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... Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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 only recognize less... USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / ...
... Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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 only recognize less... USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / ...
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... 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. The layout illustrations in the long line of the items...support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption.
... 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. The layout illustrations in the long line of the items...support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption.
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... boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings...
... boost by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage...update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that detects the current system loadings...
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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. eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard...
...;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. eliminates the need to their default settings. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard...
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...Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the ... the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use of the lower-sized channel for better...
...Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M Series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the ... the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use of the lower-sized channel for better...
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ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of modules inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration....; • • • • • 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 support: • A*: Supports one...
ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of modules inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration....; • • • • • 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 support: • A*: Supports one...
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... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system...
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...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. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Configuration... Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices....
...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. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Configuration... Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only appears when you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices....
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...The values range from 1.20000V to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Use...Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11
...The values range from 1.20000V to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the VDDNB over voltage. Use...Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode... the clock for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 Use the / keys to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode... the clock for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this item is enhanced. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the ...
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... These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you set Advanced Clock Calibration to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory...] [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable...
... These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you set Advanced Clock Calibration to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory...] [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable...