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- Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 1
Motherboard M5A78L M5A78L LE - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 3
information vii About this guide viii M5A78L Series specifications summar 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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 4
.1 Installing an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 5
2-18 2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration 2-19 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-19 2.6 Boot menu 2-20 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-20 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-20 2.6.3 Security 2-21 2.7 Tools menu 2-23 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-23 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-23 2.8 Exit menu 2-24 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 6
and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 7
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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 9
Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports CPU up to 125W * 32nm AM3+ CPU is supported by BIOS version 0401 and later. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list AMD® 760G (780L - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 10
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 cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8 in (30.5 cm x 20 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 11
M5A78L and M5A78L LE two models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of the 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 This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 12
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multichannel network games. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (M5A78L only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 13
personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support 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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 14
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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 15
install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M5A78L Series SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L Series Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 16
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 Series 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 17
240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3+ USB34 LAN1_USB12 30.5cm(12.0in) USBPW1-4 AUDIO RTL 8111E CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 AMD® 760G M5A78L Series PCIEX16 EATXPWR 2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ICS 9LPRS483 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 SATA3G_5 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 18
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 Series M5A78L Series CPU socket AM3+ 1-8 Chapter - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 19
CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M5A78L Series M5A78L Series 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 Series 1-9 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 20
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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 21
connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 M5A78L Series Channel Channel A Channel B M5A78L Series 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 22
its standard memory frequency. • Due to 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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 23
65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.5V~1.6V 1.6V XMP 1.35V 1.6V 1.60V 1.5V~1.6V 1.6V 1.6V - DIMM support A* B* C* • •• - • •• 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.7V 1.65V 1.8V 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V 1.6V - • •• - •• - •• 1.5~1.6V • • • 1.7V • •• ASUS M5A78L Series 1-13 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 24
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3X13334GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - CL Voltage -- DIMM support A* B* C* •• • 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • • -- •• • 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9 1.60V 1.60V 1.50V 1.50V 1.50V 1.50V 1.50V - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 25
65V 8-8-8-20 1.60V 9-9-9-20 1.65V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V -- -- --- --- --- -9- -- 9- -- 9-9-9-24 1.5V -9------ -9-9- 9- 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 7-7-7-20 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V 8-8-8-24 1.5V --- DIMM support A* B* C •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • ASUS M5A78L Series 1-15 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 26
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-sided - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 27
: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch ASUS M5A78L Series 1-17 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 28
the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 29
. • 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 reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-19 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 30
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 Series M5A78L Series Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 31
LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-21 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 32
is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one M5A78L Series Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 33
Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 M5A78L Series ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-23 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 34
/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your devices: Single jumpers have the same setting. M5A78L Series PRI_IDE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 35
Windows® XP limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize some USB floppy disk drives. • For more details on RAID/AHCI, refer to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD. ASUS M5A78L Series 1-25 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 36
(20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker M5A78L Series PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply M5A78L Series System panel connector • System - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 37
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC + GND M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The . ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 38
Rotation M5A78L Series 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 Q-Fan - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 39
contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that 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. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 40
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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 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 42
instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 43
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 M5A78L.ROM (for M5A78L) or M5A78LL.ROM (for M5A78L LE). • Download the latest BIOS - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 44
under the Exit menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS 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 | User Manual - Page 45
screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/ menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-5 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 46
to display the other items on the screen. Main Advanced M5A78L Series 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] [Disabled] [ESn1Oap(btPiOloSn)esdon]ly S3 only Auto - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 47
on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/ ] [ARMD] This item only appears in the Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA5/6 menus. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-7 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 48
enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was sectors at a time if the device supports multisector transfer feature. When this item is allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 49
overview 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 Series 2-9 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 50
system to malfunction. Main Advanced Advanced Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AMD CPU type. CPU Overclocking [Auto] Selects the CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 51
] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Configuration options: [Min.=100] [Max 1.38000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-11 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 52
Manual]. Memclock Value [400MHz] Selects the DRAM 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 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 53
Mode [Disabled] Enable the Unleashing Mode to get full computing power of the processor. However, this might make your system unstable depending on your processor's overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-13 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 54
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 DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 55
options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] Internal Graphics Primary Video Controller [GFX0-GPP-PCI] Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-PCI to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ASUS M5A78L Series 2-15 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 56
: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: malfunction. Plug and Play O/S [No] When this item is set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When this item is set to [Yes] - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 57
the legacy USB support is disabled. BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 58
the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Settings M5A78L Series 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 0202 Select the ACPI state - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 59
the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [ Manual] Allows you to individually set the CPU fan parameters. 2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Anti-Surge protection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 60
to display the submenu. Main Advanced Boot Settings M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 61
Change Supervisor Password then press 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 allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS M5A78L Series 2-21 - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 62
Select this item to clear 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 | User Manual - Page 63
to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS O.C. Profile Version 0202 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 64
Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults M5A78L Series BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit Version 0202 Exit system setup after to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 65
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone - Asus M5A78L | User Manual - Page 66
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : M5A78L, M5A78L LE, M5A78L/USB3 11) EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05) EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1(2007-09) EN 302
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M5A78L
M5A78L LE