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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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...-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. 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 1066MHz. M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD...
...-channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O. 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 1066MHz. M5A78L/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD...
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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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... of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line 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...
... of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line 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...
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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 high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound..., 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller...
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 high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound..., 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that radically improves system efficiency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller...
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... disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading 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 M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique...
... disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading 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 M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique...
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... system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No....1.65V • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Chip NO. - For effective use of...
... system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No....1.65V • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Chip NO. - For effective use of...
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... 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up 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 frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
... 1: Product introduction When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up 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 frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM...
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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 caps on the ... that the black wire of 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. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside...
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 caps on the ... that the black wire of 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. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is set to [Manual]. However, this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd... may enable it for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this item is set to [Manual]. However, this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd... may enable it for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option...
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...] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize... the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support...
...] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize... the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support...
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... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to save your choice. In...utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Start O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow 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 ...
... 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to save your choice. In...utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Start O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow 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 ...