Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS User Manual
Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Manual
Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS manual table of contents:
- Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 1
M5A78L-M LX Series • M5A78L-M LX V2 • M5A78L-M LX PLUS Motherboard - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 2
..., 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 to ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 3
Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary...ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package ... an expansion card...1-17 PCI slot...1-17 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...1-17 PCI Express 2.0 x16 ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 4
...27 1.11.1 1.11.2 2.1 Installing an operating system...1-27 Support DVD information...1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS ... Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 ASUS Update utility...2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3...2-3 BIOS menu screen...2-5 Menu bar...2-5 Navigation keys...2-5 Menu ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 5
... Configuration...2-17 HW Monitor Configuration...2-18 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...2-18 Boot Device Priority...2-19 Boot Settings Configuration...2-19 Security...2-20 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-22 ASUS O.C. Profile...2-22 Boot menu...2-19 Tools menu...2-22 2.8 Exit menu...2-23 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 6
... Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs ... packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 7
... 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. ... safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 8
... information to help you complete a task. Where to find more information 1. 2. ASUS websites Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product .... If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 9
M5A78L-M LX Series specifications summary CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / ...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 ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 10
..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge ASUS EZ ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 11
... list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s ... Application DVD Documentation • M5A78L-M LX Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX PLUS and ...vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX PLUS only. • If any ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 12
... RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M LX PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 13
..., cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power ... down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-3 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 14
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 ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 15
... cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX PLUS ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off M5A78L-M LX PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-5 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 16
... to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Screw holes Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M5A78L-M LX PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 17
... BIOS LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN ICS 9LPRS483 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN PCIEX16 Super I/O M5A78L-M LX PLUS CLRTC PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS ...pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) AMD CPU socket DDR3 DIMM sockets Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-26 1-8 1-11 1-23 ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-7 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 18
...CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 1. To install a CPU: Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU AM3+ 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 19
... on the motherboard. 7. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-9 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 20
... and fan Ensure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ... base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not ... module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 21
... Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX PLUS Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-11 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 22
.... • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Memory configurations M5A78L-M LX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Apacer Corsair Part No. 78.0AGCD.CDZ(... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 23
....85V Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-13 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 24
...SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Part No. F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK... SS SS DS DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* • 7-7-7-18 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V 1.5~1.6V • • • • 8-8-8-21 7-7-7-18 9 7-7-7-24... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 25
... 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. • ... black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-15 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 26
... Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. Align a ... only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 27
.... PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1.8.5 This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-17 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 28
...the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and ... setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 29
... the compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ... USBPW5-10) +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-10 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB M5A78L-M ...(3-pin KBPWR) +5V (Default) +5VSB M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 30
... network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF Description No link Linked Status OFF Speed LED Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED ... 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 31
... pin AAFP) Internal connectors AGND NC NC PIN 1 AAFP PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS HD-audio-compliant pin definition...L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition M5A78L-M LX PLUS Front panel audio connector •... panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 32
... Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M LX PLUS +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND PIN 1 +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 33
... GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS SATA connectors • Install the ... RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 1-23 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 34
... functions. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS +HDLED M5A78L-M LX PLUS System panel connector • ... hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Speaker out connector 1-24... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 35
...GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never ...Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) M5A78L-M LX PLUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS Digital audio connector .... SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series SPDIFOUT GND +5V USB+... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 36
... FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN) CHA_FAN M5A78L-M LX PLUS GND +12V Rotation M5A78L-M LX PLUS Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 37
... subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Support DVD information To run the Support DVD Place the Support ... DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 1-27 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 38
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 39
... BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility. ... utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-1 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 40
... utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility To ... 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX PLUS VER: 0302 (H:01 B:00) DATE: 08/14/2011 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 41
...USB flash drive into M78LMLX2.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX V2) or M78LMLPS.ROM (for M5A78L-M LX PLUS). • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-3 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 42
... setup screens in this chapter are 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. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 43
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help Version 0302 M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Menu items Main Advanced Main Settings...of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. Navigation keys ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-5 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 44
... then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Pop-up window Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Power ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 45
... section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version ...Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-7 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 46
... occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is set to...Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features ... or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 47
... the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Adjust ... and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-9 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 48
... The items and configuration options in this menu may vary depending on the AMD CPU type. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options ...achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] The following item only ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 49
... CLK] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto 4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] Configuration options: [Auto] [12 CLK] ~ [42 CLK] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-11 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 50
... Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the...keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 2.3000V] [Min. = 1.3500V] Chipset Over ... should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose.... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 51
...[Per Core] and allow you to set the overclocking percentage for each process core separately. Configuration options: [0%] [+2%] [+4%] [+6%] [+8%] [+10%] [+12%] [-2%] [-4%] [-6%] [-8%] [-10%] [-12%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-13 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 52
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter...x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 53
... [Enabled] This item becomes user-configurable when you install an ATI graphics card into the PCIe x16 slot. Frame Buffer Location [Above...Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options Disabled Enabled� ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-15 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 54
... [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables USB 2.0 Controllers. Configuration options: ...USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 55
...(APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 ... disables ring to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-17 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 56
... monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if... (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [gnored] if ... the onboard voltage regulators. Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 57
... system boot options. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Specifies ...[Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-19 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 58
...> 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 the RTC RAM. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 59
... 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 LX Series 2-21 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 60
...allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 61
... the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M LX PLUS BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0302 Exit system setup after saving ... or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M5A78L-M LX Series 2-23 - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 62
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 63
...asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA ...812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com Harkort Str. 21-23,...Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-9599-11 www.asus.com.de/sales +49-1805-010923 +49-1805-010920 +492102959911 www.asus.com.de/support www.asus.com.de/news Technical ... - Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS | User Manual - Page 64
...declare the following apparatus: Product name : Model name : Asus Computer International Motherboard M5A78L-M LX PLUSˈM5A78L-M LX V2 Address: 2004/108/EC-EMC ... Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A78L-M LX PLUS, M5A78L-M LX V2 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part ...
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