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... battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time ...system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. The onboard button...
... battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time ...system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. The onboard button...
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... device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the...
... device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the...
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...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 ...Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD Audio]. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O ...I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. This port is purchased separately...
...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 ...Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD Audio]. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O ...I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 10. This port is purchased separately...
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SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID... The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID... The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
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...USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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: ... 3. Press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows ...
...USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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: ... 3. Press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. b. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows ...
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... disk drive, if supported. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using 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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with...
... disk drive, if supported. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using 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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 • This function supports USB flash disks with...
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...power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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] SATA3G_1... bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to another.
...power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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] SATA3G_1... bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to another.
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... For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner...Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 [...
... For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner...Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 [...
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...: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/... the SATA device information. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. 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 ...
...: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/... the SATA device information. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. 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 ...
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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 0205 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU Overclocking [Auto] ....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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 0205 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU Overclocking [Auto] ....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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... Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on 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 ...for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select Screen Select Item +- 2.5...
... Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on 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 ...for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select Screen Select Item +- 2.5...
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...Enter Go to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 Select an item then press to boot the system. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version...screen depends on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to ...
...Enter Go to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 Select an item then press to boot the system. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version...screen depends on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to ...
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... The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save...
... The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save...
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...is turned off. Select OK to exit. If you made 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....previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you selected are finished making your changes to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 Discard Changes This option allows you made to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting ...
...is turned off. Select OK to exit. If you made 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....previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you selected are finished making your changes to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 Discard Changes This option allows you made to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting ...