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... it another standout in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in the long ...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and ...
... it another standout in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in the long ...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and ...
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... mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights...
... mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights...
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... with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions...
... with the heatsink package. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions...
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... Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you...
... Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you...
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... mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at...
... mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at...
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6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 7. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted ...NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. USB 2.0 ports...
6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 7. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted ...NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. USB 2.0 ports...
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...OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LE ATX power connectors • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W... when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up ...
...OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LE ATX power connectors • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W... when configuring a system with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up ...
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...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-23 3. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is...
...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-23 3. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is...
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Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows ...lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 7. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The...
Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows ...lights up when you to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 7. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The...
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Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 10. These are not jumpers! ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ... 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.
Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 10. These are not jumpers! ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ... 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors.
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... Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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... EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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... EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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...this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the ...BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To ...
...this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the ...BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To ...
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... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011...
... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011...
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...BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. There is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. ...
...BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate SATA device type. There is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. ...
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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 ...suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. When this item set...
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 ...suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. When this item set...
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... booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system ... [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number...
... booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system ... [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number...
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Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS ... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to...a profile number to save your choice. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles....
Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS ... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to...a profile number to save your choice. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles....
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...to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for each of the options ... making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0205 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is...
...to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for each of the options ... making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0205 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is...
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...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L... Shen Declaration Date: May 13, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. ...
...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L... Shen Declaration Date: May 13, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. ...