User Manual
Page 11
... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT PLUS motherboard! ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-1 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the...
... damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Refer to page x for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT PLUS motherboard! ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-1 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on a grounded antistatic pad or in your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the...
User Manual
Page 15
... fits in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-5 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Gold triangle 7. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector...
... fits in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-5 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Gold triangle 7. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector...
User Manual
Page 17
... DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A78LT PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A78LT PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-7 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.4 System...
... DIMM socket. DO NOT forget to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A78LT PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A78LT PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-7 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.4 System...
User Manual
Page 19
...; - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • A3P1GF3DGF 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-9 HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS HYNIX HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS HYNIX HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS HYNIX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS...
...; - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • A3P1GF3DGF 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-9 HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS HYNIX HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS HYNIX HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS HYNIX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS...
User Manual
Page 21
... both the motherboard and the components. 1. iCafe Memory Anti-theft The two plastic locks at both ends of the DIMM slots keep your memory modules. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-11 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place. Install the two bundled iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. This special...
... both the motherboard and the components. 1. iCafe Memory Anti-theft The two plastic locks at both ends of the DIMM slots keep your memory modules. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-11 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place. Install the two bundled iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. This special...
User Manual
Page 23
... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-13 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-13 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
User Manual
Page 25
... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 2. KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) 12 23 M4A78LT PLUS M4A78LT PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-15 USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT PLUS USBPW7-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT PLUS USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-10) Set these jumpers to...
... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). 2. KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) 12 23 M4A78LT PLUS M4A78LT PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-15 USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT PLUS USBPW7-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT PLUS USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-10) Set these jumpers to...
User Manual
Page 27
...-mounted front panel audio I /O module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-17 These are not jumpers! 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
...-mounted front panel audio I /O module is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-17 These are not jumpers! 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module...
User Manual
Page 29
...Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M4A78LT PLUS PIN 1 M4A78LT PLUS Speaker out connector ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-19 The speaker allows you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A78LT PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 M4A78LT PLUS SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for the chassis-mounted...
...Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M4A78LT PLUS PIN 1 M4A78LT PLUS Speaker out connector ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-19 The speaker allows you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M4A78LT PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 M4A78LT PLUS SATA connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for the chassis-mounted...
User Manual
Page 31
... connector. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A78LT PLUS CHASSIS M4A78LT PLUS Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-21 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is...
... connector. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M4A78LT PLUS CHASSIS M4A78LT PLUS Chassis intrusion connector ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-21 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is...
User Manual
Page 33
... need to download then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet...
... need to download then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet...
User Manual
Page 35
... default settings to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file... USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.
... default settings to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file... USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.
User Manual
Page 37
... PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-5 Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup...
... PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-5 Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To backup...
User Manual
Page 39
..., or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for reference only. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability....Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you see on . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit...
..., or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for reference only. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-7 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability....Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you see on . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit...
User Manual
Page 41
...- You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache ...of options. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the normal operation. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-9 The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the...
...- You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Revision: C2 Cache ...of options. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the normal operation. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-9 The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the...
User Manual
Page 43
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-11 When this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you want the ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-11 When this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you want the ...
User Manual
Page 45
Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0202 Configure CPU. The driver ...Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving...
Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0202 Configure CPU. The driver ...Machine Mode (SVM) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving...
User Manual
Page 47
... or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel...
... or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel...
User Manual
Page 49
... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. If the fan is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to the motherboard, the field...
... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. If the fan is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to the motherboard, the field...
User Manual
Page 51
...items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The Supervisor Password item on top of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to set to [Enabled], the ... Mode, do any of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. After you to boot the system. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the...
...items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The Supervisor Password item on top of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to set to [Enabled], the ... Mode, do any of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. After you to boot the system. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the...