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... 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 ... 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard 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
... 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 ... 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard 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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...audio output. Supports up to DDR3 1066MHz. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. 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&#... 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 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial...
...audio output. Supports up to DDR3 1066MHz. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. 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&#... 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 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial...
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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...
....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...
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Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ...performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU ...
Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ...performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU ...
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... ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 5 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR EPU ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USBPW1-4 LPT VGA USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 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...
... ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 5 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR EPU ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USBPW1-4 LPT VGA USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 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...
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...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 motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards...slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to ...
...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 motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards...slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to ...
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... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up 3. 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. This...
... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up 3. 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. This...
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... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 15...details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21
... AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line 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 15...details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21
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...8226; The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive... 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...SATA connectors to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA ...
...8226; The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive... 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...SATA connectors to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA ...
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... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Go to Start...Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+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...
... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Go to Start...Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+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...
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...; This utility is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS...
...; This utility is capable of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS...
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... + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from a file, then click Next....ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS...
... + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from a file, then click Next....ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS...
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... USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
... USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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...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 Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications.
...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 Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications.
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... enable or disable support for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). The Module Version and...
... enable or disable support for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). The Module Version and...
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Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to display the sub-menu. Load CMOS Profiles. ... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
Select an item then press to the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to display the sub-menu. Load CMOS Profiles. ... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
