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...products and software described in it shipped to this product. E6588 First Edition (V1) April 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your...
...products and software described in it shipped to this product. E6588 First Edition (V1) April 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your...
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...where it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to enable proper reuse of electronic products. If you are not sure about the ...of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To ...
...where it , carefully read all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to enable proper reuse of electronic products. If you are not sure about the ...of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To ...
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... through the BIOS Setup menus. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take...that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. How this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Where to ...
... through the BIOS Setup menus. If you must press the Enter or Return key. Used to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take...that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. How this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. Where 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... DMI v2.0, WfM 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) * ...
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... DMI v2.0, WfM 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) * ...
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...motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 ASUS quality motherboards!
...motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 ASUS quality motherboards!
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... ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb...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 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb...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 ...
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... Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista ...features of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard...
... Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista ...features of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard...
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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. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Take caution when changing 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. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the...
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...options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-11 The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it... options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets ...
...options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-11 The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it... options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets ...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 When this item is enhanced. The driver developer may enable it for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ... the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to [Manual]. However, this function. When this item is set to get full computing power ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 When this item is enhanced. The driver developer may enable it for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ... the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you to [Manual]. However, this function. When this item is set to get full computing power ...
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... do not want the detected speed to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set CPU Q-Fan Function to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware... a wake event. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: ...
... do not want the detected speed to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you set CPU Q-Fan Function to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware... a wake event. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: ...