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All rights reserved. 1 A785GM-LE User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 A785GM-LE User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
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... device must accept any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. With respect to infringe. In no responsibility...in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA...
... device must accept any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. With respect to infringe. In no responsibility...in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA...
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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 .... 31 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 32 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 34 2.14 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 35 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 2.15.1 ...
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 31 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 32 2.13 Driver Installation Guide 34 2.14 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 34 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 35 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 2.15.1 ...
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Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 51 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 54 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 56 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 57 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 57 3.4.8 USB ...
Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 51 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 54 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 56 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 57 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 57 3.4.8 USB ...
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... of the Support CD. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x I/O Shield 5 In this...
... of the Support CD. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x I/O Shield 5 In this...
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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 - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 3) - Northbridge: AMD 785G - Supports HDCP function with ACC feature (...
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 - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 3) - Northbridge: AMD 785G - Supports HDCP function with ACC feature (...
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...CAUTION 9) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header ...SPEED LED) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - Explorer, AMD Fusion - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14)...
...CAUTION 9) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header ...SPEED LED) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - Explorer, AMD Fusion - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14)...
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... Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to 12.5% (see CAUTION 16...the reservation for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on our website for details. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is no such limitation. 5. Chassis Temperature Sensing - Due to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module...
... Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to 12.5% (see CAUTION 16...the reservation for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on our website for details. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is no such limitation. 5. Chassis Temperature Sensing - Due to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module...
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...may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please be noticed that the OC profile can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. The voltage regulator can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for ...get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet ...
...may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please be noticed that the OC profile can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. The voltage regulator can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for ...get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet ...
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.... Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. According to your system. 16. 14.
.... Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. According to your system. 16. 14.
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... version 7.3, we suggest to disable Hardware Acceleration function. Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows...
... version 7.3, we suggest to disable Hardware Acceleration function. Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. B. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 11 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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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) 12 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- Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port ...
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) 12 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- Items Configurations CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port ...
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...: RJ-45 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 1 COM1 HT3.0 Hybrid CrossFire PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset A785GM-LE PCIE2 IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET 8Mb...
...: RJ-45 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 1 COM1 HT3.0 Hybrid CrossFire PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset A785GM-LE PCIE2 IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET 8Mb...
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LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are two LED next to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. ...
LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are two LED next to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". For Windows® VistaTM: After restarting your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. ...
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Before you handle components. 3. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded ...
Before you handle components. 3. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded ...
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Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Step 2. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to avoid bending of the pins. Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to ...
Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Step 2. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to avoid bending of the pins. Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to ...
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... memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR2 slot; 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A785GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM...
... memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR2 slot; 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A785GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM...
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Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Step 2. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Green) is unplugged. 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 PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 4. Align the card connector with screws. 18 Green) is completely seated on this motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket ...
Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Step 2. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Green) is unplugged. 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 PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 4. Align the card connector with screws. 18 Green) is completely seated on this motherboard. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket ...
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And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to your system already, you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on this motherboard. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCIE2 slot. 19 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can freely enjoy the benefits of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on the I /O panel. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display ...
And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to your system already, you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on this motherboard. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCIE2 slot. 19 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can freely enjoy the benefits of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on the I /O panel. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display ...
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Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. Set up a multi-monitor display. A. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click the number "2" icon. B. Use Surround Display. Boot your system. Press to apply these new values. B. When you use . Select the display icon identified by the number three and four. 6. E. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Repeat steps C through C for the display icon identified by the number 2. Click "OK" to positions representing the ...
Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. Set up a multi-monitor display. A. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click the number "2" icon. B. Use Surround Display. Boot your system. Press to apply these new values. B. When you use . Select the display icon identified by the number three and four. 6. E. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Repeat steps C through C for the display icon identified by the number 2. Click "OK" to positions representing the ...