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Supports up 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 install 4GB or more ...series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX...
Supports up 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 install 4GB or more ...series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX...
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..., 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): - 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...
..., 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): - 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...
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...overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables 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 ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 ...
...overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables 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 ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 ...
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...you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores... button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn 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 personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3
...you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores... button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn 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 personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3
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... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. This is European Union´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...
... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. This is European Union´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...
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Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial ...8226; • • • • 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. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial ...8226; • • • • 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 RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS ... values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Clear RTC RAM...
...the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS ... values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Clear RTC RAM...
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... [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=150] [Max.=1000] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may...
... [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=150] [Max.=1000] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may...
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...disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set ... has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 The driver...
...disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set ... has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13 The driver...
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... disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and...
... disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and...