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... M5A78L-M LE/USB3 specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 CPU installation 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-6 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.4.1 Overview 1-8 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-15 1.8 Software support 1-20 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update...
... M5A78L-M LE/USB3 specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 CPU installation 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-6 1.4 System memory 1-8 1.4.1 Overview 1-8 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-15 1.8 Software support 1-20 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update...
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...ports (4 at mid-board, 4 at back panel) 2*USB 3.0 ports (2 at back panel) ASUS EPU - ESD Guards - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Anti-Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port ...BIOS 2.5, ACPI v3.0a Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPU Core Unlocker ASUS Exclusive Features - RAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A78L-M LE/USB3 specifications summary USB ASUS...
...ports (4 at mid-board, 4 at back panel) 2*USB 3.0 ports (2 at back panel) ASUS EPU - ESD Guards - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Anti-Surge - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port ...BIOS 2.5, ACPI v3.0a Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPU Core Unlocker ASUS Exclusive Features - RAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - M5A78L-M LE/USB3 specifications summary USB ASUS...
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... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the...
... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the...
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... two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. c. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ...
... two ways: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. c. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ...
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....ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or...
....ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS file when it fails or...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may not exactly match what you failed to download the latest... BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS...
... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may not exactly match what you failed to download the latest... BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS...
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... [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to set Active CPU Cores to [Manual]. It allows...
... [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). When this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to set Active CPU Cores to [Manual]. It allows...
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... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save your choice. Press to display the sub-menu. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Load... CMOS Profiles. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press...
... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save your choice. Press to display the sub-menu. Press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Load... CMOS Profiles. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press...