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...BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only for...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). No part of this...
...BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copies of these licenses are used only for...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). No part of this...
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...the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical ...interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity...
...the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical ...interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This product has been designed to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity...
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... ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to complete a task. If you must press... to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example: ++ viii These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to complete a task. If you must press... to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example: ++ viii These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x ...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)...
M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x ...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)...
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...features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in your package with ... ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M LX Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX PLUS and M5A78L-M LX ...
...features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in your package with ... ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M LX Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX PLUS and M5A78L-M LX ...
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... RAID set, set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial... 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. ...
... RAID set, set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial... 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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To run the DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the... 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features.
To run the DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the... 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features.
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... [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto... following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Use / keys to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] ...
... [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto... following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Use / keys to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] ...
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...[42 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-11 HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items... vary depending on the DIMMs you set it back to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. The valid value ranges vary ...
...[42 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-11 HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items... vary depending on the DIMMs you set it back to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. The valid value ranges vary ...
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...the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 When this function. It allows you set to ... system halt state to get full computing power of the processor. When this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to decrease power consumption. Configuration options...
...the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 When this function. It allows you set to ... system halt state to get full computing power of the processor. When this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to decrease power consumption. Configuration options...
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CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds 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. ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxº...
CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds 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. ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxº...