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...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). All Rights Reserved...provide the name, model number and version, as required under the same license as defined in it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING...
...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). All Rights Reserved...provide the name, model number and version, as required under the same license as defined in it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING...
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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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... of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and...
... of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and...
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... to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum ... shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution 1920x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. M4A78LT-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 AMD® ...
... to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at the back panel) (continued on CPU type) Supports CPU up to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. We recommend a maximum ... shared memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution 1920x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. M4A78LT-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 AMD® ...
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PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 ...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 AI Suite ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4A78LT-M specifications summary...
PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz to 550MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 ...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 AI Suite ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - M4A78LT-M specifications summary...
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... , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT-M motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT-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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
... , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT-M motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT-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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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... ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the... adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. The interface of the latest operating ...
... ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the... adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. The interface of the latest operating ...
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... damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with at least 1.2GB free...
... damage caused by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with at least 1.2GB free...
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...such that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2...+/AM2 socket. M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits only in completely...
...such that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2...+/AM2 socket. M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M CPU socket AM3 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits only in completely...
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... is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • • KHX14400D3K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-...;�g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A78LT-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ...
... is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. CL DIMM support DS Brand A* B* C* CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A • • KHX14400D3K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-...;�g�a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - M4A78LT-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ...
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... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL AD30908C8D-151C E0906 N/A AD30908C8D...
... Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 N/A N/A 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-27 8-8-8-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-13 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL AD30908C8D-151C E0906 N/A AD30908C8D...
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... Samsung N/A N/A Patriot N/A N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... Samsung N/A N/A Patriot N/A N/A SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PM64M8D38U-15 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package CL 9 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 N/A N/A 9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-... N/A Micron 8LD22D9JNL N/A N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-16 Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 N/A Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCG8 N/A Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E N/A SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 N/A Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-15 CL Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E 512MB SS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AE-E 512MB SS G.SKILL F3-... N/A Micron 8LD22D9JNL N/A N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-16 Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 N/A Samsung K4B1G0846C-ZCG8 N/A Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E N/A SAMSUNG 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 N/A Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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... Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to...
... Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to...
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...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard...
...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard...
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... HDCP compliant allowing playback of sound playback is for your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and...(HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau, and other protected content. 14. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. The dual display ...
... HDCP compliant allowing playback of sound playback is for your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and...(HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau, and other protected content. 14. Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. The dual display ...
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... / 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 15. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
... / 7 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software. 15. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
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... recommend that you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. •... Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A78LT-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
... recommend that you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. •... Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A78LT-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
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...parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 ...The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-25 4. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes...
...parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 ...The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-25 4. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes...
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... PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78LT-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning ...) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the...
... PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78LT-M System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning ...) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the...