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...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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,...bus. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing,...
...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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,...bus. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing,...
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After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...
After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...
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... power supply and detach its power cord. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. 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 install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take...
... power supply and detach its power cord. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. 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 install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take...
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...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... 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-26 11. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19...
...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... 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-26 11. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19...
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... refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-9 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Connect the...
... refer to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-9 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. Connect the...
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... figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. 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
... figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. 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
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs ... MT16JTF25664AY-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. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs ... MT16JTF25664AY-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. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
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... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
... injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
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... mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake...
... mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up 3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Set these jumpers to +5V to wake...
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...pin AAFP) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND 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 ...
...pin AAFP) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND 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 ...
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... disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual...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. •...
... disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual...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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...5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ... the USB connectors. 6. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors...
...5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ... the USB connectors. 6. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors...
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... subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-27 Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and...
... subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-27 Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Quit all its features. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Quit all its features. c. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes...
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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. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ...found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 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 supported...
...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. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ...found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 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 supported...
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...select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 items...from one screen 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...
...select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 items...from one screen 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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... if you to select a field. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 Select a device item then press to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS...appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. 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 ...
... if you to select a field. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 Select a device item then press to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS...appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. 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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... system to recognize the optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. 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/Voltage etc. Select Screen... 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9
... system to recognize the optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. 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/Voltage etc. Select Screen... 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9
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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 Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to adjust the...
...] ~ [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 Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to adjust the...
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... only appears when you set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set to decrease power consumption. 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 Machine Mode (SVM). When this function. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable...
... only appears when you set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set to decrease power consumption. 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 Machine Mode (SVM). When this function. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable...