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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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...power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged. ...not try to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
...power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged. ...not try to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
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...emphasize a word or a phrase. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must... IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Optional documentation Your...
...emphasize a word or a phrase. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must... IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. Optional documentation Your...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ...you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for...: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ...you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for...: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a...
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... 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 accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1 The package...
... 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 accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1 The package...
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...-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a smoother and faster computing environment. It is a highly integrated ...for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for high...
...-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a smoother and faster computing environment. It is a highly integrated ...for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for high...
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... according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work...
... according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work...
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... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the ...RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4...
... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to open the system chassis and clear the ...RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. eliminates the need to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component...damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and ...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component...damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. M5A78L-M LE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 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 as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. M5A78L-M LE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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... up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket...otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / ...
... up to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket...otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. The CPU fits only in only one correct orientation. Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / ...
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CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink ... occur if you fail to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6.
CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink ... occur if you fail to plug this connector. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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If the instructions in this section 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink ... installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
If the instructions in this section 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink ... installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
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...Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. ...motherboard comes with less power consumption. 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the retention module base. 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...
...Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. ...motherboard comes with less power consumption. 3. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the retention module base. 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...
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...slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of the lower-sized...TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) Size 4096MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) 6144MB(Kit of the followings: - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs...
...slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of the lower-sized...TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) Size 4096MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB(Kit of 2) 2048MB 6144MB(Kit of 3 ) 6144MB(Kit of the followings: - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs...
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...-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support...; • • • • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to...
...-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support...; • • • • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to...
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... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To...
... to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 1 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To...
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...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.... ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...
...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.... ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the card. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...
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... Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect ...port is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial... 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 you want to connect ...
... Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect ...port is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD Audio]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial... 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 you want to connect ...