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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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...you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of...for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to ...
...you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of...for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to ...
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M5A78L/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
M5A78L/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
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... photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Enjoy an instant performance boost... in real time. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. 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/USB3 1-3
... photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. Enjoy an instant performance boost... in real time. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. 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/USB3 1-3
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...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 overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply shut... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the...
...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 overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply shut... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the...
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... specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on...
... specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on...
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back... turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-19
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back... turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-19
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... the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU,... DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USB device wake-up feature. Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard ...
... the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU,... DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USB device wake-up feature. Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard ...
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... panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L/USB3 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant... Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). See ...
... panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L/USB3 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant... Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). See ...
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...ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the...GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 M5A78L/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA...
...ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the...GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 M5A78L/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA...
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..., select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1
..., select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1
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...switch between drives until 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)...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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to enable it...
...switch between drives until 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)...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 EZ Flash 2: 1. Always update the utility to enable it...
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... support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
... support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
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...do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ ...; Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you always...
...do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ ...; Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you always...
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... special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30...
... special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30...
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... on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap... for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap... for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Version 0313 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Setting this item to display the IDE/SATA device information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device...
... Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Version 0313 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Setting this item to display the IDE/SATA device information. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device...
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... this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the...
... this item is set OnChip SATA Channel to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from the...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. SATA Port5 - ...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. SATA Port5 - ...
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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. CPU Overclocking [...and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the...
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. CPU Overclocking [...and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the...