ASROCK A780FULLDISPLAYPORT User manual

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Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational
use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a
commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions
that may appear in this guide.
With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall
ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of
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advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide
or product.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Published March 2008
Copyright©2008ASRock INC.All rights reserved.
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The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 Southbridge Controller
5 Northbridge Controller 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
6 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
7 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
8 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 26 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (FRONT_1394)
9 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 27 WiFi/E Header (WIFI/E)
(Dual Channel B: DDRII_3, DDRII_4; Orange) 28 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1)
10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
11 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5) 30 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
12 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 31 DeskExpress Hot Plug Detection Header
13 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6) (IR1)
14 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3) 32 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
15 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4) 33 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2; Green)
16 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2) 34 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1; Green)
17 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1) 35 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
18 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

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ASRock 1394_DVI I/O PlusASRock 1394_DVI I/O Plus
ASRock 1394_DVI I/O Plus
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 Front Speaker (Lime)
2 VGA/D-Sub Port * 8 Microphone (Pink)
* 3 VGA/DVI-D Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
4 IEEE 1394 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
5 RJ-45 Port 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
6Line In (Light Blue) 12 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* 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®VistaTM:
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.
Free Bundle
ASRock provides you with one DVI-to-HDMI converter,
which is used to transfer HDMI signals to HDMI devices
through DVI-D port. After connecting the DVI-to-HDMI
converter to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel, your
motherboard will be able to support HDMI signal.

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DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard put forth by the Video Electronics
Standards Association (VESA). It defines a new license-free, royalty-free, state-of-the-
art digital audio/video interconnect, and it is intended to be used primarily between a
computer and its display monitor, or a computer and a home-theater system.
ASRockDisplayPort Card is based on PCI Express x16 interface, and it supports all
mandatory features ofDisplayPort version 1.1 specifications and the following optional
features:
- Mode support up to 2560x1600@60bpp (WQXGA) and 1080p@60Hz
- Supports theAuxiliary Channel (AUX CH)
- Open standard supported by VESA, royalty and license free
- Scalable lanes (1, 2, or 4 diff. pairs) unidirectional, RGB, YCbCr444
- (ANSI) 8b/10b encoding
- Fixed Link Speeds: 2.7Gbps or 1.62Gbps
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1.1.
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1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock A780FullDisplayPort motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced underASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers
excellent performance with robust design conforming toASRock’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 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
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1 xASRock A780FullDisplayPort Motherboard
(MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 xASRock A780FullDisplayPort Quick InstallationGuide
2 xASRock A780FullDisplayPort Support CD
1 x UltraATA66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x 3.5-in FloppyDrive Ribbon Cable
1 x SerialATA(SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x SerialATA(SATA) HDDPower Cable (Optional)
1 x HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional)
1 x “ASRock 1394_DVI I/O Plus” I/O Shield
1 xASRockDisplayPort Card
1xDVI-to-HDMIConverter

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM
FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX /Athlon 64 X2Dual-Core / Athlon
X2 Dual-Core /Athlon 64 / Sempronprocessor
-AMD LIVE!TM Ready
- SupportsAMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-TransportTechnology
Chipset -Northbridge:AMD780G
- Southbridge:AMD SB700
Memory -Dual ChannelDDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 4 xDDR2DIMM slots
-SupportDDR21066/800/667/533non-ECC,un-bufferedmemory
(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
- SupportsATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM
Graphics - IntegratedAMD RV610 graphics
-DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0
- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5)
- Four VGAOutput options:D-Sub,DVI-D, HDMI andDisplayPort
(see CAUTION 6)
- Supports HDCP function
- Supports 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVDplayback
(see CAUTION 7)
- SupportsDisplay port with ASRockDisplayPort Card
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(ALC662Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
-RealtekRTL8111C
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
Rear Panel I/O ASRock 1394_DVI I/O Plus
- 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

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- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- HDAudio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 6 x SerialATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID0,
RAID1, RAID 10 and JBOD),NCQ,AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 8)
- 1 xATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 xDeskExpress Hot Plug Detection header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- CPU/Chassis FANconnector
- 24 pinATX 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 9)
- 1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 10)
BIOS Feature - 8MbAMI BIOS
-AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
-ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU,DRAM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD -Drivers, Utilities,AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature -ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)
- Boot FailureGuard (B.F.G.)
-ASRockAM2 Boost:ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 14)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer

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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. 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 15 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®VistaTM. For Windows®XP 64-bit and Windows®VistaTM
64-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. There are four VGA output options on this motherboard: D-Sub, DVI-D,
HDMI and DisplayPort. D-Sub and DVI-D ports are on the I/O panel. HDMI
interface is supported when you install the bundled DVI-to-HDMI con-
verter to the DVI-D port on the I/O panel. DisplayPort interface is sup-
ported when you install the bundled ASRock DisplayPort Card on PCIE1
slot.
7. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard re-
quires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page11 and 12
for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray
(BD) / HD-DVD films in our lab test.
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit /
VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft®WHQL Certificated
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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8. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 31 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to
SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector
directly.
9. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.
10. 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 http://www.asrock.com
11. 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®
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-
mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-
mended 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 and the heatsink when you install 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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Premium 2008 and Basic LogoPremium 2008 and Basic Logo
Premium 2008 and Basic Logo
For system integrators and users who purchase this motherboard and
plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium 2008 and Basic logo, please follow
below table for minimum hardware requirements.
CPU Sempron 2800+
Memory 512MB x 2 Dual Channel (Premium)
512MB Single Channel (Basic)
256MB x 2 Dual Channel (Basic)
VGA DX10 with WDDM Driver
DVI with HDCP
* If you use onboard VGA with total system memory size 512MB and plan to
submit Windows®VistaTM Basic logo, please adjust the shared memory size of
onboard VGAto 64MB. If you use onboard VGAwith total system memory size above
512MB and plan to submit Windows®VistaTM Premium or Basic logo, please adjust
the shared memory size of onboard VGA to 128MB or above.
* If you plan to use external graphics card on this motherboard, please refer to Premium
Discrete requirement at http://www.asrock.com
* If the onboard VGA supports DVI, it must also support HDCP function to qualify for
Windows®VistaTM Premium 2008 logo.
* After June 1, 2008, all Windows®VistaTM systems are required to meet above
minimum hardware requirements in order to qualify for Windows®VistaTM Premium
2008 logo.

