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...motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to 10 USB 2.0 ports ...
...motherboard. Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 GPU Supports max. resolution of 1GB Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD...channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use the chassis with max. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. ** Due to CPU specification, AMD® 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to 10 USB 2.0 ports ...
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... devices on it another standout in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! The package contents vary from models. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
... devices on it another standout in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard! The package contents vary from models. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
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...Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating ... environment. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high-speed data retrieval and save.
...Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that features data transfer rates of 1866 (O.C.)/1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz to provide efficient power management for advanced operating ... environment. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for high-speed data retrieval and save.
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...ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra ...(CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-... from switching power supply (PSU). 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 ...
...ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra ...(CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-... from switching power supply (PSU). 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 ...
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...Motherboard layout 123 4 5 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR EPU ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USBPW1-4 LPT VGA USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 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...10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ...
...Motherboard layout 123 4 5 6 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS KBPWR EPU ATX12V COM1 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USBPW1-4 LPT VGA USB34 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 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...10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) 1-19 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ...
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If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To ...of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal ...
If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To ...of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal ...
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ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 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 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL....8226; • • • • • • • • • • 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...
ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 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 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL....8226; • • • • • • • • • • 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...