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...hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of new features and latest technologies... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. The motherboard delivers a host of the...
...hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1 This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of new features and latest technologies... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. The motherboard delivers a host of the...
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... mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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... locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions ...push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to...
... locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions ...push down the socket lever to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. 7. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-9 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to...
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... bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to the retention...
... bracket to prevent installation on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to the retention...
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...This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable...
...This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode... (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable...
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... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI port. Front panel audio connector...
... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LE HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI port. Front panel audio connector...
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... with a minimum of 300W. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR M5A78L-M LE +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND...GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LE ATX power connectors • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to...
... with a minimum of 300W. The plugs from the power supply are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an ATX power supply. ATX12V EATXPWR M5A78L-M LE +12V DC +12V DC PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND...GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LE ATX power connectors • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • DO NOT forget to...
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...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-23 COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. The serial port bracket is for a serial (COM...
...# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND PIN 1 STB# PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-23 COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. The serial port bracket is for a serial (COM...
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...the system power. 7. Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.... F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED...
...the system power. 7. Ground Reset 6. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.... F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED...
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...matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! CHA_FAN CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard ...components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN ...
...matches the ground pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! CHA_FAN CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard ...components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN ...
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...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LE VER: 0205 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 04/22/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter...performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Select Update...
...BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LE VER: 0205 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 04/22/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter...performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Press to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Select Update...
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...utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (... BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
...utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (... BIOS file. Refer to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
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... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar ... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 ...
... Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar ... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 ...
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Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA Configuration :[... Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time...
Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA Configuration :[... Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time...
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... a wake event. When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti...
... a wake event. When this item is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-17 Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti...
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2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.... Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to boot the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]...
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0205 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.... Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to boot the system. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]...
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... Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to run the utility to save your choice. Profile This item allows you to save the current...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and...
... Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Allows you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. When you to run the utility to save your choice. Profile This item allows you to save the current...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save and...
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... you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select OK to the non-volatile RAM....changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0205 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard...
... you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select OK to the non-volatile RAM....changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0205 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard...
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...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L... Shen Declaration Date: May 13, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
...ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L... Shen Declaration Date: May 13, 2011 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : MotherBoard Model name : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.