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...GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . ...modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this email address). The GPL and LGPL licensed code in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you . ...modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this email address). The GPL and LGPL licensed code in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... 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... Devices Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 iv
... 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... Devices Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 iv
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...Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. About this guide This user guide... have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized ...
...Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to emphasize a word or a phrase. About this guide This user guide... have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized ...
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M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / 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...
M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / 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...
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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 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support... 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 ...
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 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support... 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 ...
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... accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 .... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
... accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 .... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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.../1333/1066 MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the ...bus bandwidth for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of the...
.../1333/1066 MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the ...bus bandwidth for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology provides 2.6 times more bandwidth than HT1.0 that features data transfer rates of the...
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... want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB(2 x ...- - 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...
... want to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • OCZ OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB(2 x ...- - 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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DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK (XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V ... 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. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK (XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V ... 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
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...; J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
...; J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
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... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might...the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that it flips...
... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might...the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket such that it flips...
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... to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Otherwise,...removing expansion cards. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...
... to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Otherwise,...removing expansion cards. Failure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...
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... 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 Line Out port (lime). Refer to support 8-channel audio output. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a microphone. This...
... 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 Line Out port (lime). Refer to support 8-channel audio output. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to a microphone. This...
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... 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. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... 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. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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... that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 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... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to use a PSU with ...
... that you use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 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... the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-21 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to use a PSU with ...
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... the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND 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 •...
... the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND 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 •...
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... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Speaker connector (4- 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 chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Ground Reset 4. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 +HD_LED RESET M5A78L-M LX3 System panel connector • System...
... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Speaker connector (4- 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 chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Ground Reset 4. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 +HD_LED RESET M5A78L-M LX3 System panel connector • System...
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.... 7. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX3 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard... USB 2.0 ports. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LX3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...
.... 7. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX3 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard... USB 2.0 ports. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LX3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to...
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... before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25 The following screen is enabled in your hardware. •...
... before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-25 The following screen is enabled in your hardware. •...
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.... 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. b. From the...
.... 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. b. From the...