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... 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without intent to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; You may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except ... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... 2011, either (1) for backup purposes, without intent to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; You may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as source code archives etc to this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except ... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local... the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products...
...the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local... the power cables for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products...
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...a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by ...your dealer. If you must press two or more information Refer to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT:...
...a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by ...your dealer. If you must press two or more information Refer to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT:...
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...Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU 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-M PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS... v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications...
...Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU 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-M PLUS only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS... v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications...
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... another standout in this user guide are for the 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 layout illustrations in the long line of the items is damaged or missing...
... another standout in this user guide are for the 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 layout illustrations in the long line of the items is damaged or missing...
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... 5. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, ... ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If...
... 5. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Windows® XP operating system on RAID/AHCI, ... ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. SATA3G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3G_6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If...
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...updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-28 Chapter...item to display their respective menus. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support ...
...updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-28 Chapter...item to display their respective menus. The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.11 Software support ...
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...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item ...devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0205 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item ...devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0205 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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...] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 The following item only appears when you set it back to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine...the setting, set GPU Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. GPU ...
...] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 The following item only appears when you set it back to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine...the setting, set GPU Overclocking to [Auto] for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. GPU ...
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... information The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you set Memory Clock Mode to 2.3000V with a 0.0100V increment. The values range from 1.3500V to [Manual]. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method.
... information The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you set Memory Clock Mode to 2.3000V with a 0.0100V increment. The values range from 1.3500V to [Manual]. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method.
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...Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...[Per Core] The following items only appear when you to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. When this item is enhanced. The values range from 1.10000V to manually turn ON/OFF a process core.
...Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced...[Per Core] The following items only appear when you to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. When this item is enhanced. The values range from 1.10000V to manually turn ON/OFF a process core.
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... [On] These items only appear when you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. It allows you set Active CPU Cores to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI...
... [On] These items only appear when you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. It allows you set Active CPU Cores to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI...
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...the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor ...PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet...
...the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you do not wish to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 HW Monitor ...PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet...