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Asus M4N78 PRO - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Asus M4N78 PRO - Motherboard - ATX
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Motherboard
M4N78 PRO

Table of Contents

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Asus M4N78 PRO - Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
ChipsetNVIDIA GeForce 8300
Compatible ProcessorsAMD Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon / Sempron
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory16 GB
Memory TypeDDR2
PCI Express x16 Slots1
PCI Slots2
PCIe x1 Slots2
IDE Ports1 x ATA133
Audio CodecRealtek ALC1200
LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
BIOS TypeAMI BIOS
SocketAM2+/AM2
CPU SocketAM2+/AM2
Supported Memory Speed1066/800/667 MHz
USB Ports12 (6 on back panel, 6 via headers)
Audio8-channel
LANGigabit Ethernet
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
SATA Ports6 x SATA 3Gb/s

Summary

Notices

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to prevent electrical hazards and damage.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Instructions for safe handling and installation of the motherboard.

About this Guide

Guide Structure Overview

Provides a summary of the manual's organization and content.

Document Conventions

Symbol and Formatting Explanations

Explains symbols for DANGER/WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE.

Finding Additional Information

Lists sources for additional product and software update information.

Text Formatting Conventions

Explains the meaning of bold text, italics, key notations, and commands.

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Initial greeting and list of items included in the motherboard package.

Special Features Overview

Highlights key technological features and capabilities of the motherboard.

Pre-Installation Precautions

Lists essential safety and handling steps before installing components.

Motherboard Layout and Components

Details the physical arrangement and identification of motherboard parts.

CPU Installation and Cooling

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its associated heatsink and fan.

System Memory (RAM) Installation

Instructions for installing and configuring DDR2 DIMM modules.

Expansion Slots and Cards

Explains different expansion slots and the process for installing expansion cards.

Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors

Details the function and configuration of motherboard jumpers and various connectors.

Software Support and Installation

Covers OS installation and the use of the motherboard support DVD.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS Management and Updates

Procedures for saving, updating, and recovering the system BIOS.

Entering and Navigating BIOS Setup

Guide on accessing and using the BIOS setup utility interface.

Main BIOS Menu and System Info

Overview of basic system information displayed in the BIOS Main menu.

Ai Tweaker Menu for Overclocking

Configuration options for CPU overclocking, frequency, and voltage settings.

Advanced Menu for System Devices

Settings for configuring CPU, chipset, and other system devices.

Power Management Settings

Options for ACPI and APM configuration, including system suspend and power-on states.

Boot Options and Configuration

Settings to manage the system's boot sequence and startup behavior.

BIOS Tools and Utilities

Access to built-in utilities for BIOS updates, profiles, and system diagnostics.

Exiting BIOS Setup

Procedures for saving changes, discarding them, or loading default BIOS settings.

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