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...QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want 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. shared memory of .... Supports up to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) viii 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...
...QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want 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. shared memory of .... Supports up to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) viii 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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... voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista or later versions only. ** Refer to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-1 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an...
... voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista or later versions only. ** Refer to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-1 Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an...
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...that you do any of the following: - Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel ...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 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
...that you do any of the following: - Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel ...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 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
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...3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only ... 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 set the type of the SATA connectors in...
...3.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only ... 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 set the type of the SATA connectors in...
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...to install 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 better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support...the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-25 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the...
...to install 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 better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support...the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-25 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the...
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... Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore ... to launch the AI Suite II utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility.
... Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore ... to launch the AI Suite II utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility.
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...it. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press to... 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 ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to avoid ...
...it. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Press to... 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 ASUS website at www.asus.com. b. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to avoid ...
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... brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. To change the value of options. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save...You cannot select an item that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. 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...
... brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. To change the value of options. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save...You cannot select an item that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. 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...
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...items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the ...[Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-19 Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....
...items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the ...[Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-19 Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....
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.... When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you made to load default values. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-23 Pressing does not immediately...RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to the Setup program. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the ...
.... When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you made to load default values. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-23 Pressing does not immediately...RAM. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to the Setup program. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the ...