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K10N78hSLI-GLAN
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be regis- tered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identif
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... 5 5 5 5 5 1.1 Package Contents ............................................
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3. 3. BIOS S BIOS SETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY .................................................. .................................................. 40 40 3. 3. 3. BIOS S BIOS S BIOS SETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY ETUP UTILITY .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. 40 40 40 3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 40 3.1.1 BIOS Menu
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78hSLI-GLAN motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to qual- ity and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con
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1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm TM CPU - 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 TM - AMD LIVE! Ready TM - Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2
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- 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII connector) (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 11) BIOS Feature -
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WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third- party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. If you install AM2 CPU on this motherbord, the
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® ® 10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft Windows TM TM Vista 64-bit / Vista / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 11. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Please visit our website for the availability of ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module. ASRock website ht
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® ® ® ® ® 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement Table for W able for Windows indows 1.3 1.3 1.3 Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware R Minimum Hardware Requirement T equirement T equirement Table for W able for W able for Windows indows indows TM TM TM TM TM Vista Vista Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Vista Vista Vista Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo Premium 2008 and Basic Logo For system integrators and users who purc
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SOCKET AM2 Top: USB 2.0 LINE IN PS2 T: USB4 Mouse Center: Center: B: USB5 FRONT REAR SPK PS2 Coaxial Optical Bottom: Bottom: Bottom: Keyboard SPDIF SPDIF ESATAII MIC IN CTR BASS 1 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 21.3cm (8.4-in) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 35 34 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 IDE1 8 Dual Channel 33 CPU_FAN1 AM2+ LAN PHY PCIE1 32 K10N78hSLI-GLAN CLRCMOS1 1 31 9 PCIE2 CMOS
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1.5 1.5 ASR ASRock eSA ock eSAT TAII_SPDIF I/O AII_SPDIF I/O 1.5 1.5 1.5 ASR ASR ASRock eSA ock eSA ock eSAT T TAII_SPDIF I/O AII_SPDIF I/O AII_SPDIF I/O 1 2 5 3 6 7 4 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 3 Rear Speaker (Black) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 11 eSATAII Port 5 Line In (Light Blue) 12 Optical SPDIF Out Port *6 Front Speaker (Lime) 13 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 7 M
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2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 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 Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard comp
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2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation 2.1 2.1 2.1 CPU Installation CPU Installation CPU Installation o 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. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of
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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. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In
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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. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you for
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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. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics
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TM TM TM TM TM 2.5 2.5 Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Operation Guide Operation Guide 2.5 2.5 2.5 Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide ® TM TM This motherboard supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI feature. Hybrid SLI technology, ® TM based on NVIDIA ’ s industry-leading SLI technology, delivers multi-GPU (graphics ® processing unit) benefits when an NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an ® TM NVIDIA discrete GPU. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary featu
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® ® ® ® ® TM TM TM TM TM Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Enjoy the benefit of NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI Hybrid SLI TM To enjoy Hybrid SLI feature, please refer to below installation and setup procedures. Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE1 slot (green). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”. Step 2. Connect the monitor
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2.6 2.6 Jumpers Setup Jumpers Setup 2.6 2.6 2.6 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” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Setting 1_2 2_3 PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.11, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or +5V +5VSB USB wake up
