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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx...
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... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press the enclosed key...
... • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you must press the enclosed key...
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...panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 ...ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor:...
...panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 ...ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor:...
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... turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos...
... turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos...
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..., click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. 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 the support DVD that you want to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-1 Copy the original...
..., click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. 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 the support DVD that you want to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-1 Copy the original...
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...USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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:\... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process ...
...USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. 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:\... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process ...
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... during the updating process. Turn on again. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 Select...
... during the updating process. Turn on again. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 Select...
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...BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS...Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you failed to guide ...
...BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS...Do this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you failed to guide ...
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... [Auto] Allows you set to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU...that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you to get full computing power of the processor. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series ...
... [Auto] Allows you set to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU...that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you to get full computing power of the processor. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series ...
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... CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Load CMOS Profiles. Press to the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you press , a confirmation message appears. In the Name sub-item, key... between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot failure! • 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 ...
... CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Load CMOS Profiles. Press to the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you press , a confirmation message appears. In the Name sub-item, key... between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot failure! • 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 ...