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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N78 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii M4N78 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory...
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the graphics card is no ...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of Communications. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the graphics card is no ...
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... to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in line with the European Union's Restriction on 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you... to instantly surf the Internet without using the bundled support DVD, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and whatever you want. ...
... to overclocking failure. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in line with the European Union's Restriction on 5 seconds boot-up time, the ASUS Express Gate allows you... to instantly surf the Internet without using the bundled support DVD, or USB disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 You can now enjoy Skype, IM, YouTube, webmail and internet file downloads and sharing whenever and whatever you want. ...
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...Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. ... CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to a 90º angle...
...Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. ... CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that is lifted up to a 90º angle...
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... card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Remove the bracket...
... card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Remove the bracket...
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... If you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for...a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 7.
... If you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for...a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 7.