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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 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 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 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 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to help you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when ...that you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an ...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to help you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when ...that you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an ...
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... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, 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...
... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, 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...
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... Key allows you to personalize your system. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature automatically restores ...
... Key allows you to personalize your system. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature automatically restores ...
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...SATA3G_5 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX PLUS PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL ...24 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-23 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56,...
...SATA3G_5 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX PLUS PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL ...24 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-23 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56,...
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...on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D...SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair ...
...on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. AD31600X002GMU CM3X1G1600C9DHX CM3X2G1600C9DHX TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) TR3X6G1600C8D...SS Corsair CM3X2G1800C8D 2048MB DS Transcend TX1800KLU-2GK 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair ...
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...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
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...QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory ... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory ... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI ...
... they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings...the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI ...
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... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...This jumper allows you to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2....
... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...This jumper allows you to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2....
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...pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to... can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting ... you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS.
...pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to... can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting ... you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS.
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... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that ... /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port ...
... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that ... /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. This 9-pin COM1 port is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 15-pin port ...
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... ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 3. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,... RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA....
... ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 3. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,... RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA....
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Always update the utility to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Always update the utility to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
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...2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS VER: 0302 (H:01 B:00) DATE: 08/14/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
...2 in either of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS VER: 0302 (H:01 B:00) DATE: 08/14/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
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... (for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... (for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously...
... system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously...
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... keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08...navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration ...
... keys differ from one screen to select items in the menu and change the settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08...navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration ...
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... is not user-configurable. Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options...
... is not user-configurable. Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options...
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...: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Setting this item to configure system Time. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA,...LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Select a device item then press to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ...
...: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Setting this item to configure system Time. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA,...LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Select a device item then press to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ...