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......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory...
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... 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-7 2.3.3 SATA3G_1/2/3/4/5/6 2-7 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
... 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-7 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-7 2.3.3 SATA3G_1/2/3/4/5/6 2-7 2.3.4 SATA Configuration 2-8 2.3.5 System Information 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-10 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration...
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... of 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
... of 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio...
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... features Back panel I/O ports 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/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x D-Sub port...
... features Back panel I/O ports 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/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x D-Sub port...
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... for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This...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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1 The package contents vary from ...
... for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This...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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1 The package contents vary from ...
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... supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high-speed data retrieval and save. It also... Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that ...
... supports hard drives based on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high-speed data retrieval and save. It also... Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Dual-Channel DDR3 1866(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that ...
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... motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). Enjoy an instant performance boost by...
... motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). Enjoy an instant performance boost by...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. This is European Union´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 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and ...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. This is European Union´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 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and ...
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... only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU socket AM3+ 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Socket lever Ensure...
... only in place. Small triangle Gold triangle 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU socket AM3+ 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle; Socket lever Ensure...
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5. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget 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 When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and...
5. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget 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 When the CPU is locked. 6. You can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. Install a CPU heatsink and...
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... the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The ...retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter...
... the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Attach one end of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The ...retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter...
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... 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 3. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention...
... 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 3. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Ensure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention...
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...Corsair Corsair Part No. Install a maximum of 256 megabits (Mb) chips 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 of 3GB system memory if ...you want to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No....
...Corsair Corsair Part No. Install a maximum of 256 megabits (Mb) chips 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 of 3GB system memory if ...you want to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No....
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...• • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU 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 DIMM...as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series ...
...• • • • • • • • • AMD® FX™ Series CPU 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 DIMM...as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series ...
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...Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...
...Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...
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...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 pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU..., DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on ...
...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 pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU..., DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-12 M5A78L-M LE 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on ...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 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. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place ...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-27 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. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place ...
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... you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
... you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-9 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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... changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when... this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to [Manual]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration...
... changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when... this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to [Manual]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration...
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...] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 Use the / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine...
...] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 Use the / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine...