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...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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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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...™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary CPU AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™...AM3 CPU) Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool '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.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™...
...™ HD 3200 GPU Supports HDMI™ with max. resolution up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4A78-EM/1394 specifications summary CPU AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™...AM3 CPU) Supports 45nm CPU AMD Cool '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.amd.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™...
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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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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...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...
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...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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ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 Refer to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard...drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for easy data backup to http://support.asus.com for audio / video appliances such as digital television, ... that automatically detects and identifies what types 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...
ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-3 Refer to external devices. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard...drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for easy data backup to http://support.asus.com for audio / video appliances such as digital television, ... that automatically detects and identifies what types 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...
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... already installed in a chassis). PCI Express x16 slot ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-17 Turn on BIOS setup. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the ... install an expansion card: Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 1. 2. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS ...
... already installed in a chassis). PCI Express x16 slot ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-17 Turn on BIOS setup. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the ... install an expansion card: Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with the PCI Express specifications. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 1. 2. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS ...
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... IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT is standardized as a printer. These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until ...ATX12V) • For a fully configured system, we recommend 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation. LPT connector...
... IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT is standardized as a printer. These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until ...ATX12V) • For a fully configured system, we recommend 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 fit these connectors in only one orientation. LPT connector...
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The data transfer rate of the system chassis. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-25 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin ... connect a USB cable 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. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5 and SATA6...
The data transfer rate of the system chassis. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 1-25 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin ... connect a USB cable 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. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5 and SATA6...
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...USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 8. This connector allows you to 480Mbps... connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. These ...
...USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 8. This connector allows you to 480Mbps... connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. These ...
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..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Menu items 2.2.5 2.2.6 A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. These fields show the values for that menu. Press the / arrow keys or...
..., Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Menu items 2.2.5 2.2.6 A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. These fields show the values for that menu. Press the / arrow keys or...
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...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA Allows you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] ...in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-7 Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration ...
...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/5/6, E-SATA Allows you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] ...in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-7 Main Settings System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA5 SATA6 E-SATA SATA Configuration ...
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... if the device supports this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from and to [Enabled]. System Information System Memory...Technology. SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Allows you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from a hard disk drive included in this mode, and if the device ...
... if the device supports this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to boot the system from and to [Enabled]. System Information System Memory...Technology. SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [SATA] Enables or disables OnChip SATA Channel. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Allows you to set to [Auto], the data transfer from a hard disk drive included in this mode, and if the device ...
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...values. When this item is included in a low power mode. The system can be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows you to ...wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable or disable RI to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-15 Enables the system to Power On, the system goes on Suspend) sleep state. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is...
...values. When this item is included in a low power mode. The system can be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows you to ...wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable or disable RI to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78-EM/1394 2-15 Enables the system to Power On, the system goes on Suspend) sleep state. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is...