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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3...1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-25 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 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3...1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-25 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 iii
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...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the system, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek... or your retailer. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the system, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek... or your retailer. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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..., 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker (continued on the motherboard. Supports up to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) viii channel audio output. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset...
..., 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker (continued on the motherboard. Supports up to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) viii channel audio output. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset...
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... summary Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Form factor 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks ... x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 ...
... summary Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Form factor 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks ... x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 ...
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... ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO AR 8161 Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 PCI1 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD •...
... ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO AR 8161 Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 PCI1 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD •...
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... and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product...energy consumptions. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in real time. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This...
... and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product...energy consumptions. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a user-friendly utility that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in real time. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This...
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... PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L AR 8161 PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 7 13 12 11 10 1 9 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-5 The package contents vary from models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models.
... PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L AR 8161 PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 7 13 12 11 10 1 9 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-5 The package contents vary from models. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models.
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...components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards ... The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
...components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards ... The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
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... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset... cap back to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing...
... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset... cap back to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing...
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...BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS... Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB...
...BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS... Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB...
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... Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector •...
... Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector •...
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... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI]. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot... Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and...
... GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to [AHCI]. In IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot... Windows® XP SP3 or later version. • When using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. If you are for the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and...
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.... Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 From the list, select either of the original motherboard...
.... Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 From the list, select either of the original motherboard...
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... is found . 2. Always update the utility to enable it. b. Before you wish to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash...
... is found . 2. Always update the utility to enable it. b. Before you wish to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash...
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... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3) or MA78LL3P.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and...
... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3) or MA78LL3P.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and...
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...help to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).... Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on ...
...help to ensure optimum performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).... Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on ...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA ... left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Use the navigation keys to another. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the...
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA ... left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Use the navigation keys to another. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in the...
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...the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Pop-up window with the configuration ...right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is not user-configurable. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge ...
...the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Pop-up window with the configuration ...right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that is not user-configurable. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge ...
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... items and how to display the SATA device information. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011]...field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Setting this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed ...
... items and how to display the SATA device information. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011]...field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Setting this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed ...
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.... [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to configure your storage devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ...2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you...
.... [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to configure your storage devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ...2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you...