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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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....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 ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek Gigabit LAN ALC887 supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Single SPDIF Out and Anti-pop function * Use the chassis with max. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU...
....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 ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek Gigabit LAN ALC887 supports 8-channel* High Definition Audio Supports Single SPDIF Out and Anti-pop function * Use the chassis with max. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU...
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..., 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: - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to change without notice. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User...
..., 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: - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to change without notice. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O shield 1 x User...
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...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! This motherboard also supports AMD® ...CPUs in the long line 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...
...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! This motherboard also supports AMD® ...CPUs in the long line 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...
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...AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an ACPI ...(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz 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 bus...
...AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology greatly boosts graphics performance with an ACPI ...(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz 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 bus...
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.... ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS Turbo...
.... ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS Turbo...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No....• • • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15 With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No....• • • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...to set the overclocking percentage for the normal operation. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 When this item is set to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core]... the system halt state to [All Cores]. 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] Advanced Clock...
...to set the overclocking percentage for the normal operation. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 When this item is set to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core]... the system halt state to [All Cores]. 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] Advanced Clock...
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... you to generate a wake event. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds 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 do not wish...
... you to generate a wake event. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds 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 do not wish...
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Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Add Your CMOS ... can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU...
Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Add Your CMOS ... can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU...