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    Motherboard M5A78L-M Series • M5A78L-M LE • M5A78L-M PLUS
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    2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation
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    overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory
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    Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 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
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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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    with manufacturer's instructions, may cause ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries
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    supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, ensure that all cables
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    the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you
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    2 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations Realtek® 8111E PCle Gigabit LAN controller ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. AMD® SB710
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    System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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
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    ASUS M5A78L-M Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual • M5A78L-M Series motherboards include M5A78L-M PLUS and M5A78L-M LE two models. The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L
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    motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L-M PLUS only) This motherboard uses all high-quality
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    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 to system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient
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    CPU default settings when 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
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    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 LE ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LE Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-5
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    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
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    . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, 1-26 USB910, USB1112) 1-8 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-26 1-11 14. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-23 1-24 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-23 1-18 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-21 ASUS M5A78L-M Series
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    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 lever sideways to unlock the
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    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 to
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    should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 1-10 Chapter 1: Product
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    is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate
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    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 1600MHz or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS
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    Size SS/ DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM Support A* B* Corsair TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6144MB(Kit of Support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M5A78L
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    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.
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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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    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 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1
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    settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that
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    the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to 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 can automatically
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    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 devices. Set these 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
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    1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 34 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. PS/2 Mouse port 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
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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 Devices Configuration for details. • The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 1-21
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    Volts -5 Volts GND GND 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 for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator
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    to a slot opening at the back 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
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    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
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    HD_LED- Ground Reset 6. System panel connector (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 LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect
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    USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports
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    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
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    install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
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    the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider
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    to avail all its features. Updating from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you
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    or gets corrupted during 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
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    >++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If
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    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 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-5
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    to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced 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 [Auto] [Enabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto
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    to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the SATA3G_5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-7
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    mode if the device supports this mode, and if time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When storage driver to connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors
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    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
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    of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0205 Adjust
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    Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max.=150] CPU Ratio [Auto] Sets the CPU Auto] [Max.=100%] [Min.=0%] If the system becomes unstable after changing the setting, set it ] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M Series 2-11
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    to [Manual]. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects the memory clock frequency programming method. Configuration options: [400MHz] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] DRAM Timing Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard
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    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
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    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
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    1GB system memory or more. • The [1GB] option only appears when you install 2GB system memory Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports
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    Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30
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    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 used for System Suspend. Select
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    or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to manually set
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    the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L-M LE BIOS device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS logo appears.
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    'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [ 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
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    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
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    can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS
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    Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L-M LE BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0205 Exit system setup after saving the cahnges. window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M5A78L
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    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-1805-010920* +49-2102-9599-11
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    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 LE, M5A78L-M PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the
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Motherboard
M5A78L-M Series
• M5A78L-M LE
• M5A78L-M PLUS