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...174; GeForce® 8 series GPU - Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only. Hybrid SLI™ support (for ... Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1066* / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - resolution up to OS limitation, when installing ...interface for AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for Windows® Vista™ only) - M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom...
...174; GeForce® 8 series GPU - Supports HDMI™ Technology with max. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for one DIMM per channel only. Hybrid SLI™ support (for ... Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1066* / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - resolution up to OS limitation, when installing ...interface for AM3 / AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for Windows® Vista™ only) - M4N78 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots LAN USB AMD® Phenom™ X4 / Phenom...
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...X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. 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... overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 1 Q-connector (USB,...
...X2 / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors (socket AM2+ / AM2) The motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors. 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... overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support, data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransort™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 1 Q-connector (USB,...
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... multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance. ASUS M4N78 PRO also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more information. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory performances with...
... multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance. ASUS M4N78 PRO also features an extra 1 phase power dedicated to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency. Dual channel DDR2 1066 support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066, which provides faster data transfer rate and more information. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design Unleashes ultimate memory performances with...
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.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 9. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU socket AM2+/AM2 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. System...
.... Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 9. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU socket AM2+/AM2 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 8. System...
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... modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on a DDR DIMM socket. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two ...Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. A DDR2...
... modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on a DDR DIMM socket. For effective use a more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two ...Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. A DDR2...
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... • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 1-10 ASUS M4N78 PRO DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL... Part No. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. M4N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor A-Data ...
... • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 5 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 4 • 5 • 1-10 ASUS M4N78 PRO DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL... Part No. When four DDR2 1066 DIMMs are installed, all DIMMs run at 800Mhz frequency by default for system stability. M4N78 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor A-Data ...
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...;•• ••• 5 ••• •• 5 ••• 5 • ••• 5 • ••• Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size GEIL HY HY Kingmax kingmax Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Heat-Sink Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 HY5PS12821CFPS5 KLDD48F-B8KB5...
...;•• ••• 5 ••• •• 5 ••• 5 • ••• 5 • ••• Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-11 DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size GEIL HY HY Kingmax kingmax Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Heat-Sink Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 HY5PS12821CFPS5 KLDD48F-B8KB5...
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Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M4N78 PRO Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the ...;•• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • 1.7-1.9 • • ••• Side(s): SS - DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No.
Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-12 ASUS M4N78 PRO Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the ...;•• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • 1.7-1.9 • • ••• Side(s): SS - DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Press... the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the...
... the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Press... the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the...
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...an HDTV compliance resolution such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 1-18 ASUS M4N78 PRO To resize your display device. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows ... below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Athlon 64 x2 5000+ DDR2 800MHz 2GB Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 8.0 Ultra • To ... the desktop to use an HDCP compliant monitor. Click OK to receive stereo audio input from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3. • Playback of...
...an HDTV compliance resolution such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 1-18 ASUS M4N78 PRO To resize your display device. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows ... below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Playback software Suggested list AMD® Athlon 64 x2 5000+ DDR2 800MHz 2GB Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher CyberLink® PowerDVD 8.0 Ultra • To ... the desktop to use an HDCP compliant monitor. Click OK to receive stereo audio input from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3. • Playback of...