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... notify any implied warranties of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in a residential installation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual.
... notify any implied warranties of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in a residential installation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual.
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... 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2 20 4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements 20 4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation 20 Chapter 5: RAID Functions 21 5.1 Operating System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter...
... 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2 20 4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements 20 4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation 20 Chapter 5: RAID Functions 21 5.1 Operating System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter...
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.... „ Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water...
.... „ Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water...
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... Version 2.0 specification compliant SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111C (A780G M2+ SE & A760G M2+) Realtek RTL 8102EL (A780V M2+ SE) 10 / 100 /1000 Mb/s auto negotiation (A780G M2+ SE & A760G M2+) 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation (A780V M2+ SE) Realtek RTL 8102EL 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full...the most commonly used legacy Super I/O Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O Main Memory Graphics IDE SATA II LAN A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+ A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / AMD ...
... Version 2.0 specification compliant SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111C (A780G M2+ SE & A760G M2+) Realtek RTL 8102EL (A780V M2+ SE) 10 / 100 /1000 Mb/s auto negotiation (A780G M2+ SE & A760G M2+) 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation (A780V M2+ SE) Realtek RTL 8102EL 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full...the most commonly used legacy Super I/O Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O Main Memory Graphics IDE SATA II LAN A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+ A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / AMD ...
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+ A740G M2+ SE Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio...mm(W)x 244 mm(L) Special Features OS Support RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP / VISTA 32 / VISTA 64 Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP... / VISTA 32 / VISTA 64 Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+ A740G M2+ SE Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio...mm(W)x 244 mm(L) Special Features OS Support RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP / VISTA 32 / VISTA 64 Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP... / VISTA 32 / VISTA 64 Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS...
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Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5
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... (By Fan) JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: The JCFAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to the...
... (By Fan) JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: The JCFAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to the...
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... Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE B.
... Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE B.
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...aggregate of 8GB/s totally. PCI-Express 1.1 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+) - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB... of 2.5GB/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+) - PEX1_1 PEX16_1 11
...aggregate of 8GB/s totally. PCI-Express 1.1 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+) - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB... of 2.5GB/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+) - PEX1_1 PEX16_1 11
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... set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions.
... set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions.
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... has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it...
... has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it...
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... CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13...
... CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13...
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Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV1 3 1 JUSBV2 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3 3 1 1 Pin 1-2 close +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 3 1 Pin 2-3 close +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V STB for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19
Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV1 3 1 JUSBV2 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3 3 1 1 Pin 1-2 close +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 3 1 Pin 2-3 close +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V STB for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19
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A power supply above 450W is seated into PEX16_1. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+) 4.1 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. A graphics card with Radeon HD3450/HD3470 GPU. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX ...
A power supply above 450W is seated into PEX16_1. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+) 4.1 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. A graphics card with Radeon HD3450/HD3470 GPU. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX ...
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... loss penalty for many applications. Drawbacks: Does not deliver any drive in a RAID 0 array system. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 21 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS 5.1 OPERATING SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista 32 / Vista 64. 5.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the...
... loss penalty for many applications. Drawbacks: Does not deliver any drive in a RAID 0 array system. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 21 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS 5.1 OPERATING SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista 32 / Vista 64. 5.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the...
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...: Requires twice the available disk space for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. May be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Fault Tolerance: Yes. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for data redundancy, the same as RAID level...
...: Requires twice the available disk space for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. May be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Fault Tolerance: Yes. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for data redundancy, the same as RAID level...
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... thout this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area or the area cl ose to contact with our Tech-Support system. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 6.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to launch the utility. Select Software Installation, and then click on the desktop. Double-click...
... thout this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area or the area cl ose to contact with our Tech-Support system. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 6.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to launch the utility. Select Software Installation, and then click on the desktop. Double-click...
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... BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK...
... BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK...
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... again. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 3. When the CPU is rotated normally. 3.
... again. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 3. When the CPU is rotated normally. 3.
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...-in cards is an add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. If the system video adapter is causing the malfunction. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 6.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM...
...-in cards is an add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. If the system video adapter is causing the malfunction. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A760G M2+/A740G M2+ SE 6.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM...
