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... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M-DG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M-DG3...
... and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M-DG3+ Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M-DG3...
User Manual
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...(PCIE1@ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with FM2+ CPU. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) • Max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM ... DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0 with FM2+ CPU. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. shared memory 2GB • Dual graphics output options: support DVI-D and D-Sub by independent display controllers • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. DirectX 11...
...(PCIE1@ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is only supported with FM2+ CPU. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) • Max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM ... DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0 with FM2+ CPU. resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. shared memory 2GB • Dual graphics output options: support DVI-D and D-Sub by independent display controllers • Supports Dual-link DVI-D with max. DirectX 11...
User Manual
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...with DVI-D Port Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protec- FM2A78M-DG3+ • Supports HDCP with DVI-D Port • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)... Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan ...
...with DVI-D Port Audio • 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protec- FM2A78M-DG3+ • Supports HDCP with DVI-D Port • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)... Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug Connector • 1 x Print Port Header • 1 x COM Port Header • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan ...
User Manual
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... 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
... 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
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.../1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. FM2A78M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. It needs third-party softwares and ...for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. You can use . 3. CAUTION! 1. If you to the memory support list on this feature. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Wake-On-WAN allows you want to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Due ...
.../1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. FM2A78M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. It needs third-party softwares and ...for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. You can use . 3. CAUTION! 1. If you to the memory support list on this feature. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Wake-On-WAN allows you want to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Due ...
User Manual
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... the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 21) CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 11) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to... connect it to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 23 FM2A78M-DG3+ HDLED (Hard Drive...
... the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 21) CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.11 No. 11) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to... connect it to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 23 FM2A78M-DG3+ HDLED (Hard Drive...
User Manual
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... Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for the...
... Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP for better system stability. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for the...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. FM2A78M-DG3+ 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice.
...) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 English More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. FM2A78M-DG3+ 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice.
Quick Installation Guide
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...video 6 English 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors Chipset • AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology... (see CAUTION 1) • Max. DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 with max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU ...
...video 6 English 1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor • All Solid Capacitor design • High Density Glass Fabric PCB CPU • Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors Chipset • AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology... (see CAUTION 1) • Max. DirectX 11, Pixel Shader 5.0 with max. With FM2 CPU, it only supports PCIE 2.0. • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot • 1 x PCI Slot • Supports AMD Dual Graphics Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM R7/R5 Series Graphics in A-series APU ...
Quick Installation Guide
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FM2A78M-DG3+ • Supports HDCP with DVI-D Port • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID ...CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) 7 English tion) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports Wake-On-WAN (see CAUTION 3) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock...
FM2A78M-DG3+ • Supports HDCP with DVI-D Port • Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID ...CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) • 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin) 7 English tion) LAN • PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111GR • Supports Wake-On-WAN (see CAUTION 3) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
... 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) BIOS Feature • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi-adjustment Support CD • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial...
Quick Installation Guide
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... usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7. FM2A78M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. Due to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. CAUTION! 1. For Windows...
... usage under Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7. FM2A78M-DG3+ WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. Due to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64bit CPU, there is supported depends on the CPU you adopt. CAUTION! 1. For Windows...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... 2) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 13 FM2A78M-DG3+ HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this ...reading or writing data. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control ...
.... 2) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 13 FM2A78M-DG3+ HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to this ...reading or writing data. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the hard drive is on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control ...