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... 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...CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-18 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-18 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-18 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled...
... 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...CPU Configuration 2-13 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-18 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-18 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-18 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled...
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...system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
...system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...
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...-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 port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 3 x Audio jacks 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio...
...-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 port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 3 x Audio jacks 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio...
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...setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and ...the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB...
...setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your system. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and ...the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB...
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... for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. ...CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27...
... for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. ...CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27...
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... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a 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...
... the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a 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...
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...in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires ...USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L... Series USB device wake-up feature.
...in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires ...USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L... Series USB device wake-up feature.
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...USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L... 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. See section...
...USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L... 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. See section...
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... limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard chipset. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than...
... limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard chipset. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than...
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... that the audio device of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to...
... that the audio device of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to...
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...allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. c. From the FTP site,... you want to restore the BIOS in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy ...
...allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. c. From the FTP site,... you want to restore the BIOS in the future. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy ...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found . b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ...the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select ...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found . b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ...the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select ...
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.... • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering ... the updating process. Turn on again. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability...
.... • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Recovering ... the updating process. Turn on again. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0202 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to...
... F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0202 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to...
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...legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug ... Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] ...
...legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug ... Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] ...
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... Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to initialize. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Legacy USB Support... [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20...
... Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to initialize. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Legacy USB Support... [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The following items only appear when a USB storage device is enabled. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20...
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... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to... to sub-item. Profile Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to run the utility to load the file. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Select an item then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash.
... update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to... to sub-item. Profile Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to run the utility to load the file. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Select an item then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash.