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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 help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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 help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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...package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow... of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided...
...package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow... of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided...
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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 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 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...
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 ...BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 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...
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...update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS... Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan...
...update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS... Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan...
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... of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1
... of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1
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...contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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: ...prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when ...
...contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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: ...prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when ...
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... M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
... M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
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... keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If you in this option only if you...cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ...
... keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If you in this option only if you...cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ...
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...GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Use the / keys to adjust the value. DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK]... over voltage. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this...
...GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Use the / keys to adjust the value. DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK]... over voltage. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this...
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...32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to load the file. This utility supports: 1.FAT ... press , a confirmation message appears. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...
...32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to load the file. This utility supports: 1.FAT ... press , a confirmation message appears. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...