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6.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

8.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

9.

COM port.

This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

10.

PS/2 Keyboard port (purple).

This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.8.2

Internal connectors

•

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.

1.

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 AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front

panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS

M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1

AGND

NC

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGND

NC

NC

NC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

NC

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-20

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	6
M5A78L-M LX3 Series specifications summary	8
Package contents	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Special features	11
1.1.1 Product highlights	11
1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features	12
1.2 Before you proceed	13
1.3 Motherboard overview	14
1.3.1 Placement direction	14
1.3.2 Screw holes	14
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	15
1.3.4 Layout contents	16
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	16
1.4.1 CPU installation	17
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	18
1.5 System memory	20
1.5.1 Overview	20
1.5.2 Memory configurations	21
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	25
1.6 Expansion slots	26
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card	26
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card	26
1.6.3 PCI slot	26
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot	26
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot	26
1.7 Jumpers	27
1.8 Connectors	29
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	29
1.8.2 Internal connectors	30
1.9 Software support	35
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	35
1.9.2 Support DVD information	35
Chapter 2: BIOS information	37
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	37
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	37
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	38
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	39
2.2 BIOS setup program	40
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	41
2.2.2 Menu bar	41
2.2.3 Navigation keys	41
2.2.4 Menu items	42
2.2.5 Submenu items	42
2.2.6 Configuration fields	42
2.2.7 Pop-up window	42
2.2.8 Scroll bar	42
2.2.9 General help	42
2.3 Main menu	43
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	43
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	43
2.3.3 SATA3G_1~4	43
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	44
2.3.5 System Information	44
2.4 Advanced menu	45
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	45
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	48
2.4.3 Chipset	49
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	50
2.4.5 PCIPnP	50
2.4.6 USB Configuration	51
2.5 Power menu	52
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	52
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	52
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	52
2.5.4 APM Configuration	52
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	53
2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	54
2.6 Boot menu	55
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	55
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	55
2.6.3 Security	56
2.7 Tools menu	58
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	58
2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	58
2.8 Exit menu	59
Appendices	61
Notices	61

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