Setup Manual
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... Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DVI/HDCP support IDE Integrated IDE Controller SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller LAN Realtek RTL 8103EL Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports PIO Mode 0~4, Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio Slots PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot PCI slot On Board Floppy Connector Connectors IDE Connector x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards x2 Supports PCI expansion cards...
... Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DVI/HDCP support IDE Integrated IDE Controller SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller LAN Realtek RTL 8103EL Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports PIO Mode 0~4, Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio Slots PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot PCI slot On Board Floppy Connector Connectors IDE Connector x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards x2 Supports PCI expansion cards...
Setup Manual
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... Fan Header System Fan Header CMOS clear Header USB Connector Power Connector (24pin) Power Connector (4pin) Printer Port Connector Serial Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Back Panel I/O DVI port VGA port LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 182 mm(W) x 235 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 A780L3L SPEC x1 Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports...
... Fan Header System Fan Header CMOS clear Header USB Connector Power Connector (24pin) Power Connector (4pin) Printer Port Connector Serial Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Back Panel I/O DVI port VGA port LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 182 mm(W) x 235 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 A780L3L SPEC x1 Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports...
Setup Manual
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... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to enter the utility. 5. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to system boot failure. 27 After the update process, the utility...
... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to enter the utility. 5. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to system boot failure. 27 After the update process, the utility...
Bios Setup
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... guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. This system controls most of the EPA Green PC specification. The rest of this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to the hard disk drives and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. EPA Green PC Support This AMI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports...
... guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. This system controls most of the EPA Green PC specification. The rest of this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to the hard disk drives and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. EPA Green PC Support This AMI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports...
Bios Setup
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... Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. A780L3L BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/11 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of floppy disk drive installed in / None 3
... Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. A780L3L BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/11 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of floppy disk drive installed in / None 3
Bios Setup
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Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5 S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices....
Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5 S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices....
Bios Setup
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... 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) AMD CPU Revision: Cache L1: Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : NB Clk: ncHT Speed : WidthI/O : Able to malfunction. > CPU Configuration > SuperIO Configuration > Smart Fan Configuration > Hardware Health Configuration > Power Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. CPU Configuration This item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may...
... 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM) AMD CPU Revision: Cache L1: Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : NB Clk: ncHT Speed : WidthI/O : Able to malfunction. > CPU Configuration > SuperIO Configuration > Smart Fan Configuration > Hardware Health Configuration > Power Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. CPU Configuration This item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may...
Bios Setup
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... power saving technology. This item controls whether the SRAT is not working. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI SRAT Table The operating system scans the ACPI SRAT at boot up, or not. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 7 A780L3L BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system resource into several parts, thus enhance the performance when running virtual machines or multi interface systems. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PowerNow This item allows you to better allocate memory and schedule software...
... power saving technology. This item controls whether the SRAT is not working. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI SRAT Table The operating system scans the ACPI SRAT at boot up, or not. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 7 A780L3L BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system resource into several parts, thus enhance the performance when running virtual machines or multi interface systems. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PowerNow This item allows you to better allocate memory and schedule software...
Bios Setup
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... Using Parallel Port as Extended Capabilities Port. A780L3L BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8721 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Keyboard PowerOn Mouse PowerOn Restore on the system board and you to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Options: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default) / 2F8/IRQ3 / 3E8/IRQ4 / 2E8/IRQ3 / Auto / Disabled Parallel Port Address This item allows you wish to determine how the parallel port...
... Using Parallel Port as Extended Capabilities Port. A780L3L BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8721 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Keyboard PowerOn Mouse PowerOn Restore on the system board and you to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Options: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default) / 2F8/IRQ3 / 3E8/IRQ4 / 2E8/IRQ3 / Auto / Disabled Parallel Port Address This item allows you wish to determine how the parallel port...
Bios Setup
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...Options: Disabled (default) / Auto / 4Pin / 3Pin Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, FAN will auto test and detect the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. Options: Quiet / Performance / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System Temperature is lower than the set value. A780L3L BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan Ctrl Start value Fan Ctrl Sensitive [Disabled] When you to control the CPU Smart Fan function. CPU...
...Options: Disabled (default) / Auto / 4Pin / 3Pin Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, FAN will auto test and detect the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. Options: Quiet / Performance / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System Temperature is lower than the set value. A780L3L BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan Ctrl Start value Fan Ctrl Sensitive [Disabled] When you to control the CPU Smart Fan function. CPU...
Bios Setup
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..., Inc. This item is only effective under Smart Fan Function mode. CPU Temperature SYS Temperature CPU Fan Ssytem1 Fan +12.0V +5.00V CPU Voltage Chip Voltage DDR Voltage HT Voltage Select Screen Select Item +- A780L3L BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arrives to set value, the CPU/System fan will work under Windows 98 ACPI mode. H/W Health Function If with a monitoring system, the system will raise the speed of 1) Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information.
..., Inc. This item is only effective under Smart Fan Function mode. CPU Temperature SYS Temperature CPU Fan Ssytem1 Fan +12.0V +5.00V CPU Voltage Chip Voltage DDR Voltage HT Voltage Select Screen Select Item +- A780L3L BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arrives to set value, the CPU/System fan will work under Windows 98 ACPI mode. H/W Health Function If with a monitoring system, the system will raise the speed of 1) Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information.
Bios Setup
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... suspend type under the ACPI operating system. A780L3L BIOS Manual Power Configuration Ad vanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspend mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support AMI OEMB table Headless mode [S1 (POS)] [ACPI v1.0] [ Enable d] [ Enable d] [ Disabl ed] RTC Resume [ Disabl ed] RTC Alarm Date(Days) RTC Alarm Time USB Wakeup From S3/S4 [ Disabl ed] Power On by PCIE/Onboard LAN [Disabled] Wake Up by PCI [ Disabl ed] Wakeup on Suspend S3 (STR) Suspend to RAM S1 & S3 POS+STR ACPI Version Features...
... suspend type under the ACPI operating system. A780L3L BIOS Manual Power Configuration Ad vanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspend mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support AMI OEMB table Headless mode [S1 (POS)] [ACPI v1.0] [ Enable d] [ Enable d] [ Disabl ed] RTC Resume [ Disabl ed] RTC Alarm Date(Days) RTC Alarm Time USB Wakeup From S3/S4 [ Disabl ed] Power On by PCIE/Onboard LAN [Disabled] Wake Up by PCI [ Disabl ed] Wakeup on Suspend S3 (STR) Suspend to RAM S1 & S3 POS+STR ACPI Version Features...
Bios Setup
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Windows Server 2003) must support headless operation. USB Wakeup from S3/S4 This item allows you control the wake on ring function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Wake Up by PCIE/Onboard LAN This item allows you to specify. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On Ring This item allows you can choose which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from S3/S4 function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Power On by PCI Enable / Disable PCI to generate...
Windows Server 2003) must support headless operation. USB Wakeup from S3/S4 This item allows you control the wake on ring function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Wake Up by PCIE/Onboard LAN This item allows you to specify. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On Ring This item allows you can choose which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from S3/S4 function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Power On by PCI Enable / Disable PCI to generate...
Bios Setup
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... for legacy USB. Microsoft DOS or Windows NT). Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 14 This is a useful feature when using USB device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode This item allows you to select the operation mode of the USB 2.0 controller. Ad vanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI...
... for legacy USB. Microsoft DOS or Windows NT). Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 14 This is a useful feature when using USB device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode This item allows you to select the operation mode of the USB 2.0 controller. Ad vanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI...
Bios Setup
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... their display as a way to provide boot information and VGA compatibility. Options: 64 (Default) / 0-255 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This item allows BIOS to choose a IRQ to assign for the built-in driver that allows the onboard IDE controller to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers. A780L3L BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another takes over to another PCI device. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource...
... their display as a way to provide boot information and VGA compatibility. Options: 64 (Default) / 0-255 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This item allows BIOS to choose a IRQ to assign for the built-in driver that allows the onboard IDE controller to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers. A780L3L BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another takes over to another PCI device. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource...
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Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 21 A780L3L BIOS Manual BOOT SUCCESS BEEP When this item is set to Enabled, BIOS will let user know boot success with beep.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 21 A780L3L BIOS Manual BOOT SUCCESS BEEP When this item is set to Enabled, BIOS will let user know boot success with beep.
Bios Setup
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Options: Native IDE (Default) / RAID / AHCI / Legacy IDE / IDEÆAHCI Power Saving Features This item allows you to control the SureBoot timeout. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 24 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SureBoot Timeout This item allows you to enable or disable power saving features. SureBoot is a technology that ensures a complete Windows environment will be available disaster recovery situations. A780L3L BIOS Manual SureBoot Feature This item allows you to enable the on -chip Serial ATA operation mode. Options: 4 Seconds (Default) / 1 Second / 2 Seconds / 3 ...
Options: Native IDE (Default) / RAID / AHCI / Legacy IDE / IDEÆAHCI Power Saving Features This item allows you to control the SureBoot timeout. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 24 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SureBoot Timeout This item allows you to enable or disable power saving features. SureBoot is a technology that ensures a complete Windows environment will be available disaster recovery situations. A780L3L BIOS Manual SureBoot Feature This item allows you to enable the on -chip Serial ATA operation mode. Options: 4 Seconds (Default) / 1 Second / 2 Seconds / 3 ...
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Options: Enable (Default) / Disable Realtek Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 29 A780L3L BIOS Manual OnBoard Peripherals BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chips et MAC ID Information : Realtek PCIE NIC Realtek Option ROM [ Enable ] [ Disabl ed] Ena ble/D isable Onboard Broadcom PCIE Network Con troll er Select Screen Select Item +- MAC ID Information This item shows the MAC ID. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x...
Options: Enable (Default) / Disable Realtek Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 29 A780L3L BIOS Manual OnBoard Peripherals BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chips et MAC ID Information : Realtek PCIE NIC Realtek Option ROM [ Enable ] [ Disabl ed] Ena ble/D isable Onboard Broadcom PCIE Network Con troll er Select Screen Select Item +- MAC ID Information This item shows the MAC ID. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x...
Bios Setup
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... Latency (CL) Options: Auto (Default) / 4~12 CLK 2T Command Options: Auto (Default) / 1T / 2T TRCD Options: Auto (Default) / 5~12 CLK 34 A780L3L BIOS Manual DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode Memclock Value Memory CLK : DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [DDR3-800] [Auto] CAS Latency(Tcl) : RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) : Row Precharge Time(Trp): Min Active RAS(Tras) : RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) : Row Cycle (Trc) : Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. Change Option F1 General Help...
... Latency (CL) Options: Auto (Default) / 4~12 CLK 2T Command Options: Auto (Default) / 1T / 2T TRCD Options: Auto (Default) / 5~12 CLK 34 A780L3L BIOS Manual DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode Memclock Value Memory CLK : DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [DDR3-800] [Auto] CAS Latency(Tcl) : RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) : Row Precharge Time(Trp): Min Active RAS(Tras) : RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) : Row Cycle (Trc) : Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. Change Option F1 General Help...
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... the screen and sound an alarm beep. Change User Password If the Supervisor Password is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will not be prompted with to enter a pass word. If the Supervisor Password is set and the User Password is set , then the User Password will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. You will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. A780L3L BIOS Manual...
... the screen and sound an alarm beep. Change User Password If the Supervisor Password is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will not be prompted with to enter a pass word. If the Supervisor Password is set and the User Password is set , then the User Password will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. You will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. A780L3L BIOS Manual...