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Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ...
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ...
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... System 55 4.2 Support CD Information 55 4.2.1 Running Support CD 55 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 55 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 55 4.2.4 Contact Information 55 4 3.3 Smart Screen 35 3.4 Advanced Screen 36 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 37 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 40 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 44 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 45 3.4.5 IDE Configuration 46 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 48 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 49 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 49 3.4.9 USB...
... System 55 4.2 Support CD Information 55 4.2.1 Running Support CD 55 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 55 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 55 4.2.4 Contact Information 55 4 3.3 Smart Screen 35 3.4 Advanced Screen 36 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 37 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 40 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 44 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 45 3.4.5 IDE Configuration 46 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 48 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 49 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 49 3.4.9 USB...
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... for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the ...and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78D Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78D Support CD One 80...updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and...
... for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the ...and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78D Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78D Support CD One 80...updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 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 x Ready-to-... AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Support for CPU power - NVIDIA® nForce 720D - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 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 x Ready-to-... AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Support for CPU power - NVIDIA® nForce 720D - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology...
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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) Hardware - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis/NB Fan Tachometer - NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) Hardware - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis/NB Fan Tachometer - NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up...
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.... 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your hardware devices to the memory support list on our website for proper ...WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of ASRock OC Tuner. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure...
.... 3. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your hardware devices to the memory support list on our website for proper ...WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of ASRock OC Tuner. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure...
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... dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. However, we can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. This convenient BIOS update tool allows ...software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to perform over-clocking. If you enable this function for AM2 CPU. Although this utility, you adopt. 9. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional ...
... dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. However, we can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. This convenient BIOS update tool allows ...software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to perform over-clocking. If you enable this function for AM2 CPU. Although this utility, you adopt. 9. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional ...
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... Blue) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 23 4 19.1cm (7.5-in) 5 6 1 PS2_USB_PW1 FSB2.6GHz HT3.0 ATX12V1 7 AT X P W ...29 28 27 26 25 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 Phenom II AM2+/AM3 LAN PCIE1 PHY PCIE2 K10N78D PCIE3 PCI Express 2.0 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O CD1 AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 1 PCIE4 8Mb BIOS 1 CLRCMOS1 PCI1 RoHS PCI2 ...
... Blue) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 23 4 19.1cm (7.5-in) 5 6 1 PS2_USB_PW1 FSB2.6GHz HT3.0 ATX12V1 7 AT X P W ...29 28 27 26 25 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 Phenom II AM2+/AM3 LAN PCIE1 PHY PCIE2 K10N78D PCIE3 PCI Express 2.0 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O CD1 AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 1 PCIE4 8Mb BIOS 1 CLRCMOS1 PCI1 RoHS PCI2 ...
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...fits in good contact with a small triangle. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Step 4. Step 3. ...For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 35). Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is locked. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket ...
...fits in good contact with a small triangle. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. Step 4. Step 3. ...For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 35). Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is locked. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket ...
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... Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 35) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Please connect the fan ... functions. A. Though this motherboard, please connect it to connect them for HD audio panel only. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector 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.
... Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10, No. 35) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to [Enabled]. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Please connect the fan ... functions. A. Though this motherboard, please connect it to connect them for HD audio panel only. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector 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.
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... fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 32 After that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. If you install ...Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to continue the installation. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in ...
... fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 32 After that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. If you install ...Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to continue the installation. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in ...
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...update your system after BIOS update process completes. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for CPU CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Select Screen Select... Item Enter Go to malfunction. 36 hard drive, then you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Please be noted that ...
...update your system after BIOS update process completes. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section may set the configurations for CPU CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration IDE Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Select Screen Select... Item Enter Go to malfunction. 36 hard drive, then you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Please be noted that ...
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If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set to [Enabled] as default. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled...enable this function, please set this option to adjust CPU frequency. Please refer to [Enabled]. If you adopt AM2 CPU. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool...
If you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set to [Enabled] as default. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled...enable this function, please set this option to adjust CPU frequency. Please refer to [Enabled]. If you adopt AM2 CPU. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool...
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... and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for reference. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will be set to adjust ...' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Voltage Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier CPU Voltage [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] x11.5 2300 MHz ...
... and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. However, for reference. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Processor Maximum Voltage It will be set to adjust ...' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Voltage Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier CPU Voltage [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] x11.5 2300 MHz ...
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... configuration options depend on this item. The default value is [Enabled]. 39 otherwise, it is not recommended to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it will enhance the overclocking ability of the processor. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears ...], [1000 MHz], [1800 MHz], [2000 MHz], [2200 MHz], [2400 MHz] and [2600 MHz]. It allows you adopt on the CPU you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you to adjust the value of this item. NVIDIA Core...
... configuration options depend on this item. The default value is [Enabled]. 39 otherwise, it is not recommended to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it will enhance the overclocking ability of the processor. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears ...], [1000 MHz], [1800 MHz], [2000 MHz], [2200 MHz], [2400 MHz] and [2600 MHz]. It allows you adopt on the CPU you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you to adjust the value of this item. NVIDIA Core...
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...The default value is [Disabled]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to enable or disable DDR power down mode. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is [Auto]. 40 It allows you to be set by the code using [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to... enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [6CLK]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [7CLK]. The default value is [Unganged]. TRCD Use this item to [Enabled]. 3.4.2 Memory Configuration ...
...The default value is [Disabled]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this to enable or disable DDR power down mode. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is [Auto]. 40 It allows you to be set by the code using [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to... enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [6CLK]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [7CLK]. The default value is [Unganged]. TRCD Use this item to [Enabled]. 3.4.2 Memory Configuration ...
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... section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security... Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 3400 RPM : 3399 RPM : 3288 RPM ...
... section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security... Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V CPU Quiet Fan : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 3400 RPM : 3399 RPM : 3288 RPM ...
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...Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 NB Fan Connector (NB_FAN1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) (Dual Channel A: ...USB6_7, Blue) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
...Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 NB Fan Connector (NB_FAN1) 4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 22 Serial Port Connector (COM1) (Dual Channel A: ...USB6_7, Blue) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
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..., a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78D Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available...
..., a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78D Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in the Support CD. 1. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available...
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... (see CAUTION 3) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x ...'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Solid Capacitor for CPU power -
... (see CAUTION 3) - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x ...'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Solid Capacitor for CPU power -