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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...
... 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...
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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...
... 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...
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... read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. About...
... read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. About...
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...65533;e W�in�d�o�w�s® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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.com for the AMD CPU support...
...65533;e W�in�d�o�w�s® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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.com for the AMD CPU support...
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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...
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...
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...the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The motherboard supports up to 8GB memory modules on each slot. • You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC ...a CPU that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is designed for the dual-channel configuration. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. The figure illustrates the ...
...the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The motherboard supports up to 8GB memory modules on each slot. • You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC ...a CPU that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is designed for the dual-channel configuration. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ Family processors. The figure illustrates the ...
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... N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5-5-5-15 6 5 5 5 N/A Corsair N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL GEIL GEIL N/A Kingmax Kingston Kingston Elpida Kingston Kingston Elpida OCZ Qimonda Transced Transced Transced DIMM support A* B • • • • • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower...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 its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 2)(EPP) SS/ DS ...
... N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5-5-5-15 6 5 5 5 N/A Corsair N/A N/A N/A G.SKILL GEIL GEIL N/A Kingmax Kingston Kingston Elpida Kingston Kingston Elpida OCZ Qimonda Transced Transced Transced DIMM support A* B • • • • • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower...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 its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of 2)(EPP) SS/ DS ...
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... 7HD22 D9GMH 5 Micron DS TQ123PJF8F0801 5 Transcend DS TQ243PCF8 5 Transcend DS 7HD22D9GMH 5 Mircon DS E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 Elpida SS VD29608A8A-25EG20813 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-25EG80813 N/A VDATA DIMM support A* B* •• •• •• •• 1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 7HD22 D9GMH 5 Micron DS TQ123PJF8F0801 5 Transcend DS TQ243PCF8 5 Transcend DS 7HD22D9GMH 5 Mircon DS E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 Elpida SS VD29608A8A-25EG20813 N/A VDATA DS VD29608A8A-25EG80813 N/A VDATA DIMM support A* B* •• •• •• •• 1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-6 DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for installation details. Ensure to the technical documentation that comes with your...
... that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-6 DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for installation details. Ensure to the technical documentation that comes with your...
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... disk drives. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-10 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. 2. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that supports either High Definition... want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the support DVD. 3. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize...
... disk drives. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-10 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. 2. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that supports either High Definition... want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the support DVD. 3. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize...
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... pin of the connector. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of the system chassis. It is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12 The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! DO NOT forget to connect...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.). Connect the CPU fan cable to the... then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
... pin of the connector. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The CPU fan connector supports cooling fans of the system chassis. It is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M4N78-AM V2 1-12 The USB 2.0 module is not a jumper! DO NOT forget to connect...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 6. DO NOT place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.). Connect the CPU fan cable to the... then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.
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... plugs. • If you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... plugs. • If you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports...To run the DVD. 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction The contents of your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If the Autorun function is enabled on your OS documentation for detailed ...
...ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports...To run the DVD. 1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction The contents of your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If the Autorun function is enabled on your OS documentation for detailed ...
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...to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of updating itself through a network or an .... From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version you update ...
...to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the Support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of updating itself through a network or an .... From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. c. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version you update ...
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... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 EZ Flash 2 performs the... BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Go to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 EZ Flash 2 performs the... BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
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... USB flash disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Insert the Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2/3/4 connector; Restart the system after the...the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
... USB flash disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! Insert the Support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the SATA1/2/3/4 connector; Restart the system after the...the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
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Select a device item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears ... or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options...
Select a device item then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears ... or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options...
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...] Configures the PCIE 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [...
...] Configures the PCIE 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [...
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...press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Configuration...Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for System Suspend. 2-12 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps).
...press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Configuration...Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for System Suspend. 2-12 ASUS M4N78-AM V2 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps).
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... on the +5VSB lead. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enter the ACPI S1...consumes less power than in a low power mode. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to Power ...
... on the +5VSB lead. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to enter the ACPI S1...consumes less power than in a low power mode. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to Power ...