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M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN ...) Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI...VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 1GB Supports HDMI ...
M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN ...) Supports Hybrid CrossFireX™ * Refer to 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI...VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 1GB Supports HDMI ...
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...motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via... 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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new...
...motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via... 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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the new...
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... easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading... work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn ...
... easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading... work or games, simply through pressing the button. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn ...
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... 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate ...CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions.
... 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate ...CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions.
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...overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A78L-M/USB3...• 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®...
...overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A78L-M/USB3...• 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®...
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...; AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. 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 ...
...; AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. 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 ...
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... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ... RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot ... RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
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....=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to malfunction.... Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit 2.4.1 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M/USB3 ...
....=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to malfunction.... Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit 2.4.1 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M/USB3 ...
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... 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Use the / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto...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
... 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Use the / keys to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto...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
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...overclocking capability. However, this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when...
...overclocking capability. However, this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that ... [Disabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On] These items only appear when you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that ... [Disabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On] These items only appear when you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately.