Asus M4A78 Manuel utilisateur

Motherboard

M4A78

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E4507

First Edition V1

February 2009

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Contents

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

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

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

M4A78 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 ..................................................................... 1-5

Onboard LED ................................................................................. 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-6

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6

1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-7

1.5.4 Layout contents............................................................... 1-7

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-8

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-8

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ...................................... 1-10

1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-11

1.7.1 Overview ........................................................................1-11

1.7.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 1-12

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-17

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-17

1.8 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-18

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-18

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-18

1.8.3 PCI slots........................................................................ 1-18

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 1-18

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 1-18

1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-19

Contents

1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-21

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 1-21

1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-23

1.11 Software support........................................................................ 1-30

1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-30

1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-30

Chapter 2 BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 2-2

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-4

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 2-5

2.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 2-5

2.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 2-6

2.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 2-6

2.2.5 Submenu items ............................................................... 2-6

2.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 2-6

2.2.7 General help ................................................................... 2-6

2.2.8 Pop-up window ............................................................... 2-6

2.2.9 Scroll bar......................................................................... 2-6

2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-7

2.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 2-7

2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................... 2-7

2.3.4 SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 5, SATA 6, and ESATA . 2-8

2.3.5 SATA Conguration ......................................................... 2-9

2.3.6 System Information ......................................................... 2-9

2.4 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-9

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 2-10

2.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-12

2.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 2-13

Contents

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 2-14

2.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-14

2.4.6 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-15

2.5 Power menu................................................................................ 2-16

2.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 2-16

2.5.2 ACPI Support ................................................................ 2-16

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 2-16

2.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 2-16

2.5.5 HW Monitor Conguration............................................. 2-17

2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-18

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-18

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-18

2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-19

2.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-20

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 2-20

2.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 2-21

2.7.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 2-21

2.8 Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-22

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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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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.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

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.

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 /iM4A78.ROM

M4A78 specications summary

(continued on the next page)

CPU Phenom™ X4 / Phenom™ X3 / Athlon™ X2 / Athlon™ /

Sempron™ processors (socket for AM2+/AM2)

Compatible with Phenom™ II / Athlon™ X4 / Athlon™ X3 /

Athlon™ X2 (AM3 CPU)

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

Support CPU up to 125W

* Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list

Chipset AMD 770 / SB700

System bus Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3 /

AM2+ CPU

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered

ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667/533MHz memory modules

* DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ / AM3 CPU only.

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

(Qualied Vendors List).

*** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,

Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less

than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory

if you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system.

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot

2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

Storage 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 connector

5 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and

RAID 0+1 and JBOD (only for Windows®Vista OS)

congurations

1 x ESATA

LAN Realtek8112 PCIE, Gigabit LAN

Audio ALC887 High Denition Audio 8-channel CODEC

- Supports Jack-detect and Multistreaming technology

- Supports S/PDIF out interface

USB Supports up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port at mid-board,

6 ports at back panel)

ASUS Unique

fetures

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS AI NET2

Turbo Key

ASUS MyLogo 2

EPU 4-Engine

ASUS Express Gate

M4A78 specications summary

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

1 x RJ45 port

1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical)

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel Audio ports

1 x COM port

1 x LPT port

1 x ESATA port

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

6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x IDE connector

5 x SATA connectors

1 x High Denition Front panel audio connector

1 x system panel connector

1 x CD audio-in connector

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1x CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors

24-pin ATX power connector

4-pin ATX 12V power connector

BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0,

ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5

Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable

1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable

1x I/O Shield

User manual

Form Factor ATX form factor: 12’’ x 8.2’’ (30.6cm x 20.9cm)

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS LiveUpdate Utility

ASUS PC Probe II

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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