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... FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 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 THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
... FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 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 THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78 PLUS 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 Onboard LED 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78 PLUS 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 Onboard LED 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System...
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...Up to 15 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board, 9 ports at back panel) ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) ix Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming technology - M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ ...
...Up to 15 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board, 9 ports at back panel) ASUS EPU 4-Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo 2 (continued on the next page) ix Supports S/PDIF out interface Supports up to...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming technology - M4A78 PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique fetures Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ ...
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M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB ... CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a...
M4A78 PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ASUS overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x ESATA port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 9 x USB ... CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1x CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjust DRAM Voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPIv2.0a...
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..., videos, and other entertainment contents on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s stroage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for system stability. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on back I /O provides smart setup and...on external devices. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at the back I /O port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to the ASUS website at 480Mb/s, for Serial ATA drives. The onboard SB700 southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 ...
..., videos, and other entertainment contents on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s stroage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for system stability. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on back I /O provides smart setup and...on external devices. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at the back I /O port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to the ASUS website at 480Mb/s, for Serial ATA drives. The onboard SB700 southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 ...
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... software settings. 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
... software settings. 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...
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...1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. The system may become...http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A78 PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS ATX power connectors...
...1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. The system may become...http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A78 PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78 PLUS ATX power connectors...
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...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using ...with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details....
...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA6 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND M4A78 PLUS SATA connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using ...with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA5, SATA6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details....
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... of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system ... The connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USBE12 USBE34 USB910 USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M4A78 PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND USB+5V ...
... of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system ... The connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USBE12 USBE34 USB910 USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC M4A78 PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND USB+5V ...
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... the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Some of options. To change...
... the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to "2.2.8 Pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PLUS Some of options. To change...
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There is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how ...
There is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how ...
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... Advanced menu items allow you to select the SATA type. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration ...OS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to configure the SATA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When SATA is configured as [AHCI] in BIOS, only SATA port 1-3 can cause the...
... Advanced menu items allow you to select the SATA type. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration ...OS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to configure the SATA devices. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] When SATA is configured as [AHCI] in BIOS, only SATA port 1-3 can cause the...
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...ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). E nables the system to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - In S3 sleep state... wake-up device or event, the system resumes to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). When set to Power Off, the system goes into ... in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] 2-16 ASUS M4A78 PLUS
...ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). E nables the system to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - In S3 sleep state... wake-up device or event, the system resumes to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to RAM) sleep state (default). When set to Power Off, the system goes into ... in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] 2-16 ASUS M4A78 PLUS