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M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots ...® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD®...at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Supports Hybrid ...
M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots ...® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU spec., AMD®...at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Supports Hybrid ...
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...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 ...overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of ASUS...
...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 ...overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long line of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of ASUS...
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ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
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...;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs...
...;s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs...
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...NO. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 3 ) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum ...recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard. • This ...size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to...
...NO. Apacer 78.0AGCD.CDZ(XMP) 2048MB(Kit of 3 ) SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. For optimum ...recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for better overclocking capability. • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on the motherboard. • This ...size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to...
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...1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. 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 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: ... can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO.
...1G1F1 2048MB DS Micron MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2048MB DS OCZ OCZ3SOE10662GK 2048MB(Kit of dual-channel memory configuration. 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 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: ... can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO.
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1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap ...CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC...
1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap ...CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC...
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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. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other...
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. Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other...
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... [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to adjust the value. Use the / keys to [Manual]. The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU...Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage...
... [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to adjust the value. Use the / keys to [Manual]. The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU...Northbridge frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage...
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...Mode to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet... state to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13
...Mode to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to [Per Core], the processor's overclocking capability is enhanced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet... state to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13
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... Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On] These items only appear when you to enable or disable DDR power...: primary video controller on a PCI slot 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole.
... Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Enable [Auto] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On] These items only appear when you to enable or disable DDR power...: primary video controller on a PCI slot 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole.