Setup Manual
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A780L3B Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The vendor makes no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. The content of merchantability or fitness for any party beforehand. There...All the brand and product names are designed to the contents here without first obtaining the vendor's approval in a residential installation. Duplication of their respective companies. These limits are trademarks of this publication and to make changes to provide reasonable protection ...
A780L3B Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The vendor makes no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. The content of merchantability or fitness for any party beforehand. There...All the brand and product names are designed to the contents here without first obtaining the vendor's approval in a residential installation. Duplication of their respective companies. These limits are trademarks of this publication and to make changes to provide reasonable protection ...
Setup Manual
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... 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers...Operating System 17 4.2 Raid Arrays 17 4.3 How RAID Works 17 Chapter 5: Useful Help 20 5.1 Driver Installation Note 20 5.2 Software 21 5.3 Extra Information 25 5.4 Troubleshooting 27 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 28 ...
... 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers...Operating System 17 4.2 Raid Arrays 17 4.3 How RAID Works 17 Chapter 5: Useful Help 20 5.1 Driver Installation Note 20 5.2 Software 21 5.3 Extra Information 25 5.4 Troubleshooting 27 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 28 ...
Setup Manual
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...the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside the case after installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep the computer...ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A780L3B 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST Serial...
...the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside the case after installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep the computer...ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A780L3B 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST Serial...
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Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION A780L3B 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION A780L3B 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
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This completes the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it.
This completes the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it.
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Memory Modules 1. DDR 3_ A1 DDR 3_ B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
Memory Modules 1. DDR 3_ A1 DDR 3_ B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
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Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB A780L3B Total Memory Size Max is 16GB. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 B. C.
Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB A780L3B Total Memory Size Max is 16GB. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 B. C.
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...system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive. B. A. Click on each software title to launch the installation program. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2... manual. Click on each device driver to browse for your motherboard and operating system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to open the manual file. The setup guide will list the ...
...system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive. B. A. Click on each software title to launch the installation program. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2... manual. Click on each device driver to browse for your motherboard and operating system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to open the manual file. The setup guide will list the ...
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...of the memor y module manufacturer. Exi t thi s dialog. Follow the on that helps you must provide. Launching Software After the installation process, you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility that you to . *Provid e the name of the power... program. *represents important informa ti on -screen instructions to the optical drive. Select Software Installation, and then click on the desktop. 5.2 SOFTWARE A780L3B Installing Software 1. The drivers installation program would be able to launch the utility. Double-click the icon to send out the...
...of the memor y module manufacturer. Exi t thi s dialog. Follow the on that helps you must provide. Launching Software After the installation process, you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility that you to . *Provid e the name of the power... program. *represents important informa ti on -screen instructions to the optical drive. Select Software Installation, and then click on the desktop. 5.2 SOFTWARE A780L3B Installing Software 1. The drivers installation program would be able to launch the utility. Double-click the icon to send out the...
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...using backup disks. Screen message shows "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 27 A780L3B 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. There is in the standard CMOS setup. 2. Replace cable. check the drive type in setup. All ...correct information is no power in . Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. module snaps into place. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. Contact technical support. 2. System does not boot from a hard disk. Make sure both ends of are running from optical ...
...using backup disks. Screen message shows "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 27 A780L3B 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. There is in the standard CMOS setup. 2. Replace cable. check the drive type in setup. All ...correct information is no power in . Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. module snaps into place. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. Contact technical support. 2. System does not boot from a hard disk. Make sure both ends of are running from optical ...
Bios Setup
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... Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices. A780L3B BIOS Manual Type Select the type of the IDE/SATA drive. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data...) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Auto (Default) / CDROM / ARMD / Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Enable or disable the LBA mode.
... Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices. A780L3B BIOS Manual Type Select the type of the IDE/SATA drive. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data...) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Auto (Default) / CDROM / ARMD / Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Enable or disable the LBA mode.
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... BEEP [ Enable d] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Slave / USB HDD0 / USB HDD1 / USB HDD2 / Bootable Add-in the system. A780L3B BIOS Manual 4 Boot Menu This menu allows you to arrange the removable drive boot sequence automatically. The number of device items that appears on the...the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Options: Removable / Hard Disk / CDROM / Legacy LAN / Disabled Hard Disk Drives The BIOS will attempt to setup...
... BEEP [ Enable d] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Slave / USB HDD0 / USB HDD1 / USB HDD2 / Bootable Add-in the system. A780L3B BIOS Manual 4 Boot Menu This menu allows you to arrange the removable drive boot sequence automatically. The number of device items that appears on the...the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Options: Removable / Hard Disk / CDROM / Legacy LAN / Disabled Hard Disk Drives The BIOS will attempt to setup...
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... boot sequence automatically. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show This item allows you power up the computer. Master / Sec. A780L3B BIOS Manual CD/DVD Drives The BIOS will attempt to Enabled, the POST will let user know boot success with beep. The number of devices... installed in the system. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Ignore Memory Error Messages When set to execute after the system switched on the number...
... boot sequence automatically. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show This item allows you power up the computer. Master / Sec. A780L3B BIOS Manual CD/DVD Drives The BIOS will attempt to Enabled, the POST will let user know boot success with beep. The number of devices... installed in the system. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Ignore Memory Error Messages When set to execute after the system switched on the number...
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A780L3B BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system. SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset SouthBridge Chipset Configuration SB CIMx Version : > SB Azalia Audio Configuration > EC Configuration...
A780L3B BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system. SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset SouthBridge Chipset Configuration SB CIMx Version : > SB Azalia Audio Configuration > EC Configuration...
Bios Setup
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If two DRAM modules with different size are installed, using unganged mode can still make it run in C3 Mode. Options: Disabled (Default) / IC / DC / Both 35 Only 64-bit OS supports this function. ... (64bit*2) dual-channel operation mode. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Page Smashing This item is S/W Control of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. A780L3B BIOS Manual Enable Clock to enable or disable the remapping of Page Smashing Mechanism.
If two DRAM modules with different size are installed, using unganged mode can still make it run in C3 Mode. Options: Disabled (Default) / IC / DC / Both 35 Only 64-bit OS supports this function. ... (64bit*2) dual-channel operation mode. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Page Smashing This item is S/W Control of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. A780L3B BIOS Manual Enable Clock to enable or disable the remapping of Page Smashing Mechanism.
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... will only be able to provide/revise supervisor and user password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector ...Access (Default) / No Access / View Only / Limited Change User Password If the Supervisor Password is for clearing user password. 38 A780L3B BIOS Manual Security This sub-menu allows you to change them. Clear User Password This item is not set, then the User Password...
... will only be able to provide/revise supervisor and user password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector ...Access (Default) / No Access / View Only / Limited Change User Password If the Supervisor Password is for clearing user password. 38 A780L3B BIOS Manual Security This sub-menu allows you to change them. Clear User Password This item is not set, then the User Password...