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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 LPT port 1 x D-Sub ... 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 ...
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 LPT port 1 x D-Sub ... 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 ...
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... the items in this user guide are 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
... the items in this user guide are 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. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up...
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... supply and detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-5
... supply and detach its power cord. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-5
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... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-23 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin....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...
... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-23 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-19 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-24 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin....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...
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.... ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS...
.... ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to plug this connector. You can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS...
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... figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-11 DO NOT forget to the retention module base.
... figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-11 DO NOT forget to the retention module base.
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...-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply...
...-up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-19 When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply...
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...panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 Serial port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...1 MIC2 MICPWR 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 or AC`97 ...
...panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 Serial port. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •...1 MIC2 MICPWR 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 or AC`97 ...
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...may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts... +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly...
...may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC M5A78L-M LX PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts... +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W power rating. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly...
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... 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. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
... 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. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set through the onboard SB710 chipset. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
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... GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 These USB connectors comply..., USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is purchased separately...
... GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to configure the setting. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-25 These USB connectors comply..., USB910) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS SPDIF_OUT M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector Ensure that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Sound playback is purchased separately...
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These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ... CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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 on the fan connectors. 8. Insufficient air flow inside the...
These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ... CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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 on the fan connectors. 8. Insufficient air flow inside the...
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... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 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... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To...
... between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . 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... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. To...
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...utility, rename the BIOS file 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to...BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically ...
...utility, rename the BIOS file 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to...BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically ...
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Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard...keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 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 [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6...
Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard...keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings. 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 [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6...
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... device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3... Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Version 0302 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Select a ...
... device is installed in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 08/14/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3... Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Version 0302 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Select a ...
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... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
... and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices...
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...65533;n�]��[L�a��s�t State] Power on after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM ... Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0302 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When this item ...
...65533;n�]��[L�a��s�t State] Power on after an AC power loss. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM ... Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0302 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When this item ...
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...Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-19 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ...Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
...Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-19 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ...Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Version 0302 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
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...Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your CMOS settings in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your...while updating the BIOS to sub-item. Press to run the utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to...
...Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your CMOS settings in your profile name and press , and then choose a profile number to save your...while updating the BIOS to sub-item. Press to run the utility to configure options for details. 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Main Advanced Tools Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to...