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...SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Product warranty or service will not ...
...SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Product warranty or service will not ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78 PRO 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 overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78 PRO 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 overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-8 1.7 System ...
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...ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1066* / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - Supports up to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10,...™ X2 (AM3 CPU) AMD® 45nm CPU support AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology AMD 780G / SB700 Up to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - M4A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron...
...ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1066* / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - Supports up to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz - Supports Microsoft® DirectX 10,...™ X2 (AM3 CPU) AMD® 45nm CPU support AMD Cool'n'Quiet™ Technology AMD 780G / SB700 Up to 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz - M4A78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron...
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...;IF��O��u�t�p��o�r�t �a�t�b��a�c�k��I/�O� - M4A78 PRO specifications summary Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS Unique Features Special Features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors supporting RAID 0, 1, 10 and...
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... 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker: - M4A78 PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O... ports Internal I /O 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX...
... 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS TurboV - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker: - M4A78 PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I/O... ports Internal I /O 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX...
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M4A78 PRO specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M4A78 PRO specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...
Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M4A78 PRO Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...
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...-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at... http://support.asus. 3. The plugs from the power supply are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 ATX power connectors (24...
...-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at... http://support.asus. 3. The plugs from the power supply are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 ATX power connectors (24...
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... configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD, refer to [RAID]. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 5. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb...
... configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD, refer to [RAID]. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 5. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb...
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...These USB connectors comply with a covered Pin 5. • The Floppy Disk Drive signal cable is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk... drive. • Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a Floppy Disk Drive...
...These USB connectors comply with a covered Pin 5. • The Floppy Disk Drive signal cable is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk... drive. • Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for a Floppy Disk Drive...
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... right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde... to select a field. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4A78 PRO
... right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that particular menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde... to select a field. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window 2-8 ASUS M4A78 PRO
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... a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [CDROM] if you...
... a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select [CDROM] if you...
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...Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 Storage Configuration This menu allows you ... disk drives to use SATA port 2-6 in BIOS, only SATA port 1-4 can be detected. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you an overview of commands. • When SATA is...
...Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the general system specifications. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 Storage Configuration This menu allows you ... disk drives to use SATA port 2-6 in BIOS, only SATA port 1-4 can be detected. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip SATA Type [IDE] Allows you an overview of commands. • When SATA is...
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...off and consumes less power than in the RSDT pointer list. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for system suspend...the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS M4A78 PRO When this item is included in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up from S5 by OS. ...
...off and consumes less power than in the RSDT pointer list. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for system suspend...the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS M4A78 PRO When this item is included in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up from S5 by OS. ...