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... it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii If however you encounter any problems in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you. You may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is eager...
... it from http://support.asus.com/download; ii If however you encounter any problems in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you. You may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is eager...
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... M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD® AM3/AM3+ CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G(780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support...
... M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD® AM3/AM3+ CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G(780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support...
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Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista or later versions only. • Refer to www.amd.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. It is enhanced with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is a highly integrated Gb...
Dual-Channel DDR3 1866 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista or later versions only. • Refer to www.amd.com for high-speed data retrieval and save. It is enhanced with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is a highly integrated Gb...
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... Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX3 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These are for USB 2.0 ports. 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert...
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX3 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These are for USB 2.0 ports. 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert...
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... versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen...
... versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen...
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... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to download then click The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1
... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to download then click The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the future. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1
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... Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX3 VER: 0305 (H:01 B:00) DATE: 12/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file...
... Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX3 VER: 0305 (H:01 B:00) DATE: 12/18/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow 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 this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX3 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] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options S1 (POS) only S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0302 Select the ACPI state used for...
... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX3 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] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options S1 (POS) only S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0302 Select the ACPI state used for...
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... the menu screen items and how to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, LBA/Large Mode, Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode, PIO Mode, DMA Mode, SMART monitoring and 32Bit Data Transfer). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this...
... the menu screen items and how to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, LBA/Large Mode, Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode, PIO Mode, DMA Mode, SMART monitoring and 32Bit Data Transfer). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this...
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Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Port4 [IDE] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Port1 - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver ...
Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Port4 [IDE] Allows you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Port1 - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver ...
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...Power M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0302 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode...
...Power M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0302 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode...
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...] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to adjust the ratio. Use / keys to [Manual]. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items only appear when you set DRAM Timing Config to adjust the ratio. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [840MHz] [1050MHz] [1260MHz] [1470MHz] [1680MHz] [1890MHz] [2100MHz]] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency...
...] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to adjust the ratio. Use / keys to [Manual]. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items only appear when you set DRAM Timing Config to adjust the ratio. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [840MHz] [1050MHz] [1260MHz] [1470MHz] [1680MHz] [1890MHz] [2100MHz]] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency...
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...set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set Active CPU Cores to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. It allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables...
...set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set Active CPU Cores to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. It allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables...
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... [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Always] [Auto] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory...
... [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Always] [Auto] Power Down Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory...
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... when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more. Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Selects the UMA frame buffer size. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1...
... when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more. Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Selects the UMA frame buffer size. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1...
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... in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-15...
... in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to initialize. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-15...
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...AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX3 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 0302 Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on AC Power Loss [Power Off...
...AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX3 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 0302 Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on AC Power Loss [Power Off...
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Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-19 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011...
Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-19 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011...