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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10...
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.... • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the... chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for...
.... • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the... chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for...
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... information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST ...press two or more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to select. Detailed descriptions of the ...
... information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you MUST ...press two or more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to select. Detailed descriptions of the ...
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... 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 next page) ix M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots... DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® AM3 CPUs on this...
... 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 next page) ix M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots... DIMM slots support maximum 16GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz memory modules * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® AM3 CPUs on this...
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... it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via...
... it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via...
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...supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. 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.../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...
...supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. 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.../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...
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... pressing a key. This is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in real time...
... pressing a key. This is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in regards to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in real time...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable ... standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable ... standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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.... Speaker connector (4- 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 18.8cm(7.4in) 45 KBMS EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 63 COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 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...
.... Speaker connector (4- 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 18.8cm(7.4in) 45 KBMS EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 63 COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 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...
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...° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. 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 CPU... designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in...
...° angle; 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. 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 CPU... designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 Press the lever sideways to a 90°-100° angle. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in...
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... lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
... lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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...If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan... The retention module base 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Place ...
...If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan... The retention module base 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Place ...
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...fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure ... and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
...fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure ... and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...effective use of memory, 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. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* KINGSTON ...) 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 optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
...effective use of memory, 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. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* KINGSTON ...) 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 optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
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...1.5V 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard support up to DDR3 1333MHz. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel.... • Due to CPU spec., AMD® AM3 CPUs on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066 MHz...
...1.5V 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • • • • 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard support up to DDR3 1333MHz. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel.... • Due to CPU spec., AMD® AM3 CPUs on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066 MHz...
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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. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the ...the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ...
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. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the ...the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ...
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..., if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot...
..., if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the...a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot...
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...2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front ...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. PS/2 ...
...2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front ...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. PS/2 ...