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M4A78LT-M Motherboard - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 2
including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 3
About this guide vii M4A78LT-M 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 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 4
Support DVD information 1-30 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 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 5
2-16 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-16 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-16 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-17 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support 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 2-21 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-21 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 6
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 7
. • 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 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 8
guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual Instructions updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS it�e�m�t�o�s�e�le�c�t. Italics - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 9
Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3 AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depends on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L)/ SB710 Up to 5200 MT - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 10
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 11
I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 12
'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 13
restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 14
the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 15
you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M4A78LT-M ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT-M Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 16
in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M4A78LT-M 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 17
DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR SOCKET AM3 DVI_VGA USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO Clock Gen AMD® 1 780L PRI_IDE PCIEX1_1 RTL 8112L PCIEX16 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 7 M4A78LT-M AMD® PCI1 SB710 8 8Mb BIOS VIA VT1708S AAFP SPDIF_OUT PCI2 USB78 USB910 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 18
supports AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4A78LT - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 19
instructions. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M4A78LT-M M4A78LT-M CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ASUS - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 20
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 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 21
. 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 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 22
nd�o�w��s® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A78LT-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX14900D3K3/3GX(XMP - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 23
Package 7-7-7-18 Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • continued on the next page ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-13 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 24
9 9 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • N/A • • • 8-8-8-24 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 25
or the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-15 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 26
before adding 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 on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 27
x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-17 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 28
such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 M4A78LT-M Normal (Default) M4A78LT-M Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 29
S/PDIF cable. 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-19 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 30
for any DVI-D compatible device and is Dual display output support • This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported for your motherboard: Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported • • Not supported • • During POST, only the monitor - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 31
Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs • For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements listed below. CPU DIMM BIOS setup Suggested list AMD® Phenom II x3 720 DDR3 1333 (1GB or higher) Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher File format Non-protected clips HD-DVD Blu- - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 32
10.2 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. M4A78LT-M SPDIF_OUT M4A78LT-M Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 33
DC M4A78LT-M GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M4A78LT-M ATX power Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-23 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 34
133/100 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 jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE PIN1 M4A78LT-M NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 35
® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M4A78LT-M 1-25 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 36
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M4A78LT-M IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M4A78LT hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 37
the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. LPT M4A78LT-M GND - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 38
is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one M4A78LT-M Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 39
M4A78LT-M 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 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 40
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 drivers, software applications, and utilities that you - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 41
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. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 42
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 using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 43
the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into MA78LTM.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 44
under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They 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 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 45
menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Fri 11/20 the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-5 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 46
change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 47
press to display the IDE/SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show Not menus. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-7 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 48
enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis detected under OS. Ensure to install the AHCI driver, so that you can use SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 49
Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset AMD CPU type. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 50
CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU : [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [ - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 51
Auto] [Max. = 2.3100V] [Min. = 1.5000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.59500V with a 0.01500V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.59500V] [Min. = 1.10000V] ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-11 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 52
BIOS automatically adjusts this function. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] 2.4.3 Chipset - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 53
Surround View function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-13 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 54
Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] AMD 760 HDMI Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD 760 HDMI Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] to malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When this item is set to [Yes] - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 55
the legacy USB support is disabled. BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A78LT - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 56
. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Select Screen - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 57
an ATX power supply monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti-Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78LT - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 58
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 59
the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Selects the power-on your 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. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2- - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 60
Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when 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 M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 61
Advanced Power 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 supports: 1. Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-21 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 62
can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • 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 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 63
program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M4A78LT-M 2-23 - Asus M4A78LT-M | User Manual - Page 64
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