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... Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function (for A780G M2+ SE/ A780V M2+ SE 20 4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements 20 4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation 20 Chapter 5: RAID Functions 21 5.1 Operation System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: Useful Help 24 6.1 Driver Installation Note 24 6.2 Software 25 6.3 Extra Information 29 6.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 31...
... Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function (for A780G M2+ SE/ A780V M2+ SE 20 4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements 20 4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation 20 Chapter 5: RAID Functions 21 5.1 Operation System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: Useful Help 24 6.1 Driver Installation Note 24 6.2 Software 25 6.3 Extra Information 29 6.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 31...
Setup Manual
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... rear side of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside the case after installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage...
... rear side of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside the case after installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage...
Setup Manual
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 CPU FSB Chipset Super I/O Main Memory Graphics IDE SATA II LAN MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron / Phenom processors Sempron / Phenom processors (95W CPU is recommended) (95W CPU is recommended) AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 CPU FSB Chipset Super I/O Main Memory Graphics IDE SATA II LAN MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron / Phenom processors Sempron / Phenom processors (95W CPU is recommended) (95W CPU is recommended) AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and...
Setup Manual
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...Gen2 x1 slot x1 PCI Express x1 slot x1 PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2 Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1 IDE Connector x1 IDE Connector x1 SATA Connector x6 SATA Connector x6 Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1 On Board S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1 CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1 Connector System Fan header x1 System Fan header x1 CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1 USB connector x3 USB connector x3 Power Connector...
...Gen2 x1 slot x1 PCI Express x1 slot x1 PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2 Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1 IDE Connector x1 IDE Connector x1 SATA Connector x6 SATA Connector x6 Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1 On Board S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1 CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1 Connector System Fan header x1 System Fan header x1 CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1 USB connector x3 USB connector x3 Power Connector...
Setup Manual
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... requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Disabled X O Disabled O X Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following table. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B.
... requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Disabled X O Disabled O X Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following table. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B.
Setup Manual
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... jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 17 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard...
... jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 17 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard...
Setup Manual
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.... The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. Step 2: In the graphics card configuration program, choose "Hybrid CrossFireX" function. PEX16_1 Rade on HD3450 Rade on HD3470 Notice: Make sure the card is recommended under Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 4.2 HYBRID CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the Hybrid CrossFireX-Ready graphics card into slot completely. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) 4.1 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid...
.... The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. Step 2: In the graphics card configuration program, choose "Hybrid CrossFireX" function. PEX16_1 Rade on HD3450 Rade on HD3470 Notice: Make sure the card is recommended under Hybrid CrossFireX mode. 4.2 HYBRID CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the Hybrid CrossFireX-Ready graphics card into slot completely. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) 4.1 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid...
Setup Manual
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... clientapplication program. *represents important informa ti on -screen instructions to the optical drive. Save these information to our tech-support department to a .txt file 25 Wi thout this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area or the area cl ose to you fix the problem. Send the mail out. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. This bl ock will collect the system...
... clientapplication program. *represents important informa ti on -screen instructions to the optical drive. Save these information to our tech-support department to a .txt file 25 Wi thout this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area or the area cl ose to you fix the problem. Send the mail out. 6.2 SOFTWARE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE Installing Software 1. This bl ock will collect the system...
Setup Manual
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... the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK...
... the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK...
Setup Manual
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... the BIOS file to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. The utility will ask you an easy and simple way to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. A select dialog as the picture on or reset the computer and then press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting...
... the BIOS file to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. The utility will ask you an easy and simple way to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. A select dialog as the picture on or reset the computer and then press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting...
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... are used for recovery 4 Flash Programming successful 5 File read error 7 No Flash EPROM detected 10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number...
... are used for recovery 4 Flash Programming successful 5 File read error 7 No Flash EPROM detected 10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number...
Bios Setup
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System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE Configur ation [00: 00:00] [Tue 01/01/2008] S elect Screen S elect Item +- System Time Set the system internal clock. Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2M, 5.25 in / 720K, 3.5 in / 1.44M, 3.5 in / 2.88M, 3.5 in your system. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Floppy A Select the type of the basic system inform ation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date...
System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE Configur ation [00: 00:00] [Tue 01/01/2008] S elect Screen S elect Item +- System Time Set the system internal clock. Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2M, 5.25 in / 720K, 3.5 in / 1.44M, 3.5 in / 2.88M, 3.5 in your system. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Floppy A Select the type of the basic system inform ation. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date...
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...Smart Fan Co nfiguration > Hardware Hea lth Configuration > Power Config uration > USB Configur ation Configure CPU. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machi ne Mode (SVM) AMD CPU Revision: Cache L1: Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : Current FSB Multiplier: Maximum FSB Multiplier: Able to Change Freq : uCode Patch Level : Secure Virtual Machine Mode PowerNow ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS...
...Smart Fan Co nfiguration > Hardware Hea lth Configuration > Power Config uration > USB Configur ation Configure CPU. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machi ne Mode (SVM) AMD CPU Revision: Cache L1: Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : Current FSB Multiplier: Maximum FSB Multiplier: Able to Change Freq : uCode Patch Level : Secure Virtual Machine Mode PowerNow ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS...
Bios Setup
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... memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 718 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por t Mode Parallel Por t IRQ Keyboard Power On Mouse PowerOn Restore on the system board and you wish to use it. If you to the operating system at boot time and uses the information to Enable...
... memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 718 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por t Mode Parallel Por t IRQ Keyboard Power On Mouse PowerOn Restore on the system board and you wish to use it. If you to the operating system at boot time and uses the information to Enable...
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..., Inc. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Shutdow n Temperature T his item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. Options: 1~127 Hardware Health Configuration T his item allows you computer contains a monitoring system, it will show PC health status during POST stage. Options: 0~127 (℃) Fan Ctrl Sensitive Increasing the value will work under Windows 98 ACPI mode. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arriv es to set value, the CPU/System fan will...
..., Inc. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Shutdow n Temperature T his item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. Options: 1~127 Hardware Health Configuration T his item allows you computer contains a monitoring system, it will show PC health status during POST stage. Options: 0~127 (℃) Fan Ctrl Sensitive Increasing the value will work under Windows 98 ACPI mode. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arriv es to set value, the CPU/System fan will...
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...) (Default) Power on Suspend S3 (ST R) Suspend to RAM S1 & S3 POS+STR ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. S elect Screen S elect Item +- T he item allows you to select the version of ACPI. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Power Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY ACPI Settings Suspend mode ACPI Version F eatures ACPI APIC supp ort AMI OEMB table Headless mode RTC Resume USB Wakeup...
...) (Default) Power on Suspend S3 (ST R) Suspend to RAM S1 & S3 POS+STR ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. S elect Screen S elect Item +- T he item allows you to select the version of ACPI. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Power Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY ACPI Settings Suspend mode ACPI Version F eatures ACPI APIC supp ort AMI OEMB table Headless mode RTC Resume USB Wakeup...
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... item allows you to enable support for legacy USB. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual USB Configuration T his item determines if the BIOS should provide legacy support fo r USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. Select Screen Select Item +- T his item allows you to select the operation mode of the USB 2.0 controller. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode T his is a useful feature when using USB device information. Microso ft DOS or Windows NT). AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
... item allows you to enable support for legacy USB. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual USB Configuration T his item determines if the BIOS should provide legacy support fo r USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. Select Screen Select Item +- T his item allows you to select the operation mode of the USB 2.0 controller. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode T his is a useful feature when using USB device information. Microso ft DOS or Windows NT). AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual OnBoard Peripherals Configuration BIOS SETU P U TILITY Chipset MAC ID Informa tion Realtek PCIE N IC Realtek Optio n ROM 00-E 0-4C-36-00-04 [Ena ble] [Dis abled] Enable/Disable Onboard Broadcom PCIE Network Controller S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: Enable (Default) / Disable Realtek Option ROM T his item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 26 C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual OnBoard Peripherals Configuration BIOS SETU P U TILITY Chipset MAC ID Informa tion Realtek PCIE N IC Realtek Optio n ROM 00-E 0-4C-36-00-04 [Ena ble] [Dis abled] Enable/Disable Onboard Broadcom PCIE Network Controller S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: Enable (Default) / Disable Realtek Option ROM T his item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 26 C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American...
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A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Memory Configuration Memory Configu ration Bank Interleav ing Enable Clock t o All DIMMs MemClk Tristat e C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Re mapping DCT Unganged M ode Power Down Ena ble Power Down M ode > ECC Configur ation BIOS SETU P U TILITY Performance [Aut o] [Dis abled] [Dis abled] [Ena bled] [Aut o] [Ena bled] [Cha nnel] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: Auto (Default) Enable Clock to All DIMMs T his item...
A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Memory Configuration Memory Configu ration Bank Interleav ing Enable Clock t o All DIMMs MemClk Tristat e C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Re mapping DCT Unganged M ode Power Down Ena ble Power Down M ode > ECC Configur ation BIOS SETU P U TILITY Performance [Aut o] [Dis abled] [Dis abled] [Ena bled] [Aut o] [Ena bled] [Cha nnel] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: Auto (Default) Enable Clock to All DIMMs T his item...
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... Installe d User Password :Not Installe d Change Supervi sor Password Change User Pa ssword Boot Sector Vi rus Protection [Dis abled] Install or Change the password. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 34 If this fun ction is enabled and an attempt is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Security T his option allows you to provide/revise supervisor and user password. S elect Screen...
... Installe d User Password :Not Installe d Change Supervi sor Password Change User Pa ssword Boot Sector Vi rus Protection [Dis abled] Install or Change the password. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 34 If this fun ction is enabled and an attempt is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE BIOS Manual Security T his option allows you to provide/revise supervisor and user password. S elect Screen...