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M3N78D FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
M3N78D FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect or error in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
... on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect or error in the manual or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...
User Manual
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... 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 Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur...
... 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 Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur...
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you want to our user manual in RAID / AHCI mode only. If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / ...
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you want to our user manual in RAID / AHCI mode only. If you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / ...
User Manual
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... heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. The CPU fits only in good contact...
... heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. The CPU fits only in good contact...
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Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as below: 21 This connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to ...
Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as below: 21 This connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to ...
User Manual
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...HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 24. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card vendor. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the... connection may be damaged. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of PCI Express VGA card. Please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as a digital television...
...HDMI_SPDIF cable to the wrong connector of HDMI_SPDIF header and HDMI_SPDIF cable connectors, please refer to page 24. Please refer to the VGA card user manual for detailed connection procedures. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card vendor. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the... connection may be damaged. Please choose the appropriate white end according to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of PCI Express VGA card. Please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card. (There are two white ends (2-pin and 3-pin) on HDMI VGA card to HDMI device, such as a digital television...
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...Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. 2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA... HDD 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. Make sure to power supply Caution 1. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. ...
...Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. 2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA... HDD 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. Make sure to power supply Caution 1. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. ...
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... However, for reference. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you adopt supports this feature. CPU Active Core Control This allows you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. North Bridge ...Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright...
... However, for reference. Processor Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you adopt supports this feature. CPU Active Core Control This allows you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. North Bridge ...Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright...
User Manual
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... user defaults according to your own requirements. 40 Command Rate Use this to adjust TRC values. TRC Use this item to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. TWTR Use this to adjust TRP values. TRP Use this to adjust TWTR values. The default value is [Auto...
... user defaults according to your own requirements. 40 Command Rate Use this to adjust TRC values. TRC Use this item to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. TWTR Use this to adjust TRP values. TRP Use this to adjust TWTR values. The default value is [Auto...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Deck" icon. Click "Advanced Options" on the right side on your computer, you want to our user manual in the support CD or the quick installation guide for the detail steps of powered eSATA2 function. 4 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". *** Due to the OS...
... Deck" icon. Click "Advanced Options" on the right side on your computer, you want to our user manual in the support CD or the quick installation guide for the detail steps of powered eSATA2 function. 4 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". *** Due to the OS...
Quick Installation Guide
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... and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock M3N78D FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock M3N78D FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation...
... and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock M3N78D FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock M3N78D FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation...
Quick Installation Guide
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... disk drive to the memory support list on our website for proper connection. 6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP... stereo and mono modes. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English
... disk drive to the memory support list on our website for proper connection. 6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP... stereo and mono modes. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
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... it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard
... it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input CD1 from sound sources such as below: 18 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.2 No. 27) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2, No. 26) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (...
Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to receive stereo audio input CD1 from sound sources such as below: 18 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.2 No. 27) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1) (CD1: see p.2, No. 26) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (...
Quick Installation Guide
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...BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD to display the menus. 24 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English The BIOS Setup program is enabled in the Support CD. 4. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up... designed to scroll through its test routines. When you to be user-friendly. It will enhance motherboard features. If you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: ...
...BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD to display the menus. 24 ASRock M3N78D FX Motherboard English The BIOS Setup program is enabled in the Support CD. 4. It is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up... designed to scroll through its test routines. When you to be user-friendly. It will enhance motherboard features. If you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: ...
RAID Installation Guide
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... the RAID functions your motherboard according to the SATA / SATAII HDDs amount you can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", you install. If your motherboard is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of...
... the RAID functions your motherboard according to the SATA / SATAII HDDs amount you can improve the access performance, it contains a complete copy of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", you install. If your motherboard is called data striping that copies and maintains an identical image of...