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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...
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...
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... less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or...
... less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or...
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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...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 (RJ...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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... unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ErP ready The motherboard is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is European Union´s Energy-related ...requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. This is in regards to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from ...
... unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ErP ready The motherboard is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is European Union´s Energy-related ...requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. This is in regards to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from ...
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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 USBPW5...
..., 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 USBPW5...
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...card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Failure to do not need to the chassis.... 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot...
...card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Failure to do not need to the chassis.... 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slot...
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...to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU ...Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and 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. Removing the cap will cause ...
...to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU ...Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and 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. Removing the cap will cause ...
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...-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up feature. 2. When you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to... to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB...
...-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up feature. 2. When you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to... to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB...
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... 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. This... connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition...
... 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. This... connector is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to avail of the front panel audio I /O module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition...
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... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ... data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives.
... RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ... data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives.
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... DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 to avoid network...
... DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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 to avoid network...
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... update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is ...during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX3 VER: 0305 (H:01 B:00)...
... update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information When the correct BIOS file is ...during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . b. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX3 VER: 0305 (H:01 B:00)...
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...; Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Doing so can...
...; Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-3 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Doing so can...
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... performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the...
... performance. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the...
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... configuring options for that particular menu. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 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 SATA3G_2... item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5
... configuring options for that particular menu. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 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 SATA3G_2... item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5
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... to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 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...
... to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. 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...
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...Data Transfer). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. There is installed in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011.... When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7
...Data Transfer). LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. There is installed in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011.... When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to select a field. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7
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...commands. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to configure your storage devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select an item ...then press to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...
...commands. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to configure your storage devices. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select an item ...then press to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases...
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...you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Selects the overclocking profile. Use / keys to malfunction. 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. Configuration options: [Auto...] Configures the GPU overclocking. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9
...you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Selects the overclocking profile. Use / keys to malfunction. 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. Configuration options: [Auto...] Configures the GPU overclocking. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-9
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....75%] [100%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio.
....75%] [100%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio.