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... Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
... Shield 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
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... Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of..., transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide...
... Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of..., transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide...
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Yellow) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 26 Front Panel Audio Header (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout (K10N78-1394) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 4 CPU ...) 17 SPI BIOS Chip 35 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 19 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 2 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard
Yellow) 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 26 Front Panel Audio Header (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout (K10N78-1394) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 4 CPU ...) 17 SPI BIOS Chip 35 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2), Red) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP, Orange) 19 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 2 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard
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...) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1, Green) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 34 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 3 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Motherboard Layout (K10N78) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 6 2 x 240-pin...
...) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1, Green) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 34 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 3 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Motherboard Layout (K10N78) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 6 2 x 240-pin...
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...cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you use . I/O Panel (K10N78-1394) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 4 IEEE 1394 Port * 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 6 Side Speaker (Gray) 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 8 Central / Bass ... Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 4 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English Please refer to the front panel audio header. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status...
...cable to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you use . I/O Panel (K10N78-1394) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 4 IEEE 1394 Port * 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 6 Side Speaker (Gray) 7 Rear Speaker (Black) 8 Central / Bass ... Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 4 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English Please refer to the front panel audio header. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status...
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...8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use front panel audio. 5 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English Please refer to the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio... cable to the LAN port. I/O Panel (K10N78) T/LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side...
...8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you use front panel audio. 5 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English Please refer to the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you need to connect a front panel audio... cable to the LAN port. I/O Panel (K10N78) T/LINK SPEED ED LED LAN Port 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side...
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... without further notice. More detailed information of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
... without further notice. More detailed information of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable...
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... Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. NVIDIA® PureVideoTM HD Ready - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 7 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce8 Series - Dual VGA Output...
... Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Max. NVIDIA® PureVideoTM HD Ready - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 7 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce8 Series - Dual VGA Output...
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... (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (K10N78-1394) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, HTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 ... (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port (K10N78-1394) - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) English 8 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ ...
... (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header (K10N78-1394) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, HTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 ... (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port (K10N78-1394) - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) English 8 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ ...
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... including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Please read the installation guide of memory modules ...possible damage caused by overclocking. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the CPU support list on our website for the compatible memory...
... including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Please read the installation guide of memory modules ...possible damage caused by overclocking. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Quiet Fan - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the CPU support list on our website for the compatible memory...
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... the latest information. 8. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on page 41 of wireless network connectivity. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. Please check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. For microphone input, this...overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 10 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English Please check the table on the driver from NVIDIA® and it is a revolutionary technology that delivers ...
... the latest information. 8. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on page 41 of wireless network connectivity. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. Please check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. For microphone input, this...overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 10 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English Please check the table on the driver from NVIDIA® and it is a revolutionary technology that delivers ...
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...the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of your system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your system. 11 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English You may not be applicative to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. To use..., it may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 16. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for keeping the stability of the system or damage the CPU. 17.
...the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of your system. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your system. 11 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English You may not be applicative to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. To use..., it may choose to disable this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 16. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for keeping the stability of the system or damage the CPU. 17.
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ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 12 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom X3 8400 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows...
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 12 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom X3 8400 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows...
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... 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Blu-ray-DVDRW-LG-GBW-H10N (BD) HD DVD-HP-TOSD-H802A-01 (HD-DVD) English 13 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard
... 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Blu-ray-DVDRW-LG-GBW-H10N (BD) HD DVD-HP-TOSD-H802A-01 (HD-DVD) English 13 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard
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... you uninstall any component, place it on the carpet or the like. 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English When placing screws into it. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before...
... you uninstall any component, place it on the carpet or the like. 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English When placing screws into it. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before...
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... instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. English 15 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2/3, No. 3). Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up...
... instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to avoid bending of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. English 15 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2/3, No. 3). Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up...
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... (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 16 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Yellow slots; If you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is NOT installed in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4...
... (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology . 4. English 16 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard Yellow slots; If you to install four DDR2 DIMMs for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is NOT installed in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4...
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English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into the ...
English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into the ...
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... expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN...
... expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN...
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... off the discrete GPU not only lowers the total system power consumption for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 English 19 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard
... off the discrete GPU not only lowers the total system power consumption for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 English 19 ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 Motherboard