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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 your retailer...items in your package with the list 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new ...
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 your retailer...items in your package with the list 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new ...
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...or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from... a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to ...
...or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from... a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that allows you to ...
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...; Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, switch off...
...; Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, switch off...
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... to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to...
... to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to...
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... installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. A clicking sound...
... installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. A clicking sound...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-15 Elixir - Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - PSC A3P1GF3DGF PSC A3P1GF3FGF PSC A3P1GF3DGF PSC A3P1GF3FGF SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F Samsung K4B1G0846DHCH9...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-15 Elixir - Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D - - - - PSC A3P1GF3DGF PSC A3P1GF3FGF PSC A3P1GF3DGF PSC A3P1GF3FGF SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F Samsung K4B1G0846DHCH9...
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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 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip...
... 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 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Locked Retaining Clip...
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CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M/USB3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and ... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M/USB3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and ... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your USB 3.0 devices. 13. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your USB 3.0 devices. 13. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows...
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... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ...12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one ...
... Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ...12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one ...
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5. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-25 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 chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off ...
5. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-25 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 chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off ...
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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. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector,...matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 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 ...
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. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector,...matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 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 ...
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...This utility is available in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in case you want to download then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then ... package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update...
...This utility is available in the support DVD that you need to restore the BIOS in case you want to download then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then ... package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update...
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... the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for ... BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu...
... the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to section 2.8 Exit menu for ... BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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...bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-5 Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system... boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2...
...bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-5 Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system... boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. 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 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2...
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There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is either a ZIP...information. Select [CDROM] if you an overview of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 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 ...
There is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of SATA devices. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is either a ZIP...information. Select [CDROM] if you an overview of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 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 ...
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...] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. SATA Port5 - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this...
...] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. SATA Port5 - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this...
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...: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Use / keys to adjust the value. HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options...
...: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Use / keys to adjust the value. HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options...
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... Advanced Clock Calibration to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Use the / keys to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. However, this function. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset...
... Advanced Clock Calibration to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Use the / keys to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. However, this function. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset...
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... options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Normal...
... options: [Below 4G] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Normal...