Asus M5A78L User Manual

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to
480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Denition Audio (the
name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and
Audio Devices > Sound Playback to congure the setting.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
M5A78L Series
M5A78L Series USB2.0 connectors
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P6- USB_P6+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND
USB56
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P8- USB_P8+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
USB78
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
USB910
M5A78L Series
M5A78L Series Digital audio connector
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
ASUS M5A78L Series 1-27

Asus M5A78L Specifications

General

Memory channels	Dual-channel
Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1066, 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2000 MHz
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
USB 2.0 connectors	3
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA II connectors	6
PS/2 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD 760G
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard southbridge	AMD SB710
Compatible operating systems	-
On-board graphics card	No
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
RAID levels	0, 1, 10, JBOD
Trial software	Antivirus
Bundled software	ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AMI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	16 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	203 mm
Width	305 mm