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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 support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ...USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel ...
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 support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ...USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel ...
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... package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L Series motherboard! The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product...overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package 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...
... package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L Series motherboard! The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L Series 1-1 Chapter 1 Product...overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package 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...
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... technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool...
... technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to ensure a quiet, cool...
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... restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. 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 reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus...
... restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to energy consumptions. 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 reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus...
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... install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as...
... install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as...
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...AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD®...and 200 series CPUs support up 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: Single-sided / DS: ... Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability.
...AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD®...and 200 series CPUs support up 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: Single-sided / DS: ... Micron Micron Micron OCZ SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability.
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the...seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. M5A78L Series CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and ...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the...seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. M5A78L Series CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and ...
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...]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard...
...]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard...
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...VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [3.225%] [6.450%] [9.675%] [12.90%] ~ [87.075%] [90.3%] [93.525%] [96...keys to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency ...
...VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [3.225%] [6.450%] [9.675%] [12.90%] ~ [87.075%] [90.3%] [93.525%] [96...keys to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency ...
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...should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset... When this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Use the / keys to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set to decrease power consumption. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [...
...should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset... When this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Use the / keys to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set to decrease power consumption. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [...
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Configuration options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core ...Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear...
Configuration options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core ...Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2nd / 3rd / 4th Core [On] These items only appear...