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Installation 16 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.1 CPU Installation 17 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 22 2.6 ...
Installation 16 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.1 CPU Installation 17 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 22 2.6 ...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY 54 3.1 Introduction 54 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 63 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 64 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 65 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 67 3.4.4 IDE Configuration 68 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 70 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 71 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 71 3.4.8 USB Configuration 72 3.5 Hardware ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY 54 3.1 Introduction 54 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 63 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 64 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 65 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 67 3.4.4 IDE Configuration 68 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 70 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 71 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 71 3.4.8 USB Configuration 72 3.5 Hardware ...
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... information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon Cable...
... information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon Cable...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) and Athlon II X4 / ... Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Max. Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, Hybrid CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDCP function - Supports CPU up to 140W - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) and Athlon II X4 / ... Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Max. Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM, Hybrid CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDCP function - Supports CPU up to 140W - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan...
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... 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - CPU, NB, mGPU, Sideport, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header... - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFIRE power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 3 x ...
... 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - CPU, NB, mGPU, Sideport, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header... - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFIRE power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 3 x ...
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... Technology" on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Instant Boot - CPU Quiet Fan - CAUTION! 1. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. We...(see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the memory support list on page...
... Technology" on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Instant Boot - CPU Quiet Fan - CAUTION! 1. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. We...(see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the memory support list on page...
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...SATAII hard disk drive to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. You can reduce the number of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. 6. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to change. For audio output, this... 10. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 42 to adjust your hardware devices to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please visit our website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM ...
...SATAII hard disk drive to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. You can reduce the number of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. 6. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to change. For audio output, this... 10. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 42 to adjust your hardware devices to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please visit our website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM ...
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ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of 5v standby power efficiency is ...Flash ROM. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the system... stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to perform over-clocking. 14. While CPU overheat is not recommended to define the power consumption for more details. 10 Before you checking with the power ...
ASRock Instant Flash is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of 5v standby power efficiency is ...Flash ROM. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the system... stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to perform over-clocking. 14. While CPU overheat is not recommended to define the power consumption for more details. 10 Before you checking with the power ...
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... 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 you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 After executing CyberLink PowerDVD...
... 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 you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 After executing CyberLink PowerDVD...
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... UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) 13 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...
... UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) 13 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...
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... 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Dual Channel FSB2.6GHz 140W CPU AM3 1.7 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 1 23 4 1 PS2_USB_PW1 5 6 22.4cm (8.8-in) PS2 Keyboard ATX12V1 HT3.0 7 89 DVI_CON1 VGA1... SPK FRONT Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN AMD Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: 785G NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A785GXH/128M 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI Express ...
... 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Dual Channel FSB2.6GHz 140W CPU AM3 1.7 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 1 23 4 1 PS2_USB_PW1 5 6 22.4cm (8.8-in) PS2 Keyboard ATX12V1 HT3.0 7 89 DVI_CON1 VGA1... SPK FRONT Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN AMD Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: 785G NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A785GXH/128M 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI Express ...
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..., No. 3). Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Step 4. Lever 90° Up... STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of...
..., No. 3). Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Step 4. Lever 90° Up... STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of...
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...Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.14 No. 3) 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 this header. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the... black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.14 No. 41) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.14 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard...
...Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.14 No. 3) 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 this header. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the... black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.14 No. 41) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.14 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard...
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... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode ...
... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode ...
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...Frequency for reference. Configuration options: [+12%] to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for reference. 56 Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you to [-12%]. Configuration...v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. It should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [-12%]. Please note that overclocking...
...Frequency for reference. Configuration options: [+12%] to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for reference. 56 Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you to [-12%]. Configuration...v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. It should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [-12%]. Please note that overclocking...
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... NB voltage. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you adopt. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 57 CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is recommended to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. Multiplier/Voltage...the value of this item. 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] [Disabled...
... NB voltage. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you adopt. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 57 CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is recommended to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. Multiplier/Voltage...the value of this item. 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] [Disabled...
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... default value is [Auto]. The default value is [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 9]], [Address bits 6] and [Address bits 12]. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. Channel Interleaving This option appears only when you to adjust the means...
... default value is [Auto]. The default value is [XOR of Address bit [20:16, 9]], [Address bits 6] and [Address bits 12]. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. Channel Interleaving This option appears only when you to adjust the means...
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... wrong values in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. 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 update system BIOS without preparing an additional...
... wrong values in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. 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 update system BIOS without preparing an additional...
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Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item .... The default value is [Auto]. The C1 state is [Enabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. 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...
Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this item .... The default value is [Auto]. The C1 state is [Enabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. 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...
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...Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Target CPU Temperature The target temperature will operate in full speed. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to the... target CPU temperature that you choose. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to allow you set the target fan speed. If you adjusting them. Configuration options: [Level ...
...Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Target CPU Temperature The target temperature will operate in full speed. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to the... target CPU temperature that you choose. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you to allow you set the target fan speed. If you adjusting them. Configuration options: [Level ...