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... stated in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is valid to this information. ASUSTeK is eager to infringe. 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. or (2) for free by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product...
... stated in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is valid to this information. ASUSTeK is eager to infringe. 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. or (2) for free by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L/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 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L/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 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus... MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series...
M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus... MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series...
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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% ...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 subject to change without notice.
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% ...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 subject to change without notice.
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... configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit ...No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for ...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit ...No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for ...
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...settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
...settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
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...The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. This PSU ...Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L/USB3...
...The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. This PSU ...Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L/USB3...
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...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 ...specification. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. ASUS M5A78L/USB3...
...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 ...specification. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. ASUS M5A78L/USB3...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an ...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an ...
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... display a list of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 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... menu items. If an item is user- You cannot select an item that menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable.
... display a list of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 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... menu items. If an item is user- You cannot select an item that menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable.
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... of IDE/SATA devices. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. 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 ... items and how to select a field. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master... of IDE/SATA drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7
... of IDE/SATA devices. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. 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 ... items and how to select a field. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master... of IDE/SATA drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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. If you use a ... menu gives you an overview of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. SATA Port5 -
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 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. If you use a ... menu gives you an overview of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. SATA Port5 -
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...TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional ... 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A78L/USB3 Conforms to the following apparatus: Product...
...TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional ... 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A78L/USB3 Conforms to the following apparatus: Product...