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...SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER ...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ...
...SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER ...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or ...
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...of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings...on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws...
...of the BIOS parameters are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii If you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings...on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws...
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...enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in �...;�g��to the following symbols used in this manual. Example: ++ ix CAUTION: I �n��fo�...
...enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in �...;�g��to the following symbols used in this manual. Example: ++ ix CAUTION: I �n��fo�...
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M4A78L-M 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 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M4A78L-M 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 8.8 in (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A78L-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78L-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates...
... , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A78L-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78L-M motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates...
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...GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4A78L-M M4A78L-M SATA connectors SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack ...SATA1 - 6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 6. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the... of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows®...
...GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M4A78L-M M4A78L-M SATA connectors SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack ...SATA1 - 6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. 6. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the... of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows®...
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... an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays...
... an overview of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] ~ [19.00x] [20.00x] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS...value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [4.00x] [5.00x] ~ [19.00x] [20.00x] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS...value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]...
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... Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to 1.35000V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory... Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to [Manual]. The values range from 1.50000V to adjust the value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration ...
... Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the DRAM timing mode. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to 1.35000V with a 0.01500V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] Memory... Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to [Manual]. The values range from 1.50000V to adjust the value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration ...