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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General ...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 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 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General ...
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...; Vista only) * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) /...Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M4A78L-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...
...; Vista only) * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) /...Qualified Vendors List). *** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M4A78L-M LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon...
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M4A78L-M LE specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS special features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface...
M4A78L-M LE specifications summary Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS special features 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations Atheros® PCIe Gigabit LAN VIA® VT1708S High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies Supports S/PDIF_OUT interface...
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xii M4A78L-M LE specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii M4A78L-M LE specifications summary ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable DRAM voltage ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78L-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA...
...™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78L-M LE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA...
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..., ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR2 1200(O.C.) / 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support (Socket...
..., ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed DDR2 1200(O.C.) MHz to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR2 1200(O.C.) / 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. AMD® Phenom™ x4 / Phenom™ x3 / Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support (Socket...
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...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This is in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains ... cable connections are reported back up to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data....
...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This is in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains ... cable connections are reported back up to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data....
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...Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle; Position the CPU above the...AM2+ / AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. M4A78L-M LE M4A78L-M LE CPU socket AM2+ 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-...
...Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle; Position the CPU above the...AM2+ / AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it fits in place. M4A78L-M LE M4A78L-M LE CPU socket AM2+ 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-...
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...SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4A78L-M LE (continued on the next page) CL 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5 4 5 5 5 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4 5 4 5 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • •... N/A Heat-Sink Package Transcend Heat-Sink Package CL 5 5 5 5 6-6-6-24 6-6-6-24 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-18 7 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 6-7-7-20 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-15 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
...SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4A78L-M LE (continued on the next page) CL 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5 4 5 5 5 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 4-4-4-12 5-5-5-15 4 5 4 5 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • •... N/A Heat-Sink Package Transcend Heat-Sink Package CL 5 5 5 5 6-6-6-24 6-6-6-24 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-18 7 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 6-7-7-20 5-5-5-18 5-5-5-15 DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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... of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-29 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors...
... of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M4A78L-M LE 1-29 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors...