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    M5A78L-M LX Motherboard
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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-M LX 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
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    11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 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
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    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 
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. 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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    M5A78L-M LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage / RAID LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ 2.0 Technology (depending on CPU type) Supports CPU up to 95W *
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    : - Turbo Key SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 550MHz at 1MHz increment - Adjustable DRAM Voltage Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities
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    ASUS M5A78L-M LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of the above 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
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    boosts graphics performance with an onboard GPU and a discrete GPU. • Hybrid CrossFireX™ is supported by Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 OS only. • Refer to www.amd.com for the discrete GPUs that support Hybrid CrossFireX™. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb
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    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
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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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    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 M5A78L-M LX ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-5
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    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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. M5A78L-M LX 1-6 Chapter
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    ) 1-26 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-25 5. AMD CPU socket 1-8 12. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-5 6. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-11 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-23 14. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-18 ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-7
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    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-M LX M5A78L-M LX CPU AM3+ 2. Press the
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    the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M5A78L-M LX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L-M LX 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 1-9
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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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    motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS M5A78L-M LX
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    into the DIMM sockets. • You . For optimum compatibility, we recommend that motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M LX Motherboard DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* DS N/A Heat-Sink Package
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    Timing DIMM (BIOS) 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 9-9-9-24 9 9 6-6-6-20 9 9 9 6-6-6-20 6-6-6-20 7-7-7-24 Voltage 1.651.85V 1.651.85V 1.60V 1.50V 1.50V 1.5V 1.50V 1.8V 1.8V 1.8V 1.65V DIMM Support A* B 9 • (continued on the next page) ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-13
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    1024MB SS N/A K4B1G0846D(ECC) 2048MB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT 2048MB DS N/A SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* • •• 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •• • 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6V • • 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • 9 •• 7-7-7-24 1.5V
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    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 higher frequency DIMMs. SS: Single
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    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 socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is
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    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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-17
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    onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 M5A78L-M LX Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M LX . 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Except when
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    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 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX M5A78L-M LX Keyboard power setting ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-19
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    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. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    . • 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 Device Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-21
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    M5A78L-M LX GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX ATX system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator
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    on a hard disk drive that includes a RAID/AHCI set. • Due to Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RA ID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-23
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    + PLEDPWR GND IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the
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    connector 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 > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 1-25
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    M5A78L-M LX 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 connector supports the ASUS
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    only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install 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-M LX 1-27
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    1-28 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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    to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M LX VER: 0203 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 03/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note [Enter
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    down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-3
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    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 during the Power-On
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    M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot 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-M LX
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    Up> / keys to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Power Settings Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Anti Surge Support [Auto] [Disabled] [EnOapbtilonesd] S1 (POS
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    navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [19:34:30 a device item then press to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items menus. ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-7
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    the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data display the submenu. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard channel SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial
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    can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0203 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Select Screen Select
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    AMD CPU type. CPU OverClocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock ] CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the CPU over voltage. The valid value ranges vary depending on your CPU model. Use / keys to
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    vary depending on your CPU model. Use / keys to adjust the ratio. Manual] The following item only appears when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-11
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    with a 0.01500V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.61000V] [Min. = 1.10000V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this
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    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%] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-13
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    DRAM mode (64-bit width). ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPPGFX0
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    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] ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-15
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    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] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices
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    (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L-M LX 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
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    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
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    [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. ASUS M5A78L-M LX
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    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 twice. The message Password uninstalled appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
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    . 2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six 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 LX
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    Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Tools Settings Power ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read
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    Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LX BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0203 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. F10 key can be used 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 . ASUS M5A78L-M LX 2-23
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    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D40880 Ratingen, Germany
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    , TAIWAN R.O.C. 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-M LX conform with the essential requirements of the
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