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...140W * 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, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. 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...
...140W * 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, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. 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...
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... the items 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 ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the...
... the items 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 ASUS quality motherboards! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the...
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... LAN controller. It is enhanced with USB 3.0 - Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 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 Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel...
... LAN controller. It is enhanced with USB 3.0 - Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 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 Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel...
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... pressing the button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 Enjoy an instant...ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD...
... pressing the button. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 Enjoy an instant...ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD...
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... damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 8. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 USBPW5-10) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11...
... damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 8. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 USBPW5-10) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11...
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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. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section ...
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. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section ...
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... the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chip NO. - 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 ...channel is then mapped for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the followings: - M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability...
... the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chip NO. - 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 ...channel is then mapped for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the followings: - M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability...
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...the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. 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 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU...7 1.5V ••• 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 77777-7-7-20 1.65V -- ••• ••• -- ••• • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product...
...the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. 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 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU...7 1.5V ••• 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 77777-7-7-20 1.65V -- ••• ••• -- ••• • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can support up to install it on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product...
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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 ... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration 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 ... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information ...
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...] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Manual]. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine...
...] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. When this item is set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Manual]. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine...
