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... Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3 Contents 1 . 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 ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide . 18 2.6 Surround Display Feature 21 2.7 Jumpers Setup...
... Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3 Contents 1 . 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 ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide . 18 2.6 Surround Display Feature 21 2.7 Jumpers Setup...
User Manual
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... 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Smart Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 43 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 47 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.5 Storage Configuration 49 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 51 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 52 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 52 3.4.9 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware...
... 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 Smart Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 40 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 43 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 47 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.5 Storage Configuration 49 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 51 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 52 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 52 3.4.9 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware...
User Manual
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...1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - ...DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 770 - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode, orange @ x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 3 x PCI...
...1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - ...DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 770 - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (green @ x16 mode, orange @ x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 3 x PCI...
User Manual
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...motherboard, please refer to surveil your system by overclocking. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you to the memory support list on page 36 for proper connection. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows®...realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of your hardware devices to SATAII connector, please read...
...motherboard, please refer to surveil your system by overclocking. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you to the memory support list on page 36 for proper connection. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows®...realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of your hardware devices to SATAII connector, please read...
User Manual
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...DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. For dual channel configuration, you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install them either in the set of the same color. In other words, ...install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 15 otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated Populated (2) - - (3)* Populated Populated DDR3_A2 (White Slot) Populated ...
...DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. For dual channel configuration, you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install them either in the set of the same color. In other words, ...install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 15 otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated Populated (2) - - (3)* Populated Populated DDR3_A2 (White Slot) Populated ...
User Manual
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. The SPI Memory on your system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to locate and load the Operating System Security...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. The SPI Memory on your system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to locate and load the Operating System Security...
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... Smart System Overview BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Wed 06/24/2009] BIOS Version : M3A770DE P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 720 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2800MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size... : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 : 2048MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : None : None : None : 2048MB/667MHz (DDR3 1333) Security Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] ...
... Smart System Overview BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Wed 06/24/2009] BIOS Version : M3A770DE P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 720 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2800MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size... : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 DDRII_B1 DDRII_B2 : 2048MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : None : None : None : 2048MB/667MHz (DDR3 1333) Security Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] ...
User Manual
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...: Setting wrong values in this section, you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration ...SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Memory Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration...
...: Setting wrong values in this section, you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration ...SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Memory Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration...
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... [-12%]. Please set this option to adjust CPU frequency. Secure Virtual Machine When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you will see the options "Value (Core 0)", "Value (Core 1)", "Value...
... [-12%]. Please set this option to adjust CPU frequency. Secure Virtual Machine When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you will see the options "Value (Core 0)", "Value (Core 1)", "Value...
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...5CLK] to [12CLK]. TRP Use this item to adjust TRP values. The default value is [Auto]. 3.4.2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Clock Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Timing : 4-4-4-12 CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS... 12]. Channel Interleaving This option appears only when you to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [12CLK]. TRCD Use this item to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. 43 Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK]...
...5CLK] to [12CLK]. TRP Use this item to adjust TRP values. The default value is [Auto]. 3.4.2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Clock Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Timing : 4-4-4-12 CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS... 12]. Channel Interleaving This option appears only when you to adjust the means of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [12CLK]. TRCD Use this item to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. 43 Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK]...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1) (Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 35 Northbridge Controller 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard Green) 16 Chassis Speaker Header 33...
... Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1) (Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 35 Northbridge Controller 18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard Green) 16 Chassis Speaker Header 33...
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...memory (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Supports AMD OverDriveTM with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) 6 ASRock M3A770DE... HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 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 ...
...memory (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Supports AMD OverDriveTM with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) 6 ASRock M3A770DE... HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 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 ...
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... overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to the memory support list on our website for proper connection. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel...
... overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to the memory support list on our website for proper connection. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel...
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...Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. If a pair of memory modules is recommended to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard, it is not allowed to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may ... Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; see p.2 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. English 12 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.
...Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. If a pair of memory modules is recommended to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard, it is not allowed to install them on this motherboard and DIMM may ... Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; see p.2 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. English 12 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.
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...If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub.... It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 27 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. 3.
...If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub.... It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 27 ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard English If you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. 3.
RAID Installation Guide
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... 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1. Boot the PC or server, launch Windows, and log in folder _jvm under Windows environment. 2. Other brands of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all programs. If you to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management...
... 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1. Boot the PC or server, launch Windows, and log in folder _jvm under Windows environment. 2. Other brands of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all programs. If you to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management...