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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
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... Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may be different due to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board. ...132; Do not leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L 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 Cable X...
... Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may be different due to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board. ...132; Do not leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L 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 Cable X...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2+ AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit / Phenom II processors CPU computing Maximum Watt: 95W (A780L M2G+/ Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 A780L M2L+) Maximum Watt: 125W (A780L) Support HyperTransport 3.0 FSB ...Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111DL (A780L M2G+) 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation LAN Realtek RTL 8102EL (A780L M2L+/A780L) 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition ...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2+ AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit / Phenom II processors CPU computing Maximum Watt: 95W (A780L M2G+/ Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 A780L M2L+) Maximum Watt: 125W (A780L) Support HyperTransport 3.0 FSB ...Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111DL (A780L M2G+) 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation LAN Realtek RTL 8102EL (A780L M2L+/A780L) 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 ATXPWR2 CPU_ FAN1 ATXPWR1 VG A 1 S ocket A M 2+ D IM MA1 D IM MB1 DV I 1 USB1 BATTER Y IDE1 RJ45USB1 JUSBV1 AUDIO1 AMD RS780L F _AUDIO1 LAN PEX16_1 B IO S Super I/O Codec PCI1 JSPDIFOUT1 PCI2 FDD1 J_ COM1 (A780L M2G+ Only) J _PRINT 1 JUSBV2 PANEL 1 JCMOS1 AMD SB710 SATA4 F_USB1 F_ USB2 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SYS_FAN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 ATXPWR2 CPU_ FAN1 ATXPWR1 VG A 1 S ocket A M 2+ D IM MA1 D IM MB1 DV I 1 USB1 BATTER Y IDE1 RJ45USB1 JUSBV1 AUDIO1 AMD RS780L F _AUDIO1 LAN PEX16_1 B IO S Super I/O Codec PCI1 JSPDIFOUT1 PCI2 FDD1 J_ COM1 (A780L M2G+ Only) J _PRINT 1 JUSBV2 PANEL 1 JCMOS1 AMD SB710 SATA4 F_USB1 F_ USB2 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SYS_FAN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
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... CPUs support. 6 Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot while using AM2+/AM3 CPUs. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the latest version while using new AM2+/AM3 CPUs. Note...
... CPUs support. 6 Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot while using AM2+/AM3 CPUs. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the latest version while using new AM2+/AM3 CPUs. Note...
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Modules 1.
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Modules 1.
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... a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. 40 39 21 SATA1~...
... a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. 40 39 21 SATA1~...
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... PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s totally. - PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins...
... PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s totally. - PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins...
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Power on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. F_ USB1 F_ USB2 2... the procedures to connect additional USB cable on the AC. 6. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear...
Power on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. F_ USB1 F_ USB2 2... the procedures to connect additional USB cable on the AC. 6. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear...
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Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -... 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key J_COM1: Serial port Connector (A780L M2G+ Only) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground...
Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -... 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key J_COM1: Serial port Connector (A780L M2G+ Only) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground...
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... reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 18 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for many applications. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATING SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID...
... reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 18 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for many applications. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATING SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID...
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... allows for spare disks. - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for automatic redundancy. May be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Motherboard Manual 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. -
... allows for spare disks. - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for automatic redundancy. May be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Motherboard Manual 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. -
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...Installation To install the software, please click on the Driver icon. A. The setup guide will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. Click on the Manual icon to browse for better system performance. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader ...each software title to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD ...
...Installation To install the software, please click on the Driver icon. A. The setup guide will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. Click on the Manual icon to browse for better system performance. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader ...each software title to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD ...
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... informa ti on that helps you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility that you . Select Software Installation, and then click on the desktop. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Insert the Setup...
... informa ti on that helps you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility that you . Select Software Installation, and then click on the desktop. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Insert the Setup...
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...://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 23 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L After...
...://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 23 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L After...
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AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Choose the position to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 24
AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Choose the position to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 24
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Motherboard Manual 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 26 CPU fan is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. ..." section) 2. Wait for seconds. 2. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. Or you can: 1. The CPU cooler surface is over 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.
Motherboard Manual 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 26 CPU fan is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. ..." section) 2. Wait for seconds. 2. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. Or you can: 1. The CPU cooler surface is over 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.
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...to reboot the system. BIOS update completes. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to enter the utility. 5. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to update your BIOS via... the proper BIOS file and press then to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Power on the right appears. Go to the website to proceed. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. ...
...to reboot the system. BIOS update completes. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to enter the utility. 5. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to update your BIOS via... the proper BIOS file and press then to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Power on the right appears. Go to the website to proceed. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. ...
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... up the hard drive is extremely important. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. There is Power LED does not shine; check the drive type in . Motherboard Manual 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. System only boots from disk to boot from a hard disk 1. Contact technical support. 2. module snaps into place. Backing up data and...
... up the hard drive is extremely important. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. There is Power LED does not shine; check the drive type in . Motherboard Manual 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. System only boots from disk to boot from a hard disk 1. Contact technical support. 2. module snaps into place. Backing up data and...
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Motherboard Manual JAPANESE 仕様 Sockel AM2+ AMD Sempron /Athlon /Athlon II / Phenom/ AMD 64 32ビットと64 Phenom II 能です CPU 95W (A780L M2G+/ 3.0 A780L M2L+) 125W (A780L) 3.2 GT/s FSB ート3.0 AMD RS780L ト AMD SB710 DDR2... 100 / 133 PIO Mode 0~4 SATA ATA 最高3Gb SATA 2.0 Realtek RTL 8111DL (A780L M2G+) 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb LAN Realtek RTL 8102EL (A780L M2L+/A780L) 10 / 100 Mb HD ALC662 ト 5.1 PCI Express Gen2 x16スロット...
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE 仕様 Sockel AM2+ AMD Sempron /Athlon /Athlon II / Phenom/ AMD 64 32ビットと64 Phenom II 能です CPU 95W (A780L M2G+/ 3.0 A780L M2L+) 125W (A780L) 3.2 GT/s FSB ート3.0 AMD RS780L ト AMD SB710 DDR2... 100 / 133 PIO Mode 0~4 SATA ATA 最高3Gb SATA 2.0 Realtek RTL 8111DL (A780L M2G+) 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb LAN Realtek RTL 8102EL (A780L M2L+/A780L) 10 / 100 Mb HD ALC662 ト 5.1 PCI Express Gen2 x16スロット...