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... new 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via ... L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual Check your package with less power consumption. This motherboard ...
... new 45nm manufacturing process. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via ... L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual Check your package with less power consumption. This motherboard ...
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...and downloading to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with an ACPI management function to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 It is enhanced with the OpenGL standard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet ...users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a unique OS built...
...and downloading to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with an ACPI management function to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 It is enhanced with the OpenGL standard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet ...users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a unique OS built...
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... bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach...
... bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach...
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... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 13. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin...
... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) 13. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-7 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. CPU, power, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. 5. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-9
The lever clicks on the motherboard. 7. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. 5. 6. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-9
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... the retention bracket is in place. 4. 5. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-11 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
... the retention bracket is in place. 4. 5. Align the other end of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-11 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector!
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..., some memory modules for overclocking may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-13 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A Heat-Sink...
..., some memory modules for overclocking may operate at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-13 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A Heat-Sink...
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ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 78.91G92.9K5 AU 512E667C5KBGC AU 512E667C5KBGC 78.01G9O.9K5 AU01GE667C5KBGC AU01GE667C5KBGC AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B VS 512MB667D2 VS1GB667D2 XMS2-5400 F2-...
ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 78.91G92.9K5 AU 512E667C5KBGC AU 512E667C5KBGC 78.01G9O.9K5 AU01GE667C5KBGC AU01GE667C5KBGC AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B VS 512MB667D2 VS1GB667D2 XMS2-5400 F2-...
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..., and other cards that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
..., and other cards that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-17 Failure to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
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... in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. 10. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-19
... in the 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations. This port connects to the rear speakers in the 8-channel audio configuration. 10. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel ports 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-19
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The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-21 Suggested list CPU DIMM BIOS setup AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher Best resolution Windows...
The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-21 Suggested list CPU DIMM BIOS setup AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher Best resolution Windows...
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... one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. These connectors are designed to install additional devices. The plugs from...
... one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. These connectors are designed to install additional devices. The plugs from...
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The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for an IEEE 1394a port. This connector is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-25 6. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type ...
The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for an IEEE 1394a port. This connector is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-25 6. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type ...
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... Playback to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-27 By default, this connector is set to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 11. The S/PDIF module is...
... Playback to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-27 By default, this connector is set to this connector. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 11. The S/PDIF module is...
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...Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled on your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click... contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Support DVD information To run the DVD. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-29 1.11 1.11.1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Visit the...
...Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled on your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click... contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Support DVD information To run the DVD. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-29 1.11 1.11.1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Visit the...
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... to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-1 ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This...
... to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-1 ASUS Update utility Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This...
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...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-3 Turn on the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M4A78EMF.ROM". Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for the BIOS file. Restart...the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks...
...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-3 Turn on the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M4A78EMF.ROM". Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for the BIOS file. Restart...the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks...
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... system Time. :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not System Information +- Use [+] or [-] to another. Use the navigation keys to select a field. Navigation keys ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Power Menu items Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help Advanced Main Settings System Time System...
... system Time. :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not System Information +- Use [+] or [-] to another. Use the navigation keys to select a field. Navigation keys ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Power Menu items Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help Advanced Main Settings System Time System...
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...] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not System Information +- Select [CDROM] if you to set the system time. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-7 Select a device item then press to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the...
...] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not System Information +- Select [CDROM] if you to set the system time. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-7 Select a device item then press to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the...
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... Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4 The Advanced menu items allow you see on this section may not exactly match what you to set the GPU engine clock. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-9
... Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4 The Advanced menu items allow you see on this section may not exactly match what you to set the GPU engine clock. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-9