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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices 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 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices 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 iv
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... or more memory on this motherboard can support up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots... Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus...
... or more memory on this motherboard can support up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the next page) ix M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots... Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus...
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....0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
....0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
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... it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The layout illustrations in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
... it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The layout illustrations in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
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...CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS... only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a cool and quiet operating environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth ...
...CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS... only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a cool and quiet operating environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 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 support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 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 support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as...
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
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... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) ...options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 When this item is enhanced. However, this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to get full computing power of ...
... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) ...options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 When this item is enhanced. However, this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to get full computing power of ...
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... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you set a lower limit for more efficient system operation. ...speed to display the detected temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Select Ignored if you do not wish to be displayed. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]...
... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you set a lower limit for more efficient system operation. ...speed to display the detected temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Select Ignored if you do not wish to be displayed. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]...
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...2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press to display the sub-menu. 2.7... Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support...
...2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Press to display the sub-menu. 2.7... Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support...