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M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus... controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066...
M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU Chipset System bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus... controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC (continued on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may only recognize less than 3GB. resolution up to DDR3 1066MHz. C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066...
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... with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3...
... with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with less power consumption. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! It features dual-channel DDR3...
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... from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and...
... from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to ensure a quiet, cool, and...
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Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default ... is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate ...
Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default ... is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate ...
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...modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® ...support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz ...
...modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency. • Due to the CPU specification, AMD® ...support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPUs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz ...
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... DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS:...• C*: Supports two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue... and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability.
... DDR3 2000MHz memory module, ensure to install it on this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single-sided / DS:...• C*: Supports two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. With ASUS design, this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue... and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for better overclocking capability.
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... time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap ..., then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. You can...
... time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap ..., then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. You can...
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...: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. ...overclocking profile. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M/USB3...
...: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] GPU Overclocking [Auto] Configures the GPU overclocking. Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Manual]. ...overclocking profile. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L-M/USB3...
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... [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes ... Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. The following item only appears when you set GPU...
... [Auto] LoadLine Calibration [Auto] Sets the LoadLine. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes ... Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11 Configuration options: [Min.=200] [Max.=350] PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. The following item only appears when you set GPU...
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...will be reduced during the system halt state to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation.... disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to manually turn ON/OFF a process core...
...will be reduced during the system halt state to [All Cores], the processor has the best overclocking performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation.... disables the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Adjusts the processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you set to manually turn ON/OFF a process core...
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...you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-... options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you to set Active CPU Cores to [Per Core] and allow you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core...
...you to enable the node memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-... options: [On] [Off] Value (All Cores) [-2%] This item only appears when you to set Active CPU Cores to [Per Core] and allow you set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] Value (Core 0) / (Core...