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..., chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78M Pro Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
..., chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.5-in, 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock K10N78M Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78M Pro Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
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... always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. If you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Align a DIMM on the ... adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K10N78M Pro motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips ...
... always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. If you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Align a DIMM on the ... adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K10N78M Pro motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips ...
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... may appear in advance. Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup...
... may appear in advance. Operation is subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup...
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Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, ... Slot (PCIE2, Green) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 NVIDIA GeForce 8100 Chipset 2 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard
Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 Chassis Speaker Header 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 3 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, ... Slot (PCIE2, Green) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 28 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1, White) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 29 NVIDIA GeForce 8100 Chipset 2 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard
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..." and then you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". For Windows® VistaTM...
..." and then you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". For Windows® VistaTM...
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... as well. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock K10N78M Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and...
... as well. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock K10N78M Pro motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to quality and...
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... Wake-On-LAN I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 5 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 - Chipset embeded HDMI Audio - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see...
... Wake-On-LAN I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 5 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 - Chipset embeded HDMI Audio - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see...
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..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan 6 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) English - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 11) - Boot...
..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan 6 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) English - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port (see CAUTION 11) - Boot...
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...visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to the adapter vendor for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can also connect SATA hard ...motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 7 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard...
...visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to the adapter vendor for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can also connect SATA hard ...motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. You can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 7 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard...
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.../ VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 10. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your ...for AM2 CPU. It is not recommended to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. 8 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded ...
.../ VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 10. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to your ...for AM2 CPU. It is not recommended to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. 8 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded ...
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... of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. B. Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. A. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. ...ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. English 9 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard C. E. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for better playback performance and compatibility. Click "Configuration". After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please ...
... of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. D. B. Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. A. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. ...ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. English 9 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard C. E. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for better playback performance and compatibility. Click "Configuration". After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please ...
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... 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Blu-ray-DVDRW-LG-GBW-H10N (BD) HD DVD-HP-TOSD-H802A-01 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard 1 . 4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG...
... 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Blu-ray-DVDRW-LG-GBW-H10N (BD) HD DVD-HP-TOSD-H802A-01 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard 1 . 4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG...
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... handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes...
... handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 19.1 cm) motherboard. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that comes...
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... manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in good contact with a small triangle. English 12 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket... to a 90o angle. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner ...
... manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in good contact with a small triangle. English 12 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket... to a 90o angle. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner ...
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...; 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K10N78M Pro motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate... the Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. For dual channel configuration, you...
...; 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K10N78M Pro motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate... the Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. For dual channel configuration, you...
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...card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 6. Installing an expansion card ... slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Align the... card to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English
...card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 6. Installing an expansion card ... slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Align the... card to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Replace the system cover. 14 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English
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...includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPowerTM. Please visit our website for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 15 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard HybridPowerTM HybridPowerTM enables users to switch off the discrete GPU not only lowers the total ... browsing the Web, word processing, or watching HD videos but also lowers total system noise. 2.5 Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM feature. Hybrid SLITM technology, based on NVIDIA®' s industry-leading SLITM technology, delivers multi-...
...includes two primary features: GeForce® Boost and HybridPowerTM. Please visit our website for motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 15 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard HybridPowerTM HybridPowerTM enables users to switch off the discrete GPU not only lowers the total ... browsing the Web, word processing, or watching HD videos but also lowers total system noise. 2.5 Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM feature. Hybrid SLITM technology, based on NVIDIA®' s industry-leading SLITM technology, delivers multi-...
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...". Then set of NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM To enjoy Hybrid SLITM feature, please refer to below steps: A. Power off your request. 16 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English C. Supported PCI Express Card for the graphics cards update in the future. If you connect the monitor to the card GPU, you plan...PCIE-ASUS-9800GX2/512M 174.83 Enjoy the benefit of discrete GPUs. For users using single monitor: If you connect the monitor to the motherboard GPU, you are supported only with certain set the option "Hybrid SLI" to [Onboard], and save your system. For the proper installation ...
...". Then set of NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM To enjoy Hybrid SLITM feature, please refer to below steps: A. Power off your request. 16 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English C. Supported PCI Express Card for the graphics cards update in the future. If you connect the monitor to the card GPU, you plan...PCIE-ASUS-9800GX2/512M 174.83 Enjoy the benefit of discrete GPUs. For users using single monitor: If you connect the monitor to the motherboard GPU, you are supported only with certain set the option "Hybrid SLI" to [Onboard], and save your system. For the proper installation ...
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...please visit our website for future update. And set the option "Hybrid SLI" to adjust the setup anymore. Step 4. Step 5. English 17 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard Step 4. Step 6. B. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to [Onboard]. Save your system. Connect the monitor cable to enter ...Boot into OS. Restart your computer. Step 6. Hybrid SLITM driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). ...
...please visit our website for future update. And set the option "Hybrid SLI" to adjust the setup anymore. Step 4. Step 5. English 17 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard Step 4. Step 6. B. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to [Onboard]. Save your system. Connect the monitor cable to enter ...Boot into OS. Restart your computer. Step 6. Hybrid SLITM driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). ...
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... Connect the other monitor cable to enter BIOS setup. Restart your system is switched to Dual Monitors mode (Additional Displays). 18 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English Click the desktop. C. Press to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on your system is in the following path... of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one monitor cable to PCIE2 slot (green). Boot into OS. Please ...
... Connect the other monitor cable to enter BIOS setup. Restart your system is switched to Dual Monitors mode (Additional Displays). 18 ASRock K10N78M Pro Motherboard English Click the desktop. C. Press to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on your system is in the following path... of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one monitor cable to PCIE2 slot (green). Boot into OS. Please ...