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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 ...
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 ...
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...may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio ... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x...
...may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio ... AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ***** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot 2 x...
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...ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse ... 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 subject ...
...ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Anti Surge ASUS AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse ... 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 subject ...
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... 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. The package contents vary from models. •... check the items in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and...
... 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. The package contents vary from models. •... check the items in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and...
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... technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your partners 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 Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on...
... technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your partners 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 Serial ATA hard drives. 8-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on...
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...favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk...ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key 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. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L...
...favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk...ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key 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. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L...
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... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A78L Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! M5A78L Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.
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... install a CPU: 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-24 USBPW5-10) 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
... install a CPU: 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-24 USBPW5-10) 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
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...locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into ...that comes with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to a 90°-100° angle; ASUS M5A78L Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it is lifted up...
...locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into ...that comes with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to a 90°-100° angle; ASUS M5A78L Series 1-9 Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to secure the CPU. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it is lifted up...
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... with less power consumption. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to...
... with less power consumption. 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 Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to...
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... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support...
... the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support...
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... the socket such that it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or...
... the socket such that it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or...
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... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 default values...process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ...
... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 default values...process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ...
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... USB device wake-up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 ...
... USB device wake-up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and S4 ...
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This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M5A78L Series 1-21 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF ...
This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M5A78L Series 1-21 This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF ...
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... 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'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
... 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'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
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... 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 1 M5A78L Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you ...are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. 2. Otherwise,...
... 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 1 M5A78L Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you ...are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug. 2. Otherwise,...
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3. M5A78L Series IDE connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra ...(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M5A78L Series PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors...
3. M5A78L Series IDE connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra ...(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. M5A78L Series PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors...