Asus M4a78lt plus User manual

Motherboard

M4A78LT PLUS

E6445

First Edition (V1)

February 2011

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Contents

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

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

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

M4A78LT PLUS specications summary ................................................. ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-2

1.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-2

1.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-2

1.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-3

1.2.4 Layout contents............................................................... 1-4

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4

1.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-4

1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 1-6

1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7

1.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 1-7

1.4.2 Memory congurations.................................................... 1-8

1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................1-11

1.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-12

1.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-13

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-13

1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-13

1.5.3 PCI slot ......................................................................... 1-13

1.5.4 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 1-13

1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 1-13

1.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-14

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-16

1.7.1 Rear panel ports ........................................................... 1-16

1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-17

1.8 Software support........................................................................ 1-22

1.8.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-22

1.8.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-22

Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS information

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

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

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

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

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater....................................................... 2-4

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-7

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 2-8

2.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 2-8

2.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 2-8

2.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 2-9

2.2.5 Submenu items ............................................................... 2-9

2.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 2-9

2.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 2-9

2.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 2-9

2.2.9 General help ................................................................... 2-9

2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-10

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 2-10

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]....................................... 2-10

2.3.3 SATA 1~4 ...................................................................... 2-10

2.3.4 SATA Conguration ........................................................2-11

2.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 2-12

2.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-13

2.4.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 2-14

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

2.4.4 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 2-15

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

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

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 2-16

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled].......................................... 2-16

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]....................................... 2-17

2.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 2-17

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

2.5.6 EuP Ready [Disabled]................................................... 2-18

Contents

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

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-19

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-19

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

2.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-21

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 2-21

2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 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.

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.

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.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards

for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to

responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging

materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling

information in different regions.

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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.

REACH

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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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.

• 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.

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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>

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 information

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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(continued on the next page)

CPU AMD®socket AM3 for AMD®Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™

100 series processors

Supports 45nm CPU

Supports AMD®95W CPU

AMD®Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

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

Chipset AMD®760G / SB710

System Bus Up to 4400MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM3 CPU

Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333/1066MHz, ECC and non-ECC,

unbuffered memory*

Dual-channel memory architecture

* Due to the CPU limitation, AMD®100 and 200 series CPUs

support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this

motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied

Vendors List).

*** When you install a total memory of 4GB 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 2.0 x16 slot

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

4 x PCI slots

Storage / RAID AMD®SB710 southbridge:

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1,

and RAID 10 (0+1) congurations

LAN Realtek®8111E Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® ALC887-VD2 6-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel

Retasking (HD only)

USB AMD®SB710 southbridge:

- 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 6 ports at the

back panel)

ASUS unique

features

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo 2™

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

iCafe Memory Anti-theft

Back panel I/O

ports

1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green)

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple)

1 x COM port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 x Audio jacks

Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

1 x System panel connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x Speaker connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a,

SM BIOS 2.6, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables

1 x I/O shield

1 x User Manual

1 x Support DVD

2 x iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS LiveUpdate utility

Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

Form factor ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)

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* Specications are subject to change without notice.

If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Chapter 1

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS®M4A78LT PLUS motherboard!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your motherboard package. Refer to page x for the list of accessories.

1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change

any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded

object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to

static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the

bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and

detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,

peripherals, or components.

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1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct

orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in

the image below.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

1.2.2 Screw holes

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis.

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1.2.3 Motherboard layout

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PCIEX16

PCIEX1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI1

USB78 USB910

SPEAKER

AAFP

ATX12V

EPU

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

ALC887

Realtek

RTL8111E

ICS

9LPRS483

KBMS

8Mb

BIOS

CLRTC

CHASSIS

F_PANEL

USBPW7-10

USBPW1-6

KBPWR

SOCKET AM3

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA3G_3

SATA3G_1

SATA3G_4

SATA3G_2

AUDIO

COM1

LAN1_USB12

USB34

USB56

30.5cm(12.0in)

AMD®

SB710

AMD®

760G

20.3cm(8.0in)

2 3 4 351

10 8111213

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1.2.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-10) 1-15 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 1-20

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-15 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-19

3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,

3-pin CHA_FAN)

1-17 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78,

USB910)

1-21

4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin

ATX12V)

1-18 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin

CHASSIS)

1-21

5. AM3 CPU socket 1-4 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-14

6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-17

7. SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 1-19

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /

Sempron™ 100 series processors.

1.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that you use a

CPU designed for the AM3 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT

force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

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M4A78LT PLUS CPU socket AM3

2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the

socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

Socket lever

Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100°

angle; otherwise, the CPU will not t in completely.

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5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket

lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side

tab to indicate that it is locked.

6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the

instructions that comes with the heatsink package.

You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing

heatsink and fan for instructions.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if

you fail to plug this connector.

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M4A78LT PLUS CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU

corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner

with a small triangle.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place.

The CPU ts only in one correct orientation.

DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to

prevent bending the pins and damaging the

CPU!

Gold triangle

Small triangle

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1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan

Ensure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink ts properly

on the retention module base.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or

installing other motherboard components.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal

Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the

heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention bracket

Retention bracket lock

Retention Module Base

Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for

the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not

match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

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3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking

sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.

Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly ts the retention mechanism module

base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the

heatsink and fan to the module base.

5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the

connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if

you fail to plug this connector.

1.4 System memory

1.4.1 Overview

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but

is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are

developed for better performance with less power consumption. The gure illustrates the

location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

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M4A78LT PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1

Channel B DIMM_B1

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1.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs

into the DIMM sockets.

• 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 conguration. Any excess

memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we

recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to CPU specication, AMD®100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3

1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows®OS, when you install 4GB

or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be

about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the

following:

- Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows®

OS.

- Use a 64-bit Windows®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.

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DDR3-1066MHz capability

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.

Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower

frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

Vendors Part No. Size SS/

Chip

Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2GB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3E7/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F(ECC) 7 1.5V • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1.5V • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Micron MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • •

Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7-7-7-20 1.65V • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CBHC9N-BE 2GB DS Elixir - - - • •

Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C - - • •

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DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/

Chip

Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0906 - - • •

A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C E0903 - - • •

A-Data AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • •

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1GB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2GB DS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • •

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

HYNIX HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

HYNIX HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • •

KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - - • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(low prole) 2GB SS HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G(low prole) 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • •

Kingston KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • •

Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G(low prole) 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 1.5V • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • •

MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS MICRON OJD12D9LGQ - - • •

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • •

Micron MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON OJD12D9LGK - - • •

Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • •

Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS MICRON OLD22D9LGK - - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3F13334GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.7V • •

OCZ OCZ3G13334GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.7V • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.75V • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65V • •

OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB ( 2x

4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB ( 2x

4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V • •

PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •

ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-9

SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory

conguration.

• 2 DIMMs*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-

channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/

Chip

Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

A* B*

A-Data AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C

E0906 - - • •

A-Data AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x

1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-

1.85V • •

A-Data AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C

E0903 - - • •

A-Data AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-

1.85V • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS APACER AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • •

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x

1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x

2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1GB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2GB DS Micron 91F22D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x

2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

voltage) • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP) 3GB(3 x

1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x

2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP

1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 6GB(3 x

2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x

4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • •

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x

1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x

2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •