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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.... VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 46 3 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 ... .. 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O 13 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications 14 2 . Contents 1 .
...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.... VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 46 3 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 ... .. 11 1.6 Motherboard Layout 12 1.7 ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O 13 1.8 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications 14 2 . Contents 1 .
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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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... Contents ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One "ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O" I/O Panel Shield WiFi Accessories One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... Contents ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) One "ASRock WiFi_SPDIF I/O" I/O Panel Shield WiFi Accessories One ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module One Antenna 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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... Ready - Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports NVIDIA® SLITM and 3-Way SLITM (see CAUTION 8) - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN...
... Ready - Max. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) support (see CAUTION 6) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports NVIDIA® SLITM and 3-Way SLITM (see CAUTION 8) - DAC with Content Protection - Supports Wake-On-LAN - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN...
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...header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 15) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up...1394 header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique ...
...header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 15) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up...1394 header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique ...
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... graphics cards on our website for proper installation. 4. If you install AM2 CPU on page 17 for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you adopt. To use SLITM function, please follow the...a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 51 for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you install AM2+ CPU on this motherbord, the system bus speed...
... graphics cards on our website for proper installation. 4. If you install AM2 CPU on page 17 for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you adopt. To use SLITM function, please follow the...a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 51 for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you install AM2+ CPU on this motherbord, the system bus speed...
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...to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 40 to adjust your hardware devices to page 11. Please refer to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please check the table on page 37 for the updated Hybrid SLITM driver in advance. To use Intelligent Energy ...and PCIE4 slots. To use 3-Way SLITM function, please install three identical 3-Way SLITM support graphics cards on page 19. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 11. PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots....
...to "DTS Operation Guide" on page 40 to adjust your hardware devices to page 11. Please refer to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please check the table on page 37 for the updated Hybrid SLITM driver in advance. To use Intelligent Energy ...and PCIE4 slots. To use 3-Way SLITM function, please install three identical 3-Way SLITM support graphics cards on page 19. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 15. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to SATAII connector directly. 11. PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots....
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...(Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all CPU/DRAM configurations. While CPU overheat is enabled, it may cause the instability of your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for keeping the stability of the system or damage the... CPU. 17. Although this function for AM2 CPU. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may not be applicative to ...
...(Premium) with 64bit VGA memory (Basic) * After June 1, 2008, all CPU/DRAM configurations. While CPU overheat is enabled, it may cause the instability of your system. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for keeping the stability of the system or damage the... CPU. 17. Although this function for AM2 CPU. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may not be applicative to ...
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... website for the graphics cards update in the future. 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 Hybrid SLITM For best Hybrid SLITM... 174.91 Leadtek WinFast PX8400 GS TDH 174.91 Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H 174.91 27 Currently, NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is recommended. Please refer to enjoy additive performance. Hybrid SLITM technology, based on NVIDIA®' ...
... website for the graphics cards update in the future. 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 Hybrid SLITM For best Hybrid SLITM... 174.91 Leadtek WinFast PX8400 GS TDH 174.91 Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H 174.91 27 Currently, NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is recommended. Please refer to enjoy additive performance. Hybrid SLITM technology, based on NVIDIA®' ...
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... this header. Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 5) Please connect the CPU fan +12V GND CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. If ...you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire 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...
... this header. Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 5) Please connect the CPU fan +12V GND CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL cable to this motherboard, please connect it to the ground pin. If ...you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire 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...
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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 ... you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
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 ... you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
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...Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. The default value is 2GB and above. If you to support Hybrid SLITM function. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. You are not allowed to ...] - 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 CPU - Under this option only when the total capacity of these five options, and refer to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 feature....
...Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. The default value is 2GB and above. If you to support Hybrid SLITM function. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. You are not allowed to ...] - 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 CPU - Under this option only when the total capacity of these five options, and refer to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 feature....
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... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. 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 K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
... manual occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. 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 K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Floppy Drive Four Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables...
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... slots - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - 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 Motherboard English AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 4) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC...
... slots - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - 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 Motherboard English AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 4) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC...
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... USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports jumperfree - Hybrid Booster: - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost...- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, PCIE Bridge Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD...
... USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 12) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports jumperfree - Hybrid Booster: - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost...- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, PCIE Bridge Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD...
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... function, please install two identical SLITM graphics cards on 8 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English If you adopt. FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product 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 our website for details. 3. Before you...
... function, please install two identical SLITM graphics cards on 8 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English If you adopt. FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product 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 our website for details. 3. Before you...
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...the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 11....SP2. 13. Power Management for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in advance. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to page 11. To use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English
...the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 11....SP2. 13. Power Management for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in advance. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to page 11. To use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English
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... unstable after AM2 Boost function is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. English 10 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard While CPU overheat is enabled, it back again. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for minimum hardware requirement. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo...
... unstable after AM2 Boost function is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. English 10 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard While CPU overheat is enabled, it back again. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for minimum hardware requirement. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 logo...
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... the ground pin. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 25) Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector. 28 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel...Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 21) Please connect a chassis fan cable 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 p.2, ...
... the ground pin. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 25) Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector. 28 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Click "Audio I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel...Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2, No. 21) Please connect a chassis fan cable 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 p.2, ...
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...program is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. EXE" from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the ... BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. It is enabled in the Support CD to display the menus. 37 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. It will display ...
...program is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. EXE" from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the ... BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. It is enabled in the Support CD to display the menus. 37 ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. It will display ...