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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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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...perform certain tasks properly, take note of the BIOS parameters are also provided. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Optional documentation ... to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional...
...perform certain tasks properly, take note of the BIOS parameters are also provided. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Optional documentation ... to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional...
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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 ...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 DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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 ...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 DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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...latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive ...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects...
...latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive ...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into an overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects...
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... support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1
... support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Always update the utility to avail all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1
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... the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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 Update ROM BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Before you to enable it. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus....
... the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 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 Update ROM BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Before you to enable it. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus....
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....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. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. •... menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3
....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. Refer to the floppy disk drive, if supported. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. •... menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on the system. 2. Turn on again. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3
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... settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may not...
... settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. They may not...
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... items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 1.3500V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The values range from 1.10000V to READ Timing [Auto] Configuration options...
... items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information The values range from 1.3500V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. The values range from 1.10000V to READ Timing [Auto] Configuration options...
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... CMOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number... menu The Tools menu items allow you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/...
... CMOS. Profile Allows you to run the utility. • This function can be loaded. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. In the Name sub-item, key in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number... menu The Tools menu items allow you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/...