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... 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ...
... 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! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates ...CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ...
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Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support.... After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused...
Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support.... After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused...
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... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. M5A78L/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...
... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component, switch off mode. M5A78L/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...
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... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-9 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that comes with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it...is lifted up to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways ...
... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-9 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that comes with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it...is lifted up to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to unlock the socket, then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways ...
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... this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-11
... this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L/USB3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-11
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Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into ...
Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into ...
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... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. M5A78L/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help... and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. M5A78L/USB3 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L/USB3 Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help... and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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... Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-21 Microphone port (pink). 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the...
... Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-21 Microphone port (pink). 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the...
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...+5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs...may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-23 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. com...
...+5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L/USB3 ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs...may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-23 2. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. com...
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...RSATA_RXN4 GND 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. ...] in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
...RSATA_RXN4 GND 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. ...] in the support DVD. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors ... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M5A78L/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. 6. USB56 USB78 USB910 ...
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors ... USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L/USB3 SPDIF_OUT M5A78L/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is for USB 2.0 ports. 6. USB56 USB78 USB910 ...
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...later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes ... If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features.
...later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Refer to change at www.asus.com for updates. The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes ... If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features.
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... menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the...
... menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you need to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the...
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...boot failure! Turn on again. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks ...this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78LU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. • This function supports...
...boot failure! Turn on again. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks ...this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78LU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. • This function supports...
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... corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-5 Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced ...or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master ...
... corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-5 Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced ...or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master ...
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Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, ...MO drive. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. 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 Master Primary IDE Slave SATA3G_1...
Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, ...MO drive. Select a device item then press to configure system Time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. 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 Master Primary IDE Slave SATA3G_1...
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Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ...
Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-9 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ...
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...] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to adjust the ratio.
...] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-11 The values range from 1.20000V to adjust the ratio.
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... BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled...
... BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this function. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled...
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... Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G...
... Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Configuration options: [Below 4G...
