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...operating system...1-29 Support DVD information...1-29 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ... Information...2-8 JumperFree Configuration...2-9 CPU Configuration...2-11 Chipset...2-11 Onboard Devices Configuration...2-13 PCI PnP...2-13 USB Configuration...2-14 Suspend Mode...2-15 ACPI 2.0 Support...2-15 BIOS information 2.2 BIOS...
...operating system...1-29 Support DVD information...1-29 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ... Information...2-8 JumperFree Configuration...2-9 CPU Configuration...2-11 Chipset...2-11 Onboard Devices Configuration...2-13 PCI PnP...2-13 USB Configuration...2-14 Suspend Mode...2-15 ACPI 2.0 Support...2-15 BIOS information 2.2 BIOS...
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..., Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary CPU AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™...AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600MT/s for the AMD CPU support list AMD® 780G / SB710 Up to 1920x1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D (HDCP compliant) with max. Supports up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC and...
..., Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary CPU AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™...AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600MT/s for the AMD CPU support list AMD® 780G / SB710 Up to 1920x1200 (1080P) Supports DVI-D (HDCP compliant) with max. Supports up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC and...
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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/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations (for Windows® Vista only) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port supports JBOD Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect...
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/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations (for Windows® Vista only) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port supports JBOD Realtek® ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect...
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xi 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 connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1...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 *Specifications are subject to change...
xi 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 connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1...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 *Specifications are subject to change...
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...; x4 / Athlon™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 AM3 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique 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...
...; x4 / Athlon™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 AM3 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique 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...
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... on the yellow slots for both HT1.0 and HT 3.0 interface speed. It also supports AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Dual channel DDR2 1200(O.C.) support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the... a smoother and faster computing environment. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is supported by default for system stability. • We recommend that significantly optimizes your ...
... on the yellow slots for both HT1.0 and HT 3.0 interface speed. It also supports AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Dual channel DDR2 1200(O.C.) support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the... a smoother and faster computing environment. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to AM3/AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is supported by default for system stability. • We recommend that significantly optimizes your ...
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...-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 The external SATA... audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherials and other portable devices. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the ...
...-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 The external SATA... audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherials and other portable devices. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the ...
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... Key can boost performances without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately ... and vivid image on your favorite photo into a physical overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to their default settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system,...
... Key can boost performances without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately ... and vivid image on your favorite photo into a physical overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to their default settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system,...
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...AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. The AM2+ / AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™...; processor. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also supports AM3 CPUs including Phenom™ II / Athlon™ x4 / Athlon™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle....
...AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. The AM2+ / AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™...; processor. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also supports AM3 CPUs including Phenom™ II / Athlon™ x4 / Athlon™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle....
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... stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-13 When four DDR2 1066/1200 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run ... of 2) 4096MB(kit of 2) OCZ · · • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is the standard way of 2) 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB... Corsair Corsair Corsair N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C VD29608A8A-25EG20813 AD29608A8A-25EG80812 Heat-Sink Package VD29608A8A-25EG80813 Heat-Sink Package AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D...
... stability. • The default DIMM frequency depends on the next page) ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-13 When four DDR2 1066/1200 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run ... of 2) 4096MB(kit of 2) OCZ · · • Due to AM2+/AM3 CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1200/1066 DIMM is the standard way of 2) 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB... Corsair Corsair Corsair N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C VD29608A8A-25EG20813 AD29608A8A-25EG80812 Heat-Sink Package VD29608A8A-25EG80813 Heat-Sink Package AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D...
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... your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. Suggested list CPU DIMM BIOS setup AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer ...• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to the D-Sub port has display. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-21 The dual display function works only under Windows. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below.
... your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 17. Suggested list CPU DIMM BIOS setup AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer ...• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to the D-Sub port has display. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-21 The dual display function works only under Windows. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below.
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The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the ...connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot...
The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the ...connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot...
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...: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you to set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. When this item is set , copy the RAID driver from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the... device supports multisector transfer feature. Allows you want to boot the system from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. ...
...: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you to set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. When this item is set , copy the RAID driver from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the... device supports multisector transfer feature. Allows you want to boot the system from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. ...