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... or designating an installed physical drive. In the process you create RAID, the system will be of the same size or larger than most PC motherboards. you create, manage, and delete a JBOD the same as a logical drive. It is recommended to install Windows OS on a RAID disk...want to select "Yes", and then your physical drives as if they were attached to create a single-drive JBOD. If you to the PC's motherboard controller. For example, if one physical drive. RAID Ready RAID Ready arranges individual physical drives the same as RAID Ready. 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions ...
... or designating an installed physical drive. In the process you create RAID, the system will be of the same size or larger than most PC motherboards. you create, manage, and delete a JBOD the same as a logical drive. It is recommended to install Windows OS on a RAID disk...want to select "Yes", and then your physical drives as if they were attached to create a single-drive JBOD. If you to the PC's motherboard controller. For example, if one physical drive. RAID Ready RAID Ready arranges individual physical drives the same as RAID Ready. 1.2 RAID Configurations Precautions ...
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... any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. In no responsibility for any ... Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual may cause undesired operation. Disclaimer...
... any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. In no responsibility for any ... Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual may cause undesired operation. Disclaimer...
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... (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2 .
... (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 11 1.4 Motherboard Layout 12 1.5 I/O Panel 13 2 .
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... will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
... will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE...
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...8 The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Please refer to the components and devices of memory modules on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. FCC, CE, WHQL - Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. - Boot... Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. Before you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Due to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM3 CPU...
...8 The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Please refer to the components and devices of memory modules on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. FCC, CE, WHQL - Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. - Boot... Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. Before you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Due to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM3 CPU...
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Power Management for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please...or Windows®. 7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 13. You can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to perform over-clocking. It is able to ...
Power Management for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. With this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please...or Windows®. 7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 13. You can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to perform over-clocking. It is able to ...
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... According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ...ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. 14. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer ...
... According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ...ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. 14. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer ...
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... "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 785G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. D. E. A. B. Select "Video". Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD...
... "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 785G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. D. E. A. B. Select "Video". Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD...
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...Orange) 34 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 12 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 1 PS2_USB_PW1 34 19.8cm (7.8-in) ATX12V1 AM3 HT3.0 56 7 CPU_FAN1 VGA1 DDR3 1600 Dual Channel ...Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset Hybrid CrossFire PCIE2 M3A785GM-LE IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED ...
...Orange) 34 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 12 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 1 PS2_USB_PW1 34 19.8cm (7.8-in) ATX12V1 AM3 HT3.0 56 7 CPU_FAN1 VGA1 DDR3 1600 Dual Channel ...Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset Hybrid CrossFire PCIE2 M3A785GM-LE IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED ...
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...screws into it on the carpet or the like. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord ...the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...
...screws into it on the carpet or the like. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the power cord ...the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...
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Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. ...
Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. ...
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...notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules ...activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) M3A785GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the...
...notch break The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules ...activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) M3A785GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the...
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... cards with screws. 17 Step 2. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Green) is completely seated on this motherboard.
... cards with screws. 17 Step 2. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Green) is completely seated on this motherboard.
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... port 2. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to your system and restart your computer. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA...for proper expansion card installation procedures for DVI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can start to this motherboard. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of the add-on PCI Express VGA card...
... port 2. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to your system and restart your computer. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA...for proper expansion card installation procedures for DVI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can start to this motherboard. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of the add-on PCI Express VGA card...
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... display. A. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". F. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enter BIOS setup. Click the items "This is inserted to this motherboard. 4. Use Surround Display. Click the "Identify" button to install them again. 5. D. The placement of display icons determines how you select is no need to display...
... display. A. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". F. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enter BIOS setup. Click the items "This is inserted to this motherboard. 4. Use Surround Display. Click the "Identify" button to install them again. 5. D. The placement of display icons determines how you select is no need to display...
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...or transmitter - Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set -top box - To use HDCP function with this motherboard. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for more details about HDCP function. Due to a compliant display. ... secure connection to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is HDCP? HDCP Function HDCP function is supported on this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents.
...or transmitter - Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set -top box - To use HDCP function with this motherboard. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for more details about HDCP function. Due to a compliant display. ... secure connection to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is HDCP? HDCP Function HDCP function is supported on this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents.
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2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 785G integrated graphics processor and a discrete ...future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 785G integrated chipset, all operating in your system. Connect the monitor cable to your Windows® taskbar. Boot into OS....
2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 785G integrated graphics processor and a discrete ...future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 785G integrated chipset, all operating in your system. Connect the monitor cable to your Windows® taskbar. Boot into OS....
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... IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 24 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATAII Connectors... p.12, No. 13) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.12, No. 12) (SATAII_6 (PORT 5): see p.12 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red...
... IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 24 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATAII Connectors... p.12, No. 13) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.12, No. 12) (SATAII_6 (PORT 5): see p.12 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red...
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...# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 PE SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.
...# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 PE SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.
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... 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug 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. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin... Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan...
... 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug 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. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin... Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan...