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1. 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 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 http://www.asrock.com

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

1 . 1 Package Contents

1 x ASRock A780FullHD Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) 1 x ASRock A780FullHD Quick Installation Guide

2 x ASRock A780FullHD Support CD

1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)

1 x 3.5-in Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional)

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional)

1 x “ASRock DVI I/O Plus” I/O Shield

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Contents A780FullHD Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Software Support Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Package ContentsSpecifications Bios Feature ConnectorUnique Feature Support CDFCC, CE, Microsoft Whql Certificated CertificationsPage CPU AMD Athlon X2 Passed 1080p Blu-ray BD / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test ATXPWR1 Motherboard LayoutFor Windows XP ASRock DVI I/O PlusPre-installation Precautions InstallationCPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle CPU InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Dual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Installing a DimmPcie slots Installing an expansion cardExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Surround Display Feature Dual Monitor and Surround Display FeaturesDual Monitor Feature For Windows VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSHdcp Function What is HDCP?What does an Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation GuideEnjoy the benefit of Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM View CrossFireTM Enable CrossFireTM PS2USBPW1 Jumpers SetupIDE1 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Headers System Panel Header ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuidePage Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDDInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideInstall Windows XP / Windows XP 64-bit OS on your system Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Set the Sata Operation Mode option to IDE Untied Overclocking Technology Introduction Bios Menu BarMain Screen Navigation KeysTo jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen System Time HourMinuteSecondSmart Screen AM2 Boost CPU ConfigurationAdvanced Screen Boot Failure Guard Overclock ModeCPU Frequency MHz Pcie Frequency MHzProcessor Voltage Processor FrequencyProcessor Target Frequency North Bridge Target FrequencyNB Frequency Multiplier CPU VoltageNB Voltage Memory ClockCS/ODT Fine Delay Addr/Cmd Fine DelayMA Timing Bank InterleavingChipset Configuration CPU NB Link Width CPU NB Link SpeedDram Voltage Chipset Core VoltageAcpi Configuration IDE Configuration PIO Mode LBA/Large ModeDMA Mode Block Multi-Sector TransferPCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationA.R.T 32Bit Data TransferSuper IO Configuration Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port AddressUSB Controller Enabled USB ConfigurationUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportCPU Quiet Fan Disabled Boot Security ExitHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU Quiet FanBoot Settings Configuration Boot ScreenBoot From Onboard LAN Boot Up Num-LockSecurity Screen Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor BootChange Supervisor Password Exit Screen Would you like to save current setting user defaults?Discard Changes and Exit Discard ChangesSupport CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu