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...for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE ...FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
...for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE ...FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
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...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78T-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
...Contents...iii Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...ix M4A78T-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...ATI Radeon™ HD3300 GPU SidePort Memory - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filtering (continued on the next page) xi Supports D-Sub with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub - Dual independent ...asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 - resolution up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports with max. Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Hardware Decode Acceleration for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, supporting ATI CrossFireX™ technology, at back I/O - M4A78T-E specifications...
...ATI Radeon™ HD3300 GPU SidePort Memory - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filtering (continued on the next page) xi Supports D-Sub with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub - Dual independent ...asus.com for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG-2 - resolution up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports with max. Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Hardware Decode Acceleration for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, supporting ATI CrossFireX™ technology, at back I/O - M4A78T-E specifications...
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... Solution: - Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - Profile - TurboV - M4A78T-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at midboard; 1 at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at 1 MHz...
... Solution: - Intelligent overclocking tools: - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 1 MHz increment - Profile - TurboV - M4A78T-E specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at midboard; 1 at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at 1 MHz...
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M4A78T-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-... 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
M4A78T-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-... 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78T-E motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-1 Before you for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra...
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4A78T-E motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-1 Before you for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra...
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...figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of the slots. 2.5.5... slot support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with a maximum speed of the slots. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slot with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue, at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards ...
...figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFireX™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The operating frequency of this slot changes, depending on the type of the slots. 2.5.5... slot support PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with a maximum speed of the slots. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slot with PCI specifications. Chapter 2 Primary PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue, at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards ...
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... for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-29 You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
... for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-29 You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector...
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...with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support... may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until...
...with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support... may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until...
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..., Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a submenu. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show...
..., Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.3.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a submenu. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.3.6 Configuration fields These fields show...
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.... Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Disables this option if no IDE drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct...
.... Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Disables this option if no IDE drive is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type [Auto] Allows you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with much less CPU overhead. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct...
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... options: Manual Auto Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency...HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 12/09/08 ...
... options: Manual Auto Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency...HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0202 Build Date: 12/09/08 ...
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... will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-25 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
... will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the system disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-25 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
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...data until the computer and applications are fully running. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on. Thus, connection cannot be powered up from S5 by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on state, whatever the system... is off mode. [Enabled] The computer could be made on the +5VSB lead. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event...
...data until the computer and applications are fully running. This feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on. Thus, connection cannot be powered up from S5 by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on state, whatever the system... is off mode. [Enabled] The computer could be made on the +5VSB lead. Chapter 3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event...