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    M4N78 Motherboard
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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
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    vii About this guide vii M4N78 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 Onboard LED 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview
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    1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup
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    Suspend Mode 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-17 2.6 Boot menu 2-18 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-18 2.6.3 Security 2-19 2.7 Tools menu 2-20 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-20
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    . IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website
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    is supported by AM2+/AM3 CPU for one DIMM per channel only. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** D ue to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can
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    M4N78 specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Accessories Form Factor Support DVD ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Express Gate ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash2 SFS (Stepless
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    . 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS M4N78 motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User manual If any of the above
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    for a smoother, faster computing environment. ASUS Express Gate Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motherboard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows OS. • File downloading and uploading support USB devices only. • The actural boot
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    is supported by AM2+ /AM3 CPU only. Refer to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the supported CPU models. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the hard drives based on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard Southbridge chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and
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    , and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. AI NAP With AI NAP, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS EPU The
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    1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
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    overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into 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. 1-6 ASUS M4N78
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    Motherboard layout 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPW) 4. CPU (4-1 pin Chassis) 1-26 1-26 12. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 1-8 13. USB connectors (10-1
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    the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, 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 will not fit in completely. 1-8 ASUS M4N78
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    with the heatsink package. You 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. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to
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    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. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 ASUS M4N78
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    labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same
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    are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) or less. The motherboard supports up to 16GB memory modules on Windows® XP Professional x64 and
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    -Y5 C 702AA Chip Brand Nanya GEIL GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL PSC Samsung ELIXIR ELIXIR Hynix DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· · ·· DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. SS/ DS CL 1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G DS
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    Elixir SS 5 N2TU16800E-AC Elixir DIMM socket support (Optional · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1-14 ASUS M4N78
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    is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as
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    : 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with 2 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DDR2 DIMM notch 1-16 ASUS M4N78
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    system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply
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    . • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 1-18 ASUS M4N78
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    can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12) Set this jumper 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
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    Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 1-20 ASUS M4N78
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    devices. 12. External SATA port. These port connect to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. To configure a RAID0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, RAID5, or JBOD set in Windows® Vista OS, connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the External SATA port. 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an
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    We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a -consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-22 ASUS M4N78
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    create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration in Windows® Vista OS through the onboard chipset. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on RAID configurations, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD. • If
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    connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON beeps and warnings. 1-24 ASUS M4N78
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    connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module
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    flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only the CPU FAN supports ASUS Q-Fan. 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 cap only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 1-26 ASUS M4N78
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    . There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 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 devices: Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master
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    . • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions/ Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the
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    motherboard package. 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. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications
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    the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Before using this utility, download the
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated
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    item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section 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 download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 ASUS M4N78
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    Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [19: or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match
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    highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M4N78
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    the system date. 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1~3, and ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the system. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7
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    type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item does ] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was RAID Mode] [AHCI Mode] 2-8 ASUS M4N78
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    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-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced
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    appears only when the Memory clock mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Value [333 MHz] Allows you to set the Memclock value. Configuration options: [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] 2-10 ASUS M4N78
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    the same DRAM. Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] tWRWR [Auto] Allows you to specify the Twrwr time. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-11
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    show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 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
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    Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options
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    PCI -> PCIE] PCIE 2.0 Support [Auto] Allows you to BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-14 ASUS M4N78
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    options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller
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    system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off. [Auto] - Detected by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit ASUS M4N78
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    enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature
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    devices installed in ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-18 ASUS M4N78
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    Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set BIOS password, you can 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
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    the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support
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    at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek Phy LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS
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    other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 ASUS M4N78
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