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... well. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... well. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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... or by any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in the..., without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent ...
... or by any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in advance. Products and corporate names appearing in the..., without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent ...
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... LAN 7 Top: CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF CHA_FAN3 Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN2 27 26 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 FM2A78 Pro4+ PCIE2 LAN CMOS PCIE3 BATTERY Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCI1 Front USB 3.0 PCIE4 CLRCMOS1 1 CI1 1 1 TPMS1 PCI2 RoHS 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM1 1 USB_11_12 USB_13_14 1 1 8 AMD... PLED1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 CHA_FAN1 SATA3_5 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 13 14 USB3_9_10 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 English 2 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard
... LAN 7 Top: CTR BASS LINE IN Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: Optical SPDIF CHA_FAN3 Top: Center: Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN2 27 26 PCIE1 PCI Express 3.0 FM2A78 Pro4+ PCIE2 LAN CMOS PCIE3 BATTERY Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCI1 Front USB 3.0 PCIE4 CLRCMOS1 1 CI1 1 1 TPMS1 PCI2 RoHS 64Mb BIOS PCI3 COM1 1 USB_11_12 USB_13_14 1 1 8 AMD... PLED1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 CHA_FAN1 SATA3_5 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET PANEL 1 13 14 USB3_9_10 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 English 2 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard
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...) 23 TPM Header (TPMS1) 24 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 3 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English No.
...) 23 TPM Header (TPMS1) 24 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 25 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 26 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 3 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English No.
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Description 10 Microphone (Pink) 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_78) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_5_6) 14 Clear CMOS Button 15 HDMI Port 16 DVI-D Port 17 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 4 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2)* 2 D-Sub Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) 3 (AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3)) 4 eSATA Connector 5 LAN RJ-45 Port** 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 8 Line In (Light Blue) 9 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. I/O Panel 1 2 68 3 4 5 79 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 No.
Description 10 Microphone (Pink) 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_78) 13 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_5_6) 14 Clear CMOS Button 15 HDMI Port 16 DVI-D Port 17 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 4 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1_2)* 2 D-Sub Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_34) 3 (AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3)) 4 eSATA Connector 5 LAN RJ-45 Port** 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 8 Line In (Light Blue) 9 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. I/O Panel 1 2 68 3 4 5 79 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 No.
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... of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use . V -- -- Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 5 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard * It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your system...
... of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use . V -- -- Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 5 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard * It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your system...
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... the user manual presented in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the "User...support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... ...
... the user manual presented in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the "User...support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... ...
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... 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 3) 7 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4 @ x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots - 3 x PCI Slots - Supports Dual-link...
... 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 3) 7 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4 @ x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots - 3 x PCI Slots - Supports Dual-link...
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... - 1 x COM Port Header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x Power LED Header - 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard Supports Wake-On-LAN -
... - 1 x COM Port Header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header - 1 x TPM Header - 1 x Power LED Header - 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard Supports Wake-On-LAN -
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...® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit Certifications - Chassis Fan Tachometer - English 9 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www....asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 8 pin 12V Power ...
...® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit / 7 64-bit Certifications - Chassis Fan Tachometer - English 9 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www....asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with GUI support - - 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector - 1 x 8 pin 12V Power ...
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... 12bpc in EDID. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 10 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English If you adopt. Deep Color mode will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. HBR is no such... DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use. 3. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep ...
... 12bpc in EDID. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 10 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English If you adopt. Deep Color mode will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. HBR is no such... DDR3 2600/2400/2133/1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use. 3. You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep ...
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... modes in Windows® to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier,...in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to enter into 11 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to shorten boot up to save the new BIOS file to enter your PC in just a...
... modes in Windows® to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier,...in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your PC enters into the BIOS setup menu to enter into 11 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to shorten boot up to save the new BIOS file to enter your PC in just a...
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... Another advantage of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. And it reduces the frequency of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to update their lifespan. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to other users. Real-Time Analysis of previously visited... to modify the system time are required. 12 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be...
... Another advantage of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. And it reduces the frequency of ASRock XFast RAM is included in order to update their lifespan. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to other users. Real-Time Analysis of previously visited... to modify the system time are required. 12 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that BIOS files need to be...
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...Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from the UEFI setup utility if you are currently using in RAID mode. 13 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English In other words, the system can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. After copying the ... in UEFI setup. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that users are having trouble with your PC. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can autodetect the latest UEFI from a support CD to dampness by sending a support request from our...
...Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from the UEFI setup utility if you are currently using in RAID mode. 13 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English In other words, the system can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. After copying the ... in UEFI setup. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that users are having trouble with your PC. ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can autodetect the latest UEFI from a support CD to dampness by sending a support request from our...
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...boost! The speedy boot will be assured to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning. 14 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Simply press "X" when turning on the PC next time.... Just simply enable this function; ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. ASRock Restart to unleash the hidden power of system ...
...boost! The speedy boot will be assured to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI directly in the very beginning. 14 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Simply press "X" when turning on the PC next time.... Just simply enable this function; ASRock X-Boost Brilliantly designed for those requiring frequent UEFI access. ASRock Restart to unleash the hidden power of system ...
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ASRock USB Key In a world where time is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 15 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically! ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords?
ASRock USB Key In a world where time is included in A-Tuning. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. 15 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically! ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords?
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... pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 16 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Failure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you handle components. 3. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components...
... pad or in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 16 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Failure to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Whenever you handle components. 3. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components...
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.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 17 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Step 2. Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up...
.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 17 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Step 2. Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up...
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2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 18 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU ...
2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 18 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard English Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU ...
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... 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. English 19 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It will cause permanent damage to install...
... 1 2 3 DDR3_A1 Populated Populated DDR3_A2 Populated Populated DDR3_B1 Populated Populated DDR3_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. English 19 ASRock FM2A78 Pro4+ Motherboard It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. It will cause permanent damage to install...