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    A78M-E Motherboard
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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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    you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Jumpers 1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program
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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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    to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional
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    DVD Documentation ASUS A78M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. A78M-E specifications summary APU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots AMD® FM2+ socket for AMD® A-Series
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    front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. AMD® A78 FCH: - 4 x USB 3.0 ports* (2 ports at the back panel [blue], 2 ports at midboard) - 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at the back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC
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    2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version
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    motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket that the ATX power supply motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR A78M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off A78M-E Onboard LED ASUS A78M
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    removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
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    pin module) SOCKET FM2+ DVI_VGA 22.6cm(8.9in) USB3_12 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 2 AUDIO CHA_FAN TPM A78M-E 6 8111 GR PCIEX16 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCI1 SPDIF_OUT COM CLRTC USB3_34 AMD® A78 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL USB34 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1
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    with a FM2+ socket designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ series processors. Ensure that you use an APU designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! A78M-E A78M-E CPU socket FM2
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    1.3.1 APU installation 1 2 3 4 ASUS A78M-E 1-5
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    1.3.2 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS A78M-E 1-7
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    1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
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    Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS A78M-E 1-9
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    , if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 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
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    supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards - - - - - OnChip USB OHCI - - shared - - - - - ASUS A78M-E 1-11
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    ) A78M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS (Short) To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS
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    2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Out Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center - - Side Speaker Out ASUS A78M-E 1-13
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    audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
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    the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 2. TPM connector
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    1 A78M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.6.2 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND A78M-E SPDIF_OUT A78M-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS A78M-E 1-17
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) A78M-E PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET A78M flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This 2-pin connector is for
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    that supports either High motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS A78M-E A78M-E Serial port connectors The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS A78M-E 1-19
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    supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB34 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC A78M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND A78M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard
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    contains the drivers, software applications, 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
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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS A78M-E 2-1
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    to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to
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    using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into A78ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
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    device. The DOS screen appears. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 A78M-E 0202 02/19/2014 A78ME.CAP 8194 2014-02-19 15
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    BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS A78M-E 2-5
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    setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode
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    provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS A78M-E 2-7
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    sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. ASUS A78M-E 2-9
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    The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Españ
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    password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen , the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS A78M-E 2-11
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    of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter
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    to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ASUS A78M-E 2-13
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    the APU type installed. Target TDP [Auto] Allows you to manually set up a TDP (Thermal Design Power) value. The interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a interval. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Adjustment. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS A78M
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    Manual Adjustment]. Select [Ultra Fast] for a faster response. The reaction time will be longer when [Regular] is selected. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU with a 50k Hz interval. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T. settings for the CPU and other system devices
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    the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A78M-E 2-17
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    as [RAID], the ports can only be used under Windows® OS with the requested drivers installed. Set to [IDE] instead of [RAID] to access devices on SATA SATA ESP on Port1~6 [Disabled] Enable this item to support ESATA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 USB Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on VGA devices. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD® Dual Graphics item to [Enabled]. ASUS A78M-E 2-19
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    mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the system state was before the AC power loss. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] ASUS A78M
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    [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down
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    CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. Q-Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS A78M
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    achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed when you set Q-Fan Profile to [Manual]. Q-Fan Upper Temperature [70] Use the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V detect this item. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Auto] This item allows you
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    2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS A78M-E 2-25
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    restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices. [Full Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver
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    ] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. ASUS A78M-E 2-27
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    the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM
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    The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS A78M-E 2-29
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    based authenticated variable. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press BIOS information
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    that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ASUS A78M-E 2-31
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    you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI
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    if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or de l'appareil. A78M-E A-1
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    substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to
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    USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : A78M-E conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022
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A78M-E
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