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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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...emphasize a word or a phrase. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout... this guide This user guide contains the information you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
...emphasize a word or a phrase. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. Conventions used throughout... this guide This user guide contains the information you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
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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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... you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. 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 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS...
... you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. 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 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS...
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...; applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select 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 click Next. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the...
...; applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select 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 click Next. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the...
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...you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots...When the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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) DATE: 04/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: ...
...you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots...When the correct BIOS file is found . Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. 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) DATE: 04/02/2011 Update ROM BOARD: ...
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...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 allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...: 1. You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system ...
...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 allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS...: 1. You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system ...
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...Power-On Self-Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to .... The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens...
...Power-On Self-Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to .... The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens...
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...disables Microcode Updation. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. 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 ...be reduced during the system halt state to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 When this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing...
...disables Microcode Updation. When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. 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 ...be reduced during the system halt state to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 When this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing...
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...-item. Load CMOS Profiles. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration...
...-item. Load CMOS Profiles. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration...