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2. Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS AN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet c Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click ASUS Update 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUS Update gt ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility 2 From the dropdown list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or click Auto Select then click Next
3. c o BH 2 O 4 a 12 23 cal EH rag r Normal Clear RTC a Default m M5A78L Series Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data f Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure fo Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again gt to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS M5A78L Series 1 19 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 4 USBPW5 10 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power
4. 1111 Installing an operating system 1 11 2 Support DVD information sss Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update san panan 2 1 2 1 2 505 2 2 2 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 3 BIOS setup program 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 2 2 eie 2 2 3 Navigation 20 2 2 4 Menu en uns 2 25 Submenu n 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 6 2 2 7 POP UP 2 6 2 28 Soroll a eos eee edens 2 6 2 29 General help citet epis 2 6 Main menu 2 3 1 System Time 2 3 2 System Date Day 2 7 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 2 3 4 2 8 2 3 5 System Information 2 9 Advanced menu I I 2 10 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration 2 10 2 4 2 Configuration sss 2 13 243 ChipSelcuaccaa 2 1
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6. 2 Internal connectors Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE GND AGND NG NC ser PINT 4 42 os E MATRE serios s 5552 6 ca SS 2c lt 7 21 281 2 D HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L Series Front panel audio connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio 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 HD Audio See section 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration for details The front panel audio I O module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 power connectors 24 EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
7. FE ee EE with the configuration options for monitor Configuration that item Select Screen Select Item Change Option 2 2 8 Scroll bar general Help Exit Ascroll bar appears on the right side 1905 2011 Hngatrenda 12 of a menu screen when there are Pop up window items that do not fit on the screen Press the lt Up gt lt Down gt arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Scroll bar Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and A how to navigate through them M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Version 0202 Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings Use ENTER TAB 7 34 30 or SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 01 11 2011 select a field Use or to Primary IDE Master Not Detected configure system Primary IDE Slave Not Detected Time SATA1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected Select Screen SATA Configuration Select Item Change Field Select Fie
8. c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next ASUS M5A78L Series 2 1 2 2 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update 3 the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from a file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at wuww asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways Press Alt F2 during POST Enter the BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press Enter to enable it Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 44 FLASH TYPE WINBHONDEWZSX QEIG BOARD 7277727 BOARD BUHEHOWI VER 0202 H 00 B 00 VER Unknown DATE 03 07 2000 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup ESC Exit When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 per
9. n 225 oo SS sPpiF OUT M5A78L Series Digital audio connector AN ASUS M5A78L Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio the name may be different based on the OS Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Sound Playback to configure the setting The S PDIF module is purchased separately Series 1 27 1 28 8 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN and 3 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU_FAN CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM a GND CPU FAN PWR m CHA_FAN B CO ee GND GND cat Rotation BE o cum m io om M5A78L Series Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Only the 4 pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q Fan feature Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 11 Software support 1 11 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Vista 7 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to
10. Disabled MemCik Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri Stating during and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Allows you to enable or disable memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always Allows you to select the unganged DRAM mode 64 bit width Configuration options Auto Always Power Down Enable Disabled Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information ECC Configuration ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller Selects the primary display adapter Configuration options GFX0 GPP PCI GPP GFX0 PCI PCI GFXO GPP GFX0 primary video controller on a PCle x16 slot GPP primary video controller on a PCle x1 slot PCI primary video controller on a PCI slot Hybrid Crossfire Disabled Enables or disables the Hybird Crossfire function Configuration options Enabled Disabled UMA Frame Buffer Size Auto This item appears only when the previous item is set to Enabled Selects the UMA frame buffer Size Configuration options Auto 3
11. If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights e FX Phenom II Athlon I Sempron 100 series BE CPU support This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption It features dual channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT s via HyperTransport 3 0 based system bus This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process ASUS M5A78L Series 1 1 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 cool and quiet operating environment unto HyperTransport 3 0 support Wis HyperTransport 3 0 technology provides 2 6 times more bandwidth www than HT 1 0 that radically improves system efficiency for smoother and faster computing environment E Dual Channel DDR3 2000 0 C support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 O C 1866 O C 1800 O C 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operating system 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is
