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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 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 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 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 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx...
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...to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ...are also provided. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Where to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task.
...to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ...are also provided. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Where to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task.
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M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor AMD® SB710 chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (...
M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor AMD® SB710 chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Asmedia USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (...
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... 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/USB3 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to...
... 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/USB3 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to...
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... the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...
... the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...
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... is found . The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M/USB3 VER: 0201 (H:01 B:14...
... is found . The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M/USB3 VER: 0201 (H:01 B:14...
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...; Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3
...; Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3
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...BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS... stability. Do this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. If you always shut...your data or system. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . Using ...
...BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS... stability. Do this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. If you always shut...your data or system. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see on . Using ...
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...disables the clock for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per ...Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Use the / keys to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13
...disables the clock for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per ...Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Use the / keys to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13
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... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then ...Profiles. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to sub-item. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. See section 2.1.2 ...
... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to the BIOS Flash. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then ...Profiles. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to sub-item. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. See section 2.1.2 ...