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...ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. 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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1...
...ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. 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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1...
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... 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 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB...
... 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 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 rear part of the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 rear part of the chassis.
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... Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Locate the CPU socket on the ...motherboard. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...
... Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. Locate the CPU socket on the ...motherboard. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...
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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 remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • ...
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 remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • ...
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...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 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...; OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered...
...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 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...; OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered...
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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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... so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
... so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining...
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... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3.
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3.
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... the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN port LED...
... the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. LAN port LED...
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... 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX3 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you... Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-21
... 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX3 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you... Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-21
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...LED lights up when you to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 5. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LX3 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-23 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in ...pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 +HD_LED RESET M5A78L-M LX3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin...
...LED lights up when you to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 5. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LX3 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-23 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in ...pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 +HD_LED RESET M5A78L-M LX3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin...
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... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support... DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays....EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to display their respective menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25
... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support... DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays....EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to display their respective menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From...
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.... You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery ...utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable ...
.... You can cause system boot failure! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery ...utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable ...
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... Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired ...boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 ...
... Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired ...boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 ...
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... Transfer). Setting this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to configure system Time. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ... 2.3.3 SATA3G_1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to ...
... Transfer). Setting this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to configure system Time. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ... 2.3.3 SATA3G_1~4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to ...
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...Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, ... Profile] [Test Mode] The following item appears only when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings 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...
...Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, ... Profile] [Test Mode] The following item appears only when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings 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...
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... [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-11 DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS...
... [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-11 DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS...
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... 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] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled...
... 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] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled...