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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 ... 2-8 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard 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 ... 2-8 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard 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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... Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. Supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** U se a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion...
... Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. Supports up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** U se a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion...
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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 additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb...
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 additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb...
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...™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! Thank...
...™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! Thank...
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...ACPI management function 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 ...graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit ...
...ACPI management function 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 ...graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA hard drives. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit ...
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...H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 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 support: • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory...
...H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. 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 support: • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory...
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... 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. 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 ...not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... 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. 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 ...not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert feature. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...[Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. However, this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] ...for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state ...
...[Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. However, this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] ...for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state ...
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...[60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20oC/68oF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20%] Allows you to select the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2:...%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
...[60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20oC/68oF] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [20%] Allows you to select the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2:...%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
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Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run... the utility to run the utility. • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go... We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single ...
Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run... the utility to run the utility. • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go... We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single ...