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... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-25 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 ... 2-8 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 iv
... 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-25 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-25 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 ... 2-8 2.4 Advanced menu 2-9 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.3 Chipset 2-13 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-14 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-14 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-15 2.5 Power menu 2-16 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 2-16 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled 2-16 iv
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...; HD 3000 GPU Supports max. Supports up to 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...
...; HD 3000 GPU Supports max. Supports up to 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...
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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 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb...
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 4 x USB 2.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0Gb...
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... 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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and ...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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long ...
... 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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and ...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! This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the long ...
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... an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus... system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 a smoother and faster computing environment.
... an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus... system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 a smoother and faster computing environment.
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... dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into either slot or the blue slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® AM3 CPUs...
... dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into either slot or the blue slots as its standard memory frequency. • Due to CPU spec., AMD® AM3 CPUs...
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... the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LX3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert feature...
... the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M5A78L-M LX3 CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX3 fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Fan X-pert feature...
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...Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [... option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking...
...Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. When this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to get full computing power of the processor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [... option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking...
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...%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. Configuration options: [00%] [10%] [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Duty Cycle(%) [20%] Allows you to select the maximum...
...%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. Configuration options: [00%] [10%] [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information Duty Cycle(%) [20%] Allows you to select the maximum...
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... Allows you to save and load CMOS. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Profile M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item ... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you 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 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow ...
... Allows you to save and load CMOS. In the Name sub-item, key in the BIOS Flash. Profile M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item ... while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you 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 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow ...