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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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... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the... motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to change system settings through the BIOS...
... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the... motherboard. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to change system settings through the BIOS...
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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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...-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your... favorite photos into an overclocking button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS...
...-color boot logos to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your... favorite photos into an overclocking button. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS...
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... into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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...: 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 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two...
...: 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 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of these two...
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... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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... screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If...
... screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If...
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...BIOS automatically adjusts this function. When this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. When this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L...Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the...
...BIOS automatically adjusts this function. When this item is enhanced. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. When this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L...Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the...
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... This item allows you to confirm your CMOS settings in the Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. Start O.C. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. This utility... 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 save the current BIOS file to display the sub-menu. Allows you to sub-item. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the ...
... This item allows you to confirm your CMOS settings in the Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your choice. Start O.C. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. This utility... 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 save the current BIOS file to display the sub-menu. Allows you to sub-item. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the ...