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... current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU...
... current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU...
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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. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default 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. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND... the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to use ...
... 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND... the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to use ...
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...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 an OS... the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX VER: 0203 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ ...latest BIOS file to enable it. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the ...
...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 an OS... the BIOS setup program. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX VER: 0203 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ ...latest BIOS file to enable it. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the ...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS ...for the BIOS file. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename ...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS ...for the BIOS file. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename ...
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...to select items in the menu and change the settings. 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 SATA5 SATA6... the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5
...to select items in the menu and change the settings. 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 SATA5 SATA6... the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-5
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...BIOS information configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press 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... These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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] ...
...BIOS information configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press 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... These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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] ...
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... time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 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...
... time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7 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...
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... the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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/... to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
... the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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/... to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
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... is plugged in this menu allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of the PCI...
... is plugged in this menu allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of the PCI...
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... Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on after an AC power loss. 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] Version 0203...] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-17
... Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on after an AC power loss. 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] Version 0203...] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-17
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A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to boot the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. When this item to [Enabled] to [Disabled], BIOS performs all...
A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to boot the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the submenu. When this item to [Enabled] to [Disabled], BIOS performs all...
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... User Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Clear User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. View Only allows access but does not allow you set.... User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set your password successfully. Limited allows changes only to the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-21
... User Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Clear User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. View Only allows access but does not allow you set.... User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set your password successfully. Limited allows changes only to the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-21
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...-menu. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item...
...-menu. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item...
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... & 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. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23 If you made and restore the previously saved values...
... & 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. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23 If you made and restore the previously saved values...