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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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M4A78L-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on ... PCI slots (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 2...
M4A78L-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® Socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on ... PCI slots (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 2...
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... connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti-Surge Protection (continued on the...
... connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS AI NET2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti-Surge Protection (continued on the...
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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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...the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 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...8482; 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. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data ...
...the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 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...8482; 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. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data ...
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... is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 1200(O.C.) support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have... Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support (Socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system ...
... is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 1200(O.C.) support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have... Athlon™ x2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support (Socket AM2+/AM2) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system ...
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... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU ...
... automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you turn on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU ...
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...M4A78L-M M4A78L-M CPU socket AM2+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports... AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to a...
...M4A78L-M M4A78L-M CPU socket AM2+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports... AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to a...
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...; • • • • 5 • • 5 • DDR2 1200(O.C.) / 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. VD29608A8A-25EG20813 Heat-Sink Package VD29608A8A-25EG80813 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat...Sink Package SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4A78L-M (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* • • • • • • •...
...; • • • • 5 • • 5 • DDR2 1200(O.C.) / 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. VD29608A8A-25EG20813 Heat-Sink Package VD29608A8A-25EG80813 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat...Sink Package SN:8151030036642 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4A78L-M (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* • • • • • • •...
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...Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 15. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or ...Internal connectors 1. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. M4A78L-M LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT...# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A78L-M Parallel Port Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray discs • ...
...Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 15. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Athlon 4400+ DDR2 800 (1GB or ...Internal connectors 1. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. M4A78L-M LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT...# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A78L-M Parallel Port Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray discs • ...
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... BIOS to [HD Audio]. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L-M M4A78L-M fan connectors ASUS M4A78L-M 1-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect...
... BIOS to [HD Audio]. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M4A78L-M M4A78L-M fan connectors ASUS M4A78L-M 1-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect...
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... Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78L-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON...motherboard components. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS... Q-Fan feature. 4. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0...
... Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78L-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON...motherboard components. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS... Q-Fan feature. 4. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0...
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...-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-17 If the fan is not connected to display the submenu. ...onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge feature. Select [gnored] if you set the ...;C/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [gnored] if you do not want the detected speed to display the...
...-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Select an item then press to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-17 If the fan is not connected to display the submenu. ...onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge feature. Select [gnored] if you set the ...;C/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [gnored] if you do not want the detected speed to display the...