12. Special features eret metet s 1 3 1 Product highlights asa aaa a an akan 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Before you proceed Motherboard 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 5 2 5 1 5 3 Motherboard 1 5 4 Layout Central Processing Unit CPU u u 1 6 1 Installing the 2 20 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 10 System memory 1 11 1 7 1 eu 1 11 1 7 2 Memory configurations a 1 12 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM sen 1 17 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM sss 1 17 Expansion 510 5 1 18 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 18 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion 1 18 13833 arte 1 18 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 slots 1 18 1 85 Express x16 slot sess 1 18 1 19 1 21 1 10 1 Rear panel 1 21 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 22 Contents 1 11 Software 8
13. ATX12V EATXPWR 3 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts GND GND 5 Volts GND GND GND 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts H oe a 3 Volts 3 Volts Som om mam M5A78L Series ATX power connectors 12V DC 100 GND OO 12v pc GND AN We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate f you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system r
14. Parallel ATA physical storage devices RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands When this item is set to AHCI the information of the SATA connectors 1 6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST For Windows XP OS you have to install the AHCI driver so that you could use the SATA connectors 1 6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment Chapter 2 BIOS information SATA 5 Port6 Setting this item to IDE instead of RAID or AHCI allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS fo If you use a SATA optical drive to run the OS installation disk we strongly recommend that you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5 6 and set them to IDE mode 2 3 5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu BIOS information Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto de
15. 1985 2011 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When this item is set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When this item is set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When this item set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power on From S5 PME Disabled Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From S5 By Ring Disabled Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS information Power
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17. O C Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS Press lt Enter gt to run the utility fo lt This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO shut down or reset the system 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 ASUS M5A78L Series 2 23 2 24 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Version 0202 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the cahnges Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults Pressing lt gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Exit amp Discard Changes S
18. ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 4 Line in port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 6 and 8 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone fo Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out To configure 8 channel audio output Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8 channel audio output ASUS M5A78L Series 1 21 1 22 1 10 1 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 devices Serial port This 9 pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices PS 2 Keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard
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20. Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto Max 1 38000V Min 1 20000V Memory Clock Mode Auto Sets the memory clock mode Configuration options Auto Manual ASUS MBAT8L Series 2 11 The following item only appears when set Memory Clock Mode to Manual Memclock Value 400MHz Selects the DRAM frequency programming method Configuration options 400MHz 533MHz 667MHz B00MHz DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard DRAM Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 12 CLK DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 15 CLK 30 CLK DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM Row Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 11 CLK 41 CLK DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM READ to WRITE Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 17 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay DD Auto Configuration options Auto 2 C
21. are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb s hard disk and optical disk drives The Serial ATA 3Gb s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1 5Gb s specification The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 or RAID 10 set through the onboard chipset SATA3G_5 l GND RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA TXN5 RSATA 5 GND RSATA_RXNS SATA3 O l GND RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA TXN3 RSATA_RXN3 9 E 0 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA TXN1 GND M5A78L Series SATA connectors NA SATA3G 6 GND RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA TXN6 RSATA RXP6 GND RSATA RUNG SATA3 d GND RSATA_TXP4 gt 9 RSA GND RSATA_RXN4 GND TA RXP4 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND GND Install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA Ifyou intend to create a SATA RAID set set the type of the SATA connectors to RAID in the BIOS See 2 3 4 SATA Configuration for details The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector You could use a USB floppy disk drive when installing Wi
22. boot device Select Screen th Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen 1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit American Megatrends Inc 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 1st xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options Removable Dev Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When this item is set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled Enables or disables the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Chapter 2 BIOS information Bootup Num Lock On Selects the power on state for the NumLock Configuration opt
23. chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turnon the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card AN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications 1 8 4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords
24. devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480Mbps or Full Speed 12Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed The following items only appear when a USB storage device is plugged in USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to set the emulation type Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CDROM ASUS M5A78L Series 2 17 2 18 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Version 0202 Main Advanced Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend ACPI 2 0 Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled gt APM Configuration gt HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 61 C Copyright
25. insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place The CPU fits only correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to SS prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Small triangle Gold triangle 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that comes with the heatsink package You can also refer to section 1 6 2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard Hu e CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND B MSATEL Series cog Th UND mmm M5A78L Series CPU fan connector AN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector ASUS M5A78L Series 1 9 1 10 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan AN Ensure that you use only AMD certified heatsink and fan assembly To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase
26. location where you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gp asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents z aii i Safety information About this guide sin uuu u U uuu iii M5A78L Series specifications summar Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 Welcome l U u U KENAN u 1 1 Package contents
27. or disables Microcode Updation Configuration options Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Disabled Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode SVM Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled Support Disabled Enables or disables the CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function a CPU power saving function in system halt state When this item is enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption Configuration options Disabled Enabled Advanced Clock Calibration Disabled Adjusts the processor s overclocking capability When this item is set to Auto the BIOS automatically adjusts this function When this item is set to All Cores the processor has the best overclocking performance When this item is set to Per Core the processor s overclocking capability is enhanced Configuration options Disabled Auto All Cores Per Core The following items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to Auto All Cores or Per Core Unleashing Mode Disabled Enable the Unleashing Mode to get full computing power of the processor However this might make your system unstable depending on your processor s overclocking capability Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS M5A
28. section 2 8 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens in this chapter for reference only They may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Version 0202 Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use ENTER TAB 52 34 30 SHIFT TAB to System Date Tue 01 11 2011 select a field Primary IDE Master Not Detected Use or to Primary IDE Slave Not Detected configure system SATA1 Not Detected Time SATA2 Not Detected SATA3 Not Detected SATA4 Not Detected SATA5 Not Detected SATA6 Not Detected SATA Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit wowwwwwwww System Information v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2011 American Megatrends Inc Submenu items Navigation keys 2 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an
29. surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer vii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to y complete a task AN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional doc
30. this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer Mode Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When this item is set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When this item is set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 4 SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration menu allows you to configure your storage devices Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following two items only appear when set OnChip SATA Channel to Enabled SATA Port Port4 IDE Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
31. 1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB Kingston KHX1600C8D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB Kingston KHX1600C8D3T1K2 4GX XMP KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3x 2GB Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB ocz OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB ocz OCZ3BE1600LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB ocz OCZ3G16004GK 4GB 2 x 2GB ocz OCZ30B1600LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB ocz OCZ3P1600EB4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB ocz OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB ocz OCZ3P1600LV4GK ocz OCZ3G1600LV6GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 6GB 3 x 2GB Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6GB 3 x 2GB Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB Asint 3128M8 GJ1D Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N DG XMP 2GB Kingtiger KTG2G1600PG3 2GB Mushkin 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB Mushkin 998659 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA ASUS M5A78L Series 1 13 DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendor Part No 55 CL Voltage DS Brand 0 AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A Data 908 80 151 E0906 AD31333G001GOU 3GB 3x1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 65 1 85V AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A Data 1810 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS APACER AMS5D5808DEWSBG 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG CM3X1024 1333C9DHX 1GB 55 9 9 9 24 CM3X1024 1333C9 1GB 55 9 9 9 24 TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3x1GB SS 9 9 9 24 TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB 3x1GB SS 9 9 9 24 TR3X3G1333C9 3GB 3x1GB
32. 2GBLTU133S02 TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1GB SS NANYA DS elixir NT5CB128M8AN CG N2CB1680AN C6 7 7 7 20 TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081 138EY 8 8 8 24 TAKEMS _ TMS2GB364D081 107EY DS 7 7 7 20 TAKEMS 52083640081 138 DS 8 8 8 24 TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082 138EW DS 8 8 8 24 UMAX E41302GP0 73BDB DS UMAK 02524030 13 TD2G16C9 Z8 ASUS M5A78L Series DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFP 1 15 1 16 DDR3 1066MHz capability 5 CL Voltage DIMM support ee ey Vendor CT12864BA1067 8FF Micron 9GF22D9KPT CT12872BA1067 9FF Micron QHF22D9KPT ECC CT25664BA1067 16FF Micron QHF22D9KPT CT25672BA1067 18FF Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC EBJ10UE8EDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage EBJ11UD8BAFA AE E Elpida J5308BASE AC E EBJ21UE8EDFO AE F ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KVR1066D3E7 1G ELPIDA 11088086 0 15V F ECC KVR1066D3N7 1G KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 1 5V KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT MT JSF12872AZ 1G1F1 1GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT ECC MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron 9HF22D9KPT MT18JSF25672AZ 1G1F1 2GB Micron 9GF22D9KPT ECC OCZ3G1066LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB Micron 9BF27D9KPV 7 7 7 20 1 657 M378B2873EH1 CF8 1GB Samsung SEC 901 HCF8 K4B1G0846E M378B5273BH1 CF8 4GB SAMSUNG AN AMD FX Series C
33. 2MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB The 512MB option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more The 1GB option only appears when you install 2GB system memory or more Surround View Auto Disables or enables the Surround View function Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled L4 This item becomes user configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCle x16 slot Frame Buffer Location Above 4G Configuration options Below 4G Above 4G 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial base address Configuration options Disabled SF8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 BBC Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP ASUS M5A78L Series 2 15 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRAH IRQ7 HDAudio Controller Enabled Enables or disables the high definition audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Configuration options AC97 HD Audio OnBoard LAN Controller Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 5 PCIPnP The PCI
34. 333D3N9 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 1 5V KHX1333C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65V KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS XMP 1 257 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 4G low profile 4GB DS HYNIX _ H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 4G 4GB DS Hynix HSTQ2G83AFR MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB SS MICRON D9LGQ Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT Micron MT9JSF12872AZ 1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB SS MICRON D9LGK Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT Micron MT18JSF25672AZ 1G4F1 208 DS Micron 91F22D9KPT ECC MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ1G4D1 498 DS MICRON D9LGK ocz OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB 3x 1GB DS 9 9 9 20 ocz OCZ3F13334GK 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 20 2 0CZ3G13334GK 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 20 2 0CZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 20 2 OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 7770 ocz OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4GB 2 x 2GB 6 5 5 20 OCZ3X13334GK XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB OCZ3G1333LV6GK continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333MHz capability Part No Vendor OCZ3P1333LV6GK 55 DS Chip Brand 6GB 3x2GB DS CL DIMM support Voltage 7 7 7 20 OCZ3X1333LV6GK XMP 6GB 3x2GB 08 8 8 8 20 OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 20 AL7F8G73D DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF928M9B05 8 8 8 24 AL8F8G73D DG1 2GB DS PSC
35. 4 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 15 245 RR ER HERE Ide 2 16 246 USB Configuration 2 16 Power menu I U Q U tnn aan 2 18 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto 2 18 2 5 2 2 0 Support 2 18 2 5 3 Support 2 18 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 5 4 2 18 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration 2 19 2 5 6 Surge Support Enabled 2 19 Boot menu 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 20 2 6 3 Security Tools menu U Uu U uu 27 1 ASUSEZFlash 2 acc cer pe 2 7 2 ASUS Profile Exit MGI Eo Fa i adv iE FR ERR vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and
36. 78L Series 2 13 2 14 2 4 3 Active CPU Cores Auto Allows you to manually turn ON OFF a process core Configuration options Auto Manual 2nd 3rd 4th Core On These items only appear when you set Active CPU Cores to Manual Configuration options On Off Value All Cores 2 This item only appears when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to All Cores It allows you to set the overclocking percentage for all the processor cores as a whole Configuration options 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 Value Core 0 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3 2 These items only appear when you set Advanced Clock Calibration to Per Core and allow you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately Configuration options 0 2 495 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 Chipset NorthBridge Configuration DRAM Controller Configuration Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Address bits 6 Address bits 12 Auto of Address bits 20 16 61 XOR of Address bits 20 16 9 Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Enables unused Clocks to DIMMs even though memory slots are not populated Configuraiton options Enabled
37. BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions This is 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 environmental impacts Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This
38. DR3 1866 2 as its standard memory frequency Due to the CPU specification AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPUs may not support DDR3 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the followings Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows 08 Use 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or memory motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits Mb chips or less M5A78L series Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2000 0 C MHz capability DIMM support Vendor Part No Size se Chip Chip CL Voltage Brand NO 9 A B C Transcend TX2400KLU 4GK XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65V DDR3 1866 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No Size 55 Chip Chip CL Voltage DIMM support DS Brand NO Corsair CMT4GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS gt 9 9 9 24 1 65V Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K3 3GX XMP 3GB 3x1GB 55 gt 1 65V Kingston KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB 55 1 65V ocz OCZ3G1866LV4GK 4GB 2x2GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 65V OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4
39. GK 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1800 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No Size OCZ OCZ3P18004GK 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 27 1 9V SS Chip Chip cL Voltage DIMM support B 05 Brand NO DDR3 1600 0 C MHz capability Vendor Part No A Data AD31600E001GM O U3K Voltage DIMM support 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65V 1 85V CORSAIR TR3X38G1600C8D XMP 3GB 3 x 1GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1600C6 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 65V CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4 x 2GB 1 65V Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB I G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2 x 1GB 1 5V 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 6V F3 12800CL7D 4GBECO XMP F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB XMP 1 35V 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 6V F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB 1 60V F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB 1 5V 1 6V GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB 1 6V GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB 1 6V FLGD45F B8KG9 XMP 1GB Kingmax KFB8FNGXF ANX 12A FLGE85F B8KG9 XMP 2GB Kingmax KFB8FNGXF 12 KINGSTON KHX
