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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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...® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® .../ 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...
...® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® .../ 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...
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M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker 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 ...ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 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 cm) *Specifications are...
M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker 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 ...ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD 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 cm) *Specifications are...
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... 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line...! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
... 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line...! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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... product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power... surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color...
... product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in real time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power... surges from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into 256-color...
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... you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights...
... you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that lights...
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M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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..., 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ VGA USBPW1-4 KBPWR USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 EATXPWR AUDIO AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 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...
..., 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ VGA USBPW1-4 KBPWR USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 EATXPWR AUDIO AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 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...
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... fits in completely. 3. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold...
... fits in completely. 3. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. Press the lever sideways to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold...
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... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
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Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-9 If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ...
Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-9 If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ...
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... Modules (DIMM) sockets. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket...
... Modules (DIMM) sockets. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket...
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... DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to ...x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
... DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to ...x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
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... 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 - - • • NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-13 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 - - • • NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-13 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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.... Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips...
.... Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips...
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... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values...
... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values...
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... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX3 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 USB Device Wake Up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3... up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX3 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 USB Device Wake Up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3... up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. LAN port LED indications ...
LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. LAN port LED indications ...
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... 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 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section...
... 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 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. See section...