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  • Page 1 M3N78-CM...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ... vii M3N78-CM specifications summary ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ... 1-3 Before you proceed ...
  • Page 4 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 2-1 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility ... 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ... 2-5 BIOS setup program ... 2-7 2.2.1...
  • Page 5 Boot menu ... 2-21 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ... 2-21 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 2-21 2.6.3 Security ... 2-22 Tools menu ... 2-23 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 2-23 2.7.2 Express Gate ... 2-24 Exit menu ... 2-25...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: M3N78-Cm Specifications Summary

    ® than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCIe x 1 slot 2 x PCI slots...
  • Page 10 * The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. ASUS Quiet Thernal Solution: - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Other Feature: - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - AI NET 2...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    ® 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.

  • Page 12: High Definition Audio

    LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content. HyperTransport 3.0 support HyperTransport 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwith than HyperTransport 1.0, radically improving system efficiency to create a smoother, faster computing environment. ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 13: Innovative Asus Features

    2-21 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. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-5 for details.

  • Page 14: Before You Proceed

    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.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Chapter 1: Product introduction M3N78-CM M3N78-CM Onboard LED M3N78-CM SB_PWR Standby Powered Power...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM CPU Socket AM2+ Chapter 1: Product introduction Page 1-23 1-10 1-21...
  • Page 18 You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM CPU Fan Connector Socket lever Small triangle CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU...

  • Page 19: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

  • Page 20: System Memory

    184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M3N78-CM M3N78-CM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B...

  • Page 21: Memory Configurations

    1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Single-Channel Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
  • Page 22 VD29608A8A-3EC20620 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J NT5TU64M8AE-3C KTG667PS6408NST-C6 GDBTX Component Heat-Sink Package K4T51083QC-ZCE7 K4T51083QC-ZCE7(ECC) HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 6TD22D9GKX(ECC) Heat-Sink Package HY5PS12821AFP-S6 AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E AD29608A8A-25EG80720 VD29608A8A-25EG30647 A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E ASUS M3N78-CM DIMM support · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·...
  • Page 23 Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction Brand...

  • Page 24: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-14 Unlocked retaining clip Locked Retaining Clip DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 26: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M3N78-CM M3N78-CM Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 27: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 Keyboard port(purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

  • Page 28: Internal Connectors

    Rear Speaker Out – FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. 8-channel Line In Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out – Side Speaker Out ASUS M3N78-CM...
  • Page 29 IEEE 1394, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM Parallel Port Connector Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 30 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM Internal Audio Connector 1-20 Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s)
  • Page 31 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM SATA Connectors Install the Windows • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support DVD.
  • Page 32 High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.

  • Page 33: Atx Power Connectors

    • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.
  • Page 34 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM Fan Connectors 1-24 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation...

  • Page 35: System Panel Connector (20-8 Pin Panel)

    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M3N78-CM M3N78-CM System Panel Connector System power LED (2-pin PLED) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 36: Software Support

    The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.

  • Page 38: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop-down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.

  • Page 39: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 40: Afudos Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. We recommend that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper; you will need to key in the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt later.

  • Page 41: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 42 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from a USB flash disk: Insert a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 43: Bios Setup Program

    Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause...

  • Page 44: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS information. Menu bar...

  • Page 45: Navigation Keys

    2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 47: Storage Configuration

    LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.

  • Page 48: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to set the overclocking options.Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Test Mode] 2-12 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 49: Hyper Transport Configuration

    GPU OverClocking [Auto] Allows selection of GPU overclocking options to achieve desired GPU frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - allows you to set overclocking parameters automatically. [Manual] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. The following two items appear only when the GPU Overclocking item is set to [Manual].
  • Page 50 Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tWTR [ Auto] Allows you to specify the write to read delay when accessing the same DRAM. Configuration options: [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [Auto] 2-14 ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 51: Cpu Configuration

    tWRWR [ Auto] Allows you to specify the Twrwr time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0 CLK] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] tRDRD [ Auto] Allows you to specify the Trdrd time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] tRFC0/1/2/3[ Auto] Allows you to specify the Trfc0/1/2/3 time.

  • Page 52: Ecc Configuration

    Display Device Priority, from high to low. Configuration options: [PCIE VGA Card First] [Internal VGA First] [PCIE VGA Card First] Hybrid SLI Mode [mGPU Auto] Allows you to set the Hybrid SLI mode. Configuration options: [mGPU Auto] [mGPU always enable] 2-16 ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 53: Onboard Devices Configuration

    iGPU Frame Buffer Size [128 MB] Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Size. Configuration options: [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] [256 MB] PCIE 2.0 Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE 2.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] AZALIA Audio [External codec] Allows you to set HD Audio mode.

  • Page 54: Usb Configuration

    USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] 2-18 ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 55: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 56: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20...

  • Page 57: Boot Menu

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 58: Security

    View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. 2-22 ASUS M3N78-CM...

  • Page 59: Tools Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <OK>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <OK> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 60: Express Gate

    2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first...

  • Page 61: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...
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