ASRock A780GM-LE 128M User Manual V1

A780GM-LE/128M

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2009

Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6

1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) /

HD-DVD Playba ck Support......................................................... 10

1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11

1.5 Motherboard Layout ................................................................... 12

1.6 I/O Panel.................................................................................... 13

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 14

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 15

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan a nd Heatsink......................................... 15

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 16

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI a nd PCI Express Slots)........................... 17

2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Feature s............................. 18

2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide............................... 21

2.7 Jumpers Se tup .......................................................................... 23

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ............................................. 24

2.9 SAT AII Hard Dis k Setup Guide................................................... 28

2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 29

2.1 1 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SA TAII HDDs ....... 30

2.12 SATA / SA TAII HDD Hot Plug Feature a nd Operation Guide ....... 31

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................. 33

2.14 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

With RAID Functions ................................................................. 33

2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 35

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.15.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Untied Overclocking T echnology ................................................ 37

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Functions ...................................................................... 34

Functions ...................................................................... 35

RAID Functions ............................................................. 36

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BIOS SBIOS S

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BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 38

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 39

3.3 Smart Screen ............................................................................ 40

3.4 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 41

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 57

3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 58

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 59

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 60

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

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Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System........................................................... 61

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 61

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 38

3.1.2 Navigation Keys .............................................................. 39

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 4 1

3.4.2 Memory Configuration .................................................... 44

3.4.3 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 49

3.4.4 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 51

3.4.5 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 52

3.4.6 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 54

3.4.7 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 55

3.4.8 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 55

3.4.9 USB Configuration .......................................................... 56

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 58

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 61

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 61

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 61

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 61

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE/128M 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, cha pter 1 a nd 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-ste p
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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1 x ASRock A780GM-LE/128M Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)
1 x ASRock A780GM-LE/128M Quick Installation Guide
2 x ASRock A780GM-LE/128M Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x Serial ATA (SAT A) Data Ca ble (Optional)
1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)
1 x I/O Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm

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

- Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and
Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors

- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced
Clock Calibration)

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T echnology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 780G

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory T echnology (see CAUTION 2)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buf fered memory
(see CAUTION 3)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports A TITM Hybrid CrossFireX

Graphics - Integrated AMD Ra deon HD 3200 gra phics

- D X10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0

- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5)

- Integrated 128MB side port memory for iGPU

- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by
independent display controllers

- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port

- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
(see CAUTION 6)

Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio

(ALC662 Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 1 1DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 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 RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- 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 a nd JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 7)

- 1 x A TA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Print port header

- 1 x COM port header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin A TX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
(see CAUTION 8)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- VCCM, NB V oltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

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- ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost

memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 14)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit /

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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 third­party 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. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read
“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 37 for details.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before
you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read
the installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper
installation.

3. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ CPU
you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this
motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for
the compatible memory modules.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XP
and Windows
bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor
and is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest
information.

6. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires
the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page 10 and 11 for the
minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DV D
films in our lab test.

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7. Before installing SAT AII hard dis k to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 28 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.

8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows

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VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

9. 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

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environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

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 BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation
procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

11. ASRock Instant Flash i s a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

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without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows

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this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar­ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.

12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.

13. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU a nd the heatsink when you in stall the PC system.

14. 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.
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 function is enabled, it may not be
applicative to your system. You may choose to disable this function for
keeping the stability of your system.

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Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

1.3

Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

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Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray

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1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard
requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table
for the minimum hardware requirement.

CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100
VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port
Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2
Suggested OS Windows

* If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to disable
Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility.
After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below steps to
disable Hardware Acceleration function.

A. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program.
B. Click “Configuration”.
C. Select “Video”.
D. Click “Enable hardware acceleration (ATI Avivo)” to remove the “V” mark in
this item.

E. Click “OK” to save the change.
* Currently, 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback is only supported under Windows
VistaTM / VistaTM 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

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CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AV C SONY
THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC FOX

EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN
HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL
DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA

THE INTERPRETER MPEG-4-AVC UNIVERSAL

* MPEG-4-AVC mentioned above refers to the same format of H.264.
* Above passed films are tested under below configuration.
Items Configurations
CPU AMD Sempron Dual Core 2100
VG A Onboard V GA with D VI-D port
Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2
OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64
Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above)
DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD)

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1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout

1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout

CPU_FAN1

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

PWR_FAN1

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BATTERY

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SATAII_4(SATAII_5 SATAII_6
PORT3) (PORT4) (PORT5)

Sideport
memory

128M

PANEL1

SATAII_1(SATAII_2 SATAII_3
PORT0) (PORT1) (PORT2)

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ATXPWR1

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Keyboard

Mouse

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VGA1

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DVI_CON1

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USB2.0
T:USB4
B:USB5

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USB2.0

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MIC IN

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PCIE2

USB10_11

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Dual Channel

AM2+/AM3

DDR2 1066

SB710

Chipset

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BIOS

USB8_9

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FSB800

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

AMD

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USB6_7

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1 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 19 Primary SAT AII Connector
2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_1 (PORT 0))
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 2 2 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)

(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
8 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Front Panel Audio Header
11 Sixth SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_6 (PORT 5)) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
12 Fifth SAT AII Conne ctor (SA TAII_5 (PORT 4)) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
14 Southbridge Controller 31 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)
15 Chassis Speaker Header 3 2 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Green)

(SPEAKER 1, Purple) 33 Northbridge Controller
16 System Panel He ader (P ANEL1, Orange) 34 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
17 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3 (PORT 2))
18 Secondary SAT AII Conne ctor (SAT AII_2 (PORT 1))

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 7 Microphone (Pink)
2 VGA/D-Sub Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 3 VGA/DVI-D Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

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 need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
For Windows® XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system.
For Windows
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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InstallationInstallation

2.

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en­sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or
the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti­static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard
to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may
damage the motherboard.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

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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 the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socket Corner Small Triangle

STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle

STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas­tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

A780GM-LE/128M motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2)
DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel
configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed,
size and chip-type) memory module s in the DD R2 DIMM slots to activate Dual Cha nnel
Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology.

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling 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.

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

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 force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

sna p back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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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 x1 slot; Green) is used for PCI Expre ss cards with x1 la ne
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SA TA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Expre ss cards with x16
lane width gra phics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features

2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 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 also
provides independent display controllers for D VI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA
output so that DVI-D and D-sub can drive same or different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:

1. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel. And
connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel.

VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port

2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your
system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install
onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard.

When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or
HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two
monitors instead of both monitors.

Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual V GA
output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card,
you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the ATITM PCI Express V GA card on PCIE2 slot. Please refer to page 17 for
proper expansion card installation procedures f or details.

2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel. And
connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel. Connect
the other DVI-D monitor cable a nd D-Sub monitor ca ble to the corresponding
connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot.

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3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”
option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or
[512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value
you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not
adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable
VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this
motherboard.

4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.

5. Set up a multi-monitor display.

For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the
steps below.
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish
to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use
multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary,
and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number
one, two, three and four.

For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:

Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display
Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number ”2” icon.
B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto
this monitor”.
C. Click “OK” to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number
three and four.

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.

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