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...that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. 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 M5A78L-M LX 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by...extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a ...
...that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. 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 M5A78L-M LX 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by...extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a ...
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...the cap back to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM...
...the cap back to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM...
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... not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX GND GND...M5A78L-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot...
... not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX GND GND...M5A78L-M LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot...
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... update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then...boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX...
... update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then...boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . b. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX...
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.... The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Doing so can restore a corrupted... the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMLX.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. You...
.... The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Doing so can restore a corrupted... the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMLX.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. You...
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... Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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...Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Version 0203 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. To ...
... Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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...Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information General help Version 0203 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. To ...
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...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 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] [...for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. Use [+] or [-] 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 the screen...
...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. 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] [...for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. Use [+] or [-] 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 the screen...
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Select a device item then press to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA drive. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is... set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA_1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. 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 :[Not Detected] :[Not...
Select a device item then press to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Setting this item to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA drive. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is... set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA_1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. 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 :[Not Detected] :[Not...
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... allow you an overview of the general system specifications. 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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly...
... allow you an overview of the general system specifications. 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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly...
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... type. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in . Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items...
... type. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in . Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items...
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...loss. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. 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 Support [Enabled] ... and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-17
...loss. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. 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 Support [Enabled] ... and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-17
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...submenu. 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 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the... boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices ...
...submenu. 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 Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the... boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices ...
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... change to any field. To set your password successfully. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-21 Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. After you set a password, this item to the Setup...Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set a User Password: 1. On the password box, key in the...
... change to any field. To set your password successfully. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-21 Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as in setting a user password. After you set a password, this item to the Setup...Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set a User Password: 1. On the password box, key in the...
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... functions. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility to load the file. Profile This item allows you to select and update BIOS. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash...
... functions. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility to load the file. Profile This item allows you to select and update BIOS. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to save and load CMOS. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash...
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... OK 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. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to...even when the PC is turned off. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23 F10 key can be used for this option from the legend bar to fields other changes before exiting. If you press , a...
... OK 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. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to...even when the PC is turned off. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23 F10 key can be used for this option from the legend bar to fields other changes before exiting. If you press , a...