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.... These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. The content of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to notify any purpose. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. Duplication of this user's manual is not allowed...
Setup Manual
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... wrist strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try 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 anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside...
... wrist strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try 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 anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside...
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.../ 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 Supports up to 3.2 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset AMD RS780L AMD SB710 ITE 8718F Super ... 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 Audio ...
.../ 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 Supports up to 3.2 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset AMD RS780L AMD SB710 ITE 8718F Super ... 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 Audio ...
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A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L SPEC Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities Front Audio ... supply Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port (A780L M2G+) PS/2 Keyboard x1 Connects to PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse x1 Connects to PS/2 Mouse Back Panel I/O ... x 235 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard ...
A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L SPEC Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities Front Audio ... supply Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port (A780L M2G+) PS/2 Keyboard x1 Connects to PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse x1 Connects to PS/2 Mouse Back Panel I/O ... x 235 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard ...
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: 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 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
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...#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different due to the fan manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector. Connect the fan cable to the...
...#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different due to the fan manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector. Connect the fan cable to the...
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Memory Capacity A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. B. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Memory Capacity A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. B. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
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A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
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... includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is placed on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L 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 O n/Off ++ - 9 16...
... includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is placed on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L 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 O n/Off ++ - 9 16...
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AC'97 connector is not acceptable. 9 1 10 2 Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. 13 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 15
AC'97 connector is not acceptable. 9 1 10 2 Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. 13 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 15
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A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (F_USB1/F_USB2). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (F_USB1/F_USB2). JUSBV1 3 1 13 JUSBV2 13 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 13 3 1 Pin 2-3 close 17
A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (F_USB1/F_USB2). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (F_USB1/F_USB2). JUSBV1 3 1 13 JUSBV2 13 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 13 3 1 Pin 2-3 close 17
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..., or as a form of one drive fail, the controller switches to more expensive and less reliable media. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 19 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if...
..., or as a form of one drive fail, the controller switches to more expensive and less reliable media. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 19 A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if...
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... paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. A. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 21 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 into your motherboard and operating system...
... paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. A. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 21 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 into your motherboard and operating system...
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This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your confirmation; If you want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the ... Not Send" to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Open the saved .txt file, you to enter file name. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 23 Your system...
This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your confirmation; If you want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the ... Not Send" to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Open the saved .txt file, you to enter file name. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 23 Your system...
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... updated. or click No to enter BIOS setup. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to skip this procedure. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 25 Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear...
... updated. or click No to enter BIOS setup. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to skip this procedure. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 25 Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear...
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... the POST process. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to proceed. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6.
... the POST process. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to proceed. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6.
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...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 DIMM x 2 DDR2 8GB DDR2 533 / 667 / ... 66 / 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 x1 ...
...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 DIMM x 2 DDR2 8GB DDR2 533 / 667 / ... 66 / 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 x1 ...
Bios Setup
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... supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification. BIOS activates at the first stag e o f the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. ACPI Support AMI...
... supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification. BIOS activates at the first stag e o f the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. ACPI Support AMI...
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A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the selected item. ...
A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the selected item. ...