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Specifications and information contained in this guide advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 2
1 COM1 HT3.0 Hybrid CrossFire PCIE1 AMD 785G Chipset A785GM-LE PCIE2 IDE1 PWR_FAN1 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 (PORT 3) (PORT 4) (PORT 5) RoHS PCI1 IR1 1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 USB10_11 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET 8Mb BIOS USB8_9 1 CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 SATAII_1 - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 3
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 4
website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock A785GM-LE Support CD 1 x Ultra - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 5
ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 785G - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 6
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) 6 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 7
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 - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 8
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. 8 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 9
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 785G VGA driver update in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 10
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) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 11
, 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. 11 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 12
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 2, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 13
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) A785GM-LE 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 chiptype) memory modules in - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 14
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. on the slot. Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. 14 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 15
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 add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. 15 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 16
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 you move items from one monitor to another. 16 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 17
display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible. 17 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 18
3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 785G 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 - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 19
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. 19 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 20
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 clearCMOS action. English 20 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 21
motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction (PORT 2) These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. motherboard. English 21 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 22
convenient connection of printer devices. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. English 22 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 23
Definition Audio 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 to install 16) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. 23 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 24
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, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 25
/ SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit OS on your system. 25 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard English - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 26
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 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 ASRock A785GM-LE Motherboard - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 27
risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test - ASRock A785GM-LE | Quick Installation Guide - Page 28
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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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
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.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswa
ste/perchlorate”
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