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... 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 Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 ... connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 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...
... 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 Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 ... connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-17 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...
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... 3GB is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support (for Windows® Vista and XP only) Dual VGA out supports: RGB & DVI, RGB & HDMI * Refer to www.amd.com for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary CPU Chipset System...are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz dual-link) Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Supports up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** To playback the HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc, we recommend ...
... 3GB is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU only. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Hybrid CrossFireX™ Support (for Windows® Vista and XP only) Dual VGA out supports: RGB & DVI, RGB & HDMI * Refer to www.amd.com for the AMD® CPU support list. M4A78-VM IN/SI specifications summary CPU Chipset System...are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz dual-link) Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Supports up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs which support Hybrid CrossFireX™. ** To playback the HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc, we recommend ...
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... 133/100/66 connector - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 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...
... 133/100/66 connector - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 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...
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...183; 2048MB(Kit of 2) Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK SS 5 Heat-Sink Package N/A · · • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 2) ...DIMM sockets support A* B* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-4
...183; 2048MB(Kit of 2) Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK SS 5 Heat-Sink Package N/A · · • DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3/AM2+ CPU only. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 2) ...DIMM sockets support A* B* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-4
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... whether the following dual display outputs are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD®...(USB) ports connect to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 11. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-10 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the D-Sub ...
... whether the following dual display outputs are supported on your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD®...(USB) ports connect to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 11. Dual display output support • This table indicates that you follow the system requirements listed below. ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-10 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the D-Sub ...
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DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. 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. Connect one...jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "GND" are not jumpers! ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-14 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or ...
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. 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. Connect one...jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "GND" are not jumpers! ASUS M4A78-VM IN/SI 1-14 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or ...