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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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...M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W Refer to www.asus... 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��...
...M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors (AM3 / AM2+ / AM2) AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W Refer to www.asus... 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��...
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... from 533MHz to 1066MHz - M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ....0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications ...
... from 533MHz to 1066MHz - M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary USB LAN ASUS special features ASUS overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ....0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) *Specifications ...
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... motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® M4N78-AM V2 motherboard! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED This motherboard...
... motherboard, and hardware devices on it on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to page ix for buying an ASUS® M4N78-AM V2 motherboard! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED This motherboard...
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... in connector (4-pin CD) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 11. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AM2+ CPU Socket 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. Doing so can damage the...
... in connector (4-pin CD) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 11. 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 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. AM2+ CPU Socket 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. Doing so can damage the...
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...less. DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Part No. 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 Kingston ... 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 motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
...less. DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Part No. 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 Kingston ... 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 motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value...
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... memory configuration. Failure to install expansion cards. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for installation details. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-6 DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Ensure to the technical documentation that comply with your expansion card for the latest QVL...
... memory configuration. Failure to install expansion cards. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for installation details. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-6 DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Ensure to the technical documentation that comply with your expansion card for the latest QVL...
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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
... 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
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... that you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the support DVD. 3. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. Front panel audio connector...
... that you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the support DVD. 3. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. Front panel audio connector...
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...~740mA (8.88W max.). Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. It is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12 6. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector. The... the motherboard components. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of the system chassis. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
...~740mA (8.88W max.). Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. It is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12 6. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the CPU fan connector. The... the motherboard components. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of the system chassis. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
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... without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-14 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to configure the setting. Ensure that the audio device...
... without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-14 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to configure the setting. Ensure that the audio device...
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...click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and...OS‑based utility. Go 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]...
...click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and...OS‑based utility. Go 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]...
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... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. 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 If you to ensure optimum performance. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the... ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving ...
... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. 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 If you to ensure optimum performance. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the... ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving ...
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... Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-6 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you want to configure the item. BIOS Information Displays the auto...
... Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-6 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you want to configure the item. BIOS Information Displays the auto...
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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: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] Hyper Transport Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Memclock Value [333MHz] Allows you...
...] ~ [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: [Power Saving Mode] [Standard] [+50mv] [+100mv] Hyper Transport Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Memclock Value [333MHz] Allows you...
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... mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] 2-10 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Comnfiguration options: [mGPU Auto] [mGPU always enable] iGPU Frame Buffer Size [128MB] Sets the iGPU frame buffer size.
... mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] 2-10 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Comnfiguration options: [mGPU Auto] [mGPU always enable] iGPU Frame Buffer Size [128MB] Sets the iGPU frame buffer size.
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... Enabled items show the auto-detected values. 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu 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 enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows...
... Enabled items show the auto-detected values. 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu 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 enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows...
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...: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-14 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Select Ignored if you to display the sub-menu. The number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...: [Removable Device] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-14 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 Select Ignored if you to display the sub-menu. The number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... and/or numbers, then press . 3. 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. After you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save... to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to set a password, this operation. 2-16 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 After you set a User Password: 1. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the BIOS items...
... and/or numbers, then press . 3. 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. After you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save... to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to set a password, this operation. 2-16 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 After you set a User Password: 1. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the BIOS items...