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Asus M4N78 - PRO w/ Athlon II X2 240 User Manual

Asus M4N78 - PRO w/ Athlon II X2 240
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Motherboard
M4N78

Table of Contents

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Asus M4N78 - PRO w/ Athlon II X2 240 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelM4N78 PRO
ChipsetNVIDIA GeForce 8300
Memory TypeDDR2
Memory Slots4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory16 GB
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI
Storage Interface6 x SATA 3Gb/s
Form FactorATX
Compatible ProcessorsAMD Phenom / Athlon / Sempron
USB Ports12 x USB 2.0 (6 on back panel, 6 on board)
AudioRealtek ALC1200 8-Channel High Definition Audio
LANRealtek RTL8211CL Gigabit LAN controller
CPU SocketAM2+

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards during system operation.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Guidelines to ensure safe handling and operation of the motherboard and its components.

M4N78 Specifications Summary

CPU and Chipset Specifications

Details supported processors, chipset, and system bus.

Memory and Expansion Slot Support

Describes memory architecture, capacity, and expansion slot types.

ASUS Special Features and Utilities

Lists unique ASUS technologies like EPU, Express Gate, and overclocking features.

I/O Ports and Connectors

Details back panel I/O ports and internal I/O connectors.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Highlights

Details AMD CPU support, memory, and bus technologies.

Innovative ASUS Features

Describes unique ASUS utilities like MyLogo2, CrashFree BIOS, EZ Flash.

Before You Proceed

Installation Precautions

Important warnings and safety measures before installing components.

Motherboard Overview

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing a CPU into the socket.

Installing the Heatsink and Fan

Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

System Memory

Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step instructions for installing a memory module into a socket.

Removing a DIMM

Step-by-step instructions for removing a memory module from a socket.

Expansion Slots

Installing an Expansion Card

Guides on physically installing an expansion card into a slot.

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Instructions for clearing CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper.

Connectors

ATX Power Connectors

Details the 24-pin and 4-pin ATX power supply connectors.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Covers BIOS update utilities like ASUS Update.

BIOS Setup Program

Explains how to navigate and use the BIOS setup utility.

Advanced Menu

JumperFree Configuration

Settings for CPU overclocking and related parameters.

Boot Menu

Boot Device Priority

Sets the sequence of devices for system startup.

Tools Menu

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility for updating the BIOS from a file or USB drive.

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