User Manual
Page 3
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 37 3 Contents 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and ... 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 .
...VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 36 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 37 3 Contents 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and ... 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 .
User Manual
Page 4
... 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 Smart Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.4 IDE...
... 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 Smart Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 46 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 48 3.4.4 IDE...
User Manual
Page 5
... to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup...
... to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup...
User Manual
Page 6
... 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Realtek RTL8111DL - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - AM3 CPU Ready - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium...
... 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - Realtek RTL8111DL - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - AM3 CPU Ready - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium...
User Manual
Page 7
...-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports jumperfree - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - Supports Smart BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to...
...-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports jumperfree - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - Supports Smart BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to...
User Manual
Page 8
... Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you want to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the memory... for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8 Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup ...
... Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you want to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to the memory... for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8 Whether 1066MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup ...
User Manual
Page 9
... stability for keeping the stability of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Frequencies other words, it is enabled, it back again. Enabling this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Please visit our website for the operation .../CPU reference clock. However, we can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to perform over-clocking. 8. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2...
... stability for keeping the stability of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Frequencies other words, it is enabled, it back again. Enabling this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Please visit our website for the operation .../CPU reference clock. However, we can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to perform over-clocking. 8. While CPU overheat is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2...
User Manual
Page 10
...PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. C. Select "Video". ...ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual...
...PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 10 Right-click the main page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. C. Select "Video". ...ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for AMD 780G VGA driver update in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual...
User Manual
Page 21
... display for updated information. Then you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 5. Step 4. Restart your system. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to section "Expansion Slots". Please visit our website for blisteringly-fast...
... display for updated information. Then you have any VGA driver installed in a Windows® VistaTM environment. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 5. Step 4. Restart your system. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to section "Expansion Slots". Please visit our website for blisteringly-fast...
User Manual
Page 27
... motherboard, please connect it is necessary to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. Though 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. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and... use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to Pin 1-3. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to do so will cause power up failure.
... motherboard, please connect it is necessary to connect a power supply with Pin 1 and Pin 13. Though 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. Please connect a chassis fan cable to this connector and... use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to Pin 1-3. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to do so will cause power up failure.
User Manual
Page 37
... on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 37 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the...
... on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 37 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the...
User Manual
Page 42
... to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. When this function may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure...Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for reference. The default value is set this option to [Manual], you adopt Phenom CPU. Please set to adjust CPU frequency. If it is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware...
... to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. When this function may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of Boot Failure...Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for reference. The default value is set this option to [Manual], you adopt Phenom CPU. Please set to adjust CPU frequency. If it is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
... If you are using. 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 ATA...
... If you are using. 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 ATA...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
.../2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 5 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English AM3 CPU Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - Max. Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Realtek RTL8111DL - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see...
.../2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 5 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English AM3 CPU Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3200 graphics - Max. Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Realtek RTL8111DL - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
... Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 6 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13) - HD Audio Jack: Line...
... Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9) - Instant Boot - AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Fan Tachometer English 6 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 6 x Ready-to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13) - HD Audio Jack: Line...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
...memory modules. The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to page 9 and 10 for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard, please refer to adopt ...Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. English 7 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard - Chassis Fan Tachometer - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is defined by ...
...memory modules. The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to page 9 and 10 for the latest information. 6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard, please refer to adopt ...Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. English 7 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard - Chassis Fan Tachometer - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is defined by ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
...ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU... fan on the AM2 CPU you install the PC system. 13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology...
...ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU... fan on the AM2 CPU you install the PC system. 13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
...the "V" mark in the future. C. D. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. B. Right-click the main ...page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Configuration". CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533,...
...the "V" mark in the future. C. D. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com English 9 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. B. Right-click the main ...page of 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS. Click "Configuration". CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 533,...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
... if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on PCIE2 slot. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based...VGA and the discrete graphics card. Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to a single display for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. Restart your system. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to enter BIOS setup. ...
... if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on PCIE2 slot. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based...VGA and the discrete graphics card. Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to a single display for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. Restart your system. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 18 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to enter BIOS setup. ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 24
...your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. English 24 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Failing to this motherboard,... a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though 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. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector ...
...your power supply along with ATX 12V plug to this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. English 24 ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Failing to this motherboard,... a chassis fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though 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. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector ...