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(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 defect or error in the manual or product.
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Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm Platform - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports CPU up to 140W - AMD LIVE!
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I/O Panel Rear Panel I/O - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATAII Port - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
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CrossFire and Hybrid CrossFire technology. If you want to use CrossFire function, please follow the instructions on page 22 and 23 to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in advance. 8 8 8 8 8 This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2588059...
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ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 13. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows environment.
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To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 17. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you adopt.
64-bit OS. If you install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS, the function of ® 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is not available, please visit our website for AMD 780G VGA driver update in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2588059...
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I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) Line In (Light Blue) VGA/D-Sub Port ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime) USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) Microphone (Pink) IEEE 1394 Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) LAN RJ-45 Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) Side Speaker (Gray) eSATAII Port...
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en- sure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions...
CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Step 3.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
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Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
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1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green). In this mode, you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it is still in working condition.
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What graphics cards work with CrossFire A complete CrossFire system requires a CrossFire Ready motherboard, a CrossFire Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFire Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFire Ready cards. This applies to cards from ATI or any of its partners.
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There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. This card served as a switch between the default mode (x16) and CrossFire mode (x8 / x8). ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is factory-mounted with its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot base.
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Step 5. Push the card down into the retention slot till both the retention arms firmly hold the card into position. Also, keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). Step 6. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
Step 9. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) Step 10.
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Step 15. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select “Advanced View”. Click “CrossFire ”, and then set the option “Enable CrossFire ” to “Yes”. View CrossFire Enable CrossFire Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire ”, the CrossFire function may not work actually.
2 . 6 2 . 6 A A A A A TI TI TI TI TI Hybrid CrossF Hybrid CrossF ireX ireX Operation Guide Operation Guide 2 . 6 2 . 6 2 . 6 Hybrid CrossF Hybrid CrossFireX Hybrid CrossF ireX ireX Operation Guide...
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Step 7. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, click “CrossFire ”, and then select the option “Enable CrossFire ”. View Enable CrossFire CrossFire Step 8. Click “Yes” to continue. Step 9. Click “OK” to save your change. Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of Hybrid CrossFireX feature.
2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.7 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard.
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1. Please follow the instructions on page 22 and 23 to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card to switch it to CrossFire Mode. 2. Install one ATI PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot, and install the other ATI PCI Express VGA card on PCIE3 slot.
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C. Click “OK” to save your change. D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number three, four, five and six. 6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! •...
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2 USB 2.0 ports. It can also (11-pin USB/WIFI) +5V P- P+ be used to support WiFi+AP (see p.13 No. 29) function with ASRock WiFi-802. 11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an GND N/C P- P+ easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It all-...
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convenience of wireless net- work connectivity. Infrared Module Header This header supports an IRTX DUMMY optional wireless transmitting (5-pin IR1) and receiving infrared module. (see p.13 No. 25) IRRX Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input (4-pin CD1) from sound sources such as (CD1: see p.13 No.
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Please select “Front Mic” as default record device. If you want to hear your voice through front mic, please deselect "Mute" icon in “Front Mic” of “Playback” portion. For Windows Vista / Vista 64-bit OS: ® Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Click "Set Default Device"...
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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary...
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HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA (3-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) card, allows the system to (see p.13 No. 32) SPDIFOUT connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the...
2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide HDMI (High-Definition Multi-media Interface) is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).
2.11 eSA 2.11 eSA 2.11 eSA 2.11 eSA 2.11 eSAT T T T T AII Inter AII Inter AII Inter AII Inter AII Inter face Introduction face Introduction face Introduction face Introduction face Introduction What is eSATAII? This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. eSATAII allows you to enjoy the SATAII function provided by the I/O of your computer, offering the high speed data transfer rate up to 3.0Gb/s, and the convenient mobility like USB.
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How to install eSATAII? SATAII_6 eSATAII_TOP In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_6; see p.13 No.15) and the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.13 No.1) with a SATA data cable first. Connect the SATA data cable Connect the SATA to the orange SATAII...
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Comparison between eSATAII and other devices IEEE 1394 400Mb/s USB 2.0 480Mb/s SATA 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s) eSATAII/SATAII 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s) This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2588059...
2.12 2.12 SAT T T T T AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide 2.12 2.12 2.12 SA AII Hard Disk Setup Guide AII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide.
2.13 2.13 Serial A Serial A Serial AT T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SAT T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial AT T T T T AII (SA AII (SA AII (SA AII (SAT T T T T AII) Hard Disks...
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F unctions for SA unctions for SA unctions for SAT T T T T A / SA A / SA A / SA A / SAT T T T T AII 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SA...
SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual.
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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. Step 1 Step 2 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end...
Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows XP / XP 64-bit.)
64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows? ” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD RAID drivers. AMD RAID drivers...
NOTE1. If you install Windows ® Vista / Windows ® Vista 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: ..
64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD AHCI drivers.
2.19 2.19 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T echnology echnology 2.19 2.19 2.19 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking Technology echnology echnology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode”...
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
System Time [ :00:09] select a field. System Date [Mon 07/04/2008] Use [+] or [-] to BIOS Version : A780GXE/128M P1.0 configure system Time. Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+ (64bit) : 2400MHz Processor Speed...
Smart Screen Smart Screen 3.3 Smart Screen Smart Screen Smart Screen In the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Exit system setup Smart Settings after saving the changes.
AM2 Boost This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. If you set this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to cau- tion 17 on page 10 for details.
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Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration If AUTO, multiplier and AM2 Boost [Disabled] voltage will be left at the Overclock Mode [Auto] rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and CPU Frequency (MHz) [200] voltage will be set based PCIE Frequency (MHz) [100] on User Selection in Setup.
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CPU Voltage This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU.
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Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWTR Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TRWTTD values.
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and [533 MHz]. This option only appears when you set “Internal Graphics Mode” to [SIDEPORT] or [UMA+SIDEPORT]. OnBoard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 780G. GFX Engine Clock Override This allows you to enable or disable the GFX Engine Clock Override feature.
RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system. ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows Vista certification.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Master Select the type of device connected Device :Hard Disk to the system. Vendor :MAXTOR 6L080J4 Size :80.0 GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode :16Sectors PIO Mode Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T.
S.M.A.R.T. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [Enabled]. 32Bit Data Transfer Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration...
3.4.6 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Floppy Configuration Select the type of floppy drive connected to the Floppy A [1.44 MB 3 "] system.
3.4.8 3.4.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration 3.4.8 3.4.8 USB Configuration 3.4.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Support [Enabled] [BIOS Setup Only] Legacy USB Support Select Screen Select Item Change Option...
Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears when you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft.
Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen Security Screen...
Exit Screen Exit Screen 3.8 Exit Screen Exit Screen Exit Screen BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes. Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation.
Contact Information Contact Information 4.2.4 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2588059...