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Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 31 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 11 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 12 1.5 Motherboard Layout 13 1.6 I/O Panel 14 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 ...
Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 31 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 11 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test 12 1.5 Motherboard Layout 13 1.6 I/O Panel 14 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 ...
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... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 50 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 53 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 55 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 56 3.4.7 ... 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 59 3.7 Security Screen 60 3.8 Exit Screen 61 4 . Software Support 62 4.1 Install Operating System 62 4.2 Support CD Information 62 4.2.1 Running Support CD 62 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 62 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 62 4.2.4 Contact Information 62 4 3 .
... 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 50 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 53 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 55 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 56 3.4.7 ... 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 59 3.7 Security Screen 60 3.8 Exit Screen 61 4 . Software Support 62 4.1 Install Operating System 62 4.2 Support CD Information 62 4.2.1 Running Support CD 62 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 62 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 62 4.2.4 Contact Information 62 4 3 .
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... to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock M3A785GMH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
... to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock M3A785GMH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of...
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... CrossFireXTM - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC888 Audio Codec) - Supports HDCP function - Realtek RTL8111DL - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 6 Max. DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - AMD LIVE...
... CrossFireXTM - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 7.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (Realtek ALC888 Audio Codec) - Supports HDCP function - Realtek RTL8111DL - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 6 Max. DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - AMD LIVE...
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... and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - Supports jumperfree - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector...
... and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - Supports jumperfree - VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector...
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... * 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 to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on page 17 for ...the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in our lab test. 8 Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology...
... * 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 to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on page 17 for ...the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in our lab test. 8 Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology...
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ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is able to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-... the BIOS setup in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. Just launch this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to...
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is able to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-... the BIOS setup in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. Just launch this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to...
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... playback support on this item. If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. E. ASRock...
... playback support on this item. If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to save the change. * Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for the minimum hardware requirement. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. E. ASRock...
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... DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ...pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 29
... DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this connector. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ...pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 29
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... Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 38 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during... overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk ...
... Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 38 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during... overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk ...
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..., Inc. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. 49 If you install Windows® VistaTM and want... issue occurs. Please note that enabling this option is set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto] ...
..., Inc. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. 49 If you install Windows® VistaTM and want... issue occurs. Please note that enabling this option is set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Auto] ...
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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock M3A785GMH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock M3A785GMH/128M motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard (Micro ATX Form...
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...DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 ... - 2 x PCI slots - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5) - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 5 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard English
...DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 ... - 2 x PCI slots - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5) - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 5 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard English
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... Support CD Unique Feature - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x eSATAII Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) English 6 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M...
... Support CD Unique Feature - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x eSATAII Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) English 6 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M...
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... in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. If you want to change. English 7 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused...
... in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Hardware - CPU Quiet Fan - This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 5. If you want to change. English 7 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused...
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... you can update your BIOS only in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to SATAII connector directly. 9. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard English You can reduce the number of...
... you can update your BIOS only in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to SATAII connector directly. 9. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. While CPU overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard English You can reduce the number of...
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..." to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® ..., please follow below table for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future.
..." to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 790GX VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AM3 all series CPU Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® ..., please follow below table for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 10 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future.
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...No.26) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, ...pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 10) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. English 26 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 15) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX...
...No.26) 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, ...pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 10) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. English 26 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 15) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX...
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...to continue the installation. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the ...ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. A. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your system. English 28 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M...
...to continue the installation. 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the ...ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow below steps. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. A. Insert the Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your system. English 28 ASRock M3A785GMH/128M...