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M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub ... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM ...
M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub ... High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM ...
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M LX Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX PLUS and M5A78L-M LX V2 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of ... This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 The layout illustrations in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It features dual-channel DDR3...
... the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M LX Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX PLUS and M5A78L-M LX V2 two models. The motherboard delivers a host of ... This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-1 The layout illustrations in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It features dual-channel DDR3...
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... motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-5
... motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-5
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...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_6 SATA3G_5 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX PLUS PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 ... Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 pin SPEAKER) 1-24 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ...
...6in) EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN SATA3G_6 SATA3G_5 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO CHA_FAN RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX PLUS PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 ... Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 pin SPEAKER) 1-24 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ...
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... lever to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 5. M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to connect the...
... lever to secure the CPU. Hardware monitoring errors can also refer to indicate that comes with the heatsink package. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 5. M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to connect the...
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... motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-11
... motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-11
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... on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up...
... on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up...
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Video Graphics... front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Video Graphics... front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21
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Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 ...Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or...plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 ...Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. The system may become unstable or...plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.
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...ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 3. You could use...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
...ATA hard disk drives, you intend to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 3. You could use...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. •...
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...are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to configure the setting. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of...NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
...are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to configure the setting. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the audio device of...NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install...
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... the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect...
... the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect...
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... to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS VER: 0302 (H:01 B:00..., then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www...
... to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS VER: 0302 (H:01 B:00..., then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www...
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. When found, the utility reads... the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. When found, the utility reads... the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ...
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 ...navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 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...
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 ...navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. Use the navigation keys to another. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 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...
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...Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and... Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ...
...Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate submenu for information on the menu screen items and... Item +- Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ...
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....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0302 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS Information Displays the auto...
....61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0302 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS Information Displays the auto...
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Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support ...loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When this item is set to [Last State], the system...
Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support ...loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When this item is set to [Last State], the system...
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... the available devices. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-19 Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device... options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip...
... the available devices. When this item is set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-19 Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device... options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip...
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Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. In the Name sub-... This item allows you to confirm your choice. Start O.C. Select an item then press to load the file. When you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Press to run the utility to sub-item. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save...
Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. In the Name sub-... This item allows you to confirm your choice. Start O.C. Select an item then press to load the file. When you to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. See section 2.1.2 for special functions. Press to run the utility to sub-item. Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the Save...
