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... 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... SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 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 ...
... 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... SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 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 ...
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...32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion ...Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU 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 install a total memory ...
...32-bit operating system may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. ****Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to support an 8-channel audio output. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion ...Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU 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 install a total memory ...
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... features Back 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 port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT...
... features Back 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 port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT...
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.... Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L Series motherboards include M5A78L and M5A78L LE two models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
.... Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L Series motherboards include M5A78L and M5A78L LE two models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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...bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN... your partners on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID...
...bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN... your partners on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID...
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...ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU... fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support ...
...ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU... fan speed according to system loading to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support ...
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M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows®...channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ...
M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Voltage 9-11-9-28 1.65V DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1866(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows®...channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ...
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...8226;• ••• -- ••• • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the... ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial...
...8226;• ••• -- ••• • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the A1 slot for the latest QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the... ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Crucial...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L Series Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside...
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L Series Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside...
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...Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable ...depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L...
...Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable ...depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is set to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L...
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... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. If ...12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-19
... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. If ...12V Voltage [xx.xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the CPU fan speed is not connected to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-19
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...-item, key in your CMOS settings in the Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Allows you to sub-item. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Press to run the utility to display the sub-menu. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to prevent the 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 support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down...
...-item, key in your CMOS settings in the Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Allows you to sub-item. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-23 Press to run the utility to display the sub-menu. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to prevent the 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 support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down...