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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78LT Series specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4A78LT Series specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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...mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These limits are designed to an outlet on , the user is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency... the battery should not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003.
...mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These limits are designed to an outlet on , the user is subject to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency... the battery should not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with Canadian ICES-003.
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...in your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. About this guide is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter ...correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged....
...in your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. About this guide is set to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter ...correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are not damaged....
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... architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. M4A78LT Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB Special features ASUS unique features AMD® Socket AM3 AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™...quality conductive polymer capacitors (M4A78LT only) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to ...
... architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. M4A78LT Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB Special features ASUS unique features AMD® Socket AM3 AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™...quality conductive polymer capacitors (M4A78LT only) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key (continued on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to ...
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... it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4A78LT Series motherboards include M4A78LT and M4A78LT LE two models. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and...
... it , check the items in the new 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M4A78LT Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M4A78LT Series motherboards include M4A78LT and M4A78LT LE two models. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and...
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... requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb...on your partners on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M4A78LT only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-...
... requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb...on your partners on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M4A78LT only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-...
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... design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving...
... design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving...
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...Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to... meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of ...
...Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to... meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of ...
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...electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard component. M4A78LT Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT Series Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
...electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ...unplug the power cable before touching any motherboard component. M4A78LT Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT Series Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4A78LT Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M4A78LT Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 45 4 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ... module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 USB34 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) USBPW1-4 AUDIO CHA_FAN AMD® RS780L EATXPWR 2 RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 M4A78LT Series PCIEX16_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ICS 9LPRS483 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 AMD® SB710 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 45 4 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR ATX12V EPU CPU_FAN COM1 LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) ... module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 USB34 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) USBPW1-4 AUDIO CHA_FAN AMD® RS780L EATXPWR 2 RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 M4A78LT Series PCIEX16_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ICS 9LPRS483 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 AMD® SB710 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2...
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... DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. IDE connector (40-1 ... M4A78LT Series CPU socket AM3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Onboard LED 1-5 ATX12V) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/...
... DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for the AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. IDE connector (40-1 ... M4A78LT Series CPU socket AM3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Onboard LED 1-5 ATX12V) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/...
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... the socket, then lift it up to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Gold triangle 7. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever ...CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT Series M4A78LT Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The... a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the socket lever is in place. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-9
... the socket, then lift it up to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Gold triangle 7. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever ...CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT Series M4A78LT Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The... a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the socket lever is in place. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-9
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.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on ...
.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that the heatsink fits properly on ...
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...Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M4A78LT Series Channel Channel A Channel B M4A78LT Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the ...CPU fan cable to the retention module base. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking...
...Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M4A78LT Series Channel Channel A Channel B M4A78LT Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-11 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the ...CPU fan cable to the retention module base. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking...
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...- - - - - - - - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in �...;b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M4A78LT series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL 9-9-9-24 -...
...- - - - - - - - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in �...;b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M4A78LT series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL 9-9-9-24 -...
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... Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components...
... the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components...
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... 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 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to install expansion cards...
... 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 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to install expansion cards...