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Asus Motherboard M3A78-EM User Manual

Asus Motherboard M3A78-EM
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Motherboard
M3A78-EM

Table of Contents

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Asus Motherboard M3A78-EM Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
ChipsetAMD 780G
SocketAM2+
Max Memory16 GB
PCI Express x161
PCI Express x12
PCI Slots1
SATA Ports5 x SATA 3Gb/s
Integrated GraphicsATI Radeon HD 3200
Audio8-Channel
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1200
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111C
Video PortsD-Sub, DVI, HDMI
USB Ports12 x USB 2.0
eSATA1
Audio Ports6
Dimensions9.6" x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
Power Pin24-Pin ATX, 4-Pin ATX 12V
Memory TypeDDR2 1066/800/667
SATA RAIDRAID 0, 1, JBOD
LANGigabit Ethernet
S/PDIF OutOptical
Memory Slots4 x DIMM

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Introduction to the motherboard and its package contents.

ASUS Special Features

Overview of product highlights, unique, stylish, and intelligent overclocking features.

Before You Proceed and Motherboard Layout

Safety precautions before installation and overview of the motherboard layout.

CPU Installation and Configuration

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

System Memory Installation and Configuration

Details on DDR2 memory sockets, configurations, and installation procedures.

Expansion Slots and Connectivity

Guides for expansion cards, PCI/PCIe slots, jumpers, and rear/internal connectors.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

BIOS Update and Recovery Utilities

Tools and methods for updating, backing up, and recovering the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Navigation and Main Menu

Understanding the BIOS interface, navigation, and configuring basic system settings.

Advanced System Configuration

Adjusting advanced settings for CPU, chipset, memory, devices, and PCI/USB configurations.

Power Management and Boot Settings

Configuring ACPI/APM power states, hardware monitoring, and boot device priority.

BIOS Security and Tools Menu

System security settings, utility tools like EZ Flash, and exit options for BIOS.

Appendix: ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™

System Requirements for CrossFireX

Minimum system requirements for using ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology.

BIOS Configuration for CrossFireX

Steps to configure BIOS settings for enabling ATI Hybrid CrossFireX.

AMD Chipset Driver Installation

Guide to installing the AMD chipset driver for Hybrid CrossFireX support.

Using ATI Catalyst Control Center

Instructions for configuring Hybrid CrossFireX using the ATI Catalyst Control Center.

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