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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 ...
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 ...
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... 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 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...
... 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 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...
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..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
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...CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Max. 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 ...
...CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Max. 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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... USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events...
... USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events...
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... 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 subject to the components and devices of memory modules on page 16 for the ... hardware configuration. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to page...
... 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 subject to the components and devices of memory modules on page 16 for the ... hardware configuration. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to page...
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...to your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for all CPU/DRAM configurations. 8. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in...memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. To improve heat dissipation, remember to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. However, ...
...to your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for all CPU/DRAM configurations. 8. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in...memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. To improve heat dissipation, remember to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. However, ...
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... executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for the minimum hardware requirement. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". E. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. D. Click "OK" to below steps ..., 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for better playback performance and compatibility. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows®...
... executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for the minimum hardware requirement. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". E. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. D. Click "OK" to below steps ..., 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for better playback performance and compatibility. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows®...
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... 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- 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...
... 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- 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...
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...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 ... Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Yellow) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) ...
...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 ... Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Yellow) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) ...
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...above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. For proper installation,... please kindly refer to secure the CPU. When the CPU is in place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). Step 3. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The...
...above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. For proper installation,... please kindly refer to secure the CPU. When the CPU is in place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). Step 3. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The...
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In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.512 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 ...
In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.512 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 ...
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... Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.12 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 19) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 6) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire... cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it is necessary to do so will cause power up failure. Failing to connect a...
... Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.12 No. 14) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 19) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 6) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire... cable to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it is necessary to do so will cause power up failure. Failing to connect a...
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... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode ...
... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode ...
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... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to select Overclock Mode. Please refer to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set based on page 9 for details. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. 41 Setting wrong values in below sections may set this option to...
... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to select Overclock Mode. Please refer to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set based on page 9 for details. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. 41 Setting wrong values in below sections may set this option to...
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...Manual], you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for reference. Secure Virtual Machine This option ... display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. If it is [BSP Only]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. The C1 state is set to adjust...
...Manual], you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for reference. Secure Virtual Machine This option ... display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. If it is [BSP Only]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. The C1 state is set to adjust...
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... Manual, multiplier and voltage will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to [Manual]; NB Frequency Multiplier This ...v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine L3 ...
... Manual, multiplier and voltage will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to adjust the value of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this item. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to [Manual]; NB Frequency Multiplier This ...v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine L3 ...
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... is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to adjust TRC values. TRCD Use this item to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Unganged]. ...TRC Use this to [26CLK]. TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [0CLK], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. Flexibility Option The default value of memory accessing. Configuration options: [11CLK...
... is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to adjust TRC values. TRCD Use this item to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Unganged]. ...TRC Use this to [26CLK]. TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [0CLK], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. Flexibility Option The default value of memory accessing. Configuration options: [11CLK...
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...[Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. TRDRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. MA Timing Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust values for Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature... to adjust TRWTTD values. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TWRWR This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. CS/ODT Fine Delay Use this to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes...
...[Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. TRDRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. MA Timing Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust values for Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature... to adjust TRWTTD values. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TWRWR This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. CS/ODT Fine Delay Use this to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes...
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... 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 - It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in AMD 780G. If you to set DRAM Voltage. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select ... onboard HD Audio feature. OnBoard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. 46 NB Link Speed CPU - Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [PCI]. Share Memory This allows you to enable or disable the...
... 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 - It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in AMD 780G. If you to set DRAM Voltage. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select ... onboard HD Audio feature. OnBoard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. 46 NB Link Speed CPU - Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [PCI]. Share Memory This allows you to enable or disable the...