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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx...
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... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Example: means that may have...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 complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when...
... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Example: means that may have...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 complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when...
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...panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) 1 x PS/2...ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: ...
...panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) 1 x PS/2...ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: ...
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...cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Enjoy an instant performance...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L...
...cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Enjoy an instant performance...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L...
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... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before 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 the future. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-1 Select Update BIOS from...
... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before 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 the future. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-1 Select Update BIOS from...
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... 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:\...BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
... 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:\...BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
... M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Turn on again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
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...at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default...in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If the system becomes ...
...at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default...in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If the system becomes ...
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...this function. However, this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the.../OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables...
...this function. However, this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the.../OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables...
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... run the utility to run the utility. • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Start O.C. 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 select and update BIOS. Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Add Your...
... run the utility to run the utility. • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Start O.C. 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 select and update BIOS. Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Add Your...