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... case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on... visit our website for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, 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, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78D Support CD One 80-conductor ...
... case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on... visit our website for purchasing ASRock K10N78D motherboard, 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, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78D Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78D Support CD One 80-conductor ...
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... or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, ...
... or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, ...
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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
... 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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... LED indications. See 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 LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Activity Off 10Mbps...
... LED indications. See 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 LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Activity Off 10Mbps...
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...-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your computer, you will be disabled. English 4 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard Please follow below instructions according to the OS you are allowed to save your change . Then you install. Click "Power" to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel...
...-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your computer, you will be disabled. English 4 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard Please follow below instructions according to the OS you are allowed to save your change . Then you install. Click "Power" to select "2 Channel", "4 Channel...
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... Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can 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 (Optional) One... Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you ...
... Guide contains introduction of the motherboard can 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 (Optional) One... Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you ...
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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 Solid Capacitor for CPU power - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) -
... 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 Solid Capacitor for CPU power - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) -
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...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan - - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/... - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Instant Boot - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION ...
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan - - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/... - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Instant Boot - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION ...
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...-party overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including...
...-party overclocking tools. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including...
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...all CPU/DRAM configurations. In other words, it back again. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock Instant Flash is able to your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.... this function in advance. If your system. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. With this utility, you can update your system. 9 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English While CPU overheat is enabled, it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent ...
...all CPU/DRAM configurations. In other words, it back again. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. ASRock Instant Flash is able to your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.... this function in advance. If your system. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. With this utility, you can update your system. 9 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English While CPU overheat is enabled, it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent ...
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... before you uninstall any component. 2. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it . Also...
... before you uninstall any component. 2. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 10 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it . Also...
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... lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 35). English 11 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Then connect the CPU...
... lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 35). English 11 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Then connect the CPU...
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... DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - If you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. English 12 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard In other words, install them in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the slots of memory modules in all four...
... DDRII_3 DDRII_4 (Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - If you always need to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. English 12 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard In other words, install them in the set of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the slots of memory modules in all four...
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... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Step 3. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Installing a DIMM Please...
... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Step 3. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Installing a DIMM Please...
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... PCI interface. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Step 4. Fasten the card to use . White) is completely seated on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings...
... PCI interface. Align the card connector with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Step 4. Fasten the card to use . White) is completely seated on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings...
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.... If you need to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 15 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. After waiting for 5 seconds. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do...
.... If you need to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 15 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. After waiting for 5 seconds. Note: To select +5VSB, it down before you do...
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... to the instruction of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 16 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATA II Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.2, No. 15) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_3...
... to the instruction of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 16 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Serial ATA II Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.2, No. 15) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_3...
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... I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to receive stereo audio input CD1 from sound sources such as below: 17 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
... I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to receive stereo audio input CD1 from sound sources such as below: 17 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard
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... accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 1 13 18 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English You don't need to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to connect them for HD audio panel only. C. Set the...
... accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 1 13 18 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard English You don't need to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to connect them for HD audio panel only. C. Set the...
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... Pin 1 and Pin 13. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI d VGA card. white end (3-pin) English 19 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard white end (2-pin) C. black end B. tion A. HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2, No.22) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please note that it...
... Pin 1 and Pin 13. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI d VGA card. white end (3-pin) English 19 ASRock K10N78D Motherboard white end (2-pin) C. black end B. tion A. HDMI_SPDIF Header (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) (see p.2, No.22) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please note that it...