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... 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Smart Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 43 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 47 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.5 Storage Configuration 49 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 51 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 52 3.4.8 Super IO...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Smart Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 43 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 47 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.5 Storage Configuration 49 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 51 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 52 3.4.8 Super IO...
User Manual
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... the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A770DE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-... support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A770DE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-... support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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.../2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to 140W - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - capacity of system memory...
.../2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to 140W - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - capacity of system memory...
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... BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V...
... BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V...
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...please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on page 15 for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want... to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 29 to adjust your own risk and expense....
...please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on page 15 for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want... to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 29 to adjust your own risk and expense....
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.... 25 D. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control...PWR_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to connect them for HD audio panel only. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 34) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This header accommodates ...
.... 25 D. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control...PWR_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 5) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to connect them for HD audio panel only. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 34) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This header accommodates ...
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... Mode" option to install Windows? STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. 2.16.2 Installing Windows®...174; VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are two ASRock Support CD in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows...
... Mode" option to install Windows? STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system. 2.16.2 Installing Windows®...174; VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are two ASRock Support CD in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows...
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...: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [-12%]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is set this option to...
...: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [-12%]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is set this option to...
Quick Installation Guide
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... If you are using. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A770DE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA...
... If you are using. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A770DE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A770DE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 2 x Serial ATA...
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... DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to 140W - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) 6 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - PCIE x1...
... DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to 140W - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) 6 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - PCIE x1...
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... Saver (see CAUTION 12) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 7 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header...
... Saver (see CAUTION 12) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated English 7 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header...
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...modes. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on the AM3 CPU you to get the...overclock your hardware devices to surveil your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 7. - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 13) * For detailed product ...
...modes. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on the AM3 CPU you to get the...overclock your hardware devices to surveil your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 7. - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 13) * For detailed product ...
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... an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to the 1 ground pin. You don't need to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 22 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin...(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 5) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable to [Enabled]. D. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function...
... an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to the 1 ground pin. You don't need to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 22 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin...(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 5) Please connect the CPU fan 4 cable to [Enabled]. D. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function...
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Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" ... [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 26 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB...
Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" ... [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 26 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB...