Instruction Manual

Table Of Contents

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Contents

Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices .......................................................................................................... v

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

About this guide ......................................................................................... vi

M4N78 PRO specications summary ..................................................... viii

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-1

1.4 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-3

1.5 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-4

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-4

1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-4

1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-5

1.5.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-5

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-6

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-6

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 1-7

1.7 System memory ........................................................................... 1-9

1.7.1 Overview ......................................................................... 1-9

1.7.2 Memory congurations .................................................... 1-9

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-13

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-13

1.8 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-14

1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-15

1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-16

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-16

1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-18

1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-26

1.11.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-26

1.11.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-26

Chapter 2 BIOS setup

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

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6