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... Operation Guide ....... 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP...
... Operation Guide ....... 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 50 2.18 Installing Windows® XP / XP...
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...54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 Smart Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 57 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 58 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 60 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 64 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 66 3.4.5 IDE Configuration 68 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 70 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 71 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 71 3.4.9 USB Configuration 72 3.5 Hardware ... CD 77 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 77 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 77 4.2.4 Contact Information 77 4 2.18.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology 53 3 .
...54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 Smart Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 57 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 58 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 60 3.4.3 Chipset Configuration 64 3.4.4 ACPI Configuration 66 3.4.5 IDE Configuration 68 3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration 70 3.4.7 Floppy Configuration 71 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration 71 3.4.9 USB Configuration 72 3.5 Hardware ... CD 77 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 77 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 77 4.2.4 Contact Information 77 4 2.18.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology 53 3 .
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...system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied..., 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 page 18 for the compatible memory modules. Overclocking may be...
...system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied..., 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 page 18 for the compatible memory modules. Overclocking may be...
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... the instructions on page 43 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. Frequencies other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to surveil your system by the chipset vendor and is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings... our website for the operation procedures of output phases to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 12. 5. Power Management for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Please...
... the instructions on page 43 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. Frequencies other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to surveil your system by the chipset vendor and is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings... our website for the operation procedures of output phases to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 12. 5. Power Management for details about eSATAII and eSATAII installation procedures. 11. Please...
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... PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 1 . 3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Powercolor AX3650...
... PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 11 1 . 3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Powercolor AX3650...
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...performance and compatibility. Select "Video". Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. E. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 A. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard ...-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-...
...performance and compatibility. Select "Video". Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. E. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12 A. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard ...-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-...
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... CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above refers to the same format of H.264. * Above passed films are tested under below configuration. KING KONG...
... CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above refers to the same format of H.264. * Above passed films are tested under below configuration. KING KONG...
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... DVI_CON1 VGA1 42 eSATAII_TOP SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 HT3.0 Dual Channel FSB2.6GHz 140W CPU AM3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 1600 30.5cm (12.0-in) SOCKET AM3 IEEE 1394 ... BASS MIC 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 AMD SB710...
... DVI_CON1 VGA1 42 eSATAII_TOP SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 HT3.0 Dual Channel FSB2.6GHz 140W CPU AM3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 1600 30.5cm (12.0-in) SOCKET AM3 IEEE 1394 ... BASS MIC 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 AMD SB710...
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...32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to be designated as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you wish to enable the function of surround display feature...the BIOS setup, the default value of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA cards, you can adjust the parameters of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will ...
...32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to be designated as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you wish to enable the function of surround display feature...the BIOS setup, the default value of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA cards, you can adjust the parameters of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. 2. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will ...
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... scheme to a compliant display. D. such as a computer, DVD player or set -top-boxes, as well as a monitor, television or projector. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you can enjoy the superior display quality with high...
... scheme to a compliant display. D. such as a computer, DVD player or set -top-boxes, as well as a monitor, television or projector. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that you can enjoy the superior display quality with high...
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...convenient connection and control of "Playback" portion. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to MIC2_L. F. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as below: A. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. For Windows® XP / XP... want to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to make the Front Mic as the default record device. D. E. Click "Set Default Device" to the "Front Mic" Tab in our...
...convenient connection and control of "Playback" portion. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to MIC2_L. F. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as below: A. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. For Windows® XP / XP... want to enter Realtek HD Audio Manager. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to make the Front Mic as the default record device. D. E. Click "Set Default Device" to the "Front Mic" Tab in our...
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...see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into the floppy diskette. STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. The system will see the message on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install those... CD into the floppy drive, and press any key. A. When you need to boot your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for boot devices selection appears. Please follow the order from up to ...
...see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into the floppy diskette. STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. The system will see the message on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to install those... CD into the floppy drive, and press any key. A. When you need to boot your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for boot devices selection appears. Please follow the order from up to ...
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... F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. ...AMD RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows? STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation...
... F6 to install a third-party RAID driver. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. ...AMD RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install Windows? STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation...
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...your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you want to ... / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. B. A. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on IDE HDDs and there are no SATA / SATAII device used, please set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE]. Then, please set up...
...your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you want to ... / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. B. A. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on IDE HDDs and there are no SATA / SATAII device used, please set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [IDE]. Then, please set up...
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...into the optical drive to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on the bottom to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [AHCI]. Using SATA / ...SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs...
...into the optical drive to install Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on the bottom to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [AHCI]. Using SATA / ...SATAII HDDs and eSATAII devices with NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII HDDs...
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... Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [UMA+SIDEPORT]. This option only appears when you to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. 64 Internal Graphics Mode This allows you set share memory feature.
... Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [UMA+SIDEPORT]. This option only appears when you to [UMA] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. 64 Internal Graphics Mode This allows you set share memory feature.
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...begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to your CD-ROM drive. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows...174; operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The CD automatically displays the ...
...begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to your CD-ROM drive. Refer to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows...174; operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. The CD automatically displays the ...
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...64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Instant Boot - English CAUTION! 1. Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M... * 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 want...
...64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Instant Boot - English CAUTION! 1. Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M... * 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 want...
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.... To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 42 of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to get the best system... performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 12. You can reduce the number of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to SATAII mode....
.... To use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 42 of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock your SATAII hard disk drive to get the best system... performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 12. You can reduce the number of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to SATAII mode....
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.../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 Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name ...visit our website for details. 1 . 3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B ...
.../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 Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name ...visit our website for details. 1 . 3 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Powercolor AX3650 512MMD3-XP Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B ...