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... A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for...
... A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for...
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... 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 connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 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...
... 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 connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 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...
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... photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...
... photos into an overclocking button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you 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 EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...
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... PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to 480Mbps connection speed. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L Series SPDIF_OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to configure the setting. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT...
... connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to 480Mbps connection speed. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L Series SPDIF_OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to configure the setting. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT...
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.... Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on...
.... Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to maximize the features of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on...
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... a USB flash disk in case you 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 allows you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update...
... a USB flash disk in case you 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 allows you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update...
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... 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility...
... 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on again.
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on again.
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... 2: BIOS information 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(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0202 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu.
... 2: BIOS information 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(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto [Enabled] Version 0202 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu.
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... selection of the basic system information. Setting this item to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. 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 Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not...
... selection of the basic system information. Setting this item to display the IDE/SATA device information. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. 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 Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 SATA Configuration :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not...
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... hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set to internally...
... hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set to internally...
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...desired CPU internal frequency. 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 menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to Sub Screen General...
...desired CPU internal frequency. 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 menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to Sub Screen General...
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...over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Use the / keys to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets...
...over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Sets the processor frequency multiplier. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Use the / keys to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set Advanced Clock Calibration to decrease power consumption. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is set Advanced Clock Calibration to decrease power consumption. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the clock...
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... for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Plug and Play...
... for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the high definition audio controller. Plug and Play...
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If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset ...
If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is plugged in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17 Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB storage device to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset ...
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... after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0202 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced...
... after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0202 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced...
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.... AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. When this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled...
.... AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. When this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled...
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... system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Start O.C. See...
... system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Start O.C. See...