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...performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU ...button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ...
...performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU ...button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ...
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CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs ...in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery ...
CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs ...in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery ...
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... ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 ...a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. Find the proper orientation...15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are ...
... ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 ...a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. 2. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. Find the proper orientation...15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are ...
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...Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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...
...Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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...
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... you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3
... you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3
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...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 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar...for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 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 SATA6 ...
...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 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar...for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. 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 SATA6 ...
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... field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of options. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [...1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a...
... field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of options. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [...1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a...
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.... Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. 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 SATA6 SATA Configuration ...the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. There is a separate submenu for information ...
.... Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. 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 SATA6 SATA Configuration ...the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. There is a separate submenu for information ...
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... the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of [RAID...or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to malfunction. 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 ...
... the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you an overview of [RAID...or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to malfunction. 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 ...
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...] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB...
...] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-17 When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list... an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-17 When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list... an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 support. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge...
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... the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-19 Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the...
... the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-19 Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the...
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... the fields in setting a user password. To set to the Setup utility. When set to six letters, or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to [Always], BIOS checks for user.... Password Check [Setup] When set a User Password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-21
... the fields in setting a user password. To set to the Setup utility. When set to six letters, or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to [Always], BIOS checks for user.... Password Check [Setup] When set a User Password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-21
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... 2. Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to load the file. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to the ... BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...
... 2. Load CMOS Profiles. Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to load the file. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to the ... BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...
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... to load default values. After selecting this menu or from the legend bar to exit. When you select this option from this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to discard any ... before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges.
... to load default values. After selecting this menu or from the legend bar to exit. When you select this option from this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to discard any ... before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges.