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... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3 Contents 1 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 24 2.8 SATAII...
... 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3 Contents 1 . Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 24 2.8 SATAII...
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... Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - NVIDIA® nForce 720D - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920...) - 1 x Floppy connector 6 Support for CPU power - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x ...
... Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - NVIDIA® nForce 720D - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920...) - 1 x Floppy connector 6 Support for CPU power - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x ...
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...channel, and 8-channel modes. Power Management for details. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please...; environment. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1800 / 1600MHz memory speed is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII connector directly. 7. It...
...channel, and 8-channel modes. Power Management for details. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please...; environment. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1800 / 1600MHz memory speed is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII connector directly. 7. It...
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....5) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. This motherboard also allows you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is unable to install them either in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in...Slot) Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the slots of the same color. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in DDR3_A1 and...
....5) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. This motherboard also allows you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is unable to install them either in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in...Slot) Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the slots of the same color. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in DDR3_A1 and...
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erating System Security To set up the default system device to locate and load the Op- The SPI Memory on . You may also restart by pressing the reset button on your system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS ...
erating System Security To set up the default system device to locate and load the Op- The SPI Memory on . You may also restart by pressing the reset button on your system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS ...
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...SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/22/2009] BIOS Version : M3N78D P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size... : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 1024KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 : 2048MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/533MHz DDR3_1066 : None : None : None Boot Security Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ...
...SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/22/2009] BIOS Version : M3N78D P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size... : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 1024KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 : 2048MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/533MHz DDR3_1066 : None : None : None Boot Security Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to ...
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... value is [Unganged]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust the memory controller mode. Memory Controller Mode It allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto]. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code...]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) 9 TRCD 12 TRP...
... value is [Unganged]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust the memory controller mode. Memory Controller Mode It allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Auto]. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code...]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) 9 TRCD 12 TRP...
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... [10CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to [18CLK]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this item to adjust TRAS values. TRAS Use this to adjust the means of memory accessing. TRTP Use this to [10CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO...
... [10CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to [18CLK]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this item to adjust TRAS values. TRAS Use this to adjust the means of memory accessing. TRTP Use this to [10CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK] to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO...
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...Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Auto]. If you install Windows® VistaTM...: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The C1 state is [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this item to system ...
...Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Auto]. If you install Windows® VistaTM...: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The C1 state is [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this item to system ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector ASRock M3N78D... LED and SPEED LED) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - NVIDIA® nForce 720D - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central...
...memory (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5) - 4 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector ASRock M3N78D... LED and SPEED LED) - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - NVIDIA® nForce 720D - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central...
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... in the support CD to SATAII connector directly. 7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3N78D Motherboard English Whether 1800 / 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on page 22 for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to...
... in the support CD to SATAII connector directly. 7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock M3N78D Motherboard English Whether 1800 / 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on page 22 for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to...
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...(DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 12 ASRock M3N78D Motherboard In other words, install them in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. For dual ...channel configuration, you want to install them either in the set of the same color. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated Populated ...
...(DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 12 ASRock M3N78D Motherboard In other words, install them in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. For dual ...channel configuration, you want to install them either in the set of the same color. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated Populated ...
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... POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 23 ASRock M3N78D Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please...It is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate...
... POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 23 ASRock M3N78D Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please...It is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate...