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User Manual - Page 3
...guide vii M4A78-HTPC specifications summary ix
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-1
1.2 Package contents 1-1
1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2
1.4 Before you proceed 1-4
1.5 Motherboard... 1-10
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-15
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-15
1.8 Expansion slots 1-16
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card...
User Manual - Page 9
... memory modules
- M4A78-HTPC specifications summary
CPU Chipset System bus Memory
VGA
Expansion Slots
AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+/AM2)
Supports AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4/ Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2
AMD® 45nm CPU support AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology
AMD® 780G...
User Manual - Page 10
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Optical/Coaxial S/PDIF Out ports at back I /O - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary
Storage
LAN High Definition Audio
USB AI Lifestyle Unique Features
Other Features
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1 and 10 support 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port * Due to Window® XP...
User Manual - Page 11
... up to 999MHz
- PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 550MHz at 50mv increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4A78-HTPC specifications summary
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
Rear panel I/O ports
Internal I /O ports
3 x USB connectors support 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front...
User Manual - Page 12
xii M4A78-HTPC specifications summary
BIOS features Support DVD contents
Form factor
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2
Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS Home Theater Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
User Manual - Page 13
...Edition only) 1 x IR receiver (RC Edition only)
ASUS motherboard support DVD
User manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3
1.3.1
Special features
Product highlights
AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 processors (socket AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache...
User Manual - Page 14
... designed for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Power Solution
ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design To fully unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, ASUS M4A78-HTPC motherboard has adopted a brand-new 4-phase VRM power design. AMD® 780G chipset The AMD 780G Northbridge is supported per channel. Furthermore, high quality power components can effective...
User Manual - Page 20
... have 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 fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink Retention bracket
Retention bracket lock
Retention Module Base
1-8
ASUS M4A78-HTPC 5. When the CPU is locked.
6.
User Manual - Page 28
... chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install expansion cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the table on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications.
1-16
ASUS M4A78-HTPC Replace the system cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...
User Manual - Page 31
... insert a different connector to [AHCI] and install the AHCI driver. This port connects an external audio output device via an RCA cable.
13. This port connects a receiver or a TV via an optical S/PDIF cable. Refer to set the Power on the system. HDMI Out port. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal...
User Manual - Page 32
...
Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or higher)
BIOS setup Playback software
Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 7.3
File format
Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu-Ray
Best resolution
Windows XP
Windows Vista
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
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ASUS M4A78-HTPC Dual...
User Manual - Page 33
From the Graphics Settings tree, expand DTV (HDMI™) 1.
4.
Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
2. Click Scaling Options.
5. Using this slider ... 480i, 720i, or 1080i. Right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center.
3. Troubleshooting on HDTV overscaling or underscaling: If your desktop is extending beyond the viewable display area or the...
User Manual - Page 47
... ASUS > ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate to avoid network traffic, or click Auto
Select, and then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to download, and then
click Next.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...
User Manual - Page 54
... configured as [AHCI] in BIOS, only SATA ports 1-4 can be detected in this item to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications.
System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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ASUS M4A78-HTPC Configuration options: [Auto...
User Manual - Page 58
...items appear only when you set the DCT0/DCT1 Strength Config. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to [DCT 1] or [Both]. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ASUS M4A78-HTPC item to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine mode...
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