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1.4 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray
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requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table
for the minimum hardware requirement.
CPU AMDAthlon X2 3600
VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port
Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2
Suggested OS Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM 64
* 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
AMD780GVGA driver update in the future.
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DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY
THE LAST STAND MPEG-4-AVC FOX
SPEED MPEG-4-AVC FOX
CASINO ROYALE MPEG-4-AVC SONY
THE LEAGUE OF MPEG-4-AVC FOX
EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN
HD- KING KONG VC-1 UNIVERSAL
DVD NEW ORLEANS CONCERT MPEG-2 WEA
ONE SIX RIGHT MPEG-2 TERWILLIGER
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 AMDAthlon X2 3600
VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port
Memory Dual Channel DDR2 533, 1GB x 2
OS Windows®VistaTM or Windows®VistaTM 64
Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 3730 or above)
DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD)
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2. InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This is a MicroATX 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 PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-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 anti-
static 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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2.1 CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90oangle.
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.
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2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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 fas-
tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 4). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
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2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor
2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)
y 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)
DDR2DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install
identicalDDR2DIMM pair in Dual ChannelA(DDRII_1 andDDRII_2; Yellow slots;
see p.2 No.8) or identical DDR2 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDRII_3 and
DDRII_4; Orange slots; see p.2 No.9), so that Dual Channel MemoryTechnology
can be activated.This motherboard also allows you to install fourDDR2DIMMs for
dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR2DIMMs in all four
slots. You may refer to theDual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
(Yellow Slot) (Yellow Slot) (Orange Slot) (Orange Slot)
(1) Populated Populated - -
(2) - - Populated Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR2DIMMs in all four slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibil-
ity and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of
the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of
yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2), or in the set of orange slots
(DDRII_3 and DDRII_4).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are in-
stalled in the DDR2 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to
activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDRII_1 and DDRII_3, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot;
otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling 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 theDIMM matches the break
on the slot.
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and theDIMM if you force theDIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert theDIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap 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.
PCIslots: 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. If you want this motherboard to supportDisplayport
interface, please install the bundledASRockDisplayPort Card on this
slot.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
cards, such asGigabit LANcard, SATA2 card, etc.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing 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 com-
pletely 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
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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dualVGAoutput
support (DVI-DandD-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature
without installing any add-onVGAcard to this motherboard. This motherboard also
provides independent display controllers forDVI-DandD-Sub to support dual VGA
output so thatDVI-DandD-sub can drive same or different display contents.
Besides, this motherboard also supports HDMI output option. In the motherboard
giftbox package, you can find one bundledDVI-to-HDMI converter, which is used to
transfer HDMI signals to HDMI devices through VGA/DVI-D port.As long as you
connect theDVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, your
motherboard will be able to support HDMI signal.Therefore, you can also enjoy the
dual VGAoutput function through VGA/D-Sub andVGA/HDMI ports.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. If you want this motherboard to support HDMI devices, please connect the
DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel of this motherboard.
VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port
2. If you connect theDVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D port, please connect the
HDMI monitor cable to theDVI-to-HDMI converter. If you don’t connect the
DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D port, please connect theDVI-Dmonitor
cable to the VGA/DVI-D port. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the
VGA/D-Sub port.
DVI-to-HDMI converter
VGA/DVI-D port
DVI-to-HDMI
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VGA/DVI-D port
DVI-to-HDMI
converter
3. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CDto 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 VGA
output support (HDMI andD-Sub orDVI-DandD-Sub) and the external add-on PCI
Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Besides, this motherboard also supportsDisplayPort output option. In the
motherboard giftbox package, you can find one bundledASRock DisplayPort Card.As
long as you installASRockDisplayPort Card on this motherboard, your motherboard
will be able to supportDisplayPort devices. Therefore, you can enjoy the surround
display function withASRockDisplayPort Card instead of the add-on PCI Express
VGAcard.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. If you want this motherboard to support DisplayPort devices, please installASRock
DisplayPort Card on PCIE1 slot. You can also choose to install theATITM PCI
Express VGAcard on PCIE1 slot. Please refer to page 17 for proper expansion
card installation procedures for details.
ASRock DisplayPort Card
ASRock DisplayPort Card
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2. If you connect theDVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D port, please connect the
HDMI monitor cable to theDVI-to-HDMI converter. If you don’t connect the
DVI-to-HDMI converter to the VGA/DVI-D port, please connect theDVI-Dmonitor
cable to the VGA/DVI-D port. And connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the
VGA/D-Sub port.
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 VGAdriver and the add-on PCI ExpressVGAcard driver (if you
install the PCI Express VGAcard) 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 theDisplay 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 Athrough C for the display icon identified by the number
three and four.