ASROCK A780GM-LE 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,
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ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,
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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 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
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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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18 Primary SATAII Connector
2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_1 (PORT 0))
3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
4 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)
(Dual Channel A: DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
8 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 25 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 26 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple)
10 Sixth SATAII Connector (SATAII_6 (PORT 5)) 27 Front Panel Audio Header
11 Fifth SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT 4)) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
12 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)
13 Southbridge Controller 29 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2)
14 Chassis Speaker Header 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)
(SPEAKER 1, Purple) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Green)
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 32 Northbridge Controller
16 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 33 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
17 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_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 HDAAudio 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.

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1.1.
1.1.
1. IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock A780GM-LE 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
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1 x ASRock A780GM-LE Motherboard
(MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)
1 xASRock A780GM-LE Quick InstallationGuide
2 xASRock A780GM-LE Support CD
1 x UltraATA66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
1 x SerialATA(SATA) Data Cable (Optional)
1 x SerialATA(SATA) HDDPower Cable (Optional)
1 x I/O Shield

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1.2 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Platform - MicroATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 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
-AM3 CPU Ready
-AMDLIVE!TM Ready
- SupportsAMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2GT/s)
- Supports Untied OverclockingTechnology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
Chipset -Northbridge:AMD780G
- Southbridge: AMD SB710 / SB700
Memory -Dual ChannelDDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 2 x DDR2DIMM 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 - IntegratedAMDRadeon HD3200 graphics
-DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0
- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5)
-Dual VGAOutput: support DVI-Dand D-Sub ports by
independent display controllers
- Supports HDCP function withDVI-Dport
- Supports Full HD1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVDplayback
(see CAUTION 6)
Audio - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HDAudio
(ALC662Audio Codec)
LAN - PCIE x1Gigabit LAN10/100/1000 Mb/s
-RealtekRTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
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

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- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LANPort with LED(ACT/LINK LEDand SPEEDLED)
- HDAudio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 6 x SerialATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID(RAID0,
RAID1, RAID10 and JBOD),NCQ,AHCI and “Hot Plug”
functions (see CAUTION 7)
- 1 xATA133 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 FAN connector
- 24 pinATX 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 - 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, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment
- Supports Smart BIOS
Support CD -Drivers, Utilities,AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
Unique Feature -ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10)
- Instant Boot
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)
-ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)
- Boot FailureGuard (B.F.G.)
-ASRockAM2 Boost:ASRock Patented Technology to boost
memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13)
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU 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 27 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 13 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. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard re-
quires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to page 9 and 10 for
the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) /
HD-DVD films in our lab test.
7. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII
Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 28 of “User Manual” in the support CD to
adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect
SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- 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
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8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft®Windows®
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®
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. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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 afterAM2 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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1.3 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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1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVDplayback 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®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
AMD 780G VGA driver update in the future.
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Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HDassed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD
assed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HDassed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD
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Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 WB
DVD UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION MPEG-2 SONY
THE LAST STAND 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
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
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 7.3 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 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 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. 6). 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)
A780GM-LE motherboardprovidestwo240-pinDDR2(DoubleDataRate2)DIMMslots,
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
modulesintheDDR2DIMMslotstoactivateDualChannelMemoryTechnology.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 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 aDIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align aDIMM 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.
PCIEslots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such asGigabit LANcard, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot;Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards.
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. If you have installed onboard VGAdriver 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 VGAdriver yet, please install
onboard VGA driver from our support CDto 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.
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 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 VGAoutput
support (DVI-Dand D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature
without installing any add-on VGAcard to this motherboard. This motherboard also
provides independent display controllers forDVI-DandD-Sub to support dualVGA
output so thatDVI-DandD-sub can drive same or different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect theDVI-Dmonitor cable to the VGA/DVI-Dport on the I/O panel.And
connect theD-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel.
Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA
output support (DVI-DandD-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGAcard, 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 theATITM PCI Express VGAcard on PCIE2 slot. Please refer to page 14 for
proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect theDVI-Dmonitor cable to the VGA/DVI-Dport 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-Dmonitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to the corresponding
connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGAcard 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 VGAdriver and the add-on PCI Express VGAcard 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 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 stepsAthrough 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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HDCP Function
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard.To use HDCP function
with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports
HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display
quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to
below instruction for more details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-BandwidthDigital Content Protection, a
specification developed by Intel®for protecting digital entertainment
content that uses theDVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection
scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data
midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a
computer,DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or
receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words,
HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it
is being transmitted.
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVDplayers,
satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertain-
ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due
to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment,
it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCDmonitor you purchase
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This motherboard supportsATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature.ATITM Hybrid
CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling anAMD780G
integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate
simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly-fast frame
rates. Currently,ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with
Windows®VistaTM OS, and is not available with Windows®XP OS. In the future, ATITM
Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with Windows®XP OS. Please visit our
website for updated information.
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Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (green). For
the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
Step 2. Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI
Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot.
Step 3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Advanced” screen,
andenter“Chipset Settings”. Then set the option “Surround View”to[Enabled].
Step 4. Boot into OS. Please remove theATITM driver if you have any VGAdriver
installed in your system.
Step 5. Install the onboard VGAdriver from our support CDto your systemfor both the
onboard VGAand the discrete graphics card.
Step 6. Restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on
your Windows®taskbar.
Vendor Chipset Model Driver
ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 8.512
RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 8.512
256MB DDR3
RADEON HD3450 POWERCOLOR AX3450 Catalyst 8.512
256MD2-S
* Currently, RADEON HD2400XT series graphics cards are only supported with
AMD Phenom CPU. Please visit our website for the future driver update and the
latest information.
What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include?
An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM
RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD
780G integrated chipset, all operating in a Windows®VistaTM environment. Please
refer to below PCI Express graphics card support list for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM.
For the future update of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit
our website for further information.
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* Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc.,
and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to
infringe.
* For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website
for up dates and details.
Step 7. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, click “CrossFireTM”,
and then select the option “Enable CrossFireTM”.
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Step 8. Click “Yes” to continue.
Step 9. Click “OK” to save your change.
Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM
CrossFireXTM feature.

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Clear CMOSDefault
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2.7 Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup
Jumpers SetupJumpers 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
these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting
PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 2) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or
USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
ClearCMOSJumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 8)
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes
system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system
setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,
please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
Afterwaitingfor15seconds,useajumpercaptoshortpin2andpin3onCLRCMOS1
for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the
BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you
must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-
CMOS action.