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A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. These limits are trademarks of merchantability or fitness ...
A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. These limits are trademarks of merchantability or fitness ...
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... bend or flex the board. 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...
... bend or flex the board. 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...
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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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...4pin) x1 Connects to Power 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 DVI port VGA port LAN... microphone connection Board Size 182 mm(W) 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 VGA DVI-D LA...
...4pin) x1 Connects to Power 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 DVI port VGA port LAN... microphone connection Board Size 182 mm(W) 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 VGA DVI-D LA...
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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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Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. 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. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5
Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. 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. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5
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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.
...#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.
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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. 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 B.
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. 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 B.
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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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..., Power LED, and speaker connection. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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.
..., Power LED, and speaker connection. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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.
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This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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. 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
This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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. 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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... Ground 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...
... Ground 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...
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Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (F_USB1/F_USB2). JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. 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 front panel (F_USB1/F_USB2). JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. 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.
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A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. - Features and Benefits - The mirrored (backup) copy of automatic backup that requires fault tolerance and ...
A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. - Features and Benefits - The mirrored (backup) copy of automatic backup that requires fault tolerance and ...
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...'t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive. A. 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 optical drive and...
...'t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive. A. 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 optical drive and...
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.... Your system information will see your confirmation; Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." If you are...
.... Your system information will see your confirmation; Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." If you are...
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... system. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for updating, then click on board may take minutes. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Before doing this process. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from this...
... system. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for updating, then click on board may take minutes. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L Before doing this process. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from this...
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... during the POST process. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. After the update process, the utility will ask you an easy and simple way...
... during the POST process. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. A780L M2G+/A780L M2L+/A780L BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. After the update process, the utility will ask you an easy and simple way...
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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 ...