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... http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives etc to this manual, including...
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... ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update...
... ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update...
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...the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot 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 came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M5A78L...
...the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot 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 came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M5A78L...
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... configure the setting. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LE SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LE Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... configure the setting. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LE SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LE Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file...
... the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following screen is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file...
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...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you want to download then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions...
...; desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you want to download then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LE VER: 0205 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 04/22/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
... the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LE VER: 0205 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 04/22/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 The utility...
... removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 The utility...
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... the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0205 Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0205 Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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... information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to select a field. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System...
... information on the menu screen items and how to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select a device item then press to select a field. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System...
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... storage devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you could use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
... storage devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you could use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
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... set CPU Overclocking to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version...
... set CPU Overclocking to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version...
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...] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 Use the / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto...
...] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 Use the / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... technology. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. When this item is enhanced. Use the / keys to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series...
... technology. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. When this item is enhanced. Use the / keys to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series...
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... you set Advanced Clock Calibration to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the overclocking percentage...
... you set Advanced Clock Calibration to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the overclocking percentage...
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...] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you install an ATI graphics card into...
...] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you install an ATI graphics card into...
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... USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot...
... USB device is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot...
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... after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0205 Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the...
... after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0205 Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the...
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... disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter...
... disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter...
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... utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to save and load CMOS. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile Version 0205 Press ENTER...
... utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press to save and load CMOS. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile Version 0205 Press ENTER...
