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... and to make changes to the contents here without notice and we will not occur in a residential installation. The content of this user's manual. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part...
... and to make changes to the contents here without notice and we will not occur in a residential installation. The content of this user's manual. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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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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 ...
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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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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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. 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.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. 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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... the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according 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.
... the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according 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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... width of the same density in pairs, shown in the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must meet the following table. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB...
... width of the same density in pairs, shown in the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must meet the following table. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB...
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...PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express... 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express 1.1 compliant. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PCI-Express 1.1 compliant. - A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE...
...PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express... 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express 1.1 compliant. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PCI-Express 1.1 compliant. - A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A740G M2+ SE) - PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE...
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... LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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...
... LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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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... to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Pin Assignment 1 Left Channel Input 2 Ground 1 3 Ground 4 Right Channel Input 4 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. 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...
... to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Pin Assignment 1 Left Channel Input 2 Ground 1 3 Ground 4 Right Channel Input 4 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. 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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Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +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 front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). 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 PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19
Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +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 front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). 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 PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 19
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... card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. Installation completes. A power supply above 450W is seated into PEX16_1. 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. NOTE For more detail information of Hybrid CrossFireX function, please visit following web-sites: http...
... card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. Installation completes. A power supply above 450W is seated into PEX16_1. 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. NOTE For more detail information of Hybrid CrossFireX function, please visit following web-sites: http...
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... arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that does not require fault tolerance. - Features and Benefits - Depending on the system environment. Fault Tolerance: No. 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...
... arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that does not require fault tolerance. - Features and Benefits - Depending on the system environment. Fault Tolerance: No. 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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... 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 23 Features and Benefits - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. - 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 automatic redundancy. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and...
... 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 23 Features and Benefits - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. - 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 automatic redundancy. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and...
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... y module manufacturer. Save these information to our tech-support department to . *Provid e the name of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for analyzing the problem you may not be collected in forma tion to contact with...
... y module manufacturer. Save these information to our tech-support department to . *Provid e the name of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for analyzing the problem you may not be collected in forma tion to contact with...
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AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 27 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...
AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 27 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...
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... heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 29 In this case, please double check: 1. When the...
... heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 29 In this case, please double check: 1. When the...
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... the system board, the board may be faulty. 31 Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. 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...
... the system board, the board may be faulty. 31 Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. 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...