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... and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is valid to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in the About...
... and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that is valid to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The GPL and LGPL licensed code in the About...
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... by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash...
... by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
... card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards...
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... USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to configure the setting. The USB 2.0 module is...
... USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to configure the setting. The USB 2.0 module is...
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... you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact...
... you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact...
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... support DVD that allows you want to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto...
... support DVD that allows you want to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto...
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... window, then click Open. 3. Updating from a file, then click Next. Press to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LE VER: 0205 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 04/22/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
... window, then click Open. 3. Updating from a file, then click Next. Press to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LE VER: 0205 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 04/22/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...
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... the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or...
... the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or...
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... a field. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0205 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when...
... a field. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0205 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when...
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... appropriate SATA device type. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the SATA device information. Setting this item to select a field. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot...
... appropriate SATA device type. Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to display the SATA device information. Setting this item to select a field. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot...
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... LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver...
... LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver...
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... BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0205 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto...
... BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0205 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto...
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... Use the / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set it back to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options...
... Use the / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set it back to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options...
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...consumption. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 The driver developer may enable it for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this function. 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...
...consumption. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 The driver developer may enable it for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this function. 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...
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...ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary video 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 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS...
...ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0:primary video 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 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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...Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you install 2GB system memory or more. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled...
...Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you install 2GB system memory or more. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled...
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... The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in . If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Select an item then press to initialize. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in this item is set to change the advanced settings for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM...
... The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in . If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Select an item then press to initialize. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in this item is set to change the advanced settings for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM...
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... Interrupt Controller (APIC). Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0205 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. When set to [Last State], the system goes into off or on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off...
... Interrupt Controller (APIC). Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0205 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. When set to [Last State], the system goes into off or on after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off...
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...; To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on...
...; To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-19 Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Start O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save your choice. Press to run the utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Start O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save your choice. Press to run the utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to load the file. Load CMOS Profiles. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot...