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... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is authorized in it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING ...
... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is authorized in it from http://support.asus.com/download; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING ...
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... 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 ... 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
... 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 ... 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
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...Refer to the following parts: • 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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and .... Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout ...
...Refer to the following parts: • 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 change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. NOTE: Tips and .... Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout ...
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...asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. M5A78L...II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 ...
...asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. M5A78L...II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 ...
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... features Back 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 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x D-Sub port...
... features Back 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 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x D-Sub port...
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... this user guide are 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing...
... this user guide are 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing...
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... audio streams to your PC! It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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-speed data... for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based 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 ...
... audio streams to your PC! It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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-speed data... for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based 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 ...
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... corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design... damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. After the easy setup, Turbo Key...
... corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design... damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. After the easy setup, Turbo Key...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to DDR3 1066MHz. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory 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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • • ...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to DDR3 1066MHz. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory 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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • • ...
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...Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M5A78L...NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Corsair TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package ...
...Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M5A78L...NO. DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Corsair TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of 3) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package ...
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Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial BL25664ABA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1....
Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial BL25664ABA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1....
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DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial ...MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial ...MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
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... system components. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to...
... system components. DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to...
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.... Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting... 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards 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...
.... Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting... 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards 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...
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... configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. LAN (RJ...
... configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. LAN (RJ...
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...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 3 and 4. DVI port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L...
...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 3 and 4. DVI port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L...
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... are designed to use a PSU 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. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We... +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. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...
... are designed to use a PSU 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. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We... +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. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for...
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... the system chassis. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284...
... the system chassis. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284...
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... in the BIOS. 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. •... XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does ...
... in the BIOS. 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. •... XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does ...
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... when you 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 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 7. Ground Reset 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker...
... when you 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 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 7. Ground Reset 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker...