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Motherboard M4A78LT M4A78LT LE
Motherboard M4A78LT M4A78LT LE
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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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... reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with... interference 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. This symbol of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to radio communications...
... reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with... interference 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. This symbol of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to radio communications...
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... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric ...
... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric ...
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... memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L)/ SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s ...HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. M4A78LT Series specifications summar CPU ...
... memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L)/ SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s ...HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. M4A78LT Series specifications summar CPU ...
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... any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT Series motherboard! 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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start...
... any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT Series motherboard! 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. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start...
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...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-... of 2000 (O.C.) /1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) /1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to different destinations. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster ...
...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-... of 2000 (O.C.) /1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) /1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to different destinations. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster ...
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... motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS...
... motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS...
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... 1: Product introduction 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions.
... 1: Product introduction 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature... shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions.
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... to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M4A78LT Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT Series Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT Series 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 from the...
... to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M4A78LT Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT Series Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT Series 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 from the...
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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! M4A78LT Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 chassis.
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! M4A78LT Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 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 chassis.
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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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... and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A78LT Series M4A78LT Series CPU socket AM3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. ATX...6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-25 14. 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.
... and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M4A78LT Series M4A78LT Series CPU socket AM3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. ATX...6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-25 14. 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.
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...bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the 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 indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-9 The CPU fits only in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the socket lever is in completely. 3....
...bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the 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 indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-9 The CPU fits only in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the socket lever is in completely. 3....
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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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention ...
.... • 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention ...
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... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to the retention module base. A DDR3...
... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to the retention module base. A DDR3...
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...65533;o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A78LT series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B*...;3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s...
...65533;o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M4A78LT series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B*...;3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s...
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...slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 Visit the... ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
...slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 Visit the... ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON ...
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...1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket... that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
...1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket... that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS M4A78LT Series 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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...any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace...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...
...any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace...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...