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In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the...
In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the...
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... - HDMI-In - Supports AMD Memory Profile Technology (AMP) up to AMP 2400 - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) - Mini-ITX Form Factor - Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) - DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0 with FM2+ CPU. All...
... - HDMI-In - Supports AMD Memory Profile Technology (AMP) up to AMP 2400 - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1 @ x16 mode) * PCIE 3.0 is required) (see CAUTION 3) - Mini-ITX Form Factor - Supports Socket FM2+ 95W / FM2 100W processors - 4 + 2 Power Phase design - AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) - DirectX 11.1, Pixel Shader 5.0 with FM2+ CPU. All...
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... USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A78M-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 USB_67 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 Top: CTR BASS LINE...
... USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A78M-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 USB_67 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 Top: CTR BASS LINE...
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... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it .
... motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component, place it .
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...are furnished for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may be registered trademarks or copyrights of this... Lithium battery adopted on this device must accept any language, in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this documentation are used only for backup purpose, without notice, and should not...
...are furnished for any errors or omissions that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 1 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may be registered trademarks or copyrights of this... Lithium battery adopted on this device must accept any language, in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this documentation are used only for backup purpose, without notice, and should not...
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and worldwide patents issued & pending. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United ...
and worldwide patents issued & pending. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 2 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United ...
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... USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A78M-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 USB_67 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 Top: CTR BASS LINE...: Center: Bottom: MIC IN HD_AUDIO1 1 USB_45 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 ATX12V1 PCIE1 AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard
... USB 2.0 Keyboard T: USB0 /Mouse B: USB1 1 1 CPU_FAN1 CI1 CMOS Battery CLRCMOS1 AT X P W R 1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) PCI Express 3.0 FM2A78M-ITX+ Front USB 3.0 RoHS SOCKET FM2b CHA_FAN1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 PANEL1 1 HDMI1 HDMI_IN1 SATA3_6 SATA3_5 USB_67 1 USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 1 Top: CTR BASS LINE...: Center: Bottom: MIC IN HD_AUDIO1 1 USB_45 SATA3_4 SATA3_3 ATX12V1 PCIE1 AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) Chipset SATA3_2 SATA3_1 64Mb BIOS Bottom: Optical SPDIF USB3_0_1 1 English 3 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard
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... (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English
... (SATA3_2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 17 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB_45) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_67) 4 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English
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Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port** 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. I/O Panel 1 2 46 3 57 14 13 12 11 10 98 No. Description 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 10 (AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3)) 11 HDMI-In Port 12 HDMI-Out Port 13 DVI-D Port 14 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 5 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard
Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)* 2 D-Sub Port 3 LAN RJ-45 Port** 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)*** No. I/O Panel 1 2 46 3 57 14 13 12 11 10 98 No. Description 8 Microphone (Pink) 9 Optical SPDIF Out Port USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23) 10 (AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3)) 11 HDMI-In Port 12 HDMI-Out Port 13 DVI-D Port 14 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port English 5 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard
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... speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". V V V To enable Multi-Streaming, you will find the "Mixer" tool on the LAN port. English 6 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard After restarting your system. * It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to the front panel audio header.
... speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack". V V V To enable Multi-Streaming, you will find the "Mixer" tool on the LAN port. English 6 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard After restarting your system. * It is recommended to install the USB Keyboard/Mouse cable to the front panel audio header.
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..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in our support CD for purchasing ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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... HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is only supported with FM2+ CPU. Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics in A-series APU - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform A-Style CPU ...- 4 + 2 Power Phase design - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports AMD Dual Graphics - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Mini-ITX Form Factor -
... HDMI Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is only supported with FM2+ CPU. Supports AMD Steady VideoTM 2.0: New video post processing capability for automatic jitter reduction on ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000/7000 series graphics in A-series APU - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform A-Style CPU ...- 4 + 2 Power Phase design - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slots - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports AMD Dual Graphics - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Mini-ITX Form Factor -
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... - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports DTS Connect - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports "Plug and Play" 9 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature home/online video - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI...
... - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports DTS Connect - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports "Plug and Play" 9 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature home/online video - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) playback with DVI-D and HDMI...
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.../EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying ...Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL - English 10 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - It should be done at your system. CPU temperature sensing Monitor - CASE OPEN detection - ...
.../EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying ...Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30 days trial) Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL - English 10 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control - It should be done at your system. CPU temperature sensing Monitor - CASE OPEN detection - ...
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... system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English You can use . 3. If you adopt. Deep Color mode will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION...! 1. HBR is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID.
... system usage under Windows® 8 / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. 11 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English You can use . 3. If you adopt. Deep Color mode will be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION...! 1. HBR is supported under Windows® 8 64-bit / 8 / 7 64-bit / 7. Due to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID.
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... continuous charging when your Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier... in just a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger allows you - With APP Charger 12 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much more...
... continuous charging when your Windows® desktop in a few seconds, provides a much quickly from your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier... in just a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger allows you - With APP Charger 12 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charge much more...
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... visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. driver installed, you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to extend their BIOS without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified ... of your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you are required. 13 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English It fully utilizes the memory space that it reduces the frequency of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Traffic Shaping: You can...
... visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. driver installed, you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to extend their BIOS without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified ... of your SSDs or HDDs in A-Tuning. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you are required. 13 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English It fully utilizes the memory space that it reduces the frequency of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Traffic Shaping: You can...
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...in RAID mode. With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if... the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can autodetect the latest UEFI from our servers. In other required drivers automatically. 14 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English
...in RAID mode. With the UEFI system browser, you can easily examine the current system configuration in graphical UEFI. ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if... the system after entering S4/S5 state. ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can autodetect the latest UEFI from our servers. In other required drivers automatically. 14 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English
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... even bother memorizing those requiring frequent UEFI access. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is included in ASRock's exclusive allin-one -button process. It is a blend of your user experience and behavior. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to windows automatically! 15 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU...
... even bother memorizing those requiring frequent UEFI access. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is included in ASRock's exclusive allin-one -button process. It is a blend of your user experience and behavior. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to windows automatically! 15 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU...
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ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 16 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in A-Tuning.
ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is met. 16 ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Motherboard English The fans will automatically shift to five different fan speeds using the graph. Configure up to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is included in A-Tuning.