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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 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-7 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-8 1.5 System memory 1-10 1.5.1 Overview 1-10 ...
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 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-7 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-8 1.5 System memory 1-10 1.5.1 Overview 1-10 ...
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...™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non- M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II...
...™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non- M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II...
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...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 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x ...Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 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...
...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 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x ...Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 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...
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...Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 support This motherboard supports DDR3 ... Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with...efficiency for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-1
...Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 support This motherboard supports DDR3 ... Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with...efficiency for high-speed data retrieval and save. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-1
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... complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This motherboard ...uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with ASUS...
... complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This motherboard ...uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with ASUS...
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... SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 ... 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. AMD CPU socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket AM3+ 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II ...
... SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 9. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 ... 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 5. AMD CPU socket 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket AM3+ 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II ...
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-9
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-9
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... Supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot or the blue slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® AM3 CPUs on this motherboard support up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size ... 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... Supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot or the blue slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® AM3 CPUs on this motherboard support up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Size ... 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ...the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking...
...the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ...the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking...
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...KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. otherwise, the ... in sleep mode. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode).
...KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. otherwise, the ... in sleep mode. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode).
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...The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan ...CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS...
...The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan ...CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS...
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... system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to...
... system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to...
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... appears only when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Selects the overclocking profile. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Use / keys to adjust the ratio or input a number between 200 and...
... appears only when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Selects the overclocking profile. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Use / keys to adjust the ratio or input a number between 200 and...
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... link speed. Use / keys to adjust the ratio or input a number between 100 and 150. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [210MHz] [420MHz] [630MHz] [840MHZ] [1050MHz] [1260MHz] [1470MHz] [1680MHz] [1890MHz] [2100MHz] DRAM... 1500MHz] [x8.0 1600MHz] [x8.5 1700MHz] [x9 1800MHz] [x9.5 1900MHz] [x10.0 2000MHz] [x10.5 2100MHz] [x11 2200MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Use / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Configuration...
... link speed. Use / keys to adjust the ratio or input a number between 100 and 150. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [210MHz] [420MHz] [630MHz] [840MHZ] [1050MHz] [1260MHz] [1470MHz] [1680MHz] [1890MHz] [2100MHz] DRAM... 1500MHz] [x8.0 1600MHz] [x8.5 1700MHz] [x9 1800MHz] [x9.5 1900MHz] [x10.0 2000MHz] [x10.5 2100MHz] [x11 2200MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Use / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Configuration...
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...® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to decrease power consumption... a process core. However, this function. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode ...
...® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to decrease power consumption... a process core. However, this function. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode ...
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...] [80oC/176oF] [90oC/194oF] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-17 VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to select the CPU upper temperature. Select Ignored if...
...] [80oC/176oF] [90oC/194oF] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-17 VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to select the CPU upper temperature. Select Ignored if...
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.... Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20oC/68oF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [00%] [10%] [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90...
.... Configuration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20oC/68oF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [00%] [10%] [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90...
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...CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load CMOS Profiles. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Press to load the file. M5A78L-M LX3... BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash...
...CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Load CMOS Profiles. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Press to load the file. M5A78L-M LX3... BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash...