Asus M5A78L-M USB3 User Manual

Asus M5A78L-M USB3 Manual

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  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 1
    M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboard
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    ... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...
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    Contents Notices...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar...ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!...1-1 Package contents...1-1 Special features...1-1 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights...1-1 Innovative ASUS features...1-3...
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    ...system...1-28 Support DVD information...1-28 Chapter 2: 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...2-1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.5 2.4.4 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 ASUS Update...2-1...
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    ......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 2.6 Boot menu...2-19 2.7 Tools menu...2-22 2.8 Exit menu...2-23 
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    ...with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our ...the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information ...
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    ... regulatory 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....To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets...
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    ...to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional...
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    M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summar CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 ... Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 140W * Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L) / SB710 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ ...
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    M5A78L-M/USB3 specifications summary USB AMD® SB710 chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports... ports (blue, at the back panel) Core Unlocker ASUS EPU ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2...
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    ...introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new ...list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield ... also supports AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 ...
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    ...adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. HyperTransport™ 3.0 support ..., 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. USB 3.0 support Experience ultra-fast ...ATA 3Gb/s technology and RAID support This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial...
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    ... to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-3
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    ...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 product design and innovation to ...
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    ... 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/USB3 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off M5A78L-M/USB3 Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-5
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    ... 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/USB3 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    ... 9LPRS483 AUDIO AMD® RS780L PCIEX1_1 RTL 8111E PCIEX16 M5A78L-M/USB3 PCI1 AMD® SB710 16Mb BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3G_4 SATA3G_5 SATA3G_6 ...-1 pin LPT ) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6) 1-8 1-11 1-27 1-22 1-24 ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 1-7...
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    ... 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/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU socket AM3+ 2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. ...
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    ... CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN 7. M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware ... can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-9
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    ...Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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...
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    ... figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L-M/USB3 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 M5A78L-M/USB3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-11
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    ... • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboards Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Apacer G.SKILL G....) 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS...
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    ...) 6GB(3 x 2GB) SS/ Chip DS Brand DS DS DS SS DS DS Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 8-8-8-24 1.55V-1.75V • • 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • 9-9-9-24 1.65V •...DS DS DS DS SS DS DS DS DS DS KTC - 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 2GB DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-13
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    ... MICRON OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ Part No. AD31333001GOU AD31333G001GOU AD31333002GOU AD31333G002GMU 78.A1GC6.... Micron Micron MICRON Micron Micron MICRON Chip NO. AD30908C8D-151C E0906 AD30908C8D-151C E0903 ...6V XMP 1.35V 1.5~1.6V 1.5V DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 8-8-8-24 1.65...
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    ... SS SS DS SS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS PSC PSC PSC PSC SAMSUNG Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C 7-7-7-20 1.65V ... J1108BDBG-DJ-F NANYA elixir elixir UMAX HYNIX AMPO NT5CB128M8AN-CG N2CB1680AN-C6 N2CB1680AN-C6 U2S24D30TP-13 H5TQ1G83AFP AM3420803-13H ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-15
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    ...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 ...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 27
    ... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. ... clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2 1 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-17
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    ... you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly ... an expansion card 1.8.3 The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI slots 1.8.4 This motherboard supports ...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 29
    ...such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Jumpers CLRTC 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M5A78L-M/USB3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the... the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-19
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    1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 1. 2. 3. 4. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is ... port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF Description No link Linked Status OFF ...
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    ... allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-21
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    ...) AGND NC NC PIN 1 AAFP PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 HD-audio-compliant pin ... R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L Legacy AC'97 compliant definition M5A78L-M/USB3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition ... PD1 PD0 STB# PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 LPT connector 1-22 MIC2 ...
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    ...GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts M5A78L-M/USB3 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 ... GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use .../PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 GND GND 1-23
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    ... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA. ...
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    ... pin PANEL) PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground PWRSW M5A78L-M/USB3 IDE_LED RESET M5A78L-M/USB3 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) * Requires an ATX ... reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 Reset Ground +5V Ground Ground ...
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    ...5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND PIN 1 PI USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing...(S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Digital audio connector Ensure ...
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    ... system chassis. COM1 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Rotation +12V GND M5A78L-M/USB3 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PIN 1 M5A78L-M/USB3 M5A78L-M/USB3 Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 1-27
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    ... you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are 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 ...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 39
    ...you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to launch .... c.  From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download then click Next. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1
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    ... from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS EZ Flash 2 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains... BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L-M/USB3 VER: 0201 (H:01 B:14) DATE: 04/02/2011 C: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:...
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    ... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into MA78LMU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS ... stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3
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    ... The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS ...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
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    ... BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help Version 0201 M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Menu items Main Advanced Main ... in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. Navigation keys ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-5
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    ... item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Pop-up window Main Advanced M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field....
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    ... on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Main Advanced Power Main Settings System ... MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] This item only appears in the SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-7
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    ...mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled... a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 47
    ... BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-9
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    .... Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. Advanced menu Main Advanced ...
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    .... Use the / keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11
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    ... when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual]. Memory Clock Speed [400MHz] Selects ... vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration... to 2.3000V with a 0.0100V increment. Use the / keys to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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    ... 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/USB3 2-13
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    ...] ECC Configuration ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 53
    ... definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'...USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-15
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    ...] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. ..., the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 55
    ... press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Select the ACPI state ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-17
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 56
    ...voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the ... [Ignored] CPU Q-Fan Mode [Standard] 2.5.6 Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [...
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    ... an item then press to display the submenu. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Specifies the Boot Device Priority ... Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-19
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    ... run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items ... the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the ... viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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    ...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/USB3 2-21
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 60
    ... functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Press ENTER to run the utility ... (read only) Tools menu Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item ...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 61
    ... save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power M5A78L-M/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0201 Exit system setup after saving the ... default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-23
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    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 63
    ... Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 www.asus.de www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Online support Address ... Fax Web site Online contact ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Technical Support Telephone (Component) ...
  • Asus M5A78L-M USB3 | User Manual - Page 64
    ... HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Motherboard M5A78L-M/USB3 ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: .../5/EC-R &TTE Directive Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : M5A78L-M/USB3 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators EN 60950-1:2006 EN ...



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