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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 [xx:xx...
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 [xx:xx...
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... describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task... ++ viii If you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means...
... describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task... ++ viii If you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Used to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means...
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... 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 ...x 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 in ...
... 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 ...x 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 in ...
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... to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores,...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 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L...
... to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores,...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 Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS M5A78L...
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...the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to avoid network ...traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L...
...the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to avoid network ...traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M5A78L...
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...BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS...all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L Series VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
...BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information b. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS...all its features. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L Series VER: 0202 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-3 Turn off the system after the...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-3 Turn off the system after the...
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...BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS...menu. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for this option only if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can ...
...BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS...menu. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for this option only if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can ...
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... or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 The values range from 1.3500V to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this...
... or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 The values range from 1.3500V to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this...
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... saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Load CMOS Profiles. Start O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only...
... saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Load CMOS Profiles. Start O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only...