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... 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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 2.3.2 System...
... 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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 2.3.2 System...
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...Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. Supports up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M LX...configurations Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 ...
...Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. Supports up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M LX...configurations Realtek® RTL8111E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 ...
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... bus bandwidth for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. It is .... 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. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support This ...
... bus bandwidth for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. It is .... 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. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support This ...
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...Crucial Crucial Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use a 64-...;e�m��o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS ...
...Crucial Crucial Part No. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use a 64-...;e�m��o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS ...
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...are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ...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. • If you ...
...are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ...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. • If you ...
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...DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. If Autorun is for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating... Systems (OS). The contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability....
...DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. If Autorun is for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating... Systems (OS). The contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability....
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Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Always update the utility to download then click The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service ... that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following...
Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Always update the utility to download then click The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service ... that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following...
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Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or...reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to switch between drives until the ...
Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or...reset the system while updating the BIOS 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 Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to switch between drives until the ...
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...window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for System Suspend. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS...there are items that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is ...
...window with the configuration options for that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for System Suspend. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS...there are items that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is ...
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...] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you to configure your storage devices. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables...
...] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you to configure your storage devices. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables...
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Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number ... options: [Removable Dev.] [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. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number ... options: [Removable Dev.] [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. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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...not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to save changes and exit. F10 key can be used for this operation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-23 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the ...optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup...
...not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to save changes and exit. F10 key can be used for this operation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-23 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the ...optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup...