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- Page 1 M5A78L-M LX3 Series • M5A78L-M LX3 • M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Software support ..................1-25 1.9.1 Installing an operating system ............1-25 1.9.2 Support DVD information .............. 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ............. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ..............2-2... - Page 4 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..............2-3 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...
- Page 5 Appendices Notices ........................A-1 ASUS contact information ..................A-3...
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Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 7: Where To Find More Information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites 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 documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 8: M5A78L-M Lx3 Series Specifications Summary
** Due to CPU specification, AMD AM3 CPUs on this motherboard support ® up to DDR3 1333MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** Use a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory ®... - Page 9 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7 Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.4 in (24.4 cm x 18.8 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 10: Package Contents
USB56 AAFP SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 CLRTC SPEAKER USBPW5-8 ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. -
Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and save. It also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations for Serial ATA hard drives. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series... -
Page 12: Asus Exclusive Features
ASUS EPU is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™... -
Page 13: Before You Proceed
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Standby Power Powered Off M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Onboard LED ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series... -
Page 14: Motherboard Overview
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 LX3 PLUS Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 15: Motherboard Layout
1.3.3 Motherboard layout M5A78L-M LX3 Series motherboards include M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS and M5A78L-M LX3 models. The package contents vary from models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS only. 18.8cm(7.4in) KBMS CPU_FAN ATX12V USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN ®... -
Page 16: Layout Contents
CPU designed 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! M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS CPU socket AM3+ Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 17: Cpu Installation
1.4.1 CPU installation ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series... -
Page 18: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 1: Product introduction... - Page 19 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series...
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Page 20: System Memory
DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10... -
Page 21: Memory Configurations
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GBx4) 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-11... - Page 22 DDR3-1600MHz capability DIMM socket support Chip (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage Brand 1 DIMM* 2 DIMMs* A-Data AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • • AX3U1600XC4G79- A-Data 8GB(2 x 4GB) 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • • 2X(XMP) A-Data AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) 9-9-9-24 1.55V-1.75V •...
- Page 23 Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB(3x 2GB) Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • Transcend JM1333KLN-2G Micron 0YD77D9LGK • • Transcend JM1333KLN-2G Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C • • Transcend JM1333KLU-2G Transcend TK243PDF3 • • NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG • • ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-13...
- Page 24 1 DIMM*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot or the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14...
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Page 25: Installing A Dimm
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-15... -
Page 26: Expansion Slots
Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. -
Page 27: Clear Rtc Ram
Normal Clear RTC (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Clear RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. -
Page 28: Keyboard Power
+5VSB (Default) M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Keyboard power setting USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these 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. -
Page 29: Connectors
Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-19... -
Page 30: Internal Connectors
M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. •... -
Page 31: Atx Power Connectors
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 Series 1-21... - Page 32 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard controller. M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect •...
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Page 33: System Panel Connector
PIN 1 M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS +HDLED RESET M5A78L-M LX3 PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. - Page 34 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 connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-24...
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Page 35: Software Support
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 the optical drive. - Page 36 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-26...
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Page 37: Chapter 2: Bios Information
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®... -
Page 38: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 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. -
Page 39: Asus Crashfree Bios 3
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails 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 updated BIOS file. -
Page 40: Bios Setup Program
• 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. Chapter 2: BIOS information... -
Page 41: Bios Menu Screen
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3... -
Page 42: Menu Items
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. -
Page 43: Main Menu
When this item is set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3... -
Page 44: Sata Configuration
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. -
Page 45: Advanced Menu
The following item appears only when you set GPU Overclocking to [Manual]. GPU Engine Clock [350] Sets the GPU Engine Clock. Use <+> / <-> keys to adjust the ratio or input a number between 200 and 350. ASUS M5A78L-M LX3... - Page 46 PCIE Overclocking [Auto] Configures the PCIE overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item only appears when you set PCIE Overclocking to [Manual]. PCIE Clock [100] Sets the PCIE Clock. Use <+> / <-> keys to adjust the ratio or input a number between 100 and 150.
- Page 47 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Memory Voltage [Auto] Sets the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.350V] [1.500V] [1.650V] [1.800V] PCI/PCIe CLK Status [Enabled] Enables or disables clock for PCI/PCIe slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-11...
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Page 48: Cpu Configuration
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. -
Page 49: Dram Controller Configuration
Selects the primary display adapter. Configuration options: [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] [GPP- GFX0-IGFX-PCI] [PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX] [IGFX-GFX0-GPP-PCI] GFX0: primary video controller on a PCIe x16 slot GPP: primary video controller on a PCIe x1 slot IGFX: onboard display output port PCI: primary video controller on a PCI slot ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 2-13... -
Page 50: Onboard Devices Configuration
UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Selects the UMA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [Auto] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] • The [512MB] option only appears when you install 1GB system memory or more. • The [1GB] option only appears when you install 2GB system memory or more. Surround View [Auto] Disables or enables the Surround View function. -
Page 51: Usb Configuration
Sets the maximum time that the 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-M LX3 2-15... -
Page 52: Power Menu
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. M5A78L-M LX3 BIOS Setup Version 0302 Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Power Settings used for System... -
Page 53: Hw Monitor Configuration
CPU Q-Fan Function [Enabled] Enables 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 items appear only when you set CPU Q-Fan Function to [Enabled]. -
Page 54: Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Allows you to select the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configu- ration options: [20%] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%]. CPU Lower Temperature [20 C/68 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. -
Page 55: Boot Menu
Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST. -
Page 56: Security
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. -
Page 57: Change 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 LX3 2-21... -
Page 58: Tools Menu
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 2.1.2 for details. -
Page 59: Exit Menu
When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation 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-M LX3 2-23... - Page 60 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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Page 61: Federal Communications Commission Statement
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 62 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, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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Page 63: Asus Contact Information
+1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax... - Page 64 Appendices...
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