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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3 5 3.1 Introduction 35 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 35 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 36 3.2 Main Screen 36 3 Contents 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 11 1.4 I/O Panel 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3 5 3.1 Introduction 35 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 35 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 36 3.2 Main Screen 36 3 Contents 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...
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... for purchasing ASRock M3N78D FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock M3N78D FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock M3N78D FX Support CD...
... for purchasing ASRock M3N78D FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock M3N78D FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock M3N78D FX Support CD...
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... Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Trial; ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12) - CD in header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID...
... Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Trial; ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12) - CD in header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID...
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...Memory Technology. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to ... memory size may affect your own risk and expense. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes...
...Memory Technology. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL - Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to ... memory size may affect your own risk and expense. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes...
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...Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. It is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. The software name itself - The voltage regulator can update your PC enters into Standby mode (S1),...or power off (S5). With OC DNA, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. It helps you to save the ...
...Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. It is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. The software name itself - The voltage regulator can update your PC enters into Standby mode (S1),...or power off (S5). With OC DNA, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. It helps you to save the ...
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...Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 9 NVIDIA nForce 720D Chipset 27 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Red) 28 SPI BIOS Chip 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2), Red) 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4, White) 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1), Red) 30 ...IN 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 M3N78D FX LAN PCIE1 PHY PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O CI1 1 AUDIO CODEC CD1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 1 PCIE4 8Mb BIOS 1 CLRCMOS1 PCI1 RoHS NVIDIA nForce 720D Chipset PCI2 PCI3 COM1 1 USB6_7 ...
...Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 9 NVIDIA nForce 720D Chipset 27 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Red) 28 SPI BIOS Chip 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2), Red) 29 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE4, White) 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1), Red) 30 ...IN 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 M3N78D FX LAN PCIE1 PHY PCIE2 PCI Express 2.0 PCIE3 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O CI1 1 AUDIO CODEC CD1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 1 PCIE4 8Mb BIOS 1 CLRCMOS1 PCI1 RoHS NVIDIA nForce 720D Chipset PCI2 PCI3 COM1 1 USB6_7 ...
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...enable (see p.11, No. 30) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. The data in CMOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. ...CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you update the BIOS. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to ...
...enable (see p.11, No. 30) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. The data in CMOS. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. ...CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you update the BIOS. 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is "Short". After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to ...
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...]?", press . 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up...A. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP 3. Please follow below steps. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to continue 30 A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to install those required drivers. B. C. D. Then you will see the message on your SATA / SATAII ...
...]?", press . 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up...A. Generate AHCI Driver diskette for WindowsXP 3. Please follow below steps. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to continue 30 A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to install those required drivers. B. C. D. Then you will see the message on your SATA / SATAII ...
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...in our Support CD: 31 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the instruction to [IDE]. A. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. Select your required item on the bottom to install a third-party AHCI driver. STEP 3: Install Windows® ...install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP B. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...
...in our Support CD: 31 Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the instruction to [IDE]. A. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy diskette. Select your required item on the bottom to install a third-party AHCI driver. STEP 3: Install Windows® ...install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) Windows XP B. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...
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... 64-bit OS) After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to install. B. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Select the drivers to continue the installation. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / ...7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on page 30. Please make a SATA...
... 64-bit OS) After that, please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to install. B. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Select the drivers to continue the installation. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / ...7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of Windows® setup, press F6 to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on page 30. Please make a SATA...
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...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-...bit OS on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are in the following...
...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the instruction to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-...bit OS on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are in the following...
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... environment. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 34 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during...
... environment. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 34 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during...
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... menu bar, and then press to get into the sub screen. 35 erating System Security To set up the default system device to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. 3. You may also... may not exactly match what you see on your system. If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to configure your screen. 3.1.1BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines...
... menu bar, and then press to get into the sub screen. 35 erating System Security To set up the default system device to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. 3. You may also... may not exactly match what you see on your system. If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to configure your screen. 3.1.1BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines...
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... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/05/2011] BIOS Version : M3N78D FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 ... None Boot Security Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Use [+] or [-] to specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year...
... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/05/2011] BIOS Version : M3N78D FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 ... None Boot Security Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Use [+] or [-] to specify the system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year...
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... CPU and motherboard. If you select [Per Core], you to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [+12%] to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE...
... CPU and motherboard. If you select [Per Core], you to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [+12%] to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE...
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... risk and expense. However, for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. Use this feature. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE...
... risk and expense. However, for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. Use this feature. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE...
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... means of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. Configuraion options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
... means of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. Configuraion options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
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... 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 your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS only in Flash ROM. Select the proper BIOS file to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and...
... 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 your BIOS, and reboot your BIOS only in Flash ROM. Select the proper BIOS file to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and...
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... the chipset. The default value is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please note that enabling this option is [Enabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item...
... the chipset. The default value is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please note that enabling this option is [Enabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item...
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... order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this feature is plugged. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen...
... order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this feature is plugged. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen...