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K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... 2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-WiFi 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394 12 1.6 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 13 1.7 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only 14 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAIIDevices 35...
... 2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo 10 1.4 Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-WiFi 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394 12 1.6 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 13 1.7 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only 14 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for SATA / SATAII HDDs and eSATAIIDevices 35...
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... step-bystep guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
... step-bystep guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
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Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - K10N78hSLI-1394 - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) LAN - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (K10N78hSLI-WiFi) - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Supports... Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1...
Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - K10N78hSLI-1394 - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC888 Audio Codec) LAN - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (K10N78hSLI-WiFi) - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Supports... Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1...
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...or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages ... duplication of documentation by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ...
...or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages ... duplication of documentation by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English In no responsibility for backup purpose, without intent to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ...
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... Slots (PCI1- 3) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 30 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) (FRONT_1394) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 14 USB...BIOS Chip 35 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Yellow) (IR1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4;
... Slots (PCI1- 3) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 30 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) (FRONT_1394) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 14 USB...BIOS Chip 35 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Yellow) (IR1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 25 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) (Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4;
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... 3) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 30 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) (FRONT_1394) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3,... Chip 35 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 3 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 System Panel ...
... 3) 10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT4)) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT5)) 30 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) (FRONT_1394) 13 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT1)) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3,... Chip 35 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 36 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 3 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 System Panel ...
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... "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are two LED next to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 IEEE 1394 Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Line In (Light Blue) **8 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Microphone... Activity LAN Port ** If you use. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use front panel audio. 4 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English
... "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are two LED next to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 IEEE 1394 Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 7 Line In (Light Blue) **8 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Microphone... Activity LAN Port ** If you use. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use front panel audio. 4 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English
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... 64-bit OS) ..\Drivers\WiFi-802.11g\ASRock\XP64_XP (For Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit OS) 5 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Access Point mode (AP mode) Architecture Types - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can also read "ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide" in different...
... 64-bit OS) ..\Drivers\WiFi-802.11g\ASRock\XP64_XP (For Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit OS) 5 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Access Point mode (AP mode) Architecture Types - ASRock WiFi-802.11g omni-directional antenna LED - With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can also read "ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide" in different...
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... specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
... specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA...
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... All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature (see CAUTION 2) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (K10N78hSLI-WiFi) - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: ... (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF 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 7 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English K10N78hSLI-1394 - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio...
... All Solid Capacitor design CPU - Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature (see CAUTION 2) - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (K10N78hSLI-WiFi) - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: ... (Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode) Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF 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 7 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English K10N78hSLI-1394 - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio...
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... 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) English 8 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 13) - Boot...
... 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) English 8 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 13) - Boot...
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...OS - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 17. 9 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. If you implement Dual Channel...Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 6. Due to "Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide" on page 31 for more...
...OS - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 17. 9 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. If you implement Dual Channel...Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 6. Due to "Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide" on page 31 for more...
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...supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please visit our website for the availability of "User Manual" in advance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. To use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent...the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 33 of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Please visit our website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII ...
...supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. Please visit our website for the availability of "User Manual" in advance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. To use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent...the system, please check if the CPU fan on page 33 of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Please visit our website for details about eSATAII and eSATAII ...
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... for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this function for minimum hardware requirement. English 11 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard You may not be applicative to meet above minimum hardware requirements in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference...
... for Windows® VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purchase this function for minimum hardware requirement. English 11 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard You may not be applicative to meet above minimum hardware requirements in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference...
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... or in , 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) motherboard. Whenever you handle components. 3. Also remember to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the power supply. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to...
... or in , 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) motherboard. Whenever you handle components. 3. Also remember to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Unplug the power cord from the power supply. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to...
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... motherboard, it is locked. Then connect the CPU fan to indicate that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. English 13 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Step 4. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. When the CPU is necessary...
... motherboard, it is locked. Then connect the CPU fan to indicate that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. English 13 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard Step 4. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. When the CPU is necessary...
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... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 14 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard
... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 14 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard
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... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining...
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... you start the installation. Step 4. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on the slot. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used for the card...PCIE3 slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Green) is already installed in a chassis). If you want to use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)...
... you start the installation. Step 4. PCI slots: PCI slots are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on the slot. PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used for the card...PCIE3 slot. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Motherboard English Green) is already installed in a chassis). If you want to use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)...