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......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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... 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 Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-7 2.3.3 SATA3G_1~6 2-7 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
... 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 Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-7 2.3.3 SATA3G_1~6 2-7 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
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... support 8-channel audio output. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory...
... support 8-channel audio output. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory...
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....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, 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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...™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache...M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are 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...
...™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache...M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are 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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...Internet applications. 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 smoother and faster computing environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support This motherboard ...174; Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.
...Internet applications. 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 smoother and faster computing environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 (O.C.) support This motherboard ...174; Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.
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...the OS. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to...CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
...the OS. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to...CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
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...-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. Speaker connector (4- AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_6 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...
...-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. Speaker connector (4- AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_6 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...
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.... Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU AM3+ 2. The CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90...°-100° angle; Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is...
.... Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU AM3+ 2. The CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90...°-100° angle; Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is...
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... fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector.
... fan for instructions. 7. You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector.
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...already installed on top of the retention bracket to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the ...heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4...
...already installed on top of the retention bracket to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the ...heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4...
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... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two ...CPU fan connector! The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two ...CPU fan connector! The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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...
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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...
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... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 reenter data. Shut down the key during... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the ...
... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 reenter data. Shut down the key during... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the ...
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... 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 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to pins...sleep modes (no power to wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected...
... 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 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to pins...sleep modes (no power to wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected...
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... ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 8. 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...
... ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 8. 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...
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... System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0302 Adjust System... to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to malfunction. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. BIOS Information...
... System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0302 Adjust System... to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to malfunction. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. BIOS Information...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Use / keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on your...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Use / keys to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on your...
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...;]�[�7��C�L�K��] DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [12 CLK] ~ [42 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-11 Use the / keys to [Auto] for some of the following items only appear when you install on your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary depending on the motherboard.
...;]�[�7��C�L�K��] DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [12 CLK] ~ [42 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-11 Use the / keys to [Auto] for some of the following items only appear when you install on your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary depending on the motherboard.
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... The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1.3500V to 2.3000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...
... The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1.3500V to 2.3000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...