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English English English English English Motherboard L Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI- ayout (K10N78hSLI-WiF WiFi) i) Motherboard L Motherboard L Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI- ayout (K10N78hSLI- ayout (K10N78hSLI-WiF WiF WiFi) i) i) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Chassis Fan Conne
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Motherboard L Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394) ayout (K10N78hSLI-1394) Motherboard L Motherboard L Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394) ayout (K10N78hSLI-1394) ayout (K10N78hSLI-1394) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 5 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket
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English English English English English ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink) 2 IEEE 1394 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 eSATAII Port 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 Optical SPDIF Out Port 7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
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ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (F (F (F (F (For K10N78hSLI- or K10N78hSLI- or K10N78hSLI- or K10N78hSLI- or K10N78hSLI-WiF WiF WiF WiF WiFi Only) i Only) i Only) i Only) i Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.11g m
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English English English English English 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit- ment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-by- step installati
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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 - All Solid Capacitor design 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 Overclock
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English English English English English - 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 7) Connector - 6 x SATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x eSATAII 3.0Gb/s connector (shared with 1 SATAII connect
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Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore ® ® TM OS - Microsoft Windows XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adju
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English English English English English 7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 4 for proper connection. 8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 33 of “User Manual” in the support CD to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect
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16. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for AM2 CPU. 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. Enabling this function will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost func- tion is enabled, it may not be applicative to your system. Yo
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English English English English English 2. 2. Installation Installation 2. 2. 2. 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 precaut
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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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English English English English English 2.3 Installation of Memor 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) 2.3 Installation of Memor 2.3 Installation of Memor 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y 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 DI
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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. The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slo
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English English English English English 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 Exp
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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, based ® TM on NVIDIA ’ s industry-leading SLI technology, delivers multi-GPU (graphics processing ® ® unit) benefits when an NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA discrete TM ® GPU. Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary fea
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English English English English English ® ® ® ® ® 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 “Expans
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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 Short Open these 2 pins. Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2/3, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB wake up events
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English English English English English 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.7 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 dam- age of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2/3, No. 23) the red-striped si
