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...if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix 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® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G(780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel ...
...if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix 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® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron...™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G(780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface Dual-channel ...
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... the new 32nm manufacturing process. Before you for 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an...
... the new 32nm manufacturing process. Before you for 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. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in your motherboard package for buying an...
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... 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 a cool and quiet operating environment. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support...the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. AMD® 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...
... 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 a cool and quiet operating environment. Hybrid CrossFireX™ support...the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. AMD® 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...
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... the button. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in ...and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows...
... the button. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in ...and efficient operation. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). C.P.R. 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows...
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... 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 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-26 11. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1...
... 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 PCIEX1_2 CLRTC Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS 7 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR PCI1 USB910 USB78 USBPW5-10... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin 1-22 10. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) 1-26 11. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1...
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... already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
... already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
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...or the black slots 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. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15...
...or the black slots 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. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15...
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...] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. The valid value ranges vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you...
...] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. The valid value ranges vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] Sets the CPU/HT Reference Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you...
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... Allows you to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 It allows you to set Active CPU Cores to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] ... to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the...
... Allows you to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 It allows you to set Active CPU Cores to [Auto], [All Cores], or [Per Core]. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] ... to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the...