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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 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...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 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 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...
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CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide is organized This...complete a task. If you complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to ...
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this guide is organized This...complete a task. If you complete a task. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Used to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to ...
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... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 100% All 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...
... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 100% All 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...
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... in real time. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
... in real time. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
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...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 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 ATX12V) USB910) 4. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. Digital...
...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 USB78 USBPW5-10 SPEAKER USB56 F_PANEL SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-25 ATX12V) USB910) 4. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. Digital...
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...;a��3�2�-�b�it�W��i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 1.75-1.85V • • SS N/A Heat-Sink ...Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial Part No. M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...
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...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
...-HCH9(ECC) 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 1024MB SS N/A SEC 813HCH9 K4B1G0846D 1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •...
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... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the...
... Micron 9HF22D9KPT(ECC) Micron 8LD22D9JNL Micron 9HF22D9KPT Micron 9GF22D9KPT(ECC) N/A Heat-Sink Package Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 Timing DIMM Voltage (BIOS) 7 7 7 7 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 7 7 7 7-7-7-16 1.75V DIMM Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... spec., AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Visit the...
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...IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to ...they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing... for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17
...IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to ...they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing... for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17
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...battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Hold down and reboot...system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will ...
...battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Hold down and reboot...system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will ...
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... (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer ... up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 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 feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you ...
... (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the computer ... up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. 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 feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you ...
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...BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. ASUS M5A78L-M LX... 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 ...
...BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for details. • The front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to this connector. ASUS M5A78L-M LX... 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 ...
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... 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 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,...
... 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 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,...
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... the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires...ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
... the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires...ASUS Update utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
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...: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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) DATE: 08/14/2011...
...: • Press + during POST. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Locate the BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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) DATE: 08/14/2011...
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... in the USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you...
... in the USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you...
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... back on your data or system. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If the system becomes unstable after POST...
... back on your data or system. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. If the system becomes unstable after POST...
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... differ from one screen to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
... differ from one screen to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
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... bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that menu. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled...Pop-up window. 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 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...
... bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that menu. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled...Pop-up window. 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 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...
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Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [... the appropriate SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. Configuration... to display the SATA device information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode...
Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [... the appropriate SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you are not user-configurable. Configuration... to display the SATA device information. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode...