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...Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode 11 1.5 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAIIDevices 42 2.14...-bit Without RAID Functions 46 3 Contents 1 . Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ... Mode .. 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O 13 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications 14 2 .
...Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SLITM Mode 11 1.5 Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAIIDevices 42 2.14...-bit Without RAID Functions 46 3 Contents 1 . Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI ... Mode .. 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O 13 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications 14 2 .
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... 4.1 Install Operating System 72 4.2 Support CD Information 72 4.2.1 Running Support CD 72 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 72 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 72 4.2.4 Contact Information 72 4 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64... 51 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 5 2 3.1 Introduction 52 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 53 3.2 Main Screen 53 3.3 Advanced Screen 54 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 54 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 59 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 61 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 63 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 65 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 66 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 66 3.3.8 USB Configuration...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 72 4.2 Support CD Information 72 4.2.1 Running Support CD 72 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 72 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 72 4.2.4 Contact Information 72 4 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64... 51 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 5 2 3.1 Introduction 52 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 53 3.2 Main Screen 53 3.3 Advanced Screen 54 3.3.1 CPU Configuration 54 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration 59 3.3.3 ACPI Configuration 61 3.3.4 IDE Configuration 63 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration 65 3.3.6 Floppy Configuration 66 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration 66 3.3.8 USB Configuration...
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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation...
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... blue @ x8 mode) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / ... - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) - NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI - All Solid Capacitor design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out ...
... blue @ x8 mode) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / ... - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) - NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI - All Solid Capacitor design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out ...
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... header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, PCIE Bridge Voltage Multi-adjustment - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - 8Mb ...2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 14) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports "Plug and Play" - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 6 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 18) 7 CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 ...
... header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, PCIE Bridge Voltage Multi-adjustment - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - 8Mb ...2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 14) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports "Plug and Play" - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 6 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 18) 7 CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 ...
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...information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 17 for details. 3. If you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory... Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 21 and 22 to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the CPU support...
...information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 17 for details. 3. If you adopt. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory... Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 21 and 22 to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the CPU support...
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...to -use 3-Way SLITM function, please install three identical 3-Way SLITM support graphics cards on page 37 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII ... in the BIOS setup in the future. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. For the information of the compatible SLITM and 3-Way ...
...to -use 3-Way SLITM function, please install three identical 3-Way SLITM support graphics cards on page 37 for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII ... in the BIOS setup in the future. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. For the information of the compatible SLITM and 3-Way ...
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... (Premium) 512MB system memory (Basic) DX10 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all CPU/DRAM configurations. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for minimum hardware requirement. If your system. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for keeping the stability of the system or...
... (Premium) 512MB system memory (Basic) DX10 with WDDM Driver with 128bit VGA memory (Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all CPU/DRAM configurations. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for minimum hardware requirement. If your system. 1 . 3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for keeping the stability of the system or...
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...refer to below table for the minimum system configuration for Hybrid SLITM For best Hybrid SLITM benefits, the following minimum system configuration is supported only with other OS. GeForce® Boost GeForce® Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA® discrete GPU when combined with...is not available with certain set of an image. CPU Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom CPU Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1024MB x 2 256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Supported PCI Express Card for the graphics cards update in ...
...refer to below table for the minimum system configuration for Hybrid SLITM For best Hybrid SLITM benefits, the following minimum system configuration is supported only with other OS. GeForce® Boost GeForce® Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA® discrete GPU when combined with...is not available with certain set of an image. CPU Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom CPU Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1024MB x 2 256MB or 512MB shared memory for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Supported PCI Express Card for the graphics cards update in ...
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...) (see p.12, No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12, No. 22) Chassis Speaker...
...) (see p.12, No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to 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. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12, No. 22) Chassis Speaker...
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..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.19 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...
..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.19 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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...allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto]. You are not allowed to support Hybrid SLITM function. Please refer to below descriptions for the compatible Hybrid SLITM-enabled graphics card you want this motherboard to adjust this item... if you adopt: [Disabled] - If you to use Hybrid SLITM function, please select [Disabled]. [Auto] - NB Link Speed CPU - 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard 1394 Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Hybrid SLI Primary Graphics Adapter...
...allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto]. You are not allowed to support Hybrid SLITM function. Please refer to below descriptions for the compatible Hybrid SLITM-enabled graphics card you want this motherboard to adjust this item... if you adopt: [Disabled] - If you to use Hybrid SLITM function, please select [Disabled]. [Auto] - NB Link Speed CPU - 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard 1394 Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Hybrid SLI Primary Graphics Adapter...
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... IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using...
... IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using...
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... - 2 x PCI slots - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I /O - Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR2...ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 6 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi...
... - 2 x PCI slots - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I /O - Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR2...ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Wireless LAN Rear Panel I /O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 6 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi...
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....5% (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 17) - Supports jumperfree - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with 1 SATAII connector) (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION...
....5% (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 17) - Supports jumperfree - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with 1 SATAII connector) (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION...
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...up to the components and devices of the AM2+ CPU you install AM2+ CPU on page 14 for more information. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on our website for proper installation. 4. Due ...function, please follow the instructions on 8 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 3. Overclocking may be done at your system. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and 3-Way SLITM ...
...up to the components and devices of the AM2+ CPU you install AM2+ CPU on page 14 for more information. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on our website for proper installation. 4. Due ...function, please follow the instructions on 8 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 3. Overclocking may be done at your system. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and 3-Way SLITM ...
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... for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to "Hybrid SLITM Operation...check the table on page 40 of Intelligent Energy Saver. Before installing SATAII hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the settings after audio driver installation....
... for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to "Hybrid SLITM Operation...check the table on page 40 of Intelligent Energy Saver. Before installing SATAII hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust the settings after audio driver installation....
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... 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all CPU/DRAM configurations. English 10 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard You may cause the instability of your system. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to disable this motherboard and plan to qualify...remember to perform over-clocking. While CPU overheat is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you enable this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for Windows®...
... 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all CPU/DRAM configurations. English 10 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard You may cause the instability of your system. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to disable this motherboard and plan to qualify...remember to perform over-clocking. While CPU overheat is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you enable this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for Windows®...
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... this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 28 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 5) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground ... Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 25) Please connect the chassis speaker to 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. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see ...
... this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 28 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 5) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground ... Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 25) Please connect the chassis speaker to 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. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see ...
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... selection from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. If you wish to display the menus. 37 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM ...is designed to select among the predetermined choices. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities ...
... selection from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. If you wish to display the menus. 37 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM ...is designed to select among the predetermined choices. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities ...