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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 ... SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 ...
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 ... SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 ...
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... install a total memory of 4GB 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...LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / ...
... install a total memory of 4GB 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...LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / ...
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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 quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
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 quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
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... another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors...
... another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors...
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... 10x faster and is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with USB 3.0 - Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 ...1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 a smoother and faster computing environment. Built to your ...
... 10x faster and is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with USB 3.0 - Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 ...1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 a smoother and faster computing environment. Built to your ...
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... logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains... Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. 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 performance boost by power surges from...
... logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains... Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. 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 performance boost by power surges from...
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Any excess memory from the blue slots for the OS can support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use ... is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. 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. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install...
Any excess memory from the blue slots for the OS can support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Use ... is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. 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. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install...
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... 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 introduction When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure... Part No. 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 models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or...
... 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 introduction When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure... Part No. 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 models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or...
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These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper ...each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8....
These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper ...each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8....
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...disables the clock for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set Advanced Clock Calibration to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. ...
...disables the clock for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set Advanced Clock Calibration to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. ...
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... speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). 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 By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to be displayed... a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to enable...
... speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). 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 By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to be displayed... a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Ctrl-Esc] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables RTC to enable...
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... the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ... previous BIOS settings saved in your choice. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to configure options for details...
... the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT ... previous BIOS settings saved in your choice. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS Flash. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to configure options for details...