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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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... help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in accordance with the limits for...
... help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in accordance with the limits for...
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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 ... support DVD, or USB disk that allows you to update the BIOS without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3
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 ... support DVD, or USB disk that allows you to update the BIOS without entering Windows or the Hard Disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3
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... AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Use a CPU that the socket lever is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Make sure that is lifted up to a 90º angle; Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 Locate the...
... AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Use a CPU that the socket lever is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Make sure that is lifted up to a 90º angle; Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 Locate the...
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... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
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ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 ... 15 A on +12 V and that you 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. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU...
ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 ... 15 A on +12 V and that you 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. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU...
