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... 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 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... 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 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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...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 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 / Athlon™...
...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 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 / Athlon™...
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... missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! 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! ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to...
... missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! 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! ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to...
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... meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to connect easily with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA...
... meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to connect easily with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA...
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... 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 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This ...the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
... 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 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This ...the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and .... • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the dual-channel configuration. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and .... • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors...
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... blue slots and the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors... Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)...
... blue slots and the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors... Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)...
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...CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M/USB3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS,...
...CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M/USB3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS,...
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... connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this... item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...
... connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this... item to [IDE] instead of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3...
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... setting, set it back to adjust the ratio. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU...
... setting, set it back to adjust the ratio. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU...
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...some of the following items only appear when you install on the motherboard. The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you set Memory Clock Mode to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the / keys to [Manual]. The values range from ...: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS#...
...some of the following items only appear when you install on the motherboard. The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you set Memory Clock Mode to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use the / keys to [Manual]. The values range from ...: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS#...
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...percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On] These items only appear when you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto... Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the bank memory interleaving. It allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you to report and correct...
...percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On] These items only appear when you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto... Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to enable the bank memory interleaving. It allows you to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you to report and correct...
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...8226; The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more. • The [1GB] option only appears when you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G...] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you install 2GB system memory or more. Selects the UMA frame buffer...
...8226; The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more. • The [1GB] option only appears when you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15 Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G...] [Above 4G] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you install 2GB system memory or more. Selects the UMA frame buffer...
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... drives and USB hard drives. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the USB storage device to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected...
... drives and USB hard drives. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the USB storage device to change the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected...
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... [No], then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows 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 with FAT 32/16 format and... settings in the BIOS Flash. Press to sub-item. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to select...
... [No], then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows 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 with FAT 32/16 format and... settings in the BIOS Flash. Press to sub-item. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to select...