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...ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) ix M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM,...
...ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) ix M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM,...
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... accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact...
... accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact...
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... environment. It is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced...
... environment. It is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced...
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...After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color ...to system loading to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused...
...After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color ...to system loading to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused...
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...force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 9. The AM3+ socket has a different ... socket on the motherboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 8. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. System panel connector...
...force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 9. The AM3+ socket has a different ... socket on the motherboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 8. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. System panel connector...
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Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or ...
Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or ...
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...vendor. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up of the followings: - M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 256 ...megabits (Mb) chips or less. 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 1333MHz. • When ...
...vendor. • We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for the OS can support up of the followings: - M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 256 ...megabits (Mb) chips or less. 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 1333MHz. • When ...
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD...;•• 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 77777-7-7-20 1.65V -- ••• ••• -- ••• • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD...;•• 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 77777-7-7-20 1.65V -- ••• ••• -- ••• • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial...
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...options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit ...
...options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit ...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose...PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology.
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose...PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology.