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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 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.
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...® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78L-M motherboard! ASUS M4A78L-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process...
...® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78L-M motherboard! ASUS M4A78L-M 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 45nm manufacturing process...
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... drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS M4A78L-M 1-3 Refer to support.asus.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you quick access to the Internet. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs...
... drives with at least 1.2GB free disk space. ASUS M4A78L-M 1-3 Refer to support.asus.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you quick access to the Internet. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from SATA HDDs...
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...system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This is in...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you turn on the use of creating ...
...system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). eliminates the need to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This is in...and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you turn on the use of creating ...
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...Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78L-M Normal (Default) M4A78L-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. ASUS M4A78L-M 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the...
...Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78L-M Normal (Default) M4A78L-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. ASUS M4A78L-M 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the...
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... UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change...
... UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78L-M 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change...
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CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=150] [Max.=1500] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets...
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=150] [Max.=1500] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets...
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... 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole....or disables DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Selects the unganged...
... 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables memory remapping around memory hole....or disables DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Selects the unganged...