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  • Page 1 M4A78LT-M PLUS...
  • 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 M4A78LT-M PLUS 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 ..........
  • Page 4 BIOS information 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 utility ......... 2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............2-5 2.2.3...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............2-18 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-18 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-19 Tools menu ................. 2-21 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-21 2.7.2 Express Gate ..............2-21 2.7.3 AI NET 2................ 2-21 Exit menu ..................2-22...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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: M4A78Lt-M Plus Specifications Summary

    * Due to CPU specifications, AMD 100 and 200 series ® CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows 32-bit operating system may only recognize ®...
  • Page 10 M4A78LT-M PLUS specifications summary Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional...

  • 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 HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology ® This motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology which ®...

  • Page 13: Innovative Asus Features

    BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan...
  • Page 14 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M4A78LT-M PLUS Standby Power Powered Off M4A78LT-M PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    Place six 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. M4A78LT-M PLUS Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-26 AMD CPU socket Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-23 ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M4A78LT-M PLUS M4A78LT-M PLUS CPU socket AM3 Press the lever sideways to unlock the Socket lever socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely.
  • Page 19 CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN M4A78LT-M PLUS CPU FAN PWM M4A78LT-M PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS...

  • Page 20: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. •...

  • Page 21: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 M4A78LT-M PLUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 1-11...

  • Page 22: Memory Configurations

    OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the ® motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M4A78LT-M PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800(O.C.) MHz capability Timing DIMM Support Vendor Part No.

  • Page 23: Ddr3-1333 Mhz Capability

    4096MB(Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) DS Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • (XMP) Crucial CT25664BA1339.16SFD 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) DS Micron 8UD22D9JNM • (continued on the next page) ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 1-13...
  • Page 24 DDR3-1333MHz capability DIMM Timing Support Vendor Part No. Size Brand Chip NO. DIMM Voltage (BIOS) G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 1024MB G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package • G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK 1024MB G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3072MB(Kit of 3) Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
  • Page 25 • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 1-15...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 1-17...

  • Page 28: Jumpers

    Clear RTC M4A78LT-M PLUS (Default) M4A78LT-M PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

  • Page 29: Usb Device Wake-Up

    M4A78LT-M PLUS +5VSB (Default) M4A78LT-M PLUS USB Device Wake Up Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard.

  • Page 30: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel ports PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED...

  • Page 31: Internal Connectors

    Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition M4A78LT-M PLUS Front panel audio 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. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio].

  • Page 32: Atx Power Connectors

    The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • 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. 1-22...
  • Page 33 If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select”, ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE M4A78LT-M PLUS NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. M4A78LT-M PLUS IDE connector ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 1-23...
  • Page 34 SATA4 M4A78LT-M PLUS SATA2 SATA1 M4A78LT-M PLUS SATA connectors • Install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ® • If you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the BIOS.

  • Page 35: System Panel Connector

    PIN 1 M4A78LT-M PLUS HD_LED RESET M4A78LT-M PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) 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: Usb Connectors

    USB56 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M4A78LT-M PLUS M4A78LT-M PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer.
  • Page 37 SPDIFOUT M4A78LT-M PLUS M4A78LT-M PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices >...
  • Page 38 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 39: Software Support

    Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique feature of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus.
  • Page 40 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®...

  • Page 42: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 43: Asus Crashfree Bios Utility

    2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 44: Bios Setup Program

    • The BIOS setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS information...

  • Page 45: Bios Menu Screen

    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. ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS...

  • Page 46: Menu Items

    2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 5/6 menus. ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS...

  • Page 48: Sata Configuration

    LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item 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 49: System Information

    The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS...
  • Page 50 The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile.
  • Page 51 Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.61000V with a 0.01500V increment. Use the <+> / <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.61000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 2-11...

  • Page 52: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool ‘n’...

  • Page 53: Ecc Configuration

    Disables or enables the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 2-13...

  • Page 54: Onboard Device Configuration

    2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

  • Page 55: Usb Configuration

    Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 2-15...

  • Page 56: 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. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

  • Page 57: Hw Monitor Configuration

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Anti Surge support.

  • Page 58: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: Press <F5>...

  • Page 59: Security

    <Enter> twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS M4A78LT-M PLUS 2-19...

  • Page 60: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

  • Page 61: Tools Menu

    2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see section 2.1.2 for details.

  • Page 62: 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10>...

  • Page 63: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) +49-1805-010923*...

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