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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 3
this guide viii M3N78-EMH HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2.4.2 CPU Configuration - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 5
Manual menu 3-8 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other information 3-9 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-11 3.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.....3-11 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 3-11 Chapter 4: NVIDIA® technology support 4.1 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 6
received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 8
BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD / DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 9
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 10
/ 533 MHz DDR2 memory modules * Only AM2+ CPU supports DDR2 1066. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express TM x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Intergrated NVIDIA® GeForce Series DirectX10 graphics processor Hybrid SLI support (supports Windows® Vista only) Supports HDMI interface with HDCP compliant with max - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 11
M3N78-EMH HDMI specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Overclocking Features BIOS features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors ASUS Quiet Thernal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Other Feature: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ Intelligent overclocking tool: - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 12
Support DVD contents Accessories Form Factor Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x SATA cables 1 x 2-port SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual MicroATX: 9.6 in. x 9.3 in. (24.4 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 14
the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 15
motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 The NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 offers the lastest support of Hybrid SLI technology, DirectX10 graphics features, HD video playback with HDMI / DVI output. It also supports - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 16
discrete GeForce GPU(s) to the motherboard GPU for a quiet, low power PC experience. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the lastest Hybrid SLI driver after NVIDIA get the Hybrid SLI function prepared. Dual VGA output This motherboard supports Dual-VGA output (RGB & HDMI / DVI). HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 17
See pages 2-4 and 2-37 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 18
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R SB_PWR M3N78-EMH HDMI ON Standby Power M3N78-EMH HDMI Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 19
24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2_USBPW1-4 PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 23.6cm (9.3in) HDJ1 CPU_FAN HDMI VGA_DVI USB34 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 R AUDIO CD PCIEX1_1 Nvidia MCP78S Attansic L1 PCIEX16 M3N78-EMH HDMI SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA2 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 20
below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R M3N78-EMH HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 21
motherboard. R M3N78-EMH HDMI M3N78-EMH HDMI CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 22
it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M3N78-EMH HDMI M3N78-EMH HDMI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 23
Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1-11 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 24
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 25
memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double EMH HDMI M3N78-EMH HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1-13 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 26
a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the PAE. The excess over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem; however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. The motherboard can support 8 GB - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 27
ECC M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* C* N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 · · support A* B* C* · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · (continued on the next page) ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 28
or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 29
do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 30
support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 31
steering 12 Microsoft PS/2 mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE 15 Slave IDE * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1-19 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 32
IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot1 PCI slot2 PCI EX1 Slot PCI EX16 - - - - - - - - - - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 33
This motherboard supports PCI NVIDIA® GeForce® 8500 GT and GeForce 8400 GS graphics cards support GeForce Boost function under Hybrid SLITM mode. • Currently, only NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800 GX2 and GeForce 9800 GTX graphics cards support Hybrid Power function under Hybrid SLITM mode. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 34
M3N78-EMH HDMI M3N78-EMH HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 35
USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1-23 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 36
TXD2P DVI TXD2P HDM/DVI_TXD2P 14 HDMI TXD1P DVI TXD1P M3N78-EMH HDMI HDM/DVI_TXD1P 14 HDMI TXD1N DVI TXD1N HDM/DVI_TXD1N 14 HDMI_SCL DVI_SCL M3N78-EMH HDMI HDJ1 Setting HDMI_SDA SCL DVI_SDA SDA HDMI 23 HDMI TXCON DVI TXCON HDM/DVI_TXCON 14 HDMI TXCOP DVI TXCOP HDM/DVI_TXCOP 14 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 37
port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1-25 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 38
not supported. See page 1-23 for details. • To play HD DVD or BLU-Ray Disc, ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 39
an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. R FLOPPY M3N78-EMH HDMI PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. M3N78-EMH HDMI Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 40
66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE R M3N78-EMH HDMI M3N78-EMH HDMI IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 41
RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA2 R M3N78-EMH HDMI SATA3 SATA1 M3N78-EMH HDMI SATA Connectors Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 42
may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. R M3N78-EMH HDMI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M3N78-EMH HDMI Fan Connectors 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 43
1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M3N78-EMH HDMI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 44
NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M3N78-EMH HDMI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 45
for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 1-33 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 46
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M3N78-EMH HDMI +IDE_LED M3N78-EMH HDMI system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 47
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 48
POST. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 49
environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 50
Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-EMH HDMI VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25/2008 Update ROM - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 51
oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 52
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 53
... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "M3NEMHD.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 54
. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 55
drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 56
through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 57
> ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-11 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 58
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS". Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 59
on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-13 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 60
[Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.9 General - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 61
screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them ] [360K , 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in] [1.44M 3.5 in] [2.88M, 3.5 in] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-15 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 62
Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, . Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 63
the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the ] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-17 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 64
SATA Mode select item is set to [RAID Mode]. SATA1/2/3/4/5/6 [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the SATA1/2/3/4/5/6. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 65
: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 512MB Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-19 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 66
recommmends are not AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - allows you to set overclocking parameters automatically. [Manual] - allows you to - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 67
you to select the overclock options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the Memory Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V] [2.20V] [2.25V] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-21 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 68
2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.20 AGESA driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 69
] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-23 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 70
DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 71
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-25 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 72
Hybrid SLI mode. Configuration options: [mGPU Auto] [mGPU always enable] Hybrid SLI Frame buffer Size [128 MB] Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Size. Configuration options: [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] [256 MB] AZALIA Audio . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 73
CPU) link width. Configuration options: [4 4 ] [8 8 ] [16 16 ] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port1 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode [3F8/IRQ4] [Normal] [378] [Normal] Allows BIOS [EPP+ECP] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-27 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 74
[PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play operating system. Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 75
is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-29 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 76
configuration options. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [ [Auto] - Detected by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add additional tables as and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 77
to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-31 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 78
CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 79
+Fp-1tehnedaSCGsehevolanaenenicgrlateathbleIOletpHnetedmilueopmvnibceers. of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xFEx1St0Ch DSEraxivvieet]a[nHdarEdxiDtrive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 2-33 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 80
Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 81
your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 82
Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 83
run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-EMH HDMI VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25/2008 Update ROM BOARD: - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 84
to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 85
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 86
• Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 87
Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Nvidia HDMI Driver Program Installs the Nvidia HDMI driver program. The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system version. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 88
detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 89
) for updates. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 3- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 90
RAID Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver (Disk1/2) Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). Click to show the succeeding Make Disk menu on the next page. 3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 91
under Windows® Vista, install the AHCI / RAID driver through the motherboard support DVD or a USB device. Find RAID driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\RAID Find AHCI driver in the support DVD through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 92
are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 93
additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 3- - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 94
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 95
the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 3-11 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 96
the following instruction in Windows XP Setup. Windows XP Professional Setup Insert the disk labeled: NVIDIA RAID DRIVER disk 2 into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. F3=Exit ENTER=Continue • Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the setup. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 97
through the path below: Drivers\Chipset\Disk\AHCI 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI 3-13 - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 98
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NVIDIA techno4logy This chapter tells how to use the Hybrid SLI® feature. ® support - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 100
4.1 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology that includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™. GeForce® Boost enhances the performance of NVIDIA discrete Graphics Process Units (dGPU) when they work with the onboard motherboard GPU - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 101
for GeForce Boost on your motherboard. • Ensure that you have connected your display to the dGPU. Otherwise, the motherboard cannot detect your display and no image appears. To enable Hybrid SLI 1. Turn on the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup - Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI | User Manual - Page 102
support DVD into the optical drive, and go to the Drivers menu to install the NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program. 10. Restart the system. 11. If the driver is correctly installed, you will find the Hybrid SLI icon on the taskbar. The Hybrid SLI does not show in the Windows® Device Manager. Power Saving
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