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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 ... 1-17 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1-18 1.10 Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel ports 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series 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 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 ... 1-17 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1-18 1.10 Connectors 1-20 1.10.1 Rear panel ports 1-20 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-21 iii
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...bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you install a total...: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU ...only recognize less than 3GB. resolution of 1GB Supports DVI-D compliant with HDCP with max. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD...
...bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you install a total...: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU ...only recognize less than 3GB. resolution of 1GB Supports DVI-D compliant with HDCP with max. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD...
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M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Back 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 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Back 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 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
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...8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 6-...Mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to ...
...8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 6-...Mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to ...
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...definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 This 15-pin port is for any DVI-D compatible device.... This port is for details. • The front panel audio I . 10. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or...
...definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 This 15-pin port is for any DVI-D compatible device.... This port is for details. • The front panel audio I . 10. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or...
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... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the ... connector. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 7. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25
... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the ... connector. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 7. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25
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... USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V 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...separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. Digital audio connector ...
... USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V 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...separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. Digital audio connector ...
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...front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you install 2GB system memory or more . • The [1GB] option only appears when you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M .../IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to set to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port...
...front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you install 2GB system memory or more . • The [1GB] option only appears when you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M .../IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to set to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port...