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... 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 port 1 x PS/2... 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 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 port 1 x PS/2... 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...
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..., in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M5A78L Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1-5
..., in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. M5A78L Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1-5
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 10. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. ...) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. CPU and chassis fan...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-23 9. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 10. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. ...) 1-5 ATX12V) 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-26 4. CPU and chassis fan...
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... 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by...
... 1: Product introduction USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series USB device wake-up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by...
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... power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L Series GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional...
... power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a minimum of 300W. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L Series GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts...to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to install additional...
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...pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L Series System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system.... 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M5A78L Series PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode...
...pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L Series System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system.... 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M5A78L Series PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Select Ignored if you do not... Select [gnored] if you do not want the detected speed to generate a wake event. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU... Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-19
This feature requires an ATX power supply that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Select Ignored if you do not... Select [gnored] if you do not want the detected speed to generate a wake event. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU... Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-19