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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... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 ...
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... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 ...
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... 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 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...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 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...
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...ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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... of the Support CD. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without ...
...ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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... of the Support CD. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without ...
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...CAUTION 5) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I...24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - AM3 CPU Ready - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC,...
...CAUTION 5) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I...24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - AM3 CPU Ready - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC,...
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... devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ...
... devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports jumperfree - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ...
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... - CAUTION! 1. 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 supported depends on page 37 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD...
... - CAUTION! 1. 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 supported depends on page 37 for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD...
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...system stability for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. While CPU overheat is able to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / ... 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. To improve heat dissipation, remember to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 ...
...system stability for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. While CPU overheat is able to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / ... 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. To improve heat dissipation, remember to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 ...
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...steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Select "Video". A. Click "Configuration". E. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please ...1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 D. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for the minimum hardware requirement. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100...
...steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Select "Video". A. Click "Configuration". E. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please ...1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 D. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for the minimum hardware requirement. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100...
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... capabilities by enabling an AMD 780G integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Boot your...installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. ATI Catalyst Control Center 21 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Boot into OS. Press to [Enabled]. Please visit our website for further information. Then set the option...
... capabilities by enabling an AMD 780G integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Boot your...installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. ATI Catalyst Control Center 21 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Boot into OS. Press to [Enabled]. Please visit our website for further information. Then set the option...
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...20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX...(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 ...
...20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX...(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 ...
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... possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 37 Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in...
... possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 37 Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in...
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...set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If it is set this item to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to [Enabled]. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for reference. Boot Failure Guard .... Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is [Enabled]. Configuration...
...set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If it is set this item to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to [Enabled]. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for reference. Boot Failure Guard .... Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is [Enabled]. Configuration...
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... notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you for specific...
... notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you for specific...
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... - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - 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...
... - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - 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...
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... and SPEED LED) - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector -
... and SPEED LED) - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector -
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... Please realize that there is subject to the memory support list on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on our website for details. 2. English 7 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure...
... Please realize that there is subject to the memory support list on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on our website for details. 2. English 7 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure...
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.... If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it is able to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Before you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to disable...8 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. You may cause the instability of your system. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2...
.... If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it is able to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Before you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to disable...8 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. You may cause the instability of your system. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2...
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... / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS ... Requirement for the minimum hardware requirement. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for ...
... / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS ... Requirement for the minimum hardware requirement. Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for ...
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...ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on your Windows® taskbar. Please refer to PCIE2 slot (green). Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to below PCI Express graphics card support... Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with AMD Phenom CPU. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to a single display ...
...ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on your Windows® taskbar. Please refer to PCIE2 slot (green). Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to below PCI Express graphics card support... Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with AMD Phenom CPU. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to a single display ...
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Failing to do so will cause power up failure. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. English 24 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power ... along with ATX 12V plug to this header. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 6) 4 3 2 1 Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Chassis Speaker ...
Failing to do so will cause power up failure. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. English 24 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power ... along with ATX 12V plug to this header. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 19) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 6) 4 3 2 1 Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Chassis Speaker ...