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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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...temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi If you are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the ... • Before using an adapter or extension cord. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
...temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi If you are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the ... • Before using an adapter or extension cord. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips...
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... memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non- 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™...95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G(780L) / SB710 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...
... memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non- 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™...95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G(780L) / SB710 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...
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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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... ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L... carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...
... ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L... carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to update the BIOS without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...
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The package contents vary from models. 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) ...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 package contents vary from models. 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) ...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...
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... to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the slot and press firmly...
... to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the slot and press firmly...
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...the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 1.7 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You ... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the...
...the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 1.7 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You ... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the...
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2. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that ... you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4...
2. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that ... you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4...
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...audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable 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 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...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`...
...audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable 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 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...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`...
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... 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS...
... 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS...
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... of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows...
... of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows...
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... start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. The ASUS Update utility is found . 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch...
... start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. The ASUS Update utility is found . 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch...
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... flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3) or MA78LL3P.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
... flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3) or MA78LL3P.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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... the power button to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. See section 2.8 Exit ...Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two...
... the power button to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. See section 2.8 Exit ...Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two...
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Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 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 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2... item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 System Information Select Screen Select Item +-
Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 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 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2... item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 System Information Select Screen Select Item +-
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...a field, select it then press to display a list of options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- 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 Support...a menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration ...
...a field, select it then press to display a list of options. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- 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 Support...a menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration ...
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... data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...65533;�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 ...
... data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...65533;�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 ...
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... hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to [Enabled]. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial... [AHCI] when you to display the submenu. SATA Port1 - PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to [Enabled]. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial... [AHCI] when you to display the submenu. SATA Port1 - PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information