User Manual
Page 11
...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! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory ...cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
...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! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory ...cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
User Manual
Page 13
...motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the... motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading...
...motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an ASUS exclusive OS that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-3 When installing it on USB HDDs or flash drives, connect the drives to the... motherboard USB port before entering the Windows® OS. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading...
User Manual
Page 15
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT-M Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT-M Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
User Manual
Page 17
... (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 USB1112) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-7 AMD CPU Socket 1-8 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 24.4cm(9.6in) 4 5 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 Super I/O LPT 6 DDR3 DIMM_A2...(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO Clock Gen AMD® 1 780L PRI_IDE PCIEX1_1 RTL 8112L PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 M4A78LT-M AMD® PCI1 SB710 8 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USB78 USB910 SB_PWR CLRTC USB1112 PANEL SATA4 SATA1 ...
... (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, 1-27 USB1112) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-7 AMD CPU Socket 1-8 10. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 12 32 24.4cm(9.6in) 4 5 KB_USB56 SPDIFO_ HDMI ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 Super I/O LPT 6 DDR3 DIMM_A2...(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO Clock Gen AMD® 1 780L PRI_IDE PCIEX1_1 RTL 8112L PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 M4A78LT-M AMD® PCI1 SB710 8 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USB78 USB910 SB_PWR CLRTC USB1112 PANEL SATA4 SATA1 ...
User Manual
Page 19
...a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate ...that comes with the heatsink package. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-9 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7.
...a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate ...that comes with the heatsink package. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-9 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7.
User Manual
Page 21
Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module...
Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the module...
User Manual
Page 23
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-13 DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL AD30908C8D-151C E0906 N/A AD30908C8D-151C E0903 N/A AM5D5808AEWSBG0914E 9 AM5D5808AEWSBG0908D 9 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • We recommend that you install the DDR3 1600+ memory modules on the next page ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-13 DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL AD30908C8D-151C E0906 N/A AD30908C8D-151C E0903 N/A AM5D5808AEWSBG0914E 9 AM5D5808AEWSBG0908D 9 Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink...
User Manual
Page 25
... inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
User Manual
Page 27
...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
...;sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6.
User Manual
Page 29
... function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-19 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Optical S/PDIF Out port...
... function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-19 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Optical S/PDIF Out port...
User Manual
Page 31
ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File ...
ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-21 CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File ...
User Manual
Page 33
... PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR ...Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78LT-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)...
... PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR ...Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78LT-M ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)...
User Manual
Page 35
The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the ...RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A78LT-M SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 M4A78LT-M SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you...
The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the ...RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M4A78LT-M SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 M4A78LT-M SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you...
User Manual
Page 37
...are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A78LT-M USB78 PIN 1 M4A78LT-M USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection ... GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A78LT-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
...are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M4A78LT-M USB78 PIN 1 M4A78LT-M USB2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection ... GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M4A78LT-M Parallel Port Connector ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
User Manual
Page 39
... back of the connector. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-29 These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. CPU_FAN GND CPU...
... back of the connector. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-29 These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 10. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a serial (COM) port. CPU_FAN GND CPU...
User Manual
Page 41
... the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. c. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avail all Windows® applications before you...
... the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. c. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avail all Windows® applications before you...
User Manual
Page 43
.... Insert the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Refer to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. You can cause system boot failure!...default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on again. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a...
.... Insert the support DVD to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Refer to the optical drive or the removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS supports vary with motherboard models. You can cause system boot failure!...default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on again. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a...
User Manual
Page 45
...], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner...
...], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner...
User Manual
Page 47
... the IDE/SATA device information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 5/6 menus. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system...
... the IDE/SATA device information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 5/6 menus. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system...
User Manual
Page 49
... Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction.
... Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-9 CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction.