User Manual
Page 3
...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...
User Manual
Page 15
... the items in your package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit User Manual Support DVD User Guide...
... the items in your package with different models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M4A78T-E Motherboard 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit User Manual Support DVD User Guide...
User Manual
Page 38
...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. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 ... x1_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI Express x 16_2 slot (black, at max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slot with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-28 for better thermal environment. x8 link) PCI Express x1_2 slot Primary PCI Express x16 ...
...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. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 ... x1_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI Express x 16_2 slot (black, at max. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slot with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-28 for better thermal environment. x8 link) PCI Express x1_2 slot Primary PCI Express x16 ...
User Manual
Page 49
...) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Chapter 2 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB... 78; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A78T-E 2-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, ...
...) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. Chapter 2 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB... 78; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4A78T-E 2-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, ...
User Manual
Page 70
...Ai (Extreme) Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve the desired CPU internal...
...Ai (Extreme) Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the general system specifications. If the system becomes unstable, return to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this menu. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to achieve the desired CPU internal...