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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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...an item to complete a task. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press ... manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to complete...
...an item to complete a task. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press ... manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to complete...
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...M5A78L-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to change without notice. ASUS...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ...
...M5A78L-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to change without notice. ASUS...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ...
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...power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and ...contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core ...
...power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and ...contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core ...
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... the installation. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Quit all its features. From the dropdown list, select either...
... the installation. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. b. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Quit all its features. From the dropdown list, select either...
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... . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX VER: 0203 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX VER: 0203 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... Exit menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Turn off the system... after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD ...
... Exit menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Turn off the system... after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD ...
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...cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ...See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If you in this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to ...See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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...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] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual ...appear when you to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the ... the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's ...
...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] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual ...appear when you to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the ... the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's ...
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... recommend that you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER... to run the utility to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. 2.7 Tools...
... recommend that you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER... to run the utility to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. 2.7 Tools...