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...or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...you want to have it shipped to anyone in any form or by any language in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...you want to have it shipped to anyone in any form or by any language in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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... operating system. M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for...
... operating system. M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for...
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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... Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ...
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... Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ...
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... configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a smoother and faster computing environment. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB...
... configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for a smoother and faster computing environment. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at 4.8Gbps with USB...
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... DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 the memory address limitation... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M5A78L-M/USB3...
... DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to DDR3 1066MHz. 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 the memory address limitation... on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. M5A78L-M/USB3...
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... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for later use ....
... PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Install the software drivers for later use ....
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... plugs, ensure that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. The plugs from the power supply are for details. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 3.
... plugs, ensure that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. The plugs from the power supply are for details. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 3.
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... 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You could use ... drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If ...
... 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to [RAID] in the support DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You could use ... drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If ...
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...speed. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based...10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. Go to ...
...speed. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may be different based...10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. Go to ...
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... is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti...
... is a brief description of the field opposite the item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Main Advanced M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti...
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...is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7 Refer to navigate through them. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)... Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA3G_1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically ...
...is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and how to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7 Refer to navigate through them. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)... Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to set the system date. 2.3.3 SATA3G_1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically ...
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... items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. SATA Port5 - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical dirve to... menu gives you an overview of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu.
... items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. SATA Port5 - System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you install the optical dirve to... menu gives you an overview of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu.
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..., TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A78L-M/USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Representative ... 2011 Year to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional...
..., TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A78L-M/USB3 conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Representative ... 2011 Year to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional...