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    A780GXH/128M User Manual Version 1.1 Published March 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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    purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate
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    Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback 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 . Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of
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    3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 44 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 45 3.2 Main Screen 45 3.3 Smart Screen 46 3.4 Advanced Screen 47 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 63 4 . Software Support 64 4.1 Install Operating System 64 4.2 Support CD Information 64 4.2.1 Running Support CD 64 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 64 4.2.3 Utilities
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    information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A780GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) 1 x ASRock A780GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock A780GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE
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    Graphics Audio LAN - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - AM3 CPU Ready - Supports CPU
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    Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10
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    . 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
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    . 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
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    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 http://www.asrock.com 10
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    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
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    : Bottom: PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY RoHS IDE1 AMD 780G Chipset AM2+ NB_FAN1 HT3.0 Sideport memory 128MB PCIE1 CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 Hybrid CrossFire DDR2 1066 Dual Channel Super I/O AUDIO CODEC PCIE2 A780GXH/128M PCI1 CrossFireX PCIE3 AMD SB710 Chipset RAID SATAII_5 SATAII_6 HDMI_SPDIF1
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    ) 7 Line In (Light Blue) ** 8 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 10 11 12 *** 13 14 15 Microphone (Pink) USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) Optical SPDIF Out Port HDMI Port VGA/DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the
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    tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: support AC3 or DTS audio format with HDMI Audio under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in XP support CD AAX780H-10.01. The driver is located under the path: ..\Drivers
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    2. Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you
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    . 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. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 16
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    2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2 DIMM pair
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    matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining
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    slots on this motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function
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    motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub or HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub or HDMI for dual monitor output support: DVI-D + D-Sub or HDMI + D-Sub. 2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
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    HDMI + D-Sub. 3. Boot your system. Press to enter BIOS 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
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    . For Windows® VistaTM 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
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    feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and VistaTM OS. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. What graphics cards work with CrossFireXTM? A complete CrossFireXTM system requires a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireXTM Edition graphics card and
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    components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed future, please refer to ATIXTM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. Step 1. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE1 slot. For
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    the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE1 slot. (You AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Step 7. Step 8. Step 9. Install the required drivers to your system. For Windows® XP OS: A. ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service
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    is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 26
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    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
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    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. 28
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    short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 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
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    to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your SATAII_5 SATAII_6 SATAII_1 SATAII_3 These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current
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    2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual
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    97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard
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    supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.12 No. 2) 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you
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    ) C B A Please connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. A. black end +5V SPDIFOUT GND blue black B. white end (2-pin) SPDIFOUT GND blue
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    , please carefully follow the below steps. •Step 1. Install the HDMI VGA card to the PCI Express Graphics slot on this motherboard. For the proper installation of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 19. Step 2. Connect the black end (A) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF
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    guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction 's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your
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    Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. AMD SB710 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers
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    is installed into system properly. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or
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    cable to (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. the motherboard's SATAII connector. SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White) Step attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA
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    Mode" option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system. (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit.) B. During POST at the
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    install Windows? " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD RAID drivers. AMD RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift
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    Select the driver to install according to the OS you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows® XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform" for Windows® XP 64-bit.) Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set up BIOS
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    install Windows? " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the bottom to load the AMD AHCI drivers. AMD AHCI drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift
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    motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS back on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are
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    Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Wed 01/21/2009] BIOS Version : A780GXH/128M P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 9350e Quad-Core Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2000MHz Microcode Update : 100F23/1000083 L1 Cache Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size
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    SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Save Changes and Exit Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode Load Performance Setup RAID Mode Load Power Saving Setup Default Exit system setup after saving the
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If Manual, multiplier and voltage will be set based on User AM2 Boost This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. If you set this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2
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    AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Enhance Halt State This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions set to [Manual], you may
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration AM2 Boost Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) AM2 CPU. This item will show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The range of the value depends on the CPU you adopt on this motherboard
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    values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK], [6CLK], [7CLK], [8CLK] and [9CLK]. The default value
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    TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRDRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. MA Timing Use
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    3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory SidePort Clock Speed Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard GPU Clock Override Surround View
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    you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 780G. Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows MHz], [2200 MHz], [2400 MHz] and [2600 MHz]. The configuration options depend on the CPU you adopt. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options:
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    3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Loss . (STR refers to suspend to RAM.) Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. The default value is [Disabled
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    motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 IDE Configuration BIOS / SATAII HDDs, please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [AHCI], [RAID] and [IDE]. IDE Device Configuration You may instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of "IDE1 Slave" as well. BIOS SETUP
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    automatically detect the hard disk drive. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large
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    3.4.5PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency
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    SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and
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    this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. The default value is [BIOS Setup Only]. Please refer to below descriptions for
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    you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring
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    this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. 1st Boot Device
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    "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security
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    and exit setup?" Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option
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    install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to
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A780GXH/128M
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published March 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.