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...FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. 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...Version ("LGPL"). ii The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any problems in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is dependent on ...
...FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. 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...Version ("LGPL"). ii The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any problems in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is dependent on ...
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... 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 ... Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
... 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 ... Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
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... to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software...1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an ... by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to select. Keys...
... to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software...1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an ... by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to select. Keys...
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.... 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® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus...
.... 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® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus...
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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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... to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The package contents vary from models. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in the long line of the...
... to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The package contents vary from models. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! The layout illustrations in the long line of the...
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... and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for...the bus bandwidth for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 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 ...
... and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for...the bus bandwidth for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 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 ...
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..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB... 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 Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial ...
..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB... 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 Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial ...
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... 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 • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V...
... 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 • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial .... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial .... • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15
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... the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged...
... the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 DIMM notch 2. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. The DIMM might get damaged...
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...firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2...., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This ...
...firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2...., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This ...
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... Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Microphone port (pink). Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port...
... Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Microphone port (pink). Refer to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port...
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... out_R NC Line out_L 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 supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. This port is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal...
... out_R NC Line out_L 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 supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. This port is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal...
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... Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you... NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
... Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you... NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
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... 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 can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial...; XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD.
... 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 can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial...; XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD.
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... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Speaker connector (4- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-24...
... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LX PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Speaker connector (4- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-24...
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...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to...pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to the USB connectors.
...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to...pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to the USB connectors.
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... FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product...
... FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product...
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... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS...
... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 To run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS...