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M5A78L-M LE/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ ... above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the sensitive audio signals -
M5A78L-M LE/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ ... above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the sensitive audio signals -
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-7
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-7
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... for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
... for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-9 • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
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... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-11
... Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-11
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... below for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-13 Microphone port (pink). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10...
... below for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-13 Microphone port (pink). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10...
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... of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V FANIN M5A78L-M LE/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
... of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-15 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LE/USB3 CHA_FAN GND +12V FANIN M5A78L-M LE/USB3 Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...
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... RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND M5A78L-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 M5A78L-M LE/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in...Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out M5A78L-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE/USB3 Speaker Out connector ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-17 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 4. The speaker allows you are for the Serial ...
... RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND M5A78L-M LE/USB3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 M5A78L-M LE/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in...Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out M5A78L-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE/USB3 Speaker Out connector ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-17 See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. 4. The speaker allows you are for the Serial ...
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...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ...USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND M5A78L-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56,...
...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LE/USB3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. ...USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND M5A78L-M LE/USB3 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module is purchased separately. 7. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56,...
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...; This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD in... the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3....
...; This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD in... the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3....
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the .... Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to ensure system ...
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the .... Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to ensure system ...
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...Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are ... Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 2/20/2014] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3...
...Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-5 To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are ... Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 2/20/2014] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3...
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...[Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-7 System Information Select Screen Select Item +- LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When this item is installed in ... Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode, PIO Mode, DMA Mode, SMART monitoring and 32Bit Data Transfer). Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4...
...[Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-7 System Information Select Screen Select Item +- LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When this item is installed in ... Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Mode, PIO Mode, DMA Mode, SMART monitoring and 32Bit Data Transfer). Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4...
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...when you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Select Screen Select Item +- CPU OverClocking [... you set CPU Overclocking to adjust the ratio or input a number between 200 and 350. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0211 Adjust System Frequency...
...when you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Select Screen Select Item +- CPU OverClocking [... you set CPU Overclocking to adjust the ratio or input a number between 200 and 350. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0211 Adjust System Frequency...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.350V] [1.500V] [1.650V] [1.800V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for some of the following items vary depending ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [1.350V] [1.500V] [1.650V] [1.800V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for some of the following items vary depending ...
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... controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-13 Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you set the overclocking...
... controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-13 Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you set the overclocking...
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...] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu...
...] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-15 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in the system. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. 2.4.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu...
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...onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve...Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [30oC/86oF] [40oC/104oF] [50oC/122oF] [60oC/140oF] [70oC/158oF] [80oC/176oF] [90oC/194oF] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-17 Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to select the CPU upper temperature. CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [N/A],...
...onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve...Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [30oC/86oF] [40oC/104oF] [50oC/122oF] [60oC/140oF] [70oC/158oF] [80oC/176oF] [90oC/194oF] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-17 Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to select the CPU upper temperature. CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [N/A],...
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... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot...Version 0211 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the submenu. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-19 When this item to [Enabled] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2015...
... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot...Version 0211 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to display the submenu. ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-19 When this item to [Enabled] to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2015...
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... when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-21 Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. After you have set or change the user password. Change User...
... when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 2-21 Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a user password. After you have set or change the user password. Change User...
