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A780FullHD
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 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 M
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1. 1. Introduction Introduction 1. 1. 1. Introduction Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock A780FullHD 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 quality 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 configurati
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1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Solid Capacitor for CPU power 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 - Supports CPU up to 140W TM - AMD LIVE! Ready TM - Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Support
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- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 Port - HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone Connector - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector -
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® ® OS - Microsoft Windows XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / TM TM Vista / Vista 64-bit compliant ® Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft WHQL Certificated * 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 adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third- party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stabili
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10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the BIO
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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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1.4 1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray 1.4 1.4 1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD (BD) / HD-D -DVD Playback Suppor VD Playback Supportt (BD) / HD (BD) / HD (BD) / HD-D -D -DVD Playback Suppor VD Playback Suppor VD Playback Supporttt 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires the proper
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1.5 1.5 P Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD assed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-D -DVD F VD Films in Our L ilms in Our Lab ab 1.5 1.5 1.5 P P Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD assed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD assed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-D -D -DVD F VD F VD Films in Our L ilms in Our L ilms in Our Lab ab ab T Test est T T Test est est DVD Film Name Format Producer Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC FOX SPEED MPEG-4-AVC FOX CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC SON
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SOCKET AM2 Top: LINE IN PS2 Center: Mouse FRONT PS2 Bottom: Keyboard VGA1 DVI_CON1 MIC IN 1 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1.6 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24.4cm (9.6-in) 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 IDE1 USB 2.0 CPU_FAN1 T: USB2 B: USB3 Gigabit LAN USB 2.0 Top: T: USB0 RJ-45 B: USB1 AMD SATAII 780G RAID USB 2.0 10 T: USB4 Chipset B: USB5 32 PCI EXPRESS LAN PHY PCIE1 31 CMOS AUDIO BATTERY 11 CODEC PCIE2 AMD 30 8Mb CLRCMOS1 SB700 BIOS
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1.7 1.7 ASRock DVI I/O Plus ASRock DVI I/O Plus 1.7 1.7 1.7 ASRock DVI I/O Plus ASRock DVI I/O Plus ASRock DVI I/O Plus 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)7 * 7 Microphone (Pink) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * 3 VGA/DVI-D Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 4 RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Front Speaker (Lime) * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you n
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2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 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 Pre-installation Precautions Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
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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 2 PCI slots and 2 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) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards.
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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2.5 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. This motherboard
