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    Motherboard M4A78LT PLUS
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    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 from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    guide viii M4A78LT PLUS specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard connectors 1-17 1.8 Software support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22
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    your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS 16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-17 2.5.5 HW
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    Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-18 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-19 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-19 2.6.3 Security 2-19 2.7 Tools menu 2-21 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-21 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-21 2.8 Exit menu 2-22 
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    accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries
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    button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells
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    M4A78LT PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU Supports AMD® 95W CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology * Refer to
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    BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 2 x iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks Drivers ASUS LiveUpdate utility Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are subject
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    Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® M4A78LT PLUS motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact
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    in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six 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. M4A78LT PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 USB56 USB34 30.5cm(12.0in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO AMD® AAFP ICS 9LPRS483 760G 4 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1 EATXPWR Super I/O PCIEX16 M4A78LT PLUS PCI1 PCI2 AMD® SB710 PCI3 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC887 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4
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    to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4A78LT PLUS M4A78LT PLUS CPU socket AM3 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Ensure that the
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    can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Gold triangle 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 M4A78LT PLUS M4A78LT PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan
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    that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase
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    assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring M4A78LT PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M4A78LT PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A78LT PLUS
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    • Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. M4A78LT PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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    DS - AL7F8G73D-DG1 1GB SS PSC Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • • • - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • • - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • A3P1GF3DGF 9-9-9-20 1.65V • • 8-8-8-24 1.5V • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-9
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    one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM special design prevents easy pilfering of your memory modules. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-11
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    . Put them aside 1 for later use. 2. Remove the iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks. 2 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 4 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force
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    x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics slot that complys with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-13
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    setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. M4A78LT PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M4A78LT PLUS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the
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    reduced power mode). USBPW1-6 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT PLUS USBPW7-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT PLUS USB device wake-up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) 12 23 M4A78LT PLUS M4A78LT PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-15
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    1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1 2 34 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF
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    Rotation M4A78LT PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan
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    firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M4A78LT PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB710 controller. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk M4A78LT PLUS PIN 1 M4A78LT PLUS Speaker out connector ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-19
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    6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRBTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND M4A78LT PLUS F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M4A78LT PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector
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    2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC M4A78LT PLUS USB78 PIN 1 USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M4A78LT PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB
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    , and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled
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    Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions ASUS
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    then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT PLUS VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 02/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-3
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    may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not
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    process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT PLUS VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 02/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Press any key to
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    /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78LT PLUS VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 02/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M4A78TPL.ROM 1048576 2011-02
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    configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter . • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-7
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    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA Configuration :[
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    the other items on the screen. M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.55 AGESA Version: 3.5.2.0 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor [Enalbed] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Version 0202 This option should remain ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-9
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    menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19: . Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode
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    [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the use the SATA connectors 1~4 in AHCI mode under the OS environment. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-11
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    2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-
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    Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled of ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-13
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    2.4.2 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [
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    device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Configures the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) mode or FullSpeed (12Mbps) mode. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-15
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    then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration EuP Ready [Disabled] Version 0202
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    the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display displayed. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-17
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    Fan Function to [Enabled]. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is below Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot
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    display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 2-19
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    To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. In the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or both, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears after you
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    press to display the submenu. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile Version 0202 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC
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    and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M4A78LT PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Exit Options Exit & ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
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    15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M4A78LT PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the
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