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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3...1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3...1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 iii
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..., ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before ...
..., ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. •...configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before ...
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...174; ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...AM3/AM3+ CPU up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker (continued on the motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600...
...174; ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...AM3/AM3+ CPU up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker (continued on the motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600...
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... Series specifications summary Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Form factor 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ...x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 ...
... Series specifications summary Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Form factor 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ...x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 ...
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... 9LPRS483 AUDIO AR 8161 Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 PCI1 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support...
... 9LPRS483 AUDIO AR 8161 Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 PCI1 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support...
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... mitigate environmental impacts. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to...
... mitigate environmental impacts. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to...
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The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only. 1 2 34 18.8cm(7.4in) 45 KBMS EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 63 COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, ...RS780L AR 8161 PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 7 13 12 11 10 1 9 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models. The ...
The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only. 1 2 34 18.8cm(7.4in) 45 KBMS EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 63 COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, ...RS780L AR 8161 PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 7 13 12 11 10 1 9 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models. The ...
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... cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the screw...
... cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the screw...
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... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the... (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC...
... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the... (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. For system failure due to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC...
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... or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to ...CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead ...
... or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to ...CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead ...
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...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 LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 .... • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other...
...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 LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 .... • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other...
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...• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create ... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details....
...• When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create ... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details....
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... the popup menu. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete...
... the popup menu. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete...
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...then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. c. Always update the utility to avoid ... • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. b. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you wish to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is found. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. Press to prevent system boot failure...
...then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to avail all its features. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. c. Always update the utility to avoid ... • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. b. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you wish to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. The ASUS Update utility is found. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. Press to prevent system boot failure...
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... off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Refer to ensure...
... off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Refer to ensure...
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...this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-...On Self-Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then...
...this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-...On Self-Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then...
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...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the screen has the following ...Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu ...
...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the screen has the following ...Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu ...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for System Suspend. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge... configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power,...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for System Suspend. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge... configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power,...
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...;�S�AT�A�3�G�_1�~�4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System... transfers. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, LBA/Large Mode, Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode...
...;�S�AT�A�3�G�_1�~�4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System... transfers. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, LBA/Large Mode, Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode...
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... [AHCI] when you to set OnChip SATA Channel to configure your storage devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects ...[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. SATA Port1...
... [AHCI] when you to set OnChip SATA Channel to configure your storage devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects ...[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. SATA Port1...