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 4
...Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency 3-13 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency 3-13 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-13 3.5.7 CPU/NB Frequency 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM ...off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...
...Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 AI Overclocking Tuner 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency 3-13 3.5.5 DRAM Frequency 3-13 3.5.6 HT Link Speed 3-13 3.5.7 CPU/NB Frequency 3-13 3.5.8 Memory Configuration 3-14 3.5.9 DRAM ...off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar...
User Manual
Page 16
...™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to just 1.5 V for DDR2 to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and...
...™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD's latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to just 1.5 V for DDR2 to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and...
User Manual
Page 17
...unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time - The actual boot time... can continue running at anytime! ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). Chapter 1 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display...
...unleash the next-generation AM3 CPU's potential, the ASUS M4 Series motherboards have adopted the brand new 8-phase VRM power design, which delivers high power efficiency and supreme overclocking ability. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time - The actual boot time... can continue running at anytime! ASUS M4A78T-E 1-3 ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by power surges from switching power supply (PSU). Chapter 1 HDMI/DVI/RGB Support Flexible Graphics Alternatives This motherboard supports multiple digital and analog display...
User Manual
Page 31
...recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • ...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 is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the orange slots for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T...
...recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • ...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 is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the orange slots for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 2 ASUS M4A78T...
User Manual
Page 39
... CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Chapter 2 To erase the... clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-19
... CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Chapter 2 To erase the... clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M4A78T-E 2-19
User Manual
Page 70
... Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS ...setup The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in numbers directly! ******* Processor Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] CPU...
... Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Ai Overclocking [Auto] DRAM Frequency Control [Auto] HT Link Speed [Auto] ******* Please key in this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS ...setup The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in numbers directly! ******* Processor Voltage [Auto] CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] CPU...
User Manual
Page 75
... high voltage settings. 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the FSB overclocking ability [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.20 SB Clock Spread... HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.50V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-17 The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows ...
... high voltage settings. 3.5.18 CPU Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the FSB overclocking ability [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.19 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability [Enabled] Set to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.5.20 SB Clock Spread... HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.50V with caution. • The system may damage the CPU, memory module, and chipset permanently. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-17 The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. 3.5.13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows ...