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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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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™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ ...., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support 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 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots...
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™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ ...., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support 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 PCIe 2.0 x1 slots...
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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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...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 Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system ... USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS ...
...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 Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system ... USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS ...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE... Page 1. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-28 11. AMD CPU socket 1-8 ...
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-27 USB910) 5. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE... Page 1. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 1-20 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-28 11. AMD CPU socket 1-8 ...
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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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... to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 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 wake up 3. 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 ...
... to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 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 wake up 3. 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 ...
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... 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. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for...
... 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. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is for...
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..., you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS...connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard chipset.
..., you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS...connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set through the onboard chipset.
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... Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L Series SPDIF_OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately....USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A78L Series USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 6. These USB connectors comply with USB...
... Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L Series SPDIF_OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to the USB connectors. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately....USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M5A78L Series USB56 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 6. These USB connectors comply with USB...
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...USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L... Series 2-1 b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next....
...USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L... Series 2-1 b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next....
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...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. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update ...utility is found . Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through ...
...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. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update ...utility is found . Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through ...
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...supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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... failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
...supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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... failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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... Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this...
... Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this...
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...[No] When this item is set to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to malfunction. If no USB device is set to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this item is detected, the item shows None...: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the USB-related features. When this menu allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for...
...[No] When this item is set to change the advanced settings for legacy ISA devices. Select an item then press to malfunction. If no USB device is set to [Yes] and if you to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in this item is detected, the item shows None...: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the USB-related features. When this menu allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for...
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...) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Setting to Auto allows the system to configure the USB 2.0 controller in . Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec...
...) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Setting to Auto allows the system to configure the USB 2.0 controller in . Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec...
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...BIOS settings. In the Name sub-item, key in the Save to the BIOS Flash. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Profile This item allows you to run the utility. • This function 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 load the file. Select an item then press to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS ...
...BIOS settings. In the Name sub-item, key in the Save to the BIOS Flash. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Profile This item allows you to run the utility. • This function 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 load the file. Select an item then press to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS ...