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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 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 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 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 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
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... to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and... additional information to help you must press two or more information Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus...
... to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and... additional information to help you must press two or more information Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus...
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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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...turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the ... power supply (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3
...turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the ... power supply (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3
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...the Specials screen. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for updates. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later... This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27
...the Specials screen. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is for updates. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later... This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27
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... in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Always update the utility to avail all Windows...
... in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Always update the utility to avail all Windows...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . b. 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:...
...reset the system while updating the BIOS to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . b. 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:...
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You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item... the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on again.
You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item... the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on again.
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... can cause damage to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to download the latest BIOS file for this..., reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the...
... can cause damage to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to download the latest BIOS file for this..., reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the...
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...] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.60000V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter...
...] [Max. = 1.60000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Use the / keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.60000V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter...
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Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to run the utility to load the file. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Press to save and load CMOS. When you to sub-item. Start O.C. Select an item then press to store or load ... the sub-menu. Profile Version 0302 Press ENTER to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as...
Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to run the utility to load the file. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Press to save and load CMOS. When you to sub-item. Start O.C. Select an item then press to store or load ... the sub-menu. Profile Version 0302 Press ENTER to run the utility to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as...