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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout ... operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave,...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout ... operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 2.3.1 System Time 2-4 2.3.2 System Date 2-4 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave,...
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We recommend a maximum of 512MB Supports D-Sub with max. M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron... next page) viii resolution up to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details on how to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** �W��h�e�n��y�o��u��in...
We recommend a maximum of 512MB Supports D-Sub with max. M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron... next page) viii resolution up to 8GB system memory * DDR2 1066 is supported by AM3 / AM2+ CPU only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details on how to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** �W��h�e�n��y�o��u��in...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Broadcom B5071 PHY Gigabit LAN ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Broadcom B5071 PHY Gigabit LAN ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS MyLogo2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® M4N78-AM V2 motherboard! Standby Power 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® M4N78-AM V2 motherboard! Standby Power 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of accessories. Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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... 1-3 1-11 1-9 1-7 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. AM2+ CPU Socket 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Page 1-10 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-11 1-10 1-14 1-8 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-2 USBPW1-4 B5071A 2KFBG VIA VT1708S NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 USBPW5-10 Place six screws into the chassis in connector (4-pin CD) 14.
... 1-3 1-11 1-9 1-7 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. AM2+ CPU Socket 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Page 1-10 1-12 1-1 1-13 1-11 1-10 1-14 1-8 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-2 USBPW1-4 B5071A 2KFBG VIA VT1708S NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 USBPW5-10 Place six screws into the chassis in connector (4-pin CD) 14.
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... AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4N78-AM V2 (continued on the next page) CL Chip Brand 4-4-4-13 N/A 4-4-4-12 N/A 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 N/A N/A ADATA N/A ADATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Corsair...Mb) chips or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N78-AM V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Apacer Corsair crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Kingmax...
... AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS Heat-Sink Package ASUS M4N78-AM V2 (continued on the next page) CL Chip Brand 4-4-4-13 N/A 4-4-4-12 N/A 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 N/A N/A ADATA N/A ADATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Corsair...Mb) chips or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M4N78-AM V2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Apacer Corsair crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Kingmax...
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Size SS/ DS Chip No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for installation details. Ensure to the technical documentation that comply with your expansion card for the latest QVL. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you ... This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comes with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-6 CL Chip Brand ADATA ADATA Apacer Apacer Corsair G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL HY Kingmax M2OAD5G314170Q1C58 1G DS M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2G DS 78.01G9O.9K5 1G...
Size SS/ DS Chip No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for installation details. Ensure to the technical documentation that comply with your expansion card for the latest QVL. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you ... This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comes with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-6 CL Chip Brand ADATA ADATA Apacer Apacer Corsair G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL HY Kingmax M2OAD5G314170Q1C58 1G DS M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2G DS 78.01G9O.9K5 1G...
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... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-8 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-8 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
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... recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that the Front Panel Select item in the support DVD. 3. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-10 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide...
... recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on a hard disk drive that the Front Panel Select item in the support DVD. 3. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-10 You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide...
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...the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of the connector. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to...connector on the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
...the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of the connector. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to...connector on the CPU fan connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-14
... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-14
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...EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS...ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N78-AM-V2 VER: 0302 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...
...EZ Flash 2 then press . 2. Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS...ways: • Press + during POST to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4N78-AM-V2 VER: 0302 (H:00 B:08) DATE: 03/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...
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...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select Screen Select Item 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this ... power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Use [+] or [-] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system...
...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select Screen Select Item 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this ... power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Use [+] or [-] to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to "Run Setup." See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system...
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v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-6 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip S-ATA Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip SATA controller. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2.3.5 System Information ...
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-6 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip S-ATA Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onchip SATA controller. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2.3.5 System Information ...
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...] ~ [26 CLK] [Auto] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [6 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [5 CLK] tRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [9 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set to [DCT 0]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following item appears only when...
...] ~ [26 CLK] [Auto] tWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] ~ [6 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [5 CLK] tRWTTO [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] ~ [9 CLK] 2-8 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to set to [DCT 0]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following item appears only when...
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...] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card First] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] 2-10 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All...
...] [User] SouthBridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card First] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] 2-10 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6]] [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All...
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...] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for System Suspend. 2-12 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is detected, the item shows None. 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in...
...] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for System Suspend. 2-12 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is detected, the item shows None. 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in...
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If the fan is not connected to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-14 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Select Ignored if you do not want to display the detected temperatures. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools ... set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to be displayed. The number of...
If the fan is not connected to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-14 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Select Ignored if you do not want to display the detected temperatures. Main Advanced Boot Settings Power Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools ... set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to be displayed. The number of...
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...the utility to select and update BIOS. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Clear User Password Select this operation. 2-16 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP ...UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Change User Password Select this item to...
...the utility to select and update BIOS. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Clear User Password Select this operation. 2-16 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET2 Power BIOS SETUP ...UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Change User Password Select this item to...