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... interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of the FCC Rules. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio...
... interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of the FCC Rules. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio...
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... System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function (for A780G M2+ SE/ A780V M2+ SE 20 4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements 20 4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation 20 Chapter 5: RAID Functions 21 5.1 Operation System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: Useful...
... System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function (for A780G M2+ SE/ A780V M2+ SE 20 4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements 20 4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation 20 Chapter 5: RAID Functions 21 5.1 Operation System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: Useful...
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Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD ...
Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD ...
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... and PowerNow Support HyperTransport 3.0 Support HyperTransport 2.0 Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth Supports up to 2.0 GT/s Bandwidth AMD 780G (A780G M2+ SE) AMD 780V (A780V M2+ SE) AMD SB700 AMD 740G AMD SB700 ITE 8718F ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super Provides the most commonly used legacy Super... DIMM and ECC DIMM is not Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported supported ATI Radeon HD 3200 (A780G M2+ SE) ATI Radeon HD 3100 (A780V M2+ SE) Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10/HDCP support Hybrid CrossFireX support ATI Radeon HD 2100 Max Shared Video ...
... and PowerNow Support HyperTransport 3.0 Support HyperTransport 2.0 Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth Supports up to 2.0 GT/s Bandwidth AMD 780G (A780G M2+ SE) AMD 780V (A780V M2+ SE) AMD SB700 AMD 740G AMD SB700 ITE 8718F ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super Provides the most commonly used legacy Super... DIMM and ECC DIMM is not Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported supported ATI Radeon HD 3200 (A780G M2+ SE) ATI Radeon HD 3100 (A780V M2+ SE) Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10/HDCP support Hybrid CrossFireX support ATI Radeon HD 2100 Max Shared Video ...
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio High Definition Audio PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot ... mm(W) x 244 mm(L) 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse LA N PS...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio High Definition Audio PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot ... mm(W) x 244 mm(L) 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse LA N PS...
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
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... Fan Control (By Fan) JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: The JCFAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire...
... Fan Control (By Fan) JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: The JCFAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire...
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...) 9 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B.
...) 9 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B.
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...compliant. - PEX1_1 PEX16_1 11 PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - Maximum theoretical realized...supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously...
...compliant. - PEX1_1 PEX16_1 11 PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - Maximum theoretical realized...supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously...
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... 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. It allows user...
... 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. It allows user...
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... The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the...
... The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the...
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting ...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting ...
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Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19 JUSBV1 3 1 JUSBV2 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3 3 1 1 Pin 1-2 close +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 3 1 Pin 2-3 close +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4).
Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19 JUSBV1 3 1 JUSBV2 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3 3 1 1 Pin 1-2 close +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 3 1 Pin 2-3 close +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4).
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... under Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 4.2 HYBRID CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the Hybrid CrossFireX-Ready graphics card into slot completely. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) 4.1 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. A graphics card with Radeon HD3450/HD3470 GPU. A power supply above 450W is seated into...
... under Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 4.2 HYBRID CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the Hybrid CrossFireX-Ready graphics card into slot completely. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) 4.1 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. A graphics card with Radeon HD3450/HD3470 GPU. A power supply above 450W is seated into...
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... system. RAID 1+0: RAID 1+0 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1. 5.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in parallel. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS 5.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 5.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID...
... system. RAID 1+0: RAID 1+0 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1. 5.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in parallel. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS 5.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 5.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID...
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... on the platform. - Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for automatic redundancy. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Resulting in an array, and allows for spare disks. - A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance.
... on the platform. - Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for automatic redundancy. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Resulting in an array, and allows for spare disks. - A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance.
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... these in the mail . *Describe conditi on the respective software title. 3. Before you use this information, you to help you fix the problem. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. Provide the e-ma il addr ess that you may not be collected in forma tion to . *Provid e the name of the power...
... these in the mail . *Describe conditi on the respective software title. 3. Before you use this information, you to help you fix the problem. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. Provide the e-ma il addr ess that you may not be collected in forma tion to . *Provid e the name of the power...
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... to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 27 After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to save...
... to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 27 After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to save...
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. ...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. ...
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... one of the add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not...
... one of the add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not...