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...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 ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of...capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing ...
...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 ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of...capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing ...
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...loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts ...performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB ...
...loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts ...performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB ...
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... pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or...
... pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or...
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... 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 5 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR EPU ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin ....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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 5 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR EPU ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin ....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...
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... the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. 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. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the...
... the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. 5. 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. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the...
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... CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place.
... CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place.
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DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS ... DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support ...AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS ... DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support ...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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... and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards...
... and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards...
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... computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer... this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 2.
... computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer... this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 2.
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... 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 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is...
... 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 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is...
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...refer 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 1-23 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) These connectors are for 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 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ...
...refer 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 1-23 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6) These connectors are for 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 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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...Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 6. USB connectors (10-1 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 Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. Digital ...
...Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 6. USB connectors (10-1 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 Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. Digital ...
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... Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for updates. The...hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/...
... Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for updates. The...hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/...
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... the Internet, then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and...
... the Internet, then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all its features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and...
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...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 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3.
...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 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard... starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3.
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...the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main ...Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the 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 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ...
...the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main ...Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the 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 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ...
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... type. Select [CDROM] if you to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA_1~6 While entering Setup... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. 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...
... type. Select [CDROM] if you to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA_1~6 While entering Setup... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. 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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... the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to...SATA Port5 - Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Adjust System Frequency/...
... the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Take caution when changing the settings of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to...SATA Port5 - Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Adjust System Frequency/...
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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] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. HT Link Frequency [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed...
...] ~ [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] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. HT Link Frequency [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed...
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... Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When this item is set to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to set...
... Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When this item is set to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to set...