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... of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA...
... of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. CALIFORNIA, USA...
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... Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 12 1.6 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 13 1.7 Motherboard Layout 14 1.8 I/O Panel 15 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Minimum Hardware Requirement...
... Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 12 1.6 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 13 1.7 Motherboard Layout 14 1.8 I/O Panel 15 2 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.5 Minimum Hardware Requirement...
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... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 Cable for purchasing ASRock M3A780GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 Cable for purchasing ASRock M3A780GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
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... system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM...
... system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM...
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... motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please check the table on page 15 for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. Frequencies other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock ... 43 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on this motherboard offers stepless control, it is able to SATAII mode. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII...
... motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please check the table on page 15 for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. Frequencies other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock ... 43 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read "eSATAII Interface Introduction" on this motherboard offers stepless control, it is able to SATAII mode. This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII...
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15. 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. 10 While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
15. 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. 10 While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
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...you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / ... 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for better playback performance and compatibility. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x ...
...you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / ... 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for better playback performance and compatibility. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x ...
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...SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green) 21 Chassis Speaker Header 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.7 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 1 23 4 1 PS2_USB_PW1 5 6 22.4cm (8.8-in) PS2 Keyboard ATX12V1 7 89 DVI_CON1 VGA1 42 eSATAII_TOP SLI/... IN Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: PWR_FAN1 PCIE1 LAN PHY Hybrid CrossFire CrossFireX Sideport memory 128MB AMD 780G Chipset RAID NB_FAN1 M3A780GXH/128M PCIE2 IDE1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI Express 2.0 PCIE4 COM1 1 PCI2 FLOPPY1 CMOS BATTERY...
...SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green) 21 Chassis Speaker Header 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.7 Motherboard Layout USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 1 23 4 1 PS2_USB_PW1 5 6 22.4cm (8.8-in) PS2 Keyboard ATX12V1 7 89 DVI_CON1 VGA1 42 eSATAII_TOP SLI/... IN Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: PWR_FAN1 PCIE1 LAN PHY Hybrid CrossFire CrossFireX Sideport memory 128MB AMD 780G Chipset RAID NB_FAN1 M3A780GXH/128M PCIE2 IDE1 Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HDMI_SPDIF1 1 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE3 PCI1 PCI Express 2.0 PCIE4 COM1 1 PCI2 FLOPPY1 CMOS BATTERY...
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...is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the power... off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.8-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object...
...is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the power... off or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.8-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object...
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... to the instruction manuals of the pins. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 When the CPU is...
... to the instruction manuals of the pins. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 17 When the CPU is...
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...two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; see p.14 No.8), so that Dual Channel.... 5. Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is recommended to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. If...
...two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; see p.14 No.8), so that Dual Channel.... 5. Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is recommended to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. If...
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... a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining...
... a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining...
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...) PCIE3 slot (x8 mode) 1. In this mode, you plan 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 this motherboard, please install it is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as... width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. If you do not need to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard. Orange) is still in working condition. 20 Green) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; ...
...) PCIE3 slot (x8 mode) 1. In this mode, you plan 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 this motherboard, please install it is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as... width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card. If you do not need to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard. Orange) is still in working condition. 20 Green) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; ...
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... x8 bandwidth. 3. Align the card connector with screws. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on the slot. Before installing the expansion card,... please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Remove the ...Replace the system cover. 21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged.
... x8 bandwidth. 3. Align the card connector with screws. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on the slot. Before installing the expansion card,... please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Remove the ...Replace the system cover. 21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged.
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... of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I /O panel, and connect HDMI monitor cable to use dual monitor function on this motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel,... If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to this motherboard. 1. When one will be disabled. 2. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to your system and restart your system already, you...
... of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on the I /O panel, and connect HDMI monitor cable to use dual monitor function on this motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel,... If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to this motherboard. 1. When one will be disabled. 2. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to your system and restart your system already, you...
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...[32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of the multi-monitor according to the corresponding connectors of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. A. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you can easily enjoy the benefits of ...the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. When you wish to page 20 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the second monitor. D. Please refer to...
...[32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of the multi-monitor according to the corresponding connectors of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. A. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you can easily enjoy the benefits of ...the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. When you wish to page 20 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the second monitor. D. Please refer to...
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...adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to protect the integrity of your change. Please refer to use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is a copy protection scheme to a compliant display...items "This is supported on this monitor". such as well. HDCP Function HDCP function is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. To use . In other words, HDCP specification is HDCP? A. and the digital display, or receiver - C. D. For Windows® VistaTM...
...adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to protect the integrity of your change. Please refer to use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is a copy protection scheme to a compliant display...items "This is supported on this monitor". such as well. HDCP Function HDCP function is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. To use . In other words, HDCP specification is HDCP? A. and the digital display, or receiver - C. D. For Windows® VistaTM...
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...performance and image quality in a single PC. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. 2.6 CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM and...Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in any 3D application. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM and 3-...
...performance and image quality in a single PC. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. 2.6 CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and 3-Way CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM and...Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in any 3D application. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to ATITM graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM and 3-...
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... monitor cable to the DVI to connect two Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. If there are two gold fingers on the top of Radeon graphics cards. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to PCIE3 slot. Step 6.
... monitor cable to the DVI to connect two Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. If there are two gold fingers on the top of Radeon graphics cards. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to PCIE3 slot. Step 6.
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Follow step 1 to 4 on PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. Please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE4 slot. For the proper ... PCIE3 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Step 5. Step 4. Use one Radeon graphics card to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Step 2. Step 3.
Follow step 1 to 4 on PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. Please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE4 slot. For the proper ... PCIE3 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Step 5. Step 4. Use one Radeon graphics card to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Step 2. Step 3.