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... Tips and additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard...BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you must press the Enter or Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
... Tips and additional information to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Used to complete a task. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard...BIOS information This chapter tells how to help you must press the Enter or Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
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... entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. C.P.R. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and...
... entering the OS. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to turn the PC power button into 256-color boot logos to their default settings. C.P.R. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and...
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...that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you physical injury and damage... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future...
...that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you physical injury and damage... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future...
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...to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup ...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
...to default values. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX PLUS Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup ...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
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...can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and...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. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up the compurer from S1...
...can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer from S3 and...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. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB device wake-up the compurer from S1...
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... 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 audio standard. 7. Serial port. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 These two 4-pin... capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB...
... 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 audio standard. 7. Serial port. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-21 These two 4-pin... capability. • If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to this connector. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. USB...
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... 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 . • Due to Windows®... RAID/AHCI, refer to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 3. You could use a USB floppy...
... 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 . • Due to Windows®... RAID/AHCI, refer to create a SATA RAID set, set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-23 3. You could use a USB floppy...
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...again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ... updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit ...
...again. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ... updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit ...
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... system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only...
... system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only...
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...ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings... default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 ...
...ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings... default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item +- 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 ...
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... a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options S1 (POS) only S3... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... a pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options S1 (POS) only S3... on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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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 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA ... system information. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Select a device item then press to select a field. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Refer to set the system date. 2.3.3 ��S�A�T�A�3G�_�1�~�6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
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 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA ... system information. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 Select a device item then press to select a field. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the system. Refer to set the system date. 2.3.3 ��S�A�T�A�3G�_�1�~�6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the...
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...Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from and to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Auto] enables the ...LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk...
...Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from and to internally optimize the order of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Setting this item to [Auto] enables the ...LBA mode if the device supports this item is set to [Auto], the data transfer from the SATA hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk...
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...strongly recommend that you an overview of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB...ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS...
...strongly recommend that you an overview of the general system specifications. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB...ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [IDE] mode. 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. The BIOS...
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...Chapter 2: BIOS information Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU ... options to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE...
...Chapter 2: BIOS information Overclock Options [Auto] Selects the overclocking profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set CPU ... options to adjust the ratio. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE...
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... 1.3500V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1....8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Use the / keys to adjust the value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for...
... 1.3500V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The values range from 1....8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory over voltage. Use the / keys to adjust the value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for...
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... Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you set Advanced Clock Calibration 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 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables ... system halt state. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you to set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking...
... Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you set Advanced Clock Calibration 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 Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables ... system halt state. Unleashing Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to set Advanced Clock Calibration to [Per Core] and allow you to set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically adjusts this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking...
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... Select an item then press to initialize. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and... setting the memory size block for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. When this item is set to set to malfunction. ...
... Select an item then press to initialize. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and... setting the memory size block for the USB storage device to display the configuration options. When this item is set to set to malfunction. ...
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...;r both, then press .� 3. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Selects the power-on state for option ROM. Confirm the password when prompted. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...[Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When this item is set a Supervisor Password: 1. To set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL ...
...;r both, then press .� 3. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Selects the power-on state for option ROM. Confirm the password when prompted. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...[Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When this item is set a Supervisor Password: 1. To set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL ...
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... display the sub-menu. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to sub-item. Select an item then press to load the file. 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 between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS...
... display the sub-menu. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to sub-item. Select an item then press to load the file. 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 between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your CMOS...