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M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Users manual English - Page 2
.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct...
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... updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure...
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... package for the following items.
Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation
ASUS M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 specifications summary
CPU Chipset Memory
Graphics
Expansion slots LAN
AMD® Socket AM3...
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M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 specifications summary
Support DVD
OS support Form factor
Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® XP (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
uATX form factor: 9.0 in. x 9.6 in. (22.9 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DVI VGA ICS 483B
24.4cm(9.6in)
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis
USB3_E12
ASM 1042A
LAN_USB12
CHA_FAN
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AUDIO
Realtek 8111H
AMD®
760G
PCIEX1_1
EATXPWR
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Super I/O
ALC 887-VD...
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... 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! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
AMD® AM3+ CPU socket Install AMD® CPU...
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... RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller
• These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID].
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID...
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... the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio].
PCI Express slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards...
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... panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output.
7. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
8. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• The...
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... socket. Ensure that you use a 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!
Installing the CPU
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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... compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be...
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... system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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...Menu items Configuration fields
General help
Main
M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 BIOS Setup Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Version 0202
Power Settings
Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
APM Configuration
Options
HW Monitor Configuration S1 (POS) only
Anti Surge Support S3[Eonnlyabled] Auto
Select Screen...
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... selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options.
Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
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... code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below.
Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced
M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit
Version 0202
Exit Options...
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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....apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
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