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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-25 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-25 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 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 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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... may have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete...need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Conventions used throughout this manual. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... may have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete...need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Conventions used throughout this manual. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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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 (... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, 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 ...
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 (... 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, 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 ...
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... devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the...
... devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the...
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... you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Quit all its features. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow...
... you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Quit all its features. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow...
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... 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. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk...
... 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. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk...
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...using this 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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD... to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating...
...using this 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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD... to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating...
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...navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information We recommend that you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may not exactly match what you always shut down ...the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup:...
...navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information We recommend that you see on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may not exactly match what you always shut down ...the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup:...
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... set to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. 2.4.2...voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. When this might make your system unstable depending on your ...
... set to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. 2.4.2...voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. When this might make your system unstable depending on your ...
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... Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility. •... devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Profile M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run the utility to load the previous...
... Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run the utility. •... devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Profile M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run the utility to load the previous...