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...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
...; 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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... accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
... accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0-based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L/USB3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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..., USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! You can now talk to different destinations. It is... games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and...
..., USB 3.0 transfers data 10x faster and is also backward compatible with USB 3.0 - Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! You can now talk to different destinations. It is... games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a smoother and faster computing environment. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and...
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... boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU...
... boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU...
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... (CLRTC) 1-19 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-28 11. Digital audio connector ...10) 3. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
... (CLRTC) 1-19 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L/USB3 M5A78L/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-28 11. Digital audio connector ...10) 3. The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™...
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... installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base..., and the retention mechanism. 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the...
... installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base..., and the retention mechanism. 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that you install the...
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...• • 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 the memory address limitation on 32-bit... system memory if you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB,...
...• • 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 the memory address limitation on 32-bit... system memory if you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. M5A78L/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB,...
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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 frequency DIMMs. SS: ...and the black slots as its 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. CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067...
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 frequency DIMMs. SS: ...and the black slots as its 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. CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067...