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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If possible, disconnect all power ..., Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the ...
... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that the battery should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If possible, disconnect all power ..., Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the ...
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...press the Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following symbols used in... Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer....
...press the Enter or Return key. Example: ++ viii These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the following symbols used in... Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer....
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...front panel 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™ ...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., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs ...
...front panel 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™ ...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., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs ...
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... HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process.
... HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process.
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...provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This...jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333/ 1066 MHz to ...
...provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This...jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that radically improves system efficiency for a cool and quiet operating environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 (O.C.) / 1333/ 1066 MHz to ...
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... protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts...
... protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts...
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...Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the ...
...Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when...carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the ...
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...standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M5A78L/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L/USB3...
...standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M5A78L/USB3 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L/USB3...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M5A78L/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. M5A78L/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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...Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 10. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. .../Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)...
...Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 10. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. .../Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)...
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...not fit in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink...a small triangle. 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to a 90°-100° angle; The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions...
...not fit in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink...a small triangle. 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to a 90°-100° angle; The lever clicks on the motherboard. You can occur if you fail to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions...
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... CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material 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 and fan assembly. Attach...
... CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material 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 and fan assembly. Attach...
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... 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink...
... 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 The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink...
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With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory .... - - - - - - - - - - The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. •...
With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory .... - - - - - - - - - - The system maps the total size of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or... limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. •...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. 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 ...standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. 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 ...standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA...
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Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock ... The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM...
Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock ... The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM...
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... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier.... 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by ...
... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you removed earlier.... 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by ...
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.... 10. This port is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio... cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L/USB3 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC...
.... 10. This port is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio... cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L/USB3 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC...