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M3A78-T
Motherboard
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E4018 Second Edition July 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: (
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix M3A78-T specifications summary ........
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Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) .................................... 2-16 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black and white) ....... 2-16 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-18 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors .........................
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4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17 4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration ............................................. 4-17 4.4.2 AI NET 2........................................................................ 4-21 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-22 4.4.4 Chipset ...........................................
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5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ........................................................... 5-9 5.3.2 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ..........................................5-11 5.3.3 Audio configurations ..................................................... 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ........................................
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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 guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, ju
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure 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 t
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M3A78-T specifications summary ® ® CPU AMD Socket AM2/AM2+ for AMD Phenom™ FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU TDP up to 140W ® Chipset AMD 790GX + SB750 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 - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/ ECC/ ECC/ non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory
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M3A78-T specifications summary specifications summary ® High Definition audio Realtek ALC1200 8-channel High Definition audio CODEC - Optical S/PDIF Out port at back I/O S/PDIF Out port at back I/O ® IEEE 1394 LSI FW322 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 on the rear panel) USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 6 on the rear panel) ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate: - Web browser, file downloading and uploading* - Further free features upgradable *File d
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M3A78-T specifications summary specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x DVI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS M3A78-T
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS M3A78-T 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 M3A78-T Cables Serial Serial Serial A A AT T TA A A power cables
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ® AMD Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ CPU support ® This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2+ multi-core p
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® AMD Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Hybrid CrossFireX Technology is a unique multi-GPU technology combining the onboard GPU and the discrete graphics card together to enhance 3D graphics performance. Visit www.amd.com for the Hybrid CrossfireX selected GPUs. HDMI/DVI/D-Sub Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for full HD 1080p visuals. Supporting HD
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S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out jack. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to analog format, and therefore well preserves signal quality. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit
