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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central ...17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-2 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central ...17 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-2 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-3 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 iii
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....asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz dual-link) Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. M4A78-VM IN/SI...High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports RGB with max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the AM2+/AM3 CPU models. ** Refer to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of less than ...
....asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz dual-link) Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. M4A78-VM IN/SI...High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) Supports RGB with max. Supports up to www.asus.com for the AM2+/AM3 CPU models. ** Refer to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is recommended if you install a total memory of less than ...
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...cannot be set as a data disk only. ix Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 port at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x ... configurations (*for Windows® Vista only) * Due to change without notice. M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary Storage USB ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield User manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in ...
...cannot be set as a data disk only. ix Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 port at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x ... configurations (*for Windows® Vista only) * Due to change without notice. M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary Storage USB ASUS special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield User manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in ...
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... the system is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M4A78-VM IN/SI motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any component, switch off mode. Before you must shut down the system and unplug the...
... the system is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® M4A78-VM IN/SI motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you install or remove any component, switch off mode. Before you must shut down the system and unplug the...
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... connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-8 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-3 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page 1-14 1-11 1-16 1-13 1-7 1-11 1-13 1-6 1-15 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-2 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-14 14. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place six screws into the chassis in the...
... connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-8 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-3 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page 1-14 1-11 1-16 1-13 1-7 1-11 1-13 1-6 1-15 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-2 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-14 14. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place six screws into the chassis in the...
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...183; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-4 SS/DS CL Chip NO. Chip Brand DIMM sockets support A* B* 4096MB(Kit of 2) A-Data AD21066E002GU DS 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package N/A · 4096MB(kit of 2) Apacer...512MB Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U DS V-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 SS CL 4-4-4-12 5 4 4-4-4-12 5 5 5 N/A 6 4-4-4-15 5-4-4-18 N/A 5 6 N/A 4 5 N/A Chip NO. M4A78-VM IN/SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
...183; · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-4 SS/DS CL Chip NO. Chip Brand DIMM sockets support A* B* 4096MB(Kit of 2) A-Data AD21066E002GU DS 5-5-5-15 Heat-Sink Package N/A · 4096MB(kit of 2) Apacer...512MB Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U DS V-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 SS CL 4-4-4-12 5 4 4-4-4-12 5 5 5 N/A 6 4-4-4-15 5-4-4-18 N/A 5 6 N/A 4 5 N/A Chip NO. M4A78-VM IN/SI Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
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... that comes with the screw. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-6 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots...
... that comes with the screw. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-6 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots...
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... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to switch between the HDMI and the DVI features. To switch to HDMI, set this jumper to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-8 By default, the HDMI feature is enabled. HDSW setting (30-pin HDSW) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply...
... S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to switch between the HDMI and the DVI features. To switch to HDMI, set this jumper to pins 2-3. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-8 By default, the HDMI feature is enabled. HDSW setting (30-pin HDSW) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-10 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 11. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ...
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-10 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 11. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ...
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.... This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-12 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue...
.... This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-12 Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue...
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6. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin ... or switch cable to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-14 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Connect one end of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max...
6. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Power, CPU, and chassis fan connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin ... or switch cable to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-14 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Connect one end of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max...
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... to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-16 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector...
... to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-16 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-VM IN VER: 0308... 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to display the following ways. • Press + during the updating process. otherwise, the utility will not function. 2-2 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-VM IN VER: 0308... 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to display the following ways. • Press + during the updating process. otherwise, the utility will not function. 2-2 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI
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... [Auto] allows automatic selection of the basic system information. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. 2-4 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected...
... [Auto] allows automatic selection of the basic system information. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in the Primary IDE Master/Slave menus. 2-4 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected...
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... you to enable or disable the generation of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-6 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may...
... you to enable or disable the generation of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-6 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The driver developer may...
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...-IGFX-PCI] Allows you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2-8 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] TRC [Auto] Allows you to set TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns...
...-IGFX-PCI] Allows you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2-8 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] TRC [Auto] Allows you to set TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns...
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...] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in...
...] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in...
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... 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. The number of device items that appears on... of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Select an item then press to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Disabled], ...
... 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the sub-menu. The number of device items that appears on... of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Select an item then press to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. When set to [Disabled], ...
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... Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32(r/w) 2.NTFS(read only) 3.CD-DISC(read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. F10 key can be used for this menu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between... Password Select this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When you to confirm your changes to exit. 2-14 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI
... Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32(r/w) 2.NTFS(read only) 3.CD-DISC(read only) 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. F10 key can be used for this menu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between... Password Select this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When you to confirm your changes to exit. 2-14 ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI