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...controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...(O.C.) / 1800(O. C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec...
...controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue, at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB...(O.C.) / 1800(O. C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) ix With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec...
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This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom...
This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom...
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... supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. 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...streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to connect easily with USB 3.0 - Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product...
... supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations for a cool and quiet operating environment. 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...streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to connect easily with USB 3.0 - Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product...
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... a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3
... a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard 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. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3
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...1-23 10. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-24 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 ATX12V) 4. Digital...1-27 7. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 USBPW5-10) 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...1-23 10. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-24 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 ATX12V) 4. Digital...1-27 7. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 USBPW5-10) 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™... Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in... this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink ... properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
... heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. If the instructions in... this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink ... properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
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...you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel ... Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - Any excess memory from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel ... Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - Any excess memory from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor ... 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor ... 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double...