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Back panel I/O ports, Internal I/O connectors, ASUS unique features, ASUS exclusive, overclocking

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M5A78L-M LX specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6 ASUS Core unlocker ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS AI Charger ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Anti Surge Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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 Anti-Virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.0 in (24.4 cm x 20.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M5A78L-M LX specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	15
1.5 Motherboard overview	16
1.5.1 Placement direction	16
1.5.2 Screw holes	16
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	17
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.3 PCI slot	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	28
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel ports	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	37
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.11.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	43
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 Pop-up window	44
2.2.8 Scroll bar	44
2.2.9 General help	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.3 SATA_1~6	45
2.3.4 SATA Configuration	46
2.3.5 System Information	47
2.4 Advanced menu	47
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	48
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	50
2.4.3 Chipset	52
2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration	53
2.4.5 PCIPnP	54
2.4.6 USB Configuration	54
2.5 Power menu	55
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	55
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]	55
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	55
2.5.4 APM Configuration	55
2.5.5 HW Monitor Configuration	56
2.5.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	56
2.6 Boot menu	57
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	57
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	57
2.6.3 Security	58
2.7 Tools menu	60
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	60
2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	60