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... 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD... 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™...
... 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD... 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™...
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... Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L-M 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the...
... Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L-M 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the...
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...the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS...PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply...
...the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS...PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply...
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Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This is European Union´s ...Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental...
Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This is European Union´s ...Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency...sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the ... from the same vendor. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency...sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the ... from the same vendor. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For...
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DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-...its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS ...
DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-...its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1024MB SS Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2048MB DS Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2048MB DS ...
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...battery and move the cap back to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell... pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
...battery and move the cap back to reenter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell... pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
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....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration ...
....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration ...
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...01000V increment. HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Over Voltage... for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] ...
...01000V increment. HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Over Voltage... for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] ...
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... Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode... to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. When this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: ...
... Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode... to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. When this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: ...
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... or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. It allows you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]... Allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics ...
... or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. It allows you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]... Allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [All Cores]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics ...