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... 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... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
... 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... 2-9 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-10 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-14 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-15 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-16 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-16 2.5 Power menu 2-17 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-17 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-17 iv
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... want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. 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 DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID...
... want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. 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 DDR3 1066MHz. M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID...
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....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 utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
....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 utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in...
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...CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The layout illustrations in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LX PLUS... 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 package contents vary from models. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series...
...CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. The layout illustrations in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for M5A78L-M LX PLUS... 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 package contents vary from models. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series...
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...Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology ...enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...
...Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a smoother and faster computing environment. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology ...enhanced thermal capacity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...
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...; • • • • • • • 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-sided DIMM...support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
...; • • • • • • • 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-sided DIMM...support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. ASUS M5A78L-M LX...
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...supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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 fan cables to the fan connectors ...
...supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 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 fan cables to the fan connectors ...
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...4th Core [On] These items only appear when you set Active CPU Cores to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 When this item is set to [Per Core],... 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to set to [All Cores]. ...
...4th Core [On] These items only appear when you set Active CPU Cores to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 When this item is set to [Per Core],... 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to set to [All Cores]. ...
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... Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you set a lower limit for more efficient system ...Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables...
... Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you set a lower limit for more efficient system ...Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for the CPU fan speed. Power on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Enables or disables...
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... the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 ...update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file 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. Use the left/right arrow key to select ...
... the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 ...update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file 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. Use the left/right arrow key to select ...