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- Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 1
Motherboard M5A78L-M Series • M5A78L-M LE • M5A78L-M PLUS - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 2
ASUS"). Product warranty or service 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 by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; encounter any problems in obtaining - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 3
vii About this guide viii M5A78L-M Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 4
.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 5
2-17 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-18 2.6 Boot menu 2-19 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-19 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-19 2.6.3 Security 2-20 2.7 Tools menu 2-22 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-22 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-22 2.8 Exit menu 2-23 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 6
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 7
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 surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 9
Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports 32nm AM3+ CPU AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 95W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 10
v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.2 in (24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 11
in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LE only. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 12
Gb LAN controller. It is 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) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 13
restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 14
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 15
install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 16
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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M5A78L-M LE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 17
DVI SOCKET AM3+ DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) USBPW1-4 VGA USB34 LAN1_USB12 ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO COM1 RTL 8111E PCIEX1_1 AMD® RS780L Super I/O PCIEX16 M5A78L-M LE PCI1 SATA3G_5 7 SATA3G_6 CLRTC 8 16Mb BIOS AMD® SB710 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 18
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-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU socket AM3+ 2. Press the - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 19
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. CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 20
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 21
DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M Series - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 22
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 may not support DDR3 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 23
DDR3-1600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 24
DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Crucial BL25664ABA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1.8V • • Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-6-6-20 1. - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 25
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 not support DDR3 1600 MHz or - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 26
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 unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 27
slot 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. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-17 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 28
setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LE Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 29
these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-19 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 30
Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 31
HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LE 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 32
GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LE ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 33
of the system chassis. The serial port bracket is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE Serial port (COM1) connector 4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 34
M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. • If you 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 35
10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LE System panel connector • System power and warnings. SPEAKER M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE Speaker connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-25 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 36
system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ M5A78L-M LE PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 M5A78L-M LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 37
CPU_FAN M5A78L-M LE M5A78L-M LE 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 38
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 39
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 40
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 41
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. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMPL.ROM (for M5A78L-M PLUS) or MA78LMLE.ROM (for M5A78L-M LE). • Download - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 42
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 43
menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01 and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 44
the specific items field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surge Support - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 45
Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power 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 in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 46
enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was sectors at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 47
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-M Series 2-9 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 48
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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 49
you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU ratio. Configuration options 38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 50
The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] ~ [12 CLK] DRAM RAS increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 51
processor. However, this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active CPU Cores [Auto] Allows you to manually turn ON/OFF a process core. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-13 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 52
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 port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 53
[IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the LAN Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 54
is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 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] - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 55
the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LE 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 0205 Select the ACPI state - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 56
] 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] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 57
to display the submenu. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 58
. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your 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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 59
the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-21 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 60
to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile Version 0205 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 61
Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0205 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. F10 key make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-23 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 62
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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 - Asus M5A78L-M LE | User Manual - Page 64
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : MotherBoard Model Number : M5A78L-M LE, M5A78L-M PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15
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Motherboard
M5A78L-M Series
• M5A78L-M LE
• M5A78L-M PLUS