Asus M4N78 SE Manual de usuario

Motherboard

M4N78 SE

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E4424

First Edition

February 2009

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Contents

Notices......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

M4N78 SE specications 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 ..................................................................... 1-4

1.5 Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-5

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-5

1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-5

1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-6

1.5.4 Layout contents............................................................... 1-6

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-7

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-7

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 1-9

1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-10

1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-10

1.7.2 Memory congurations...................................................1-11

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-16

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-16

1.8 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-17

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-17

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-17

1.8.3 PCI slots........................................................................ 1-17

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 1-17

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 1-17

1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-18

1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-20

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 1-20

1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-21

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Contents
11 Software support........................................................................ 1-26
11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-26
11.2  Support DVD information .............................................. 1-26
Chapter 1: BIOS information
1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
1.1  ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1
1.2  ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 2-2
1.3  ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3
2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-4
2.1  BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 2-5
2.2  Menu bar......................................................................... 2-5
2.3  Navigation keys............................................................... 2-6
2.4  Menu items ..................................................................... 2-6
2.5  Sub-menu items.............................................................. 2-6
2.6  Conguration elds ......................................................... 2-6
2.7  General help ................................................................... 2-6
2.8  Pop-up window ............................................................... 2-6
2.9  Scroll bar......................................................................... 2-6
3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-7
3.1  System Time  .................................................................. 2-7
3.2  System Date ................................................................... 2-7
3.3  Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4....................... 2-7
3.4  Storage Conguration ..................................................... 2-8
3.5  System Information ......................................................... 2-9
4 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-9
4.1  JumperFree Conguration .............................................. 2-9
4.2  CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-12
4.3  Chipset.......................................................................... 2-12
4.4  Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 2-13
4.5  PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-14
4.6  USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-14
5 Power menu................................................................................ 2-15
5.1  Suspend Mode.............................................................. 2-15
5.2  ACPI
 
0 Support  ........................................................ 2-15
5.3  ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-15

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Contents
5.4  APM Conguration........................................................ 2-15
5.5  Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-16
6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-17
6.1  Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-17
6.2  Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-17
6.3  Security ......................................................................... 2-18
7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-19
7.1  ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 2-19
7.2  Express Gate  ............................................................... 2-20
7.3  AI NET 2........................................................................ 2-20
8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-21

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department

of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol

of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal

waste.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to

enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin

indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and

connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,

the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

as shown, then supply the required item or value

enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command

line:

afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iM4N78SE.ROM

DANGER/WARNING:Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

CPU AMD Phenom™x4/Phenom™x3/ Athlon™x2/ Athlon ™

/Sempron™ processors (Socket AM2+ / AM2)

Compatible with Phenom™ II/ Athlon™x4/ Athlon™x3/

Athlon™x2 (AM3 CPU)

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

AMD Live!™ Ready

Supports CPU up to 125W

Chipset NVIDIA® nForce™ 720D

System bus Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface

for AM2+ CPU

2000 / 1600 MT/s for AM2 CPU

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered ECC and

non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules

Supports up to 8GB system memory

* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL

(Qualied Vendors List).

** Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit

Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on

the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS

can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory,

we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS

when having 4GB or more memory installed on the

motherboard.

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot

2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots

3 x PCI 2.2 slots

Storage / RAID 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector

4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

Nvidia® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD congurations (on

Windows Vista only)

Audio ALC662 High Denition Audio 6-channel CODEC

Supports Jack-detection and Multi-streaming

Supports S/PDIF out interface

USB Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports

at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)

LAN Nvidia nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek

8211CL-GR PHY

M4N78 SE specications summary

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M4N78 SE specications summary

ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS3

- ASUS EPU 4-Engine

- ASUS EZ Flash2

ASUS Express Gate

Turbo key

ASUS AI NAP

ASUS AI NET 2

ASUS MyLogo2

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x RJ45 port

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

6-channel Audio I/O ports

1 x LPT port

1 x COM port

Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional

6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

4 x SATA connectors

1 x system panel connector

1 x CD audio-in connector

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1x CPU Fan connectors

24-pin EATX power connector

4-pin ATX 12V power connector

Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable

1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable

1x IO Shield

User manual

Form Factor ATX form factor: 12’’ x 7.6’’ (30.5cm x 19.3cm)

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS Update

ASUS PC Probe II

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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