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... 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 ... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
... 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 ... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
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...you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ... 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L)/ SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™...
...you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ... 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L)/ SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™...
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... Flash 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 Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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...
... Flash 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 Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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...
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...; II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-1 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...
...; II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-1 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...
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... discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS....com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides ... Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts ... ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial...bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for a...
... discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS....com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides ... Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts ... ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial...bandwidth for a cool and quiet operating environment. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for a...
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...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS...complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
...ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS...complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
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...• • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB...-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
...• • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB...-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 8. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 8. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
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... should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode... [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 However, this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set Active CPU Cores to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd ...
... should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode... [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 However, this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set Active CPU Cores to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd ...
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... Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you do not want the detected speed to manually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage...[Enabled]. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to the...
... Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you do not want the detected speed to manually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage...[Enabled]. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to the...
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...you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to ...run ASUS EZ Flash 2. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support ...
...you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to ...run ASUS EZ Flash 2. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support ...