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...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software...) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you wish to anyone in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; If however you encounter any problems in this product. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, ...
...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software...) for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of the LGPL Software (with you wish to anyone in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; If however you encounter any problems in this product. Product warranty or service will be reproduced, ...
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... 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 form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are...
... 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 form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm) * Specifications are...
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... a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...
... a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between 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 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the screw...
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between 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 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that came with the screw...
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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 USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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 Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to configure the setting. The S/PDIF...
... 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 USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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 Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to configure the setting. The S/PDIF...
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... without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is...
... without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-29 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy...
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... features. Always update the utility to switch between drives until 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 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up...
... features. Always update the utility to switch between drives until 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 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 or Load [Tab] Switch [Up...
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... while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • 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. Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
... while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • 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. Turn on again. You can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
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... highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- 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. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select...
... highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- 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. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select...
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... 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select a device item then press to select a field. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto...
... 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select a device item then press to select a field. These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is installed in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto...
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... mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Port1 - Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver...
... mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. SATA Port1 - Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver...
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... 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. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to achieve desired CPU internal...
... 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. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to achieve desired CPU internal...
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...] [6.00x] [7.00x] [8.00x] [9.00x] [10.00x] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Use the / keys to adjust the ratio.
...] [6.00x] [7.00x] [8.00x] [9.00x] [10.00x] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set PCIE Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set it back to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Use the / keys to adjust the ratio.
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... enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 2.3000V with a 0.01000V increment. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. The values range from 1.3500V to 1.60000V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced...
... enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 2.3000V with a 0.01000V increment. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to adjust the value. Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. The values range from 1.3500V to 1.60000V with a 0.0100V increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced...
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... press to enable or disable the USB functions. If no USB device is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No...
... press to enable or disable the USB functions. If no USB device is set to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [No...
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...the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in . USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17...
...the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in . USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-17...
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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. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When this item set to [Last State], the system goes into...
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. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When this item set to [Last State], the system goes into...
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.... Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Select an item then press to change the...
.... Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Select an item then press to change the...
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... Flash 2. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to load the file. Profile Version 0202 Press ENTER to run the utility to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to select and update BIOS. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version...
... Flash 2. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to load the file. Profile Version 0202 Press ENTER to run the utility to save your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to select and update BIOS. When you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version...