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Motherboard M5A78L-M PLUS/ USB3 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 2
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF 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 ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 3
information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 BIOS menu screen 2-2 Exit menu - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 4
and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided. iv - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 5
to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 6
. M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * Refer to www.asus.com for AMD® CPU support list. AMD® 760G - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 7
2 USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Printer connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 8
M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 specifications summary Support DVD OS support Form factor Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® XP (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) uATX form factor: 9.0 in. x 9.6 in. (22.9 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 9
VD SPDIF_OUT LPT AAFP PCIEX16 BATTERY PCI1 ASM 1042A COM USB56 USB78 USB3_E34 AMD® SB710 5 16Mb BIOS CLRTC SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL SPEAKER 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 6 Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 1-1 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 10
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 11
warnings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E34) Connect a USB 3.0 module to this connector for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.0 specifications and - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 12
module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 13
Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 14
is not compatible with DVI-I. 10. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 11. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 15
only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 1-7 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 16
any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 17
Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 A 1-9 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 18
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2-1 ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 19
items Configuration fields General help Main M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Power Settings Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Options HW - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 20
press to display a list of options. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 2-3 ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 21
device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 22
for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. A-1 ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 23
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 24
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling .asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. A-3 ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 25
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile all'indirizzo: www.asus.com/support ASUS www.asus.com/support ASUSTeK Computer Inc www.asus.com/support Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 26
Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv A-5 ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 - Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 | M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 27
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 PLUS/USB3 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart
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