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    Motherboard M5A78L M5A78L LE
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    including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want
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    information vii About this guide viii M5A78L Series specifications summar ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview
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    11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu
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    2-18 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-19 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-19 2.6 Boot menu 2-20 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-20 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-20 2.6.3 Security 2-21 2.7 Tools menu 2-23 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-23 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-23 2.8 Exit menu 2-24 
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    that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs
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    ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard motherboard service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid
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    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
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    , unbuffered 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 motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz
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    I/O connectors BIOS 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 AI Charger ASUS Turbo Key 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors (M5A78L only
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    Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR3 memory support and
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    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. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support . Dual-Channel DDR3 2000(O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that
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    extra cores, without performing complicated BIOS changes. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is a unique 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
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    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 BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy
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    install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M5A78L Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L
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    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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M5A78L Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USB34 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) USBPW1-4 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G M5A78L Series PCIEX16 EATXPWR 2 Lithium Cell CMOS
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    RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-19 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27 7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-25 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for FX
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    . You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing heatsink and fan for instructions. Gold triangle 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series M5A78L Series CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the
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    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
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    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 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions
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    . • AMD® FX™ Series CPU on this motherboard supports up to DDR3 1866MHz 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
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    - - CL Voltage 8-8-8-27 1.9V DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capability Vendor Part No. A-Data 65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V~1.6V 1.6V XMP 1.35V 1.6V 1.60V 1.5V~1.6V 1.6V 1.6V - DIMM support A* B* C* • •• - • •• 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.7V 1.
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    DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand - - OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - CL Voltage -- DIMM support A* B* C* •• • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • • -- •• • 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24
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    Transcend TS256MLK64V3U Century PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG Elixir 5V -9------ -9-9- 9- 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V --- DIMM support A* B* C •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • ASUS M5A78L Series 1-15
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    ••• • 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 motherboard can support up to DDR3 1333MHz. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may
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    : 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17
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    the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    . • 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
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    wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low 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 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L Series M5A78L
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    Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 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
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    is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one 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
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    PIN 1 M5A78L Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23
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    /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: Single jumpers have the same setting. M5A78L Series PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN
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    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
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M5A78L Series PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin
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    chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC + GND M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The . ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27
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    Rotation 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
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    contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 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
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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    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
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    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 file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using
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    updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS
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    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 during the Power-On Self-Test (POST
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    Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power 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. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M5A78L
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    select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support
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    on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/ ] [ARMD] This item only appears in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7
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    mode if the device supports this mode, and if time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel set OnChip SATA Channel to [Enabled onboard storage driver to driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI
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    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-detected system memory. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-9
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    depending on the AMD CPU type. 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
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    . The values range from 1.20000V to 1.38000V with a 0.01000V increment. Use the / 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 M5A78L Series 2-11
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    The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual]. Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM frequency programming method. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the
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    [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 M5A78L Series 2-13
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    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
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    [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] you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-15
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    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
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    disable support for enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 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
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    the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Version 0202 Select the ACPI state
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    Key] an ATX power 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
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    to display the submenu. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority ASUS logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests
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    item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM ASUS M5A78L Series 2-21
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    Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters, or numbers, or both, then press When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password
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    and single partition only. • DO NOT 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
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    Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. F10 key can be used for this operation. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select
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    15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A78L, M5A78L LE, M5A78L/USB3 conform with the essential requirements of
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