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...VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/...this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock M3A785GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated ...
...VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/...this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock M3A785GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated ...
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... follow the related regulations in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published November 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental...
... follow the related regulations in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published November 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental...
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... Northbridge Controller 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 34 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Green) 15 Chassis Speaker Header 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header...
... Northbridge Controller 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 34 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 2 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Green) 15 Chassis Speaker Header 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header...
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... to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 3 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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... quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor...
... quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor...
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... 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports D-Sub with max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Northbridge: AMD 785G - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - shared memory 512MB (see...
... 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports D-Sub with max. PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Northbridge: AMD 785G - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - shared memory 512MB (see...
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...- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus ...Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) 6 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard
...- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus ...Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) 6 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard
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...64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in our lab test. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. English 7 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p ...page 10 for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * 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 ...
...64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in our lab test. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. English 7 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p ...page 10 for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) * 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 ...
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...SP1 or SP2. 9. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Frequencies other words, it is able to SATAII mode. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. Please visit our ...save your hardware devices to perform over-clocking. Just launch this utility, you to record the OC settings and share with your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a ...
...SP1 or SP2. 9. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 8 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Frequencies other words, it is able to SATAII mode. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. Please visit our ...save your hardware devices to perform over-clocking. Just launch this utility, you to record the OC settings and share with your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a ...
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... functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 9 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is...
... functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 9 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is...
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... the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. B. A. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu...
... the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. B. A. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu...
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... comes with the component. 5. 2. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. When placing screws...
... comes with the component. 5. 2. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. When placing screws...
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... you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. The CPU fits only in place. DO...
... you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. The CPU fits only in place. DO...
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... on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Step 2. English The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to... activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) M3A785GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you...
... on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Step 2. English The DIMM only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to... activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) M3A785GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you...
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... slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged...
... slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged...
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... to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port 2. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. 15 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to the corresponding connectors of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on...
... to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port 2. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. 15 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to the corresponding connectors of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on...
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... not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Click the number "2" icon. C. Click "OK" to another. 16 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Repeat steps A through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one monitor to save your system. The placement of the multi-monitor...
... not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Click the number "2" icon. C. Click "OK" to another. 16 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Repeat steps A through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one monitor to save your system. The placement of the multi-monitor...
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... the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is being transmitted. and the digital display, or receiver - Therefore, you purchase is compatible. 17 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English such as a computer, DVD player or set -top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. HDCP stands...
... the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is being transmitted. and the digital display, or receiver - Therefore, you purchase is compatible. 17 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English such as a computer, DVD player or set -top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. HDCP stands...
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... to [Enabled]. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for updated information. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Please visit our website for further information. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.512 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400...
... to [Enabled]. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for updated information. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard Please visit our website for further information. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.512 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400...
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... of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for up dates and details. 19 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Step 10. Click "Yes" to continue. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center".
... of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for up dates and details. 19 ASRock M3A785GM-LE Motherboard English Step 10. Click "Yes" to continue. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center".