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...of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or ...power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
...of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or ...power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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...
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... power supply (PSU). ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...to personalize your system. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to reduce...
... power supply (PSU). ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard...to personalize your system. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to reduce...
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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 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...socket. The CPU fits only in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the ...CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; Ensure that the CPU corner...
...socket. The CPU fits only in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the ...CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; Ensure that the CPU corner...
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... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket...
... motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket...
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...) 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 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. 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...
...) 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 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. 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...
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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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip 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 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. ...
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. ...
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... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. You can...
... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. You can...
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... (lime). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to...
... (lime). In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. This port connects to...
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...orientation. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-21 ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX3 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 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 intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20...
...orientation. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-21 ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX3 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 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 intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20...
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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 pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn...(4- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
...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 pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn...(4- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
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...Specials screen. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. •... information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® ... on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25
...Specials screen. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. •... information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® ... on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25
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...: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to...
...: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the installation. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to...
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Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT ... 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. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The...
Turn on again. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT ... 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. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The...
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... advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 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...
... advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 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...
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...information on the menu screen items and how to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 System Information Select Screen Select Item +- When this item to display the SATA device information. Select a device item then press to... [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 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 :[Not...
...information on the menu screen items and how to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 System Information Select Screen Select Item +- When this item to display the SATA device information. Select a device item then press to... [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 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 :[Not...
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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 ... 5%] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9 Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item appears only when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. CPU OverClocking [Overclock Profile] Selects...
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 ... 5%] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9 Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item appears only when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. CPU OverClocking [Overclock Profile] Selects...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-11 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.350V] [1.500V] [1.650V] [1.800V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-11 DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.350V] [1.500V] [1.650V] [1.800V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or ...
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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: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit...
... 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: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to select unganged DRAM mode (64-bit...