Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 User Manual

MotherboardM5A78L-M/USB3

xM5A78L-M/USB3 specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice. USB AMD® SB710 chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 port

1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cablesAc

AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet TechnologyThis motherboard supports the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts C

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCore UnlockerASUS Core Unlocker simplies the activation of a latent AMD® CPU-with just pressing a key. Enjoy an instan

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure

1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

M5A78L-M/USB31.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the corr

1.5.3 Motherboard layoutM5A78L-M/USB3PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI2PCI1USB78 USB910 USB1112AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANLithium CellCMOS PowerSuperI/OVIAVT1708SRTL81

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processo

5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.6. Install

iiE6594First Edition (V1) April 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanEnsure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.To install the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Place th

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.Ensure

1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install var

DDR3-1600(O.C.)MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*A-Data AD31600E001GM(O)U

DDR3-1333MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*A-

DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)A* B* C*OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB

DDR3-1066MHz capabilitySS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory co

1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage t

1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, ti

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This p

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices.12. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Un

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capabili

3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to 

4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk driv

5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connec

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, t

8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the

1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install t

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-1Chapter 2BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-281.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS informationASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44Current ROMUpdate ROMC:NoteFLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16PATH: C:\ BOARD: M5A7

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-3• This function supports USB ash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO NOT shut down or reset the system

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens inclu

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-52.2.1 BIOS menu screen2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system in

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device s

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-92.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU a

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-11CPU Ratio [Auto]Sets the CPU ratio. Conguration options: [Auto] [x4.0 800MHz] [x4.5 900MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x5.5 1100MHz] ~ [x

v2.5.4 APM Conguration ... 2-172.5.5 HW Monitor Conguration ...

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe following items only appear when you set Memory Clock Mode to [Manual].Memory Clock Speed [400MHz]Selects the memo

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-13Chipset Over Voltage [Auto]Sets the chipset over voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to 1.60000V with a 0.01000V increment.

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information2nd / 3rd / 4th / 6th / 8th Core [On]These items only appear when you set Active CPU Cores to [Manual]. Conguration o

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-152.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Congura

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4.6 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-172.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) a

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationPower on By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Enables or disables PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. Conguration options:

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-192.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displ

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationBootup Num-Lock [On]Selects the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-21Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 2-23Exit & Save ChangesOnce you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ixM5A78L-M/USB3 specications summar(continued on the next page)CPU AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX™ / Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series