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... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 .
... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 .
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... Configuration 52 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 54 3.6 Boot Screen 55 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 55 3.7 Security Screen 56 3.8 Exit Screen 57 4 . 3 . Software Support 58 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4
... Configuration 52 3.4.8 USB Configuration 53 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 54 3.6 Boot Screen 55 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 55 3.7 Security Screen 56 3.8 Exit Screen 57 4 . 3 . Software Support 58 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4
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Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A780GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD...
Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A780GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD...
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...x VGA/DVI-D Port 6 Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Max. Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH .../ Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
...x VGA/DVI-D Port 6 Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Max. Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH .../ Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
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... Up Events - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with...
... Up Events - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports Smart BIOS - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with...
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... of memory modules on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8 - CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to change. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size...64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is defined by overclocking. It should be ...
... of memory modules on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8 - CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to change. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size...64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is defined by overclocking. It should be ...
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... unstable after AM2 Boost function is able to disable this function in advance. However, we can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. You may choose to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Power Management...Enabling this function will automatically shutdown. It is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of your system. 9 If your system. Frequencies...
... unstable after AM2 Boost function is able to disable this function in advance. However, we can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. You may choose to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Power Management...Enabling this function will automatically shutdown. It is detected, the system will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of your system. 9 If your system. Frequencies...
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...® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. Click "Configuration". ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. E. Please refer... to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support...
...® XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. Click "Configuration". ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. E. Please refer... to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support...
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... and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A780GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install...
... and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A780GM-LE motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install...
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...corresponding connectors of dual monitor function after your system already, you can drive same or different display contents. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on the I /O panel. Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor...monitor function on the I /O panel. When you can start to the VGA/DVI-D port on this motherboard. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on the I /O panel. Then you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu...
...corresponding connectors of dual monitor function after your system already, you can drive same or different display contents. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on the I /O panel. Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor...monitor function on the I /O panel. When you can start to the VGA/DVI-D port on this motherboard. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on the I /O panel. Then you have installed onboard VGA driver from Blu...
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...as well as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - What is a copy protection scheme to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. HDCP Function HDCP function is being transmitted. such as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to below instruction... compliant display. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is supported on this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quality with this motherboard. To use HDCP function with high-definition HDCP encryption...
...as well as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - What is a copy protection scheme to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. HDCP Function HDCP function is being transmitted. such as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to below instruction... compliant display. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is supported on this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quality with this motherboard. To use HDCP function with high-definition HDCP encryption...
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...3. Then set the option "Surround View" to PCIE2 slot (green). Step 6. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup... AMD 780G integrated chipset, all operating in your system for further information. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with combined output to your system. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Enter "Advanced" screen, and...
...3. Then set the option "Surround View" to PCIE2 slot (green). Step 6. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup... AMD 780G integrated chipset, all operating in your system for further information. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with combined output to your system. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Enter "Advanced" screen, and...
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... (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 10) SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 (PORT 0) (PORT 1) (PORT 2) These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over...
... (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 10) SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 (PORT 0) (PORT 1) (PORT 2) These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over...
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... SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.12 No. 25) IRTX +5V DUMMY 1 GND IRRX ...This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB10_11) (see p.12 No. 23) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.12 No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7)...
... SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.12 No. 25) IRTX +5V DUMMY 1 GND IRRX ...This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB10_11) (see p.12 No. 23) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.12 No. 22) (9-pin USB6_7)...
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... [Enabled]. Enter Windows system. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as below: A. F. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as default record device. G. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the "Front Mic" Tab in...the change by clicking "OK". Enter BIOS Setup Utility. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. B. C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the lower right hand taskbar to connect them for AC'97 audio panel.
... [Enabled]. Enter Windows system. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please select "Front Mic" as below: A. F. Click the icon on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as default record device. G. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the "Front Mic" Tab in...the change by clicking "OK". Enter BIOS Setup Utility. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to function correctly. B. C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the lower right hand taskbar to connect them for AC'97 audio panel.
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... Power Supply Installation 1 13 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 27 Please note that it to the ground pin. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Please... connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
... Power Supply Installation 1 13 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 27 Please note that it to the ground pin. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this connector. Please... connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
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... 4. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. Please visit HITACHI's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII...
... 4. SAMSUNG 7531 8642 If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled. Please visit HITACHI's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; 2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII...
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... least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 / SB700 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA...
... least 2 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 / SB700 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA...
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... the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is Hot Plug Function? AMD SB710 / SB700 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. NOTE What is still power-on and... Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices in working condition.
... the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is Hot Plug Function? AMD SB710 / SB700 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. NOTE What is still power-on and... Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices in working condition.
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... accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin...Caution 1. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin...
... accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin...Caution 1. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin...