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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...
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...
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... that you MUST follow to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press the ... that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide This ...
... that you MUST follow to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Conventions used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you must press the ... that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide This ...
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... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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...
... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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...
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... switching power supply (PSU). After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. eliminates...
... switching power supply (PSU). After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. eliminates...
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Speaker connector (4- ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors...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 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 ...
Speaker connector (4- ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. CPU and chassis fan connectors...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 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 ...
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...65533;�o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • • SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 1.8V... memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd...
...65533;�o�r�y�i�f �y�o�u�a��re��u�s�in Channel A and Channel B. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • • SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 1.8V... memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use a 64-bit �W�i�nd...
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...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB 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 • •...
...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB 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 • •...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS ... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS ... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and.... 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following...
... connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and.... 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that came with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following...
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... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear...process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC...
... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to clear...process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC...
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... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 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 the computer by pressing a key on the...
... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 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 the computer by pressing a key on the...
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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. PS... audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 7.
... 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. PS... audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 7.
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...the folder named Manual in the BIOS. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 The Serial ATA ...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND 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 later versions before using Serial ATA...
...the folder named Manual in the BIOS. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 The Serial ATA ...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND 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 later versions before using Serial ATA...
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... installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
... installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
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... 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: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from the Open...
... 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: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from the Open...
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...Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the... this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
...Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the... this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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...what you in 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 ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-...its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system...
...what you in 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 ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-...its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system...
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... the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu ... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu...
... the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu ... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu...
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You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled]...-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen...
You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled]...-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen...
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Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA Configuration :[Not ... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 ��S�A�T�A�3G�_�1�~�6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Setting this item to configure system Time. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Use [+] or [-] to...
Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA Configuration :[Not ... you to set the system date. 2.3.3 ��S�A�T�A�3G�_�1�~�6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Setting this item to configure system Time. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Use [+] or [-] to...