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...) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon...
...) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon...
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... accept any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Operation is subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled...
... accept any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. Operation is subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled...
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Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Red) 42 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Orange) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 37 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 19 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; ...
Green) (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 41 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5, Red) 42 eSATAII Connector (eSATAII_TOP) 2 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Orange) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 37 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 19 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; ...
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... HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * There are two LED next to the table below for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only. 3 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English The driver is located under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in accordance with the type of speaker you use . See the...
... HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * There are two LED next to the table below for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only. 3 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English The driver is located under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in accordance with the type of speaker you use . See the...
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...cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock M3A780GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You ... guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) ...
...cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock M3A780GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You ... guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) ...
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...: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports CPU up to 140W - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Built-in , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Northbridge: AMD 780G - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - AMD LIVE!TM Ready...
...: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports CPU up to 140W - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Built-in , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Northbridge: AMD 780G - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - AMD LIVE!TM Ready...
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... Smart BIOS - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - Explorer, AMD Fusion English 6 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support...
... Smart BIOS - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - Explorer, AMD Fusion English 6 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support...
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... read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor.... Chassis Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you...
... read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor.... Chassis Temperature Sensing - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you...
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...Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please check... on page 37 for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to get the best system performance under Microsoft® ...
...Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Please check... on page 37 for the operation procedures of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to get the best system performance under Microsoft® ...
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To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Before you install the PC system. 9 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English 15. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. Before you install the PC system. 9 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English 15. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
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... updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset...
... updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset...
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Select "Video". ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows...
Select "Video". ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows...
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... FOX SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 12 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard 1 . 6 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...
... FOX SONY FOX UNIVERSAL WEA UNIVERSAL * MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above ) DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 12 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard 1 . 6 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...
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... the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity...
... the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity...
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... securely fastened and in one correct orientation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 14 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat.
... securely fastened and in one correct orientation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 14 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard The lever clicks on the socket while you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat.
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... other words, you to install them in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the slots of the same color. English 15 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard You may be activated. In other words, install them on this motherboard, it is not allowed to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all...
... other words, you to install them in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the slots of the same color. English 15 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard You may be activated. In other words, install them on this motherboard, it is not allowed to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all...
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... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
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Blue) is still in working condition. 17 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English PCIE1 slot (x1 mode) PCIE2 slot (x16 or x8 mode) PCIE4 slot (x4 mode) PCIE3 slot (x8 mode) 1. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI ... x16 slot; Orange) is used to support CrossFireXTM function. If you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on PCIE2 slot (Green). PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI...
Blue) is still in working condition. 17 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English PCIE1 slot (x1 mode) PCIE2 slot (x16 or x8 mode) PCIE4 slot (x4 mode) PCIE3 slot (x8 mode) 1. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI ... x16 slot; Orange) is used to support CrossFireXTM function. If you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on PCIE2 slot (Green). PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI...
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...XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Remove the ...chassis). In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 6. Fasten the card to use . Step 4. Step 3. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use ...
...XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Remove the ...chassis). In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 6. Fasten the card to use . Step 4. Step 3. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use ...
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... video from our support CD to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can easily enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 19 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English
... video from our support CD to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can easily enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 19 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English