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... 2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 37 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 38 3 Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display...
... 2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 37 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 38 3 Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display...
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... Information 62 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 50 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 53 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 55 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 56 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 56 3.4.8 USB Configuration 57 3.5 Hardware...
... Information 62 4 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 50 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 53 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 55 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 56 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 56 3.4.8 USB Configuration 57 3.5 Hardware...
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..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock M3A785GMH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock M3A785GMH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
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... Wake-On-LAN I /O - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Support for CPU power - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 785G - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION... II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 6
... Wake-On-LAN I /O - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Support for CPU power - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 785G - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION... II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 6
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...2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 14) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - ...Supports Smart BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - Supports jumperfree - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ...
...2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 14) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - ...Supports Smart BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - Supports jumperfree - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ...
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... required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 38 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is... stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM3 CPU you want to change. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Please check AMD website for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray...
... required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 38 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is... stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM3 CPU you want to change. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Please check AMD website for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray...
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...Intelligent Energy Saver is able to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing ...an additional floppy diskette or other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of output phases to access ASRock Instant Flash. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. In other words, it is a ...
...Intelligent Energy Saver is able to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing ...an additional floppy diskette or other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of output phases to access ASRock Instant Flash. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. In other words, it is a ...
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..., 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. C. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If...
..., 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. C. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If...
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Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD ...
Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD ...
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... 30 29 28 Optical SPDIF MIC IN Bottom: Center: Top: SIDE SPK USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: B: USB1 RJ-45 CPU_FAN1 M3A785GMH/128M IDE1 RoHS REAR SPK FRONT Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: LAN Super I/O IR1 1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 PCIE1 RoHS AMD... 15 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Secondary SATAII Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Primary SATAII Connector 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 5 AM3 CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SPEAKER 1, Purple) (Dual Channel ...
... 30 29 28 Optical SPDIF MIC IN Bottom: Center: Top: SIDE SPK USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: B: USB1 RJ-45 CPU_FAN1 M3A785GMH/128M IDE1 RoHS REAR SPK FRONT Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: LAN Super I/O IR1 1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 PCIE1 RoHS AMD... 15 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Secondary SATAII Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Primary SATAII Connector 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 5 AM3 CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SPEAKER 1, Purple) (Dual Channel ...
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...Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. ...The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and...
...Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. ...The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and...
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... wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 10) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power... COM1 header supports a serial port module. 29 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it...
... wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 10) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 3) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power... COM1 header supports a serial port module. 29 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it...
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... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
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...default value is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter] CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Advanced Clock Calibration [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] ...Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for better system stability. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. The default value is [Disabled]. Spread Spectrum This item should be done at your own risk and expense. Configuration ...
...default value is [Auto]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter] CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Advanced Clock Calibration [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] ...Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for better system stability. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. The default value is [Disabled]. Spread Spectrum This item should be done at your own risk and expense. Configuration ...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 42 However, for reference. The configuration options depend on the CPU you may cause damage to your own risk and expense. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is not recommended to adjust the value of this item... recommended to keep the default value for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. However, for system stability...
...American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 42 However, for reference. The configuration options depend on the CPU you may cause damage to your own risk and expense. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is not recommended to adjust the value of this item... recommended to keep the default value for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. However, for system stability...
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...and [800MHz (DDR3 1600)]. The default value is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.48V] to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [...Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to adjust the memory controller mode. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using...
...and [800MHz (DDR3 1600)]. The default value is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheated. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.48V] to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [...Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to adjust the memory controller mode. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using...
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..., PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Please be noted that the... file system. Select the proper BIOS file to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction....
..., PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Please be noted that the... file system. Select the proper BIOS file to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction....
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3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enable or ... Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. The...
3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enable or ... Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. The...
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... 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9]. 58 If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. The default value is [Disabled]. If you set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust ...the target fan speed according to identify the temperature of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security ...
... 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9]. 58 If you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. The default value is [Disabled]. If you set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust ...the target fan speed according to identify the temperature of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security ...
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... Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 2 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Secondary SATAII Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Primary SATAII Connector 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 5 AM3 CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots...
... Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Green) 18 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 2 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Secondary SATAII Connector 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Primary SATAII Connector 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 5 AM3 CPU Socket 21 Chassis Speaker Header 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots...