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M3N78-VM Motherboard - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 2
without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 3
...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M3N78-VM 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 1-7 1.5 Motherboard - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 4
floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS 28 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.4.7 Trusted Computing 2-30 2.5 Power menu 2-31 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-31 iv - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 5
Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-8 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-8 3.2.7 Other - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 6
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 7
power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 8
when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - 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 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 10
M3N78-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio Supports AMD socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / SempronTM processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 11
Express Gate: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - Further free features upgradable Other features: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS AI NET 2 * File downloading and uploading is supported through USB devices only.. GPU Overclocking Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - HT tuning from 200 MHz - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 12
1 x System panel connector Device drivers Express Gate 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 9.6 in. (24 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 14
items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3N78-VM 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 the above items is - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 15
. See page 1-14 for details. DDR2 1066 is for AM2+ CPU only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations for five SATA connectors. ASUS M3N78-VM 1- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 16
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 / DVI - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 17
33 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 file. See page 2-7 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is With five seconds' boot-up, the ASUS Express Gate allows you to instantly surf the meter accuracy. See page 2-39 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 18
shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. See page 1-23 for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 19
. This is a reminder that you should 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 M3N78-VM M3N78-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M3N78-VM 1- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 20
layout KB_USB56 SPDIF_O2 ATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN HDMI VGA_DVI USB34_ESATA LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CD PCIEX1_1 Nvidia MCP78S Realtek 8211CL-GR PCIEX16 M3N78-VM PCI1 VT1708B SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 FLOPPY PANEL CHASSIS R SB_PWR SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 21
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-VM ASUS M3N78-VM 1- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 22
bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R M3N78-VM M3N78-VM CPU Socket 940 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Ensure that - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 23
indicate that 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 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M3N78-VM M3N78-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 24
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. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 25
the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-13 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 26
on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins R M3N78-VM M3N78-VM 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 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 27
over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem; however, the system can not use this support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M3N78 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 28
AB MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 VS1GB533D2 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E 512MB ECC M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* C* N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 · · 4 Samsung SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 · · 4 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFP-C4 · · 4 Micron DS D9BOM · · N/A Corsair - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 29
slots 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. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-17 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 30
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 31
The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-19 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 32
Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 Standard timer 1 Keyboard 2 High precision event timer 3 IRQ holder for PCI steering 4 COM1 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 6 Floppy controller 7 Printer port 8 High precision event timer 9 AMD ACPI-Compliant system 10 IRQ holder for - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 33
- - - - - - - - - - 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 groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-21 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 34
slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply 8500 GT and GeForce 8400 GS graphics cards support GeForce Boost function under Hybrid SLITM mode. • - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 35
2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-23 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 36
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 37
on, SATA 1/2/3/5/6 and ESATA are all in AHCI mode, and DOS cannot detect HDD in drivers installation. 13. DVI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can and HDMI is not supported. • To play HD DVD or BLU-Ray Disc, ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-25 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 38
will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 39
cable to PIN 1. M3N78-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module M3N78-VM C_PCICLK_TPM F_FRAME# S_PLTRST# F_LAD3 +3V F_LAD0 +3V +3VSB GND S_PWRDWN# M3N78-VM TPM Connector The TPM model is purchased separately! ASUS M3N78 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 40
133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE R M3N78-VM M3N78-VM IDE Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 41
GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND R M3N78-VM M3N78-VM SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 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 0+1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If you - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 42
5. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~ Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M3N78-VM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M3N78-VM Fan - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 43
the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB MPEG card. R M3N78-VM CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M3N78-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS M3N78-VM 1-31 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 44
I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. Azalia-compliant Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition pin definition AGND NC NC NC AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD R M3N78-VM AAFP MIC2_L - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 45
Signal GND R M3N78-VM CHASSIS M3N78-VM Intrusion Connector (Default) 12. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such # ERR# AFD R M3N78-VM 1 M3N78-VM Parallel Port Connector LPT SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# ASUS M3N78-VM 1-33 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 46
+12V DC GND R M3N78-VM +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 47
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin Reset) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M3N78-VM 1-35 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 48
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 49
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 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 50
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. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 51
the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M3N78-VM 2- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 52
the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3N78-VM VER: 0403 (H:01 B:18) DATE: 03/25 the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 53
afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy 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 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 54
the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iM3N78-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.36(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 55
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support floppy disk or the USB flash disk to M3N78-VM.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 56
not found! Checking for DVD-ROM... DVD-ROM found! Reading file "M3N78-VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 57
connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 58
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 option from the you - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 59
. 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. M3N78-VM.rom M3N78-VM ASUS M3N78-VM 2-11 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 60
program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 61
configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M3N78-VM 2-13 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 62
item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 63
Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [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-VM 2-15 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 64
SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/ESATA devices. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 65
if the device supports multi-sector transfer issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 66
2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard PCI IDE Controller OnChip S-ATA Controller SATA Mode select [ - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 67
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-VM 2-19 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 68
. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - allows you to set overclocking parameters automatically. [Manual] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [Overclock Profile] - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 69
The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency, MHz [200] Allows you to enter an integer value to over [Auto] Allows you to adjust the Memory Over Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [20mV] [40mV] [60mV] [80mV] ~ [1280mV] ASUS M3N78-VM 2-21 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 70
developer may enable it for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 71
Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [Auto] [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-VM 2-23 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 72
Down Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the 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 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 73
] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS M3N78-VM 2-25 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 74
SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Hybrid SLI Mode Hybrid SLI Frame buffer Size AZALIA Audio Front Panel Select SPDIF Mode Setting Onboard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [PCIE VGA Card Firs] [mGPU Auto] [128MB] [Internal - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 75
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M3N78-VM 2-27 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 76
2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 77
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-VM 2-29 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 78
press to display the configuration options. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] The following two items - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 79
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78-VM 2-31 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 80
APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PCI Device Power On By Ring Power On By PS/2 KB/MS Power On By RTC Alarm [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Power On Power Off Last State Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 81
. Chassis/Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis/power fan speed ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 82
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floopy disk drive (Floppy Drive - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 83
Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [ to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78-VM 2-35 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 84
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 85
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-VM 2-37 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 86
2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 87
cable during POST. Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M3N78-VM 2-39 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 88
2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 89
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 90
DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (http://www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 91
Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. 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-VM - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 92
supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 93
Installs the ASUS Express Gate. WinZip 11 Installs the WinZip 11. Ulead Burn. Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now. Click to show the succeeding Utilities menu below. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus utility. ASUS M3N78-VM 3- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 94
you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA 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 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 95
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-VM 3- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 96
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 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 97
give 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-VM 3- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 98
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 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 99
1. During 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-VM 3-11 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 100
Using the driver disks you created: • Insert Disk1 when you see the following instruction in Windows Setup. DO NOT remove Disk1 until you are asked to insert Disk2. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER= - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 101
the support DVD 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 - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 102
3-14 Chapter 3: Software support - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 103
NVIDIA techno4logy This chapter tells how to use the Hybrid SLI® feature. ® support - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 104
the dGPU is not needed. You can switch from the dGPU(s) to the mGPU for a quiet, power-saving computer environment. • Hybrid SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ only. • GeForce Boost supports up to two displays simultaneously (both connected to either the mGPU or the dGPU). • When two or - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 105
to the onboard VGA port at the rear panel. 5. Turn on the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 6. Go to Advanced > Chipset > SouthBridge [Disabled] [Enabled] Options PCI VGA Card First Internal VGA First PCIE VGA Card First ASUS M3N78-VM 4- - Asus M3N78 PRO GREEN | User Guide - Page 106
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 the Power Saving mode is enabled, the dGPU does not show in the Windows® Device Manager. Power Saving mode is disabled. When the Power Saving mode
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