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... be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii No part of the product including...wish to duly provide complete source code as defined in the About Box of the product for the cost of this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii No part of the product including...wish to duly provide complete source code as defined in the About Box of the product for the cost of this email address). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...; Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or ...power cables for disposal of electronic products. vii DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from...
...; Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or ...power cables for disposal of electronic products. vii DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from...
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About this manual. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
About this manual. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the standard package. Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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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... DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.5 in (30.5 cm x 21.6 cm) * ...
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... DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12.0 in x 8.5 in (30.5 cm x 21.6 cm) * ...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory...
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If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors ... SATA3G_2 M5A78L/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set . • Due to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for...
If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors ... SATA3G_2 M5A78L/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set . • Due to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for...
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...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains ... drivers for updates. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 To run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs...
...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains ... drivers for updates. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-29 To run the DVD. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs...
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... when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. 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 etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you... the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual].
... when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. 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 etc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you... the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual].
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...HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 ...] [800MHz] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-11 The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item...
...HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 ...] [800MHz] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-11 The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item...
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... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...overclocking capability. However, this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you set to [Per Core], the processor...
... function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...overclocking capability. However, this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear when you set to [Per Core], the processor...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [gnored] if you do not want the detected speed to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables...Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 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 turn on the system. Configuration ...
... hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [gnored] if you do not want the detected speed to manually set CPU Q-Fan Function to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Power on From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enables or disables...Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 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 turn on the system. Configuration ...