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... about the model you for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the Support CD. 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-conductor Ultra...
... about the model you for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the Support CD. 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-conductor Ultra...
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... companies, and are furnished for backup purpose, without intent to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser ....ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, ...
... companies, and are furnished for backup purpose, without intent to the owners' benefit, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser ....ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, ...
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... 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 Yellow) 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 Front Panel Audio Header (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper...
... 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 Yellow) 23 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 24 Front Panel Audio Header (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper...
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... LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port.
... LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port.
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...® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . English 4 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard If you will be disabled. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". Then you...
...® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . English 4 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard If you will be disabled. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel", "6 Channel" or "8 Channel". Then you...
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...this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78D Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x ...introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78D Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables ...
...this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78D Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x ...introduction of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78D Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables ...
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... 5) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD...
... 5) - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD...
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...Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 9) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) Hardware ... - CPU/Chassis/NB Fan Tachometer - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CD in header - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support...
...Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 9) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) Hardware ... - CPU/Chassis/NB Fan Tachometer - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CD in header - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support...
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...you adopt. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. For audio output...best system performance under Windows® environment. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of ASRock OC Tuner. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even ...
...you adopt. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. For audio output...best system performance under Windows® environment. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of ASRock OC Tuner. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even ...
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...not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of the system or damage the CPU. 12. ASRock Instant Flash is able to your system. 9 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Just launch this function in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your USB ...will improve up to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for the operation procedures of output phases to access ASRock Instant Flash. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver ...
...not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of the system or damage the CPU. 12. ASRock Instant Flash is able to your system. 9 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Just launch this function in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your USB ...will improve up to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for the operation procedures of output phases to access ASRock Instant Flash. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver ...
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Before you install or remove any component. 2. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER ...
Before you install or remove any component. 2. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER ...
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... the socket such that it fits in place, press it is locked. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Step 4. English 11 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to a 90o angle. When the CPU is in place. Step...
... the socket such that it fits in place, press it is locked. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Step 4. English 11 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to a 90o angle. When the CPU is in place. Step...
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... and reliability, it is recommended to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; You may be activated. English 12 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
... and reliability, it is recommended to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and DDRII_4; Orange slots; You may be activated. English 12 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Step 3. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make ...
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Step 3. Step 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make ...
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... motherboard is used for later use . PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is unplugged. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN...
... motherboard is used for later use . PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is unplugged. Step 3. Align the card connector with screws. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN...
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... updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. English 15 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard However, please do the clearCMOS action. If you need to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date...
... updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. English 15 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard However, please do the clearCMOS action. If you need to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date...
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... over these headers and connectors. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 16 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1...
... over these headers and connectors. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 16 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1...
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...) (see p.2 No. 18) Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to receive stereo audio input CD1 from sound sources such as below: 17 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three...
...) (see p.2 No. 18) Please connect the black end of SATA power cable to receive stereo audio input CD1 from sound sources such as below: 17 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three...
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... front panel functions. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to this motherboard, please connect it to connect them for HD audio panel only. Though this connector. 1 13 18 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. D. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power...
... front panel functions. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to this motherboard, please connect it to connect them for HD audio panel only. Though this connector. 1 13 18 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. D. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2, No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power...
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... a serial port module. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to do so will cause power up failure. white end (3-pin) English 19 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Though this motherboard...
... a serial port module. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to do so will cause power up failure. white end (3-pin) English 19 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Though this motherboard...