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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...based system bus. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ...
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... is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB...
... is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-5 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-5 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with ...
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... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect... the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5.
... heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-9 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect... the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5.
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... retention bracket is in place. 4. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L-M/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the...
... retention bracket is in place. 4. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L-M/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place, connect the...
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... on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Press...
... on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-17 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Press...
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... the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
... the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
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... configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due...
... configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21 This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due...
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... least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. Otherwise, ...with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M/USB3 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby PIN 1 Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
... least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. Otherwise, ...with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M/USB3 GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby PIN 1 Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
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PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A78L-M/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L-M/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system ...or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-25 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for...
PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M5A78L-M/USB3 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L-M/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system ...or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-25 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for...
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CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the ... module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not jumpers! CPU...
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the ... module to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not jumpers! CPU...
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ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet ...: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 future. From the ...
ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1 From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet ...: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 future. From the ...
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... optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on again. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
... optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on again. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
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... are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-5 Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue...
... are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-5 Use the navigation keys to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue...
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Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA ... Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time ...
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA ... Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time ...
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... 5 or 6 when installing OS. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9 If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors...
... 5 or 6 when installing OS. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9 If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors...
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....=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz...
....=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz...
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...] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to 1.60000V...
...] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to 1.60000V...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the ...
