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A780GM-LE User Manual Version 1.1 Published March 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
A780GM-LE User Manual Version 1.1 Published March 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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... implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for backup purpose, without intent to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. "Perchlorate Material-special...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of documentation by the purchaser for a particular purpose. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in...
... implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for backup purpose, without intent to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. "Perchlorate Material-special...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of documentation by the purchaser for a particular purpose. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in...
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Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 30 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 31 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 33 2.14 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 33 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 33 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 35 2....
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 30 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 31 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 33 2.14 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 33 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 33 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 35 2....
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 Smart Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.4 IDE Configuration 49 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 51 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 52 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 52 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 54 3.6 Boot Screen 55 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 55 3.7 Security Screen 56 3.8 Exit Screen 57 4 . Software Support 58 4.1 Install Operating ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 Smart Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.4 IDE Configuration 49 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 51 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 52 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 52 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 54 3.6 Boot Screen 55 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 55 3.7 Security Screen 56 3.8 Exit Screen 57 4 . Software Support 58 4.1 Install Operating ...
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... information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A780GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
... information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A780GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
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Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Northbridge: AMD 780G - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Max. Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - AM3 CPU Ready - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - shared ...
Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Northbridge: AMD 780G - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - Max. Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - AM3 CPU Ready - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - shared ...
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... Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT...Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus ...
... Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT...Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports Smart BIOS - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus ...
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Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to page 10 and 11 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, ... adjust your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to the memory support list on page 37 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and...
Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to page 10 and 11 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, ... adjust your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to the memory support list on page 37 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and...
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.../CPU reference clock. You may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Although this function for keeping the stability of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. If you adopt. The voltage regulator can not guarantee the system stability for USB 2.0 works fine under ... of the system or damage the CPU. 12. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. While CPU overheat is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 13. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to spray thermal...
.../CPU reference clock. You may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Although this function for keeping the stability of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. If you adopt. The voltage regulator can not guarantee the system stability for USB 2.0 works fine under ... of the system or damage the CPU. 12. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. While CPU overheat is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 13. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to spray thermal...
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... save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for better playback performance and compatibility. E. Click "OK" to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested...
... save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for better playback performance and compatibility. E. Click "OK" to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested...
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1 . 4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN HD- KING KONG VC-1 DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 THE INTERPRETER MPEG-4-AVC Producer WB SONY FOX SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) 11 Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory ...
1 . 4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN HD- KING KONG VC-1 DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 THE INTERPRETER MPEG-4-AVC Producer WB SONY FOX SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) 11 Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory ...
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...-45 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC PCIE1 Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 AMD 780G Chipset IDE1 RoHS PCIE2 A780GM-LE PCI1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) AMD SB710 / SB700 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1...
...-45 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC PCIE1 Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 AMD 780G Chipset IDE1 RoHS PCIE2 A780GM-LE PCI1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) AMD SB710 / SB700 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1...
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Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your ...
Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Set "Speaker Configuration" to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your ...
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Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do not touch the ICs. 4. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Failure to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your ...
Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do not touch the ICs. 4. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Failure to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your ...
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Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is locked. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN ...
Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is locked. When the CPU is in one correct orientation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN ...
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..., this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. If you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A780GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to disconnect power supply...
..., this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. If you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A780GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to disconnect power supply...
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Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to use . PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is completely seated on this motherboard. Installing an...
Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to use . PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is completely seated on this motherboard. Installing an...
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Then you can freely enjoy the benefits of surround display feature. When you can start to the VGA/D-Sub port on this motherboard. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for details. 2. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port 2. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to use dual monitor function on the I /O panel. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to your system and restart...
Then you can freely enjoy the benefits of surround display feature. When you can start to the VGA/D-Sub port on this motherboard. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for details. 2. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port 2. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to use dual monitor function on the I /O panel. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to your system and restart...
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If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". If you use . When you have installed the drivers already, there is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor". F. Repeat steps A through E for the second monitor. The placement of display icons determines how you can adjust the parameters of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". E. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and ...
If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". If you use . When you have installed the drivers already, there is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor". F. Repeat steps A through E for the second monitor. The placement of display icons determines how you can adjust the parameters of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". E. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and ...
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Due to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as a monitor, television or projector. What is compatible. 20 such as well. To use HDCP function with this motherboard. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for more details about HDCP function. and the digital display, or receiver - HDCP Function HDCP function is being transmitted. Please refer to eliminate the possibility of content as it is supported on this motherboard, you need to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is ...
Due to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as a monitor, television or projector. What is compatible. 20 such as well. To use HDCP function with this motherboard. HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for more details about HDCP function. and the digital display, or receiver - HDCP Function HDCP function is being transmitted. Please refer to eliminate the possibility of content as it is supported on this motherboard, you need to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is ...