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... ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. Supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x... 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non- channel audio output. 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™...
... ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. Supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x... 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non- channel audio output. 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™...
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... Hybrid CrossFireX™. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with less power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-1 HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features ...MHz to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista or later versions only. ** Refer to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA ...
... Hybrid CrossFireX™. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with less power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-1 HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features ...MHz to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista or later versions only. ** Refer to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA ...
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.... • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may...• • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-11 Check with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor.
.... • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may...• • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-11 Check with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor.
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... (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND ...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 using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using these connectors. If...
... (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND ...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 using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using these connectors. If...
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... without notice. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-25 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support... Systems (OS). If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version...
... without notice. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-25 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support... Systems (OS). If Autorun is NOT enabled on your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version...
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... BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 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 installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar...
... BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 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 installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar...
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... port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when...
... port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Updating from file, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when...
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... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. 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 ...not fit on the screen. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that menu. 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, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar ...
... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. 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 ...not fit on the screen. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that menu. 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, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar ...
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... Drive B:) may appear when you to boot the system. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-19 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed...options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to skip some power ...
... Drive B:) may appear when you to boot the system. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-19 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed...options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to skip some power ...
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...and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to save the changes that you made changes to the Setup program. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-23 When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this menu. Select one ...RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults ...
...and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to save the changes that you made changes to the Setup program. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-23 When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this menu. Select one ...RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults ...