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...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 install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M5A78L-M LX specifications...™ 2.0 Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** 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 ATA 3Gb/s ...
...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 install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M5A78L-M LX specifications...™ 2.0 Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** 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 ATA 3Gb/s ...
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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: - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - 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...
..., 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: - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - 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...
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...+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX motherboard! ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data...
...+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX motherboard! ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data...
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...file. 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 This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 Enjoy an instant... ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button.
...file. 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 This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 Enjoy an instant... ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button.
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...;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the...
...;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part 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. Crucial ...• • • • • 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 support: • A*: Supports...
Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part 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. Crucial ...• • • • • 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 support: • A*: Supports...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...you to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot ...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. •...you to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot ...
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... frequency. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto...
... frequency. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto...
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...[+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. It allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. The driver developer may...Advanced Clock Calibration to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® ...
...[+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. It allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. The driver developer may...Advanced Clock Calibration to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® ...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary...
...] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary...