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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3...1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vi M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary viii Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-3 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.3.3...1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 iii
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...parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could ...
...parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are connected. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could ...
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... with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8- channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...(780L) / SB710 Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker (continued on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** D ue to CPU...
... with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8- channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom...(780L) / SB710 Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker (continued on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** D ue to CPU...
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... Series specifications summary Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Form factor 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ...x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 ...
... Series specifications summary Special features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Support DVD Form factor 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS R2.0 only) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ...x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 ...
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... 9LPRS483 AUDIO AR 8161 Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 PCI1 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support...
... 9LPRS483 AUDIO AR 8161 Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 EATXPWR PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 PCI1 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SB_PWR SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard User Manual 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support...
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... OS-based utility. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and...
... OS-based utility. Enjoy an instant performance boost by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and...
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The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only. 1 2 34 18.8cm(7.4in) 45 KBMS EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 63 COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...8161 PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 7 13 12 11 10 1 9 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models...
The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only. 1 2 34 18.8cm(7.4in) 45 KBMS EPU ATX12V CPU_FAN 63 COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) ...8161 PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 USBPW5-8 7 13 12 11 10 1 9 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models...
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... seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion ...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 ...
... seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion ...card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 ...
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... PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For...Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter ...
... PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-17 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For...Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter ...
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...this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. When you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23... supply that can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 1-18...
...this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting 3. When you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23... supply that can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 1-18...
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...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel ... Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. This 15-pin port is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio...
...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel ... Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. This 15-pin port is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio...
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... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to these connectors, set the type ...of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service...
... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set to these connectors, set the type ...of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service...
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... the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
... the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
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...all its features. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to the USB port, then ...launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with...
...all its features. Press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to the USB port, then ...launch EZ Flash 2 in either of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function supports USB flash disks with...
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...using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 ...the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3) or MA78LL3P.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3...
...using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to section 2.8 ...the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LLX3.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3) or MA78LL3P.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3...
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... program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you always...
... program. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter are for this option only if you always...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA... screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom ...
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 12/29/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA... screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-5 Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom ...
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.... 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM...
.... 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM...
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... SMART monitoring and 32Bit Data Transfer). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the... press to select a field. When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] ...
... SMART monitoring and 32Bit Data Transfer). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the... press to select a field. When this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] ...
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... specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item only appears when you to configure your storage devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration...
... specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item only appears when you to configure your storage devices. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration...