Asus M4N78 Pro - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices .......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
M4N78 PRO specifications 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 configurations .................................................... 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