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...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out... adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting ...
...qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out... adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting ...
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...discrete GPU to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with combined output for blisteringly-fast frame rates unleashing the graphics performance Visit www.amd.com for the ... highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1-2 Chapter 1:...
...discrete GPU to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with combined output for blisteringly-fast frame rates unleashing the graphics performance Visit www.amd.com for the ... highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the highest-quality home theater experience. 1-2 Chapter 1:...
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.... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-1 This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before...
.... • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a...them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-1 This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before...
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AM3 CPU socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ... 2-31 2-10 2-27 2-19 2-20 2-28 2-1 2-32 2-35 2-29 2-30 2-26 2-26 2-29 2-34 2-30 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-3 CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18.... DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. Onboard power LED 10....
AM3 CPU socket 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ... 2-31 2-10 2-27 2-19 2-20 2-28 2-1 2-32 2-35 2-29 2-30 2-26 2-26 2-29 2-34 2-30 Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-3 CPU overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18.... DDR3 DIMM slots 5. 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. Onboard power LED 10....
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... one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a... 90˚ angle. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. The CPU fits in completely. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Chapter 2 2. Socket lever ASUS M4A78T...
... one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a... 90˚ angle. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. The CPU fits in completely. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Chapter 2 2. Socket lever ASUS M4A78T...
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... it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with your skin, wash it is toxic and inedible. Carefully insert the CPU into your eyes or ... with pre-applied thermal paste. When the CPU is spread in place. 5. The Thermal Interface Material is locked. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the ...
... it . Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with your skin, wash it is toxic and inedible. Carefully insert the CPU into your eyes or ... with pre-applied thermal paste. When the CPU is spread in place. 5. The Thermal Interface Material is locked. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If so, skip this step. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the ...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM...
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...cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency ...ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, ...
...cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency ...ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.6 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T-E 2-11 For optimum compatibility, ...
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...of 3) DS N/A 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 1.9 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 (1601-9-9-9-24) 7(1333-7-7-7-20) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • 6144MB (Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8 1.65 • (1066-7-7-7-20) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...-7-7-7-20) Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 • 3072MB (Kit of 3) SS N/A 4096MB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78T-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...of 3) DS N/A 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 1.9 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 (1601-9-9-9-24) 7(1333-7-7-7-20) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • 6144MB (Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8 1.65 • (1066-7-7-7-20) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package...-7-7-7-20) Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 • 3072MB (Kit of 3) SS N/A 4096MB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 M4A78T-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-6-5-5-20) 9(1066-8-9-9-20) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* •• • 1.5 •• • 1.5 •• • •• ... 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C • •• • •• • •• • •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A78T-E 2-13 Chapter ...
...Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333-9-9-9-24) (1066-6-5-5-20) 9(1066-8-9-9-20) DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* •• • 1.5 •• • 1.5 •• • •• ... 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C • •• • •• • •• • •• 1.5 • •• 1.5 •• • •• • •• • •• ASUS M4A78T-E 2-13 Chapter ...
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...Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Timing Dimm (Bios) Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G ...(7-7-7-20) 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 1024MB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 Voltage 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C SS - Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...Supports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Timing Dimm (Bios) Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint Elixir WINTEC IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G ...(7-7-7-20) 2048MB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE (7-7-7-20) 2048MB DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN-BE 7 1024MB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 Voltage 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C SS - Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before ... a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining...
... with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Chapter 2 Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before ... a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining...