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Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.7 Jumpers ...
Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.7 Jumpers ...
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... FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Northbridge: AMD 780G - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s... DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x...
... FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Northbridge: AMD 780G - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s... DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 5) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x...
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... IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4...- CPU Temperature Sensing - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - 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/LINK LED and...
... IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4...- CPU Temperature Sensing - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports jumperfree - 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/LINK LED and...
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...including adjusting the setting in our lab test. 7. - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Before you want to the memory support list on our website for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard, please refer ... VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. Overclocking may be done ...
...including adjusting the setting in our lab test. 7. - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Before you want to the memory support list on our website for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard, please refer ... VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. Overclocking may be done ...
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...9. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will automatically shutdown. Please visit our website for keeping the stability of your hardware devices to surveil your system by hardware...function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Frequencies other words, it is enabled, it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Although this function in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU...
...9. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will automatically shutdown. Please visit our website for keeping the stability of your hardware devices to surveil your system by hardware...function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Frequencies other words, it is enabled, it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Although this function in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU...
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CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * .... Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Select "Video". E. Click "Configuration". 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD...
CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * .... Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Select "Video". E. Click "Configuration". 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD...
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Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above refers to the ...
Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above refers to the ...
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...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... (CHA_FAN1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 32 Northbridge Controller 16 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (...
...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... (CHA_FAN1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 32 Northbridge Controller 16 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (...
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...it is properly seated. 16 notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. It will operate at ... slot. Step 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. 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...
...it is properly seated. 16 notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. It will operate at ... slot. Step 2. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 3. 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...
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... Express VGA card driver to the steps below . C. E. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. B. C. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to display a large number on each monitor. Set up a multi-monitor display...the diaplay icon identified by the number one monitor will always be your monitors that the value you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Repeat steps A through E for the display icon identified by the number 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: ...
... Express VGA card driver to the steps below . C. E. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. B. C. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to display a large number on each monitor. Set up a multi-monitor display...the diaplay icon identified by the number one monitor will always be your monitors that the value you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Repeat steps A through E for the display icon identified by the number 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: ...
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... pressing the reset button on . You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The SPI Memory on your system. 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. 38...
... pressing the reset button on . You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The SPI Memory on your system. 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. 38...
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...UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 11/11/2008] BIOS Version : A780GM-LE P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ (64bit) Processor Speed : 2000MHz Microcode Update : 40F32/62 L1 Cache... Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz (DDR2 800) : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. +Tab...
...UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 11/11/2008] BIOS Version : A780GM-LE P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ (64bit) Processor Speed : 2000MHz Microcode Update : 40F32/62 L1 Cache... Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz (DDR2 800) : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. +Tab...
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... PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Clock Flexibility Option CAS Latency (CL) TRCD [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [BSP Only] x15...Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will improve the memory performance. AM2 Boost This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. The default ...
... PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Clock Flexibility Option CAS Latency (CL) TRCD [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [BSP Only] x15...Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will improve the memory performance. AM2 Boost This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. The default ...
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...from the chipset. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of the system caches. Please set to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The C1 state is [BSP Only]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option ...CPU. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Manual], you may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Auto] by AMD-V. Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It will display North...
...from the chipset. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of the system caches. Please set to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The C1 state is [BSP Only]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option ...CPU. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set to [Manual], you may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Auto] by AMD-V. Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It will display North...
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... Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Frequency Processor Voltage Memory Clock Flexibility Option [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [BSP Only] x15.0 3000 MHz 1.400 V [Manual] [x9... This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. NB Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended...
... Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Frequency Processor Voltage Memory Clock Flexibility Option [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [BSP Only] x15.0 3000 MHz 1.400 V [Manual] [x9... This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. NB Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended...
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...3CLK], [4CLK] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this option is [Auto]. Flexibility Option The default value of memory accessing. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to [18CLK]. The default value is [Disabled]. The default ... and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. TRP Use this item to adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to...
...3CLK], [4CLK] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this option is [Auto]. Flexibility Option The default value of memory accessing. It allows you adopt Phenom CPU. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to [18CLK]. The default value is [Disabled]. The default ... and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. TRP Use this item to adjust the memory controller mode. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to...
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...: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. 45 Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. CS/ODT Fine Delay Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Use...
...: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. 45 Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. CS/ODT Fine Delay Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Use...
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... Thermal Throttle [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] To set share memory feature. The default value of Primary VGA in AMD 780G. Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows you to select the type of this feature is...for video card. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard LAN Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View CPU - Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the...
... Thermal Throttle [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] To set share memory feature. The default value of Primary VGA in AMD 780G. Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows you to select the type of this feature is...for video card. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard LAN Primary Graphics Adapter Share Memory Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View CPU - Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the...
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..., Orange) 32 Northbridge Controller 16 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Primary SATAII Connector 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 ...) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1;
..., Orange) 32 Northbridge Controller 16 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Primary SATAII Connector 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 ...) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1;
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...-On-LAN I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Northbridge: AMD 780G - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700...- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 5 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM -
...-On-LAN I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Northbridge: AMD 780G - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700...- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 5 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM -