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... 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs..., and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Before you for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT...
... 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs..., and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Before you for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT...
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... power cable before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord.
... power cable before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord.
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the ... in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the...
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the ... in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the...
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... heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. DO NOT forget...
... heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. DO NOT forget...
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USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX ... the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-12) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up 3. When you set this jumper...
USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX ... the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-12) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up 3. When you set this jumper...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2...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 ...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2...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 ...
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... or when you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR M5A78L-M LE +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power 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 the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not...
... or when you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR M5A78L-M LE +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power 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 the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not...
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COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. LPT M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE LPT connector AFD ERR# INIT# 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. The serial port...
COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. LPT M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE LPT connector AFD ERR# INIT# 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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. The serial port...
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Ground Reset 6. 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 IDE LED ...connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin...
Ground Reset 6. 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 IDE LED ...connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin...
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Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 10. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports...
Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 10. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports...
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...click Open. 3. Before you to avail all its features. 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 [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the...
...click Open. 3. Before you to avail all its features. 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 [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the...
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... a USB flash drive that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
... a USB flash drive that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...
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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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... information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 Select [CDROM] if you to navigate through them. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to display the SATA device information. 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 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ...
... information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 Select [CDROM] if you to navigate through them. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ...-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to display the SATA device information. 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 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ...
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... item set to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state 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... When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep ...
... item set to [Power Off], the system goes into either off state 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... When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep ...
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... decrease the time needed to display the submenu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 The number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ...ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 ...
... decrease the time needed to display the submenu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 The number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: ...ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 ...
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...choice. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to ... Save to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Allows you to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press ,...
...choice. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to ... Save to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Allows you to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you press ,...
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... 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. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the... OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 If you made and restore the previously saved values. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option...
... 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. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the... OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 If you made and restore the previously saved values. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option...
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...No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device..., Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC...
...No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device..., Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC...