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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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...
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... descriptions of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. 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... describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to complete a task. Used to complete a task. These documents are not...
... descriptions of the standard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. 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... describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to complete a task. Used to complete a task. These documents are not...
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...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...ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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: ...
...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...ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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: ...
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... before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the...
... before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the...
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... appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the dropdown list, select either...
... appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the dropdown list, select either...
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... automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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...
... automatically reboots the system when done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a file, then click Next. 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...
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... flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down...
... flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for M5A78L-M LE). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down...
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... the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The...
... the system off then back on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The...
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...Per Core] The following items only appear when you to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the ... to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options:... power of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13
...Per Core] The following items only appear when you to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables the ... to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for PCI/PCIe slots. Configuration options:... power of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13
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... the utility to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save...
... the utility to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save...