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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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... 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 ...latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without...
... 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 ...latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without...
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... (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - AM3 CPU Ready - Realtek RTL8111DL - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor...
... (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - AM3 CPU Ready - Realtek RTL8111DL - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor...
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... connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Instant Boot - AMI Legal BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with...
... connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Instant Boot - AMI Legal BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with...
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...) / HD-DVD playback support on page 28 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of your system. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Please check...
...) / HD-DVD playback support on page 28 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of your system. Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Please check...
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... regulator can not guarantee the system stability for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 12. If you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. However, we can reduce the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. Although this function for...the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. If your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a...
... regulator can not guarantee the system stability for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 12. If you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. However, we can reduce the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. Although this function for...the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. If your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a...
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...Acceleration function. Click "OK" to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel ...-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. D. Click "Configuration". C. Select "Video". B. 1.3... Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. Please refer to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD...
...Acceleration function. Click "OK" to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel ...-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. D. Click "Configuration". C. Select "Video". B. 1.3... Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. Please refer to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD...
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... enabling an AMD 780G integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with Windows® XP OS. In the ...XT Catalyst 8.512 256MB DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst 8.512 256MD2-S * Currently, RADEON HD2400XT series graphics cards are only supported with combined output to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. Step 6. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system...
... enabling an AMD 780G integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with AMD Phenom CPU. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with Windows® XP OS. In the ...XT Catalyst 8.512 256MB DDR3 RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst 8.512 256MD2-S * Currently, RADEON HD2400XT series graphics cards are only supported with combined output to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. Step 6. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system...
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... that it is necessary to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1)...(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 do so will cause power up...
... that it is necessary to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1)...(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 do so will cause power up...
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... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due 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 so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking ...
... is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due 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 so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking ...
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... [Auto] for reference. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. If you may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to adjust CPU frequency. The C1 state is [Auto]. Multiplier/... C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. All processors support the Halt State (C1). Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory...
... [Auto] for reference. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. If you may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to adjust CPU frequency. The C1 state is [Auto]. Multiplier/... C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure Guard. All processors support the Halt State (C1). Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory...
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...CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock... manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 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...
...CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock... manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 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...
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... - 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 Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 780G - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700 - capacity of system memory...
... - 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 Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 780G - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700 - capacity of system memory...
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... performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard 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) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance...
... performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard 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) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance...
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... Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector... operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to change. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. English 7 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard
... Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector... operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to change. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. English 7 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard
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...enable this function will improve up to your system. 8 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless...system. 13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in advance. However, we can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 12. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. 8. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology...
...enable this function will improve up to your system. 8 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless...system. 13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Enabling this function in advance. However, we can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 12. Power Management for all CPU/DRAM configurations. 8. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology...
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Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". Click "OK" to remove the "V" mark in the future. If ...our website for the minimum hardware requirement. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. D. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual...
Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". Click "OK" to remove the "V" mark in the future. If ...our website for the minimum hardware requirement. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. D. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual...
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... the option "Surround View" to PCIE2 slot (green). English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with combined output to the correspondent connector..."Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Boot into OS. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard...
... the option "Surround View" to PCIE2 slot (green). English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with combined output to the correspondent connector..."Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Boot into OS. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard...
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...Failing to the ground pin. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English 24 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Though 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. This COM1 header... supports a serial port module. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No.33) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please note that it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this ...
...Failing to the ground pin. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English 24 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Though 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. This COM1 header... supports a serial port module. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No.33) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please note that it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this ...