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... better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N78 SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4N78 SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x ...it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ...
... better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M4N78 SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M4N78 SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x ...it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in ...
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...need to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is subject to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility... hangs due to their default settings. CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...
...need to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is subject to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility... hangs due to their default settings. CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS M4N78 SE 1-5
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS M4N78 SE 1-5
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... the pins and damaging the CPU. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it...
... the pins and damaging the CPU. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; Small triangle ASUS M4N78 SE Socket lever Gold triangle 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it...
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... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4N78 SE 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M4N78 SE 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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...• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to 8GB memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4N78 SE 1-11 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on each slot. You may install varying memory sizes in ...motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the following: - M4N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 2G 512MB Kingston Kingston 2G Kingston 1G Kingston 512MB Qimonda 1G Qimonda 1G 1G 512MB...
...• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to 8GB memory modules on the next page) ASUS M4N78 SE 1-11 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you install 4GB or more memory on each slot. You may install varying memory sizes in ...motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the following: - M4N78 SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 2G 512MB Kingston Kingston 2G Kingston 1G Kingston 512MB Qimonda 1G Qimonda 1G 1G 512MB...
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...; · Micron · · Transcend · · Transcend · · Elpida · · Transcend · · Elpida · · ADATA · · VDATA · · ASUS M4N78 SE 1-13 DDR2-800MHz capability Size 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G...
...; · Micron · · Transcend · · Transcend · · Elpida · · Transcend · · Elpida · · ADATA · · VDATA · · ASUS M4N78 SE 1-13 DDR2-800MHz capability Size 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 2G 4G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G...
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... stably under full loading (2 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066MHz QVL. Double - SS - ASUS M4N78 SE 1-15 DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
... stably under full loading (2 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066MHz QVL. Double - SS - ASUS M4N78 SE 1-15 DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
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.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express...
.... 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-17 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express...
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... 2-3 (+5VSB) if you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). ASUS M4N78 SE 1-19 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you wish to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected...
... 2-3 (+5VSB) if you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). ASUS M4N78 SE 1-19 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) This jumper allows you wish to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected...
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... rating of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect...8209;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. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend ...
... rating of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-21 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to connect...8209;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. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend ...
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... cables for details. 5. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations through the onboard chipset. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 4.
... cables for details. 5. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations through the onboard chipset. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-23 4.
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... to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately...
... to this connector. • We recommend that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. ASUS M4N78 SE 1-25 See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately...
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ASUS M4N78 SE 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Quit all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next. Always ...174; applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you ...
ASUS M4N78 SE 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. c. Quit all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next. Always ...174; applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you ...
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... supported when both an IDE optical drive and a SATA optical drive are installed in this utility. • Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found , the utility then checks the USB flash disk. • The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than...found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-3 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Start erasing... 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ...
... supported when both an IDE optical drive and a SATA optical drive are installed in this utility. • Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found , the utility then checks the USB flash disk. • The recovered BIOS may not be smaller than...found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-3 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Start erasing... 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ...
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...chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power ... Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or ...
...chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power ... Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or ...
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... to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to select a field. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave...
... to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to select a field. ASUS M4N78 SE 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave...
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... system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
... system memory 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M4N78 SE 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-11 Press +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-11 Press +/- Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode item to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. ...
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... the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to low. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-13 DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8...
... the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to low. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M4N78 SE 2-13 DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8...