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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 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 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-29 1.11.1 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 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System Time...
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...8226; 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 to help you must press the Enter or Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the ... key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Refer to select. Used to complete a task. ...
...8226; 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 to help you must press the Enter or Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the ... key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ viii Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Refer to select. Used to complete a task. ...
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M5A78L/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
M5A78L/USB3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form factor Core Unlocker ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Anti-Surge protection ASUS Q-Fan ASUS AI Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 100% All high quality conductive polymer capacitors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...
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... the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings ...extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to ...
... the activation of a latent AMD® CPUwith just pressing a key. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-3 ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to update the BIOS from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings ...extra cores, without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the button. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts the CPU fan speed according to system loading to ...
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... the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to open...Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ...
... the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. eliminates the need to energy consumptions. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to open...Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and ...
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...Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install... introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...
...Share IRQ" or that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install... introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...
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...cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the... reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically ...
...cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the... reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically ...
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... (+5VSB), you to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB... power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USB device wake-up 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and ...
... (+5VSB), you to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 M5A78L/USB3 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 Keyboard power setting 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5VSB... power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) M5A78L/USB3 USB device wake-up 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the computer from S3 and ...
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...• The front panel audio I/O module is for any USB devices under DOS environments. 9. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L/USB3 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC...3.0 ports are unavailable for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to USB 2.0 devices. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel ...
...• The front panel audio I/O module is for any USB devices under DOS environments. 9. GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC M5A78L/USB3 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC...3.0 ports are unavailable for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to USB 2.0 devices. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel ...
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The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with .... • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 4. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard chipset.
The data transfer rate of the SATA connectors to the RAID/AHCI Supplementary Guide included in the folder named Manual in the BIOS. See 2.3.4 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with .... • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set the type of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M5A78L/USB3 1-25 4. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a SATA RAID set, set through the onboard chipset.
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... click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating...
... click Auto Select then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating...
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...EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash... Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L/USB3 VER: 0313 (H:01 B:11) DATE: 04/06/2011 Update...
...EZ Flash 2 and press to avail all its features. Before you to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Press to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash... Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16 Current ROM BOARD: M5A78L/USB3 VER: 0313 (H:01 B:11) DATE: 04/06/2011 Update...
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... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78LU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 • This...
... boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the USB flash drive into M5A78LU.ROM. • Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on again. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-3 • This...
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...the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you always shut down the system properly from...to ensure optimum performance. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend that you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
...the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for reference only. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you always shut down the system properly from...to ensure optimum performance. Do this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend that you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
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... boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue...
... boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-5 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue...
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... on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 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 [...screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when...
... on the screen. Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Main Advanced M5A78L/USB3 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 [...screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when...
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... for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system...DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...
... for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-7 Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each IDE/SATA device. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system...DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE/SATA device type. Main Advanced Main Settings M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [16:34:30] System Date [Tue 01/11/2011] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...
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... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two...
... set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [AHCI], the information of the SATA connectors 1-6 can be seen only under the OS environment. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two...
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ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-9 SATA Port5 - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you ... SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected...
ASUS M5A78L/USB3 2-9 SATA Port5 - The BIOS automatically detects the items in this item to [IDE] instead of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. If you ... SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to the SATA connectors 5 or 6 when installing OS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu. BIOS information Displays the auto-detected...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings ...] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0313 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. JumperFree...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 2%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings ...] [Max.=550] The following item only appears when you set CPU Overclocking to [Overclock Profile]. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power M5A78L/USB3 BIOS Setup Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Version 0313 Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. JumperFree...