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M3N78-VM
Motherboard
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E3849 First Edition May 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1)
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii M3N78-VM specifications summary ........................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...............
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ....................
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Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration ........................................................ 2-32 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-33 2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ...........
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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 r
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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
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual 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 motherboar
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold tex
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M3N78-VM specifications summary CPU Supports AMD socket AM2+ / AM2 for AMD Phenom™FX / TM Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology ® ® Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78S) System bus Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB of unbufferred ECC and non-ECC 1066 / 800 / 66
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M3N78-VM specifications summary USB 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear panel) ® LAN NVIDIA nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Realtek8211CL-GR PHY ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Express Gate: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - Further free features upgradable Other features: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS AI NET 2 * File downloading and upl
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Internal I/O connectors 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x TPM header 5 x SATA connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System pa
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS M3N78-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M3N78-VM motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-
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AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology The 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. See page 2-22 for details. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by su
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Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. See page 1-24 for details. PCI Express 2.0 support The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.See page 1-22 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previo
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-7 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to l
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. See page 1-23 for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging c
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN ATX12V SPDIF_O2 USB34_ESATA LAN1_USB12 SATA5 R SATA4 SATA3 AUDIO Nvidia SATA2 MCP78S SATA1 CD PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR CLRTC Realtek 8211CL-GR PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power M3N78-VM PCI1 Super I/O 8Mb BIOS USB78 USB1112 PCI2 VT1708B CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY COM1 TPM PANEL LPT AAFP USB910 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI VGA_DVI Socket AM2+ DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pi
