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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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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 fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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... cables are not damaged. vii REACH Complying with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the battery should not be placed in any damage...that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the...
... cables are not damaged. vii REACH Complying with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the battery should not be placed in any damage...that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the...
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... Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This ... also provided. Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added ...
... Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This ... also provided. Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this manual. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added ...
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resolution up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / ... for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 ...
resolution up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / ... for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 ...
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... rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
... rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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... sends different audio streams to your PC! You can now talk to different destinations. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA ... to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support ...
... sends different audio streams to your PC! You can now talk to different destinations. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA ... to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support ...
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ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a ...-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or...
ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a ...-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or...
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... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to...is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature ...
... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to...is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature ...
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... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR M5A78L-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-5 This is a reminder that the system is ON...
... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR M5A78L-M/USB3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-5 This is a reminder that the system is ON...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A78L-M/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A78L-M/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ... socket on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU socket...
Right 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ... socket on the motherboard. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. Ensure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU socket...
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You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-9 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect ...for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6.
You can occur if you fail to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-9 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect ...for instructions. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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... the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions...assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
... the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions...assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2.
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...motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 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... differently to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on ...
...motherboard comes with less power consumption. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. 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... differently to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on ...
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...- - 1.65V • DS - - - 1.65V • DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...- - 1.65V • DS - - - 1.65V • DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. When using a DDR3 2000MHz... memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency ...
... • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. When using a DDR3 2000MHz... memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency ...
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... get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed...
... get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed...
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...it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: ...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 specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ...
...it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: ...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 specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ...
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...GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD M5A78L-M/USB3 LPT connector SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a ... AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard.
...GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD M5A78L-M/USB3 LPT connector SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a ... AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard.