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... or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
... or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78 PRO specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-3 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vi M4N78 PRO specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-3 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-5 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-6 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 1.7.3 ...
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... interference received including interference that to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. However, there is encouraged...
... interference received including interference that to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. However, there is encouraged...
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...How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...• Place the product on it, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your...
...How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...• Place the product on it, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your...
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... to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iM4N78PRO.ROM vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: I �n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�o�...65533;t�h�e��c�o�m��p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+).
... to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iM4N78PRO.ROM vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: I �n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�o�...65533;t�h�e��c�o�m��p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+).
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M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / ... is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPUs for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only. Supports DVI with max. Supports up to 5200 MT/s; resolution up to 16 GB...
M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ / ... is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPUs for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** Due to AMD CPU limitation, DDR2 1066 is recommended. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only. Supports DVI with max. Supports up to 5200 MT/s; resolution up to 16 GB...
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...: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 200MHz at 2MHz increment - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Express Gate ASUS Green Design: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY - M4N78 PRO specifications summary Storage High Definition Audio ASUS Unique Features Special Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features NVIDIA GeForce 8300 - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 - 6 x SATA...
...: - PCIe frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 200MHz at 2MHz increment - ASUS Turbo Key Precision Tweaker: - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection Express Gate ASUS Green Design: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY - M4N78 PRO specifications summary Storage High Definition Audio ASUS Unique Features Special Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features NVIDIA GeForce 8300 - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 - 6 x SATA...
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M4N78 PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x ... 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
M4N78 PRO specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x ... 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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... features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N78 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cable 1x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in the new 45nm manufacturing process. This...
... features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N78 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cable 1x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x 2 in the new 45nm manufacturing process. This...
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... two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. ASUS M4N78 PRO also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 1-2 ASUS M4N78 PRO ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by...Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video playback with this series motherboard GPUs. ASUS Anti-Surge This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to provide excellent system performance. Due to AM3...
... two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. ASUS M4N78 PRO also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 1-2 ASUS M4N78 PRO ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by...Hybrid SLI Technology, DirectX® 10 graphics features, HD video playback with this series motherboard GPUs. ASUS Anti-Surge This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from the discrete GeForce® GPU(s) to provide excellent system performance. Due to AM3...
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... to keep in OS. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. tool allows you view your house. Moreover, the... Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one touch! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the onboard LED. ASUS EZ O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to turn the PC power button ...
... to keep in OS. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. tool allows you view your house. Moreover, the... Gate Taking only 5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one touch! ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the onboard LED. ASUS EZ O.C. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to turn the PC power button ...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4N78 PRO
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. 1-4 ASUS M4N78 PRO
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. System ... device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) 13. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. System ... device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) 13. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR...
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...176;100° angle. The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4N78 PRO Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until ...176;-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. The CPU socket is lifted up...
...176;100° angle. The CPU fits only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-6 ASUS M4N78 PRO Locate the CPU socket on this motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until ...176;-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely. 3. Do not install an Opteron™ processor on the motherboard. 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. The CPU socket is lifted up...
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... CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you install ...heatsink and fan assembly. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. When the CPU is properly applied to the CPU heatsink...
... CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you install ...heatsink and fan assembly. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. When the CPU is properly applied to the CPU heatsink...
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... fan to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4N78 PRO A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
... fan to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Ensure that the retention bracket is in this connector. 1-8 ASUS M4N78 PRO A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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...A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on... the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The figure illustrates the location ...
...A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on... the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The figure illustrates the location ...
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...; 4 • 5-5-5-15 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 1-10 ASUS M4N78 PRO M4N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor A-Data Part No.
...; 4 • 5-5-5-15 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 1-10 ASUS M4N78 PRO M4N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor A-Data Part No.
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