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... vendor's approval in writing. Duplication of this user's manual is subject to be changed without notice and we will not occur in a particular installation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The content of this publication, in part...
... vendor's approval in writing. Duplication of this user's manual is subject to be changed without notice and we will not occur in a particular installation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The content of this publication, in part...
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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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... grounded wrist strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components 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 anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version...
... grounded wrist strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components 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 anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version...
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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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support for any OS With or without notice. 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 ...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...
support for any OS With or without notice. 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 ...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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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. 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.
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...#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
...#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
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... of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B.
... of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B.
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V 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. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V 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. - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB...
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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. PWR_LED On/Off ++ - 9 16 1 +- 8 ...
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. PWR_LED On/Off ++ - 9 16 1 +- 8 ...
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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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... the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Remove AC power line. 2. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin...
... the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Remove AC power line. 2. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin...
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JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. 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 JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). 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 front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. 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 JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). 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 front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19
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....com/technology/hybridgraphics/index.html 20 Step 2: In the graphics card configuration program, choose "Hybrid CrossFireX" function. 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. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. PEX16_1 Rade on HD3450 Rade on...
....com/technology/hybridgraphics/index.html 20 Step 2: In the graphics card configuration program, choose "Hybrid CrossFireX" function. 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. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. PEX16_1 Rade on HD3450 Rade on...
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... fails, all data is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the platform. - 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 RAID arrays...
... fails, all data is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the platform. - 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 RAID arrays...
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... disk space for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for automatic redundancy. 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 data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. - Drives: Minimum...
... disk space for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for automatic redundancy. 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 data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. - Drives: Minimum...
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... file 25 Before you use this information, you will collect the system information which would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. Launching Software After the installation process, you may have encountered, and then send these in the mail . *Describe conditi on of your...
... file 25 Before you use this information, you will collect the system information which would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. Launching Software After the installation process, you may have encountered, and then send these in the mail . *Describe conditi on of your...
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Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. 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 save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be ...
Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. 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 save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be ...
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... cord and boot up the system. Wait for seconds. 3. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan 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. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds...
... cord and boot up the system. Wait for seconds. 3. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan 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. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds...
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z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. 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 found ...
z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. 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 found ...