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... 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 contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 PCI slots 1-6 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot 1-6 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
... 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 contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-3 1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.5.1 PCI slots 1-6 1.5.2 PCI Express x1 slot 1-6 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot 1-6 1.6 Jumpers 1-7 1.7 Connectors 1-8 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-8 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-9 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an...
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...menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-7 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-9 2.4.3 Chipset 2-10 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-11 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-11 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-12 2.5 Power menu 2-12 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-13 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-13 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-13 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-13 ...2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-14 2.6 Boot menu 2-14 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-14 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-14 2.6.3 Security 2-15 2.7 Tools menu 2-16 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...
...menu 2-6 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-7 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-9 2.4.3 Chipset 2-10 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-11 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-11 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-12 2.5 Power menu 2-12 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-13 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-13 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-13 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-13 ...2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-14 2.6 Boot menu 2-14 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-14 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-14 2.6.3 Security 2-15 2.7 Tools menu 2-16 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2...
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...* Refer to www.asus.com for details on how to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 95W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list NVIDIA®...3GB. We recommend a maximum of 512MB Supports D-Sub with max. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce® 8 Series GPU Maximum shared memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots ...
...* Refer to www.asus.com for details on how to www.asus.com for AM2 CPU Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules Supports up to 95W Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list NVIDIA®...3GB. We recommend a maximum of 512MB Supports D-Sub with max. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce® 8 Series GPU Maximum shared memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. M4N78-AM V2 specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots ...
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PCIe frequency tuning 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) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port...
PCIe frequency tuning 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) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port...
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... x64 editions. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Use a CPU that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is designed for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs ... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. DDR2 DIMMs are...
... x64 editions. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Use a CPU that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is designed for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs ... A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. DDR2 DIMMs are...
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...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 Corsair Corsair Corsair N/A DIMM support A* B •• 1-4 For effective use of memory, ...64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you want to AM3 / AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is supported per channel. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard ...
...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 Corsair Corsair Corsair N/A DIMM support A* B •• 1-4 For effective use of memory, ...64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you want to AM3 / AM2+ CPU limitation, only one DDR2 1066 is supported per channel. • The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard ...
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... may damage the motherboard components. It is purchased separately. 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12
... may damage the motherboard components. It is purchased separately. 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12