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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and ...
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...DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** U se a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side... Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD® AM3/AM3+ CPU up to 95W * 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 memory ...
...DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** U se a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side... Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports AMD® AM3/AM3+ CPU up to 95W * 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 memory ...
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M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 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 PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) *Specifications are...
M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EPU ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Core Unlocker 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 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 PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) *Specifications are...
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host...
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...of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to energy consumptions. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through ...personalize your system. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies ...
...of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to energy consumptions. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through ...personalize your system. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by simply unlocking the extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies ...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Doing so can damage the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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..., 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ VGA USBPW1-4 KBPWR USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 EATXPWR AUDIO AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3...
..., 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ VGA USBPW1-4 KBPWR USB34 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 EATXPWR AUDIO AR 8161 PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LX3 16Mb BIOS Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power AMD® SB710 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 7 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 SB_PWR 8 AAFP CLRTC USB78 USB56 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3...
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... socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /... a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. DO NOT...
... socket corner with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7 Socket lever Ensure that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II /... a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle; M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in one correct orientation. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. DO NOT...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. You can occur if you fail to ...
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. You can occur if you fail to ...
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... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU...
... CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU...
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... place. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... place. 4. The figure illustrates the location of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Align the other end of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of the following: - M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if... • • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-11
... recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use of the following: - M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if... • • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-11
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... 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 - - • • NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-13 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 - - • • NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-13 DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...
... insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the wrong direction to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...
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CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug ... failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
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..., system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX3 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 USB Device Wake Up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in... slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to ...
..., system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 M5A78L-M LX3 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 USB Device Wake Up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in... slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to ...
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... other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a headphone or a speaker. Ports Light Blue (Rear panel...
... other audio sources. 4. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to support 8-channel audio output. Microphone port (pink). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a headphone or a speaker. Ports Light Blue (Rear panel...
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... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. This 9-pin...
... SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M5A78L-M LX3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. This 9-pin...