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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 ... 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 are ...
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 ... 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 are ...
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... before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the chassis with... earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and...
... before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the chassis with... earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and...
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...driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS environments. 9. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. • The front 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... 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 want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector,...
...driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS environments. 9. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. • The front 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... 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 want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector,...
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... 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD...
... 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD...
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... you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the...
... you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the future. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the...
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SATA Port1 - The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA ... you set to [AHCI], the information of commands. • When this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you...
SATA Port1 - The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA ... you set to [AHCI], the information of commands. • When this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you...
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...full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. When this function. When this item is set to [Auto], [All Cores],...[Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enabled, the CPU core ...
...full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. When this function. When this item is set to [Auto], [All Cores],...[Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this item is enabled, the CPU core ...