40. LA 68t Loe N3 L 0 8002 L Z LA z 0v 006 N3 O LA G0 8002 L LA 006 Na v0 8002 8 LA L 68 Loe N3 s0 9002 t 7 LA 826 006 N3 O sAnISNG 3119 8 O3 S 6661 1 2002 02055 LT 9002 2 00 1 1002 109 Na I 8002 6 000 9 Na DJ 9002 2 00019 N3 X 002 2 1002 1 8661 2099 Dd 21002 1 9002 22099 Na 4 bumojloj u JO si 23 80 00204 jenuassa y 31 18ZVSIN 182VSW eureu I poW pueoquayjow jonpoud snjeuedde ay ANVIAH3O Knunoo N3ONILV 0880p 62 2 7416 _LHOMYVH sseuppy 431ndWOO SnSV edoung NWMIVL NVMIV L ZLL I3dlV L 31 1 61 sseppy eLSnsv vonzeped warang ay ene Jo uoneJe oeg 23 1102 ZI emgjeusis SURUD 6 S UOSJoq oAT tjuoso1dow uoreodo osneo jeu Surpngour Aue jdoooe jsnur oor op smp pue quey osneo jou
41. LK 10 CLK DRAM WRITE to READ Delay SD Auto Configuration options Auto 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM READ to READ Timing Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 10 CLK DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Refresh Rate Auto Configuration options Auto Every 7 8ms Every 3 9ms DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1T 2T Chapter 2 BIOS information Memory Over Voltage Auto Sets the memory over voltage The values range from 1 3500V to 2 3000V with a 0 0100V increment Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value Chipset Over Voltage Auto Sets the chipset over voltage The values range from 1 10000V to 1 60000V with a 0 01000V increment Use the lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the value PCI PCle CLK Status Enabled Enables or disables the clock for PCI PCle slots Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Enables
42. M5A78L M5A78L LE p Co p a om xu E6507 First Edition V1 March 2011 Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL
43. PU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its gt standard memory frequency Due to CPU spec AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design 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 Double sided Co DIMM support Supports one module inserted into any slot as single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual channel memory configuration C Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the blue slots and the black slots as two pairs of dual channel memory configuration When using a DDR3 2000MHz memory module ensure to install it on the A1 slot for better overclocking capability Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL AS w Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket 2 Align DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in
44. PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP 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 legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values Y can cause the system to malfunction Plug and Play O S No When this item is set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When this item is set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes 2 4 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options V The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB Functions Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables USB 2 0 Controllers Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 16 Chapter 2 BIOS information Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB
45. U fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set CPU Q Fan Function to Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Allows you to manually set a lower limit for the CPU fan speed If the CPU fan speed is below the specified limit the system sends out warning beeps Configuration options 600 RPM 500 RPM 400 RPM 300 RPM 200 RPM Ignored CPU Q Fan Mode Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters 2 5 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge protection feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M5A78L Series 2 19 2 20 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu Ka 7 55 BIOS Setup Version 0202 Main Advanced Power Boo Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority P sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B P Boot Settings Configuration May appear when you set gt Security the CD ROM drive as the first
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47. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components f you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock y Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place AN Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN AN DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Over
48. a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is E enhanced with 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 un 3Gb s storage specification delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high speed data retrieval and save It also supports RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 10 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives i 8 channel high definition audio Enjoy high end sound quality on your PC The onboard 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature and multi streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi channel network games Capacitors E 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors M5A78L only This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features Core Unlocker ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU with just pressing a key Enjoy an instant performance boost by simply unlocking the extra cores without performing complicated BIOS changes ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a un
49. ard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz When overclocking some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 MHz or higher frequency DIMMs Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory Qualified Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system 1 x PCle 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCle 2 0 slots 3 x PCI slots 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 connector 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD configurations Realtek 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Useachassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output AMD SB710 chipset 10xUSB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at the mid board 4 ports at the back panel continued on the next page M5A78L Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Back panel I O ports Internal I O connectors Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU 4 Engine ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q Fan ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Al Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100 All high quality conductive polymer capacitors M5A78L only 1 x PS 2 Keyboard port 1 x PS 2 Mouse port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT
