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... 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... JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
... 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... JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
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...M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus....com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 ...
...M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus....com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 ...
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... 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 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI port...
... 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 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI port...
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.... The layout illustrations in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard...
.... The layout illustrations in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD 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. Thank you start installing the motherboard...
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...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 high-speed data retrieval and save. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for...advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer ...
...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 high-speed data retrieval and save. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for...advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer ...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you 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 M5A78L...-M Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS...ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS... ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you 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 M5A78L...-M Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS...ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS... ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core...
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... you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability ... capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Install a maximum of the followings:...
... you obtain memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability ... capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Install a maximum of the followings:...
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... CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 With ASUS...
... CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 With ASUS...
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... of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND...
... of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND...
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...to decrease power consumption. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset ...set to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. PCI/...
...to decrease power consumption. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset ...set to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. PCI/...
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... individually set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent]... Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Select Ignored if you do not wish to be displayed...
... individually set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent]... Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to generate a wake event. Select Ignored if you do not wish to be displayed...
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...to store or load multiple BIOS settings. When 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 format and single partition only. • ... the BIOS Flash. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select...
...to store or load multiple BIOS settings. When 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 format and single partition only. • ... the BIOS Flash. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select...