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... jacks 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are...
... jacks 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are...
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... auto-recovery tool that allows you 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work...
... auto-recovery tool that allows you 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work...
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... PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other 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 came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install...
... PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other 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 came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install...
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... supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to configure the setting...
... supports up to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of Sound playback is purchased separately. 7. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to configure the setting...
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....2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29...
....2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29...
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.... ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS...
.... ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS...
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... update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L Series VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to switch between drives until...
... update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Updating from a file, then click Next. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L Series VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to switch between drives until...
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... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that...
... a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on again. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that...
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... item that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0202 Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... item that menu. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is user- Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0202 Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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...-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device...
...-ROM drive. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to display the IDE/SATA device...
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... Enables or disables the LBA mode. When this item is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you have to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
... Enables or disables the LBA mode. When this item is set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you have to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select an item then press to configure your storage devices. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0202 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0202 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency...
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... to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier...
... to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Use / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier...
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...Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to 1.60000V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets...
...Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to 1.60000V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets...
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... slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more . • The [1GB] option only appears when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [Enabled [Disabled] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when the previous item is set to report and correct memory errors...
... slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more . • The [1GB] option only appears when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Configuration options: [Enabled [Disabled] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] This item appears only when the previous item is set to report and correct memory errors...
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...Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change...
...Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change...
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... plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices...
... plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices...
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...to be used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0202 Select the ACPI state used for the...
...to be used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power on From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0202 Select the ACPI state used for the...
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Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to boot the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to display the submenu. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0202 ...
Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to boot the system. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to display the submenu. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0202 ...
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.... 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Allows you to prevent 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 be loaded. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS Flash. Add...
.... 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Allows you to prevent 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 be loaded. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS Flash. Add...