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.... Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual may or ...damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc....
.... Operation is subject to the implied warranties or conditions of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual may or ...damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc....
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... 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 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 30 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation...
... 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 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 30 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation...
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... and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
... and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
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...is subject to the components and devices of memory modules on our website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / ...ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on page 28 to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to change. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. - For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting ...
...is subject to the components and devices of memory modules on our website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / ...ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on page 28 to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to change. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. - For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64bit with overclocking, including adjusting the setting ...
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.... Power Management for the operation procedures of your hardware devices to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. 9 To...
.... Power Management for the operation procedures of your hardware devices to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. 9 To...
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...Click "Configuration". Select "Video". A. C. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to save the change. * ...Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. B. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual...
...Click "Configuration". Select "Video". A. C. Click "OK" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to save the change. * ...Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. B. Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in the future. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual...
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1.5 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 1 PS2_USB_PW1 34 19.8cm (7.8-in) ATX12V1 Dual Channel 56 CPU_FAN1 VGA1 AM2+ DDR2 1066 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 ...-45 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC PCIE1 Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 AMD 780G Chipset IDE1 RoHS PCIE2 A780GM-LE PCI1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) AMD SB710 / SB700 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1...
1.5 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 1 PS2_USB_PW1 34 19.8cm (7.8-in) ATX12V1 Dual Channel 56 CPU_FAN1 VGA1 AM2+ DDR2 1066 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 ...-45 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN AUDIO CODEC PCIE1 Super I/O CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 LPT1 1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 AMD 780G Chipset IDE1 RoHS PCIE2 A780GM-LE PCI1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) AMD SB710 / SB700 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1...
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... the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a ... Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges...
... the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a ... Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges...
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... to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). When the CPU is in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15...
... to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). When the CPU is in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15...
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... DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 2. 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. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct ... chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the...
... DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 2. 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. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct ... chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the...
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... graphics cards. Step 4. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion...
... graphics cards. Step 4. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion...
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...the I /O panel. Please refer to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to this motherboard. If you can drive same or different display contents. Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to your system already, you... /O panel. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to the VGA/DVI-D port on PCIE2 slot. Install the...
...the I /O panel. Please refer to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I /O panel. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to this motherboard. If you can drive same or different display contents. Connect the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to your system already, you... /O panel. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. If you playback HDCP-protected video from our support CD to the VGA/DVI-D port on PCIE2 slot. Install the...
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..., and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Press to your change. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to use multiple monitors with...
..., and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Press to your change. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to use multiple monitors with...
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To use HDCP function with this motherboard. In other words, HDCP specification is highly recommended that supports HDCP function as well. HDCP Function HDCP function is HDCP? such as few entertainment PCs ... integrity of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. What is supported on this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that the HDTV or LCD monitor you can enjoy the superior display quality with the HDCP scheme such as...
To use HDCP function with this motherboard. In other words, HDCP specification is highly recommended that supports HDCP function as well. HDCP Function HDCP function is HDCP? such as few entertainment PCs ... integrity of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. What is supported on this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that the HDTV or LCD monitor you can enjoy the superior display quality with the HDCP scheme such as...
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... future driver update and the latest information. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on PCIE2 slot. Please visit our website for updated information. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to [Enabled]. Connect the monitor cable to... discrete graphics card. Please remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your system. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature.
... future driver update and the latest information. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on PCIE2 slot. Please visit our website for updated information. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to [Enabled]. Connect the monitor cable to... discrete graphics card. Please remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your system. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature.
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... Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 24 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.12, No. ... 3): see p.12, No. 12) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.12, No. 11) (SATAII_6 (PORT 5): see p.12 No. 9) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red...
... Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. The current SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 24 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.12, No. ... 3): see p.12, No. 12) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.12, No. 11) (SATAII_6 (PORT 5): see p.12 No. 9) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red...
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...-pin LPT1) (see p.12 No. 28) CD1 This connector allows you to the power connector of SATA power cable to the power connector on this motherboard.
...-pin LPT1) (see p.12 No. 28) CD1 This connector allows you to the power connector of SATA power cable to the power connector on this motherboard.
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...you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU...-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to Pin 1-3. 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 ...
...you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU...-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to Pin 1-3. 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 ...
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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) .... STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 29 If you plan to use RAID 0 or RAID 1 function, you to the motherboard's SATAII connector. This section will guide you need to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays...
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) .... STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks. 29 If you plan to use RAID 0 or RAID 1 function, you to the motherboard's SATAII connector. This section will guide you need to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays...
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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. AMD SB710 / SB700 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced ...
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. AMD SB710 / SB700 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced ...