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... on the next page) ix resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 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... AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe...
... on the next page) ix resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 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... AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe...
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... delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. 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 V2 two models. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 It...
... delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. 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 V2 two models. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 It...
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... your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of...
... your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of...
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ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E ...; • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on 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...
ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS Elpida EBJ51UD8BAFA-AC-E ...; • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on 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...
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CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.... Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC...
CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.... Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC...
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.... CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. Configuration options: ... 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options...
.... CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. Configuration options: ... 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options...
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...'s overclocking capability is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series...manually turn ON/OFF a process core. When this item is enhanced. When this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] �[-�2 4 6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value ...
...'s overclocking capability is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series...manually turn ON/OFF a process core. When this item is enhanced. When this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] �[-�2 4 6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value ...