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... 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special...
... 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special...
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... allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot...
... allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot...
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... mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you...
... mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. Speaker connector (4- Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ...USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX 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...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. Speaker connector (4- Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ...USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX 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...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions... 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! M5A78L-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions... 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! M5A78L-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector.
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... the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-11 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Ensure that the retention bracket...
... the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-11 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Ensure that the retention bracket...
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... for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB ... memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
... for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB ... memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
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... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the screw you may cause you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the...
... motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the screw you may cause you intend to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the...
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... that can wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped...
... that can wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 When you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped...
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... 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 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 7.
... 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 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 7.
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... details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install...GND 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 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
... details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install...GND 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 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
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...to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6. Doing so will ... pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps...
...to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 6. Doing so will ... pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps...
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... that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is for updates. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-27 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the... ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, ...
... that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The following screen is for updates. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-27 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the... ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, ...
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...Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select either through.... Quit all its features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that ...
...Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the dropdown list, select either through.... Quit all its features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that ...
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...system while updating the BIOS! Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if ... Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMLX.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu.
...system while updating the BIOS! Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if ... Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMLX.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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...Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 03/05/2011] SATA1 ... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
...Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 03/05/2011] SATA1 ... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
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...ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA drive. Refer to section ...if no SATA device is installed in the SATA_5/6 menus. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 03/05/2011] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ...
...ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA drive. Refer to section ...if no SATA device is installed in the SATA_5/6 menus. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 03/05/2011] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ...
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... Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. System Memory Displays the ...
... Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. System Memory Displays the ...
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...] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [15 CLK] ~ [30 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The configuration options for safe mode. HT Link Frequency [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [400MHz...
...] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [15 CLK] ~ [30 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [DCT 0] [DCT 1] [Both] The configuration options for safe mode. HT Link Frequency [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [400MHz...
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... enable it for the normal operation. When this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual...
... enable it for the normal operation. When this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual...