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... the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. 1. 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...
... the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to change without further notice. 1. 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...
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...in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for ...damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. This device complies...
...in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published April 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for ...damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. This device complies...
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... Header 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 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; Orange) 18 Secondary...
... Header 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 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; Orange) 18 Secondary...
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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 the LAN port LED indications.
... 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 the LAN port LED indications.
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... 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. ...(SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card 4 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated...
... 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. ...(SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card 4 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated...
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..., DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDCP function - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
..., DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDCP function - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
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...) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports "Plug and Play" - SLI/XFIRE power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Explorer, AMD Fusion English 6 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard
...) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports "Plug and Play" - SLI/XFIRE power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Explorer, AMD Fusion English 6 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard
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...installation guide of your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan - Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard For Windows® XP 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Instant Boot - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-...
...installation guide of your own risk and expense. CPU Quiet Fan - Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard For Windows® XP 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Instant Boot - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-...
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... 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 42 of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. It is able to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-... your system by the chipset vendor and is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. You can reduce the number of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. Power Management for proper connection. 9. Although this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,...
... 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 42 of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 14. It is able to get the best system performance under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-... your system by the chipset vendor and is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. You can reduce the number of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. Power Management for proper connection. 9. Although this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,...
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15. Before you install the PC system. 9 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English 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.
15. Before you install the PC system. 9 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English 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.
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.../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 ATI Model Name MSI RX2600PRO-...-bit only. * For the latest 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 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube...
.../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 ATI Model Name MSI RX2600PRO-...-bit only. * For the latest 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 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube...
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...". B. C. Select "Video". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM...
...". B. C. Select "Video". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 11 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM...
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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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... motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to static electricity, NEVER...
... motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 13 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your chassis to static electricity, NEVER...
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... triangle. When the CPU is in place. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. English 14 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 3. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it is necessary to...
... triangle. When the CPU is in place. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. English 14 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 3. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it is necessary to...
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Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. English 15 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for example, installing a ...
Populated Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. English 15 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for example, installing a ...
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... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard
... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard
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... card and SATA2 card. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; 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). PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; In this mode, you ...Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. Blue) is still in working condition. 17 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the...
... card and SATA2 card. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; 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). PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; In this mode, you ...Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. Blue) is still in working condition. 17 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the...
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... x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Step 2. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 4. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of the expansion card...
... x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. Step 2. Please read the documentation of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard Step 4. In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please reverse the direction of the expansion card...
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..., and connect HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 19 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port 2. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. This motherboard also provides independent...
..., and connect HDMI monitor cable to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 19 ASRock M3A780GXH/128M Motherboard English VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port 2. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. This motherboard also provides independent...