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..., 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for ...recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 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 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel ...
..., 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. M5A78L Series specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for ...recommend a maximum of 4GB or more, Windows® 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 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel ...
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... 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support...overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L...
... 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support...overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The package contents vary from models. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L...
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...photos into an overclocking button. 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. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 After ...the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power ...
...photos into an overclocking button. 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. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-3 After ...the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power ...
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...´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default settings... system hangs due to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions....
...´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction feature automatically restores the CPU default settings... system hangs due to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions....
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.... - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard 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 DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...
.... - The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard 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 DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...
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...using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided ... pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25672BA1067.18FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KVR1066D3E7/1G KVR1066D3N7/...
...using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided ... pair of dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. CT12864BA1067.8FF CT12872BA1067.9FF CT25664BA1067.16FF CT25672BA1067.18FF EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F EBJ11UD8BAFA-AE-E EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F KVR1066D3E7/1G KVR1066D3N7/...
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... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do...
... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do...
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.... CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. 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...
.... CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. 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...
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...] Configures the PCIE overclocking. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [3.225%] [6.450%] [9.675%] [12.90%] ~ [87.075%] [90.3%]...Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L...
...] Configures the PCIE overclocking. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [0%] [3.225%] [6.450%] [9.675%] [12.90%] ~ [87.075%] [90.3%]...Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x13.0 2600MHz] [x13.5 2700MHz] [x14.0 2800MHz] [x14.5 2900MHz] [x15.0 3000MHz] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the CPU/Northbridge frequency. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L...
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.... When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system...
.... When this item is set to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [All Cores] [Per Core] The following items only appear when you set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system...
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...0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you to set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge ...Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. It allows you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. ...
...0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you to set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge ...Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. It allows you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. ...