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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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... Vendors List). **** U se a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™...II / 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 architecture 2 ...
... Vendors List). **** U se a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the next page) ix M5A78L-M LX3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™...II / 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 architecture 2 ...
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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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..., and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ ...with less power consumption. 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 the items is damaged or missing, ...
..., and hardware devices on it another standout in the new 32nm manufacturing process. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-1 It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ ...with less power consumption. 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 the items is damaged or missing, ...
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...in regards to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The ...is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ...
...in regards to update the BIOS from switching power supply (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-3 1.3.2 12 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to energy consumptions. ErP ready The ...is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency ...
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... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
... case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX3 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis. M5A78L-M LX3 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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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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The CPU fits in place. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron... with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7
The CPU fits in place. M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that you use a CPU designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron... with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+ socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a small triangle. 4. The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Small triangle Gold triangle 1-7
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... the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
... the side tab to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LX3 M5A78L-M LX3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to indicate that comes with the heatsink package.
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... fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket 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...
... fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the retention bracket 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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... motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 3.
... motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 3.
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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 3GB system ... 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 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M LX3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of 3GB system ... 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 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...
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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
... 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
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... snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 DIMM notch 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch...
... snap back in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1 1-15 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2 DIMM notch 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place 3 and the DIMM is keyed with a notch...
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...hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for... passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power...
...hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1.9 Jumpers 1. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for... passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-17 You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power...
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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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 wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU ... +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting 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. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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 wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU ... +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting 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. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature.
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This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. This port connects to the ...
This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 1-19 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. This port connects to a microphone. Refer to support 8-channel audio output. This port connects to the ...
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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. See section...
... 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. See section...