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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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..., such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. DANGER/... 1. If you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Used to select. Detailed descriptions of the ...
..., such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. DANGER/... 1. If you must press two or more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Used to select. Detailed descriptions of the ...
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.../ 1066 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) ix M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...; 100 series processors 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...
.../ 1066 MHz, ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the next page) ix M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...; 100 series processors 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...
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...Back panel I/O 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... 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...
...Back panel I/O 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... 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...
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... or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed...
... or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed...
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... 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... mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot 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...
... 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... mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot 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...
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
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... pins 1-2 (default) to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information ...such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS... to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. M5A78L Series CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap...
... pins 1-2 (default) to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information ...such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS... to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. M5A78L Series CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap...
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...these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can ... KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to wake up 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard...
...these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can ... KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to wake up 3. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard...
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... separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 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'... module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)...
... separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. 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'... module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)...
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... drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward...includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard chipset. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are...
... drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward...includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard chipset. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID] in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) These connectors are...
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... appears. 2. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in case you to avoid network traffic, or...
... appears. 2. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to restore the BIOS in case you to avoid network traffic, or...
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...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. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open....
...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. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open....
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... drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A78L Series...
... drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A78L Series...
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... see on . Do this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to turn the...
... see on . Do this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply to most conditions to turn the...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 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... desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 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... desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions...
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... a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 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... screen. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +-
... a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of options. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 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... screen. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Screen Select Item +-
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... a device item then press to configure system Time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 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 ...IDE/SATA device. 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). Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Refer to select a field. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 Select Screen Select...
... a device item then press to configure system Time. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 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 ...IDE/SATA device. 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). Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Refer to select a field. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 Select Screen Select...
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... on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard...
... on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard...
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... [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we...
... [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk, we...