 First Edition V1 April 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN... PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E4623 First Edition V1 April 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Layout contents...1-7 Installing the CPU...1-8 Installing the heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...vii M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3 Product introduction 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 Placement direction...1-6 Screw holes...1-6 Motherboard layout...1-7 Layout contents...1-7 Installing the CPU...1-8 Installing the heatsink ...
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...system memory * DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only. ** We recommend that you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary CPU AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) ...'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD® 780G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you install a total ...
...system memory * DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only. ** We recommend that you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary CPU AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2) ...'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list AMD® 780G / SB710 Up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you install a total ...
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M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary Expansion slots Storage / RAID 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) PCIe Gigabit LAN ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x...
M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary Expansion slots Storage / RAID 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots AMD® SB710 southbridge: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 5 x Serial ATA 3Gb... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) PCIe Gigabit LAN ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x...
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M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio ... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio ... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
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It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ... 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a interface provides...
It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ... 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a interface provides...
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.... Turn on BIOS setup. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-17 See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for information on the system and... install expansion cards. PCI Express x1 slot 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for...
.... Turn on BIOS setup. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-17 See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for information on the system and... install expansion cards. PCI Express x1 slot 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for...
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.... LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is inadequate. 4. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. The...you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to install additional devices. LPT is standardized as a printer. 3.
.... LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is inadequate. 4. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. The...you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to install additional devices. LPT is standardized as a printer. 3.
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... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on...
... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on...
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...module is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Optical drive... audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the ...
...module is purchased separately. 9. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Optical drive... audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the ...
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... Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on a menu screen means that menu...
... Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enalbed] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on a menu screen means that menu...
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... SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. Setting this item to set the system time. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-7 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
... SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. Setting this item to set the system time. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-7 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
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...Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to configure your storage devices. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: ... the system from and to the selected hard disk drive. 2.3.5 This menu gives you to [Enabled]. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. When this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data ...
...Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item to configure your storage devices. Allows you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: ... the system from and to the selected hard disk drive. 2.3.5 This menu gives you to [Enabled]. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. When this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data ...
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... on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 2.5.3 Allows you to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to add more tables for system suspend. 2.5.1 Allows you ... or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Suspend Mode [Auto] [S3...
... on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-15 When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 2.5.3 Allows you to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to add more tables for system suspend. 2.5.1 Allows you ... or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state. Suspend Mode [Auto] [S3...