50. ckets Serial ATA connectors 7 SATA3G_1 6 Connectors Jumpers Slots IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE 1 24 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 26 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 1 27 USB910 Clear RTC RAM 1 19 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 27 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Onboard LED SB_PWR 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with an AM3 socket designed for FX Phenom Athlon II Sempron 100 series processors AM3 socket has different pinout from the AM2 AM2 socket Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in completely Socket lever 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully
51. ction 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility ASUS M5A78L Series 2 21 2 22 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 Onthe password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Alway
52. d disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company fthe power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors Slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable
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54. ear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product introduction 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin 05856 05878 058910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these chass connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system is These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed r a a oS R 0 mama mama mama NNNZO DNNZO NNNZO BB F 0 56 488 USB78 alelale USB910 alalale Ez mim 15 emi IUE r M 5 246 346 388 Mm 988 888 288 253 22 22 M5A78L Series USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 7 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port a 5 BODL que 2 SST oa 9 5 52 no
55. efer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguagezen us for details ASUS M5A78L Series 1 23 3 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI IDE The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your devices Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Master Black Slave Gray Cable Select Two devices Master Master Black or gra Slave Slave did fo Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices AN If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting ao PRI_IDE E 3 gm NOTE Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 cmm Im CUm M5A78L Series IDE connector 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 Serial ATA connectors 7 SATA3G_1 6 These connectors
56. elect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Chapter 2 BIOS information ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria A
57. forms the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done Chapter 2 BIOS information AN This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file AN Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78L ROM for M5A78L M5A78LL ROM for M5A78L LE Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive if supported 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibili
58. found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 5 The use shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radi
59. ions Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 Onthe password box key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers or both then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a supervisor password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter twice The message Password uninstalled appears AN If you forget your BIOS password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See se
60. ique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an overclocking button After the easy setup Turbo Key boosts performances without interrupting ongoing work or games simply through pressing the button ASUS MyLogo2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file TA ASUS EZ Flash 2 i id ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk K before entering the OS amp ASUS Q Fan ASUS Q Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to ensure a quiet cool and efficient operation 52 2 ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard Anu Sarin from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU ASUS M5A78L Series 1 3 GREEN C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the
61. is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L Series 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated 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 DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 19 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASS M5A78L Series 5 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 90 20 3cm 8 0in
62. item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 2 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Z Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another ASUS M5A78L Series 2 5 2 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Advanced Power Boot Tools and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 2 5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt gt to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 7 Pop up window Main Advanced EHE Power Settings ET Select a menu item then press a NG Enter to display a pop up window 35 32e Em ese D
63. ld General Help Save and Exit Exit P P P P P P P P P Y System Information v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2011 American Megatrends Inc 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 Primary IDE Master Slave SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE SATA devices There is a separate submenu for each IDE SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE SATA device information The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show Not Detected if no IDE SATA device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting this item to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD This item only appears the Primary IDE Master Slave and SATA5 6 menus ASUS M5A78L Series 2 7 2 8 LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting this item to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports
64. maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 11 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features fo The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen Click Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus The following screen is for reference only ASUS InstAll om mu Click an icon to display Support DVD AMD Chipset Driver motherboard information Realtek Audio Driver R k LAN Driver ASUS EPU 4 Engine Norton Internet Security 2011 Click an item to install 7 If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS M5A78L Series 1 29 1 30
65. mode using the connected USB devices Set these jumpers to 5VSB to wake up the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode USBPW1 4 o 5V 5VSB Default USBPW5 10 TR 23 5V 5VSB Default M5A78L Series USB device wake up Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS KBPWR 12 23 Co 45V 5VSB Default M5A78L Series Keyboard power Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel ports 2 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS 2 Mouse port green This port is for PS 2 mouse Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection zh ORANGE Linked
66. ndows XP operating system on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID AHCI set Due to Windows XP limitation Windows XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives For more details on RAID AHCI refer to the RAID AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD ASUS M5A78L Series 1 25 1 26 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PLED SPEAKER PLED PANEL re see Jelas fo PIN1 e z5 5 E 33 Eg u m 1 el PwRsw RESET i Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L Series System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to h
67. o noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electric shock hazar
68. on By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Enables or disables PS 2 Keyboard to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Power Key Ctrl Esc Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power on From 55 By RTC Alarm Disabled Enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored MB Temperature xxx C xxx F or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Chassis Fan Speed N A xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU Chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select gnored if you do not want the detected speed to be displayed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage xx xxxV or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators CPU Q Fan Function Enabled Enables or disables the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CP
69. only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Locked Retaining Clip 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force DIMM notch 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS M5A78L Series 1 17 1 18 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support 4 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may l cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the
70. port 3 x Audio jacks 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 5 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x 8 in 30 5 cm x 20 3 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M5A78L Series motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS M5A78L Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables Accessories 1 x I O shield Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentation User Manual f MBAT8L Series motherboards include M5A78L M5A78L LE two models The c package contents vary from models
71. s BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu 5 781 Series BIOS Setu Version 0202 Main Advanced Power Boot Exi Tools Settings Press ENTER to run aL the utility to select and update BIOS This utility supports 1 FAT 12 16 32 r w gt ASUS Profile 2 NTFS read only 3 CD DISC read only Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2011 American Megatrends Inc 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice See section 2 1 2 for details 2 7 2 ASUS 0 C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash In the Name sub item key in your profile name and press lt Enter gt and then choose a profile number to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub item Load CMOS Profiles Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Press lt Enter gt to load the file Start
72. ssor Frequency Multiplier Auto Sets the processor frequency multiplier Configuration options Auto x4 0 800MHz x4 5 900MHz x5 0 1000MHz x5 5 1100MHz x13 0 2600MHz x13 5 2700MHz x14 0 2800MHz x14 5 2900MHz x15 0 3000MHz CPU NB Frequency Auto Sets the CPU Northbridge frequency Configuration options Auto 4 00x 5 00x 6 00x 7 00x 8 00x 9 00x 10 00x CPU Over Voltage Auto Sets the CPU over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the ratio Configuration options Auto VDDNB Over Voltage Auto Sets the VDDNB over voltage The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model Use lt gt lt gt keys to adjust the ratio Configuration options Auto AN If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting set it back to Auto for safe mode LoadLine Calibration Auto Sets the LoadLine Configuration options Auto 0 3 225 6 450 9 675 12 90 87 075 90 3 93 525 96 75 100 HT Link Speed Auto Sets the HyperTransport link speed Configuration options Auto 200MHz 400MHz 600MHz BOOMHZ 1000MHz 1200MHz 1400MHz 1600MHz 1800MHz 2000 2 HT Link Width Auto Sets the HyperTransport link width Configuration options Auto 8 Bit 16 Bit HT Over Voltage Auto Sets the HT over voltage The values range from 1 20000V to 1 38000V with a 0 01000V increment
73. tected system memory ASUS M5A78L Series 2 9 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices N Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Version 0202 Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configuration The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type N CPU Overclocking Auto Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Manual Auto Overclock Profile Test Mode The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to Manual CPU HT Reference Clock MHz 200 Sets the CPU HT Reference Clock Configuration options Min 200 Max 550 f The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Auto Selects the overclocking profile Configuration options Auto Overclock 296 Overclock 596 Overclock 8 Overclock 10 2 10 Chapter 2 BIOS information PCIE Overclocking Auto Configures the PCIE overclocking Configuration options Auto Manual Z The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to Manual PCIE Clock 100 Sets the PCIE Clock Configuration options Min 100 Max 150 Proce
74. ty and stability Select Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 8 Exit menu for details ASUS MB5A78L Series 2 3 2 4 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options A Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force 7 reset from running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system AN The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See
75. umentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl gt lt Alt lt D gt M5A78L Series specifications summar Chipset System bus Expansion slots Storage AMD Socket AM3 for AMD FX Phenom Athlon Sempron 100 series processors AMD Cool n Quiet Technology Supports CPU up to 125W AM3 CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later 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 4 x DIMM max 16GB DDR3 2000 0 C 1866 O C 1800 O 1600 O C 1333 1066 MHz ECC and non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz as its standard memory frequency Due to CPU spec AMD 100 and 200 series CPUs support up to DDR3 1066MHz With ASUS design this motherbo
76. view This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM A2 DIMM B2 DIMM Bi n gr St ua s mm Channel Sockets 0 9 Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel DIMM B1 and DIMM B2 a oS p j o Th zs qmm qmm om M5A78L Series 240 pin DDR3 DIMM socket ASUS M5A78L Series 1 11 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB 1GB 2GB and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets AN You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability AMD FX Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to D

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