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... purposes, without any problems in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY...
... purposes, without any problems in the GPL) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY...
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... ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.5 in (30.5 cm x 21.6 cm) * Specifications...
... ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 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 (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.5 in (30.5 cm x 21.6 cm) * Specifications...
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... button. ASUS M5A78L/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 EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS...
... button. ASUS M5A78L/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 EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS...
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... BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between 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 slots 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...
... BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between 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 slots 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...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-27 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-27 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910...
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... Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing...
... Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. The following screen is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing...
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... update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu...
... update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The Drivers menu...
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... update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically 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/USB3 VER: 0313 (H:01 B:11) DATE: 04/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up...
... update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically 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/USB3 VER: 0313 (H:01 B:11) DATE: 04/06/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up...
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... BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78LU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • This function supports USB flash disks...
... BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78LU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • This function supports USB flash disks...
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... opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select [CDROM] if you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA3G_1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time...
... opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select [CDROM] if you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA3G_1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time...
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...AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Port4 [IDE] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to display the submenu. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you could use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology...
...AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Port4 [IDE] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to display the submenu. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you could use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology...
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... 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: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0313 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu...
... 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: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0313 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu...
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... CPU model. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. The values range from 1.20000V to [Auto] for safe mode. PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual...
... CPU model. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHZ] [1000MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. The values range from 1.20000V to [Auto] for safe mode. PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual...
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... and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13...
... and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13...
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...you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX0PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP] GFX0:primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-PCI] Selects the...
...you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-PCI] [GPP-GFX0PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP] GFX0:primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-PCI] Selects the...
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... you install 1GB system memory or more. • The [1GB] option only appears when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. Surround View [Auto] Disables or...
... you install 1GB system memory or more. • The [1GB] option only appears when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. Surround View [Auto] Disables or...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the emulation type. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to detect the presence of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the emulation type. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to detect the presence of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information When this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration...
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... suspend. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0313 Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [Power On], the system goes on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From...
... suspend. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0313 Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select Screen Select Item +- When set to [Power On], the system goes on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From...
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Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0313 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets ...
Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0313 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets ...
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... system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items...
... system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. In the Name sub-item, key in your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items...