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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...
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...
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...the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you need when installing ...information you must press the enclosed key. Used to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used in the less-than...
...the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you need when installing ...information you must press the enclosed key. Used to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used in the less-than...
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... PC power button into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings...
... PC power button into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings...
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...IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the ... card that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the slot and press ...
...IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the ... card that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the slot and press ...
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... RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins... 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Removing...
... RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins... 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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. Removing...
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...switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 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:...• Enter the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
...switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 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:...• Enter the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
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... system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto ...or a USB flash drive that contains 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 the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ...
... system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto ...or a USB flash drive that contains 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 the BIOS file. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). They may not exactly match what...
... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). They may not exactly match what...
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...functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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 08/14/2011]...
...functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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 08/14/2011]...
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.... configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. 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] [Enabled] Options...
.... configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. 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] [Enabled] Options...
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...device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. 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 ... them. There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7
...device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. 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 ... them. There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7
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...items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays... menu items allow you to malfunction. SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. 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/...
...items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays... menu items allow you to malfunction. SATA Port5 - Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. 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/...
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...When this item is set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration ... and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is � item set to [Power On], the system goes...
...When this item is set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration ... and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is � item set to [Power On], the system goes...
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...] Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options...
...] Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options...
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...is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. See section 1.9 Jumpers for the NumLock. Select an item then press to erase the RTC RAM. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Supervisor Password item on state for information on how to display ... When this item to set to [Enabled], the system waits for option ROM. Confirm the password when prompted. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in �g��u��...
...is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. See section 1.9 Jumpers for the NumLock. Select an item then press to erase the RTC RAM. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information The Supervisor Password item on state for information on how to display ... When this item to set to [Enabled], the system waits for option ROM. Confirm the password when prompted. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the F1 key to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in �g��u��...
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... to allow change to any field. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item shows Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-21 After you have set a supervisor password, the other...65533;�o�r both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Limited allows changes only to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. Password Check [Setup] When set to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. After you to select the...
... to allow change to any field. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Change User Password Select this item shows Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-21 After you have set a supervisor password, the other...65533;�o�r both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Limited allows changes only to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both , then press . 3. Password Check [Setup] When set to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. After you to select the...
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... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC...
... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC...
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...you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Version 0302 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. 2.8 Exit menu The ... the BIOS items, and save or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to load default values. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series ...
...you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Version 0302 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. 2.8 Exit menu The ... the BIOS items, and save or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to load default values. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series ...