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1.10

Connectors

1.10.1

Rear panel connectors

1.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device via an

coaxial S/PDIF cable.

2.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

3.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

4.

LAN (RJ-45) port.

This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

5.

RCA Out port (right-channel).

This port connects a receiver or a TV via an RCA

cable.

6.

Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

7.

Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,

6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

8.

Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

9.

Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,

6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10.

Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone.

11.

Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel

audio configuration.

Refer to the audio configuration table on next page for the function of the audio ports in 2,

4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

LAN port LED indications

Status

Left LED

Right LED

OFF

OFF

OFF

10 Mbps connection

Orange (blinking during

data activity)

OFF

100 Mbps connection

OFF

Orange (blinking during

data activity)

1 Gbps connection

OFF

Green (blinking during

data activity)

Right

LED

Left

LED

LAN port

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ASUS M4A78-HTPC

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4A78-HTPC specifications summary	9
Chapter 1 Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	14
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	22
1.7.1 Overview	22
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	27
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	27
1.8 Expansion slots	28
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	28
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	28
1.8.3 PCI slot	28
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	28
1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	28
1.9 Jumpers	29
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	34
1.11 Software support	43
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	43
1.11.2 Support DVD information	43
1.11.3 ASUS Home Theater Gate	44
Chapter 2 BIOS information	47
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	47
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	47
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	48
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	49
2.2 BIOS setup program	49
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	50
2.2.2 Menu bar	50
2.2.3 Navigation keys	51
2.2.4 Menu items	51
2.2.5 Submenu items	51
2.2.6 Configuration fields	51
2.2.7 General help	51
2.2.8 Pop-up window	51
2.2.9 Scroll bar	51
2.3 Main menu	52
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	52
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	52
2.3.3 Language [English]	52
2.3.4 SATA 1/SATA 3	52
2.3.5 SATA 1–5/ESATA	53
2.3.6 SATA Configuration	54
2.3.7 System Information	54
2.4 Advanced menu	55
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	55
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	58
2.4.3 Chipset	59
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	61
2.4.5 PCIPnP	61
2.4.6 USB Configuration	61
2.5 Power menu	62
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	62
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	63
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	63
2.5.4 APM Configuration	63
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	63
2.6 Boot menu	64
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	65
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	65
2.6.3 Security	65
2.7 Tools menu	67
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	67
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	67
2.7.3 AI NET 2	67

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