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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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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...at the back panel) (continued on the motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ... can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial ...
...at the back panel) (continued on the motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ ... can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot 6 x Serial ...
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... 200MHz up to change without notice. 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 - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA...
... 200MHz up to change without notice. 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 - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA...
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...your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive...or games, simply through pressing the button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS...
...your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive...or games, simply through pressing the button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS...
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...22 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 ATX12V) USB910) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-...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...
...22 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 ATX12V) USB910) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-...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...
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... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ...specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See...
... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ...specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See...
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... jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 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 computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in...
... jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19 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 computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in...
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... connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to [HD Audio]. This 15-pin port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal...
... connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to [HD Audio]. This 15-pin port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21 PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal...
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...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. ...® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23
...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. ...® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23
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... audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be...
... audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be...
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... through the Internet. b. Always update the utility to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update... the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you...
... through the Internet. b. Always update the utility to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Updating the BIOS To update... the BIOS: 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you...
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... 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: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update ...correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS ...
... 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: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update ...correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS ...
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...Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 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. 3. Turn on again. Select the Load ...
...Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ... Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. 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. 3. Turn on again. Select the Load ...
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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. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
... Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
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...items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. If no USB device is set to initialize. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options:...to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for the USB storage device to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...
...items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. If no USB device is set to initialize. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for boot. Configuration options:...to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for the USB storage device to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...
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Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you to run the utility to confirm ...8226; Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to load the file. When you to run the utility. • ...This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only....
Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you to run the utility to confirm ...8226; Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to load the file. When you to run the utility. • ...This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only....