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... new 32nm manufacturing process. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L Series motherboards include M5A78L and M5A78L LE two models. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items...
... new 32nm manufacturing process. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L Series motherboards include M5A78L and M5A78L LE two models. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items...
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...tool that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage ...into an overclocking button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...
...tool that allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage ...into an overclocking button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that ...
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... install motherboard components or change any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M5A78L Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in...
... install motherboard components or change any component, switch off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M5A78L Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in...
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...to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in ... the pins and damaging the CPU! Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it is in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket ...
...to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in ... the pins and damaging the CPU! Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to plug this connector. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in place. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it is in one correct orientation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket ...
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... the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L Series Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L Series 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently...
... the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L Series Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L Series 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently...
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... system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when...
... system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when...
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... setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to default values. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. M5A78L Series CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. ...
... setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to default values. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. M5A78L Series CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. ...
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... (pink). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-21 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No...
... (pink). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-21 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No...
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...if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L Series GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system...
...if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L Series GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system...
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... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L Series SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 M5A78L Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ...could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 4. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set . • Due ...
... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L Series SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 M5A78L Series SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ...could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, refer to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 4. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set . • Due ...
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...USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L Series SPDIF_OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to configure the setting. Connect the USB module cable to any of...M5A78L Series USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L...
...USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L Series SPDIF_OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to configure the setting. Connect the USB module cable to any of...M5A78L Series USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L...
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...Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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 the ...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Always install the latest OS...
...Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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 the ...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Always install the latest OS...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select...
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You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file ...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 the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering..., the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-3 Turn on again.
You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file ...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 the BIOS file. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering..., the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-3 Turn on again.
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... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE... a field. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-5
... keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE... a field. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-5
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...select a field. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...and SMART monitoring). Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ...
...select a field. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...and SMART monitoring). Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ...
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... specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-9 BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
... specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-9 BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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... vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz...
... vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [8 Bit] [16 Bit] HT Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the HT over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz...
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... is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13
... is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this item is enhanced. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13
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... slot PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good...
... slot PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire [Disabled] Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install 2GB system memory or more. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good...
