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... 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 ...CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled ...
... 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 ...CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled ...
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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 Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree...
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 Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree...
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...partners on your PC! It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard ...headphone while playing multichannel network games. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and...
...partners on your PC! It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard ...headphone while playing multichannel network games. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and...
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... favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system...
... favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 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...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 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...
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... other protected content. 15. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 12. HDMI port. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any...
... other protected content. 15. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 12. HDMI port. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any...
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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 ... RAID set, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. 1-24...introduction See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI...
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 ... RAID set, set . • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. 1-24...introduction See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI...
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... the system chassis. USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M5A78L-M/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PI M5A78L-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to configure the setting. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors...
... the system chassis. USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND M5A78L-M/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PI M5A78L-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to configure the setting. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors...
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... the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 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 the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 ...
... the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 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 the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 ...
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..., then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from...reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...
..., then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from...reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or ...
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...contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...
...contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...
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... the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0201 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only...
... the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0201 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more...
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... can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for legacy ISA devices. Take... or Full Speed (12Mbps). Plug and Play O/S [No] When this menu allows you to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you ...
... can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for legacy ISA devices. Take... or Full Speed (12Mbps). Plug and Play O/S [No] When this menu allows you to change the advanced settings for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you ...
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...number to save the current BIOS file to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. When you update the BIOS file only coming from... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk...
...number to save the current BIOS file to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to select and update BIOS. When you update the BIOS file only coming from... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk...