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...any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for free by ASUS; or (2) for identification or explanation and to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in obtaining the full corresponding source code we ... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you encounter any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
...any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for free by ASUS; or (2) for identification or explanation and to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in obtaining the full corresponding source code we ... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you encounter any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
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...away from the existing system before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure ... in municipal waste. This product has been designed to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling.
...away from the existing system before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure ... in municipal waste. This product has been designed to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling.
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...the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a..., such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to complete a task. Where to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
...the BIOS Setup menus. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a..., such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to complete a task. Where to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates...
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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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... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The layout illustrations in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...you 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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1
... of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The layout illustrations in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...you 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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-1
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... the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. 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...
... the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. 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...
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... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to... contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
... run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to... contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
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...Clock. 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 ... you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. 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...
...Clock. 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 ... you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. 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...
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...adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. The values range from 1.... a 0.01000V increment. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock.
...adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. The following item only appears when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. HT Link Speed [Auto] Sets the HyperTransport link speed. The values range from 1.... a 0.01000V increment. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock.
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... over voltage. The following items vary depending on the motherboard. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Use the / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items only appear when you install on the...
... over voltage. The following items vary depending on the motherboard. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Use the / keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items only appear when you install on the...
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...-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
...-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. When this item is enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage...
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...-IGFX-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and...
...-IGFX-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] 2.4.3 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core 1) / (Core 2) / (Core 3) [-2%] These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and...
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...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to be displayed. Configuration...temperatures. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you do...
...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to be displayed. Configuration...temperatures. If the fan is below the specified limit, the system sends out warning beeps. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you do...