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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L Series specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L Series specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System...
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...wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,...keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are not damaged...
...wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,...keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If you are not damaged...
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... the features of the standard package. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2:... Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. About this guide This user guide contains...
... the features of the standard package. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2:... Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. About this guide This user guide contains...
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...SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-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 Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® ...
...SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-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 Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® ...
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... cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
... cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
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... hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high-speed data retrieval and save. The onboard 8-channel High Definition... requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.) /1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) /1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to different destinations.
... hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high-speed data retrieval and save. The onboard 8-channel High Definition... requirements of the latest operating system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.) /1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) /1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to different destinations.
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... contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply...
... contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply...
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... introduction This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
... introduction This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to their default settings. Simply... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R.
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... sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. 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 indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut...
... sleep mode, or in any component, switch off mode. 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 indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M5A78L Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. M5A78L Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. ...Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
...II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. ...Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
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... then lift it up to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle; ASUS M5A78L Series 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle 5. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN... M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. When the CPU is lifted up to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector...
... then lift it up to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle; ASUS M5A78L Series 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in completely. 3. Small triangle 5. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN... M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. When the CPU is lifted up to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector...
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...fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the... motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU ...
...fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the... motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. CPU Fan CPU ...
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... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and ...dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise ...
... 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 Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and ...dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is in place. 4. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise ...
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...65V • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the blue slots for the OS can support up to... DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and ...
...65V • • 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Any excess memory from the blue slots for the OS can support up to... DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and ...
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... KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. 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... two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. 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...
... KINGSTON KINGSTON Micron Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. 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... two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. 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...
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...clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support ...force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction.
...clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support ...force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction.
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... LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 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 ...came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2...
... LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 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 ...came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2...
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...Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L Series AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'...USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector.
...Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L Series AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'...USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector.