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...the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-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 specific information about...this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock M3A780GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to...
...the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for a 3.5-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 specific information about...this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock M3A780GXH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to...
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... Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup purpose, without intent to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be constructed as a commitment by...of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form ...
... Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup purpose, without intent to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be constructed as a commitment by...of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form ...
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..., Red) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; 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 Blue) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 29 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 30 Chassis...
..., Red) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; 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 Blue) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 29 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 30 Chassis...
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... 1394 Port eSATAII Port Optical SPDIF Out Port HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * There are two LED next to stereo 2 channels only. 3 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in XP support CD AAX780GX-10. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description...
... 1394 Port eSATAII Port Optical SPDIF Out Port HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * There are two LED next to stereo 2 channels only. 3 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in XP support CD AAX780GX-10. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description...
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... English You may find the latest VGA cards and 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...
... English You may find the latest VGA cards and 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...
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... iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English
... iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111DL - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English
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... JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Explorer, AMD Fusion English 6 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA...
... JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Explorer, AMD Fusion English 6 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA...
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... overclocking tools. Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Untied...
... overclocking tools. Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Untied...
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... the proper hardware configuration. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to page 11 and 12 for the operation procedures of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in our lab test. 8. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 10. For microphone input, this motherboard supports...the operation procedures of "User Manual" in advance. You can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English If you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to improve efficiency when ...
... the proper hardware configuration. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to page 11 and 12 for the operation procedures of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in our lab test. 8. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 10. For microphone input, this motherboard supports...the operation procedures of "User Manual" in advance. You can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English If you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to improve efficiency when ...
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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 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. 9 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 15.
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ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-... * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard 1 . 3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor...
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-... * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 10 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard 1 . 3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor...
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... the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard B. Click "OK" to remove the "V" mark in the future. C. Select "Video". After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table...
... the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard B. Click "OK" to remove the "V" mark in the future. C. Select "Video". After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table...
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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 Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or...
... 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 Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or...
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... or change any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you handle components. 3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
... or change any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you handle components. 3. Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
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Step 3. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it is locked. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. English 14 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Then ...
Step 3. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it is locked. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. English 14 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 2. The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Then ...
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... slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 15 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard
... slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 15 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard
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... supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one...
... supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one...
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..., you plan to support CrossFireXTM function. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot...4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 slot (Green). PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is still in working condition. 17 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard If you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on this motherboard, please install it is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards...
..., you plan to support CrossFireXTM function. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot...4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 slot (Green). PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is still in working condition. 17 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard If you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on this motherboard, please install it is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards...
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... x8 bandwidth. 3. Step 5. Step 2. Step 3. Fasten the card to use . Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard 2. In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. In 3-Way...) (Blue) Retention Slot Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 N/A (Default) Dual Graphics Cards in a chassis). Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Keep the screws for the card before you...
... x8 bandwidth. 3. Step 5. Step 2. Step 3. Fasten the card to use . Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard 2. In CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. In 3-Way...) (Blue) Retention Slot Single Graphics Card PCIE x16 N/A (Default) Dual Graphics Cards in a chassis). Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Keep the screws for the card before you...
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... installing any add-on VGA card to use dual monitor function on this motherboard. If you can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 19 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English When you can drive same or different display contents. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor...
... installing any add-on VGA card to use dual monitor function on this motherboard. If you can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 19 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English When you can drive same or different display contents. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor...