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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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... 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 latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion...
... 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 latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion...
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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 - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R (CPU... Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
...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 - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R (CPU... Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I /O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard...
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... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
... 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3...
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... ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the ...drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs that features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1600...
... ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the ...drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the discrete GPUs that features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1600...
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...surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power...corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a ...
...surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power...corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial... SS Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial... SS Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2048MB DS Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15
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... CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX Fan...
... CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX Fan...
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...4th Core [On] These items only appear when you set Active CPU Cores to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per...[Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual ...
...4th Core [On] These items only appear when you set Active CPU Cores to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per...[Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual ...
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... or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to display the detected temperatures. Configuration...
... or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to be displayed. Configuration options: [500 RPM] [400 RPM] [300 RPM] [200 RPM] [100 RPM] [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to display the detected temperatures. Configuration...
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...Profiles. Allows you to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format ...an item then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that 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 Press to store or load multiple BIOS...
...Profiles. Allows you to run the utility to the BIOS Flash. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format ...an item then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that 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 Press to store or load multiple BIOS...