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  • ASRock K10N78M Pro | User Manual - Page 1
    K10N78M Pro User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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    , without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
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    Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express slots 17 2.5 Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide 18
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    BIOS Menu Bar 40 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 41 3.2 Main Screen 41 3.3 Smart Screen 42 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Memory Configuration 47 3.4.3 Chipset Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers
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    CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock K10N78M Pro
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    memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (green @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 graphics - DX10 VGA, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - Dual VGA Output: support DVI
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    Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency
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    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
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    . 15. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology for AM2 CPU. 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
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    1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below table for the minimum hardware requirement. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Athlon X2 4000+ Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 667, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM
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    Films in Our Lab Test DVD Type Blu-ray DVD HDDVD Film Name SWORDFISH UNDERWORLD EVOLUTION X-MEN III SPEED CASINO ROYALE THE LEAGUE OF tested under below configuration. Items Configurations CPU AMD Athlon X2 4000+ VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 667, 1GB x
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    T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN PHY NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset PCI Express 2.0 9 SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) 28 27 26 PCIE1 Hybrid SLI Gigabit LAN Super I/O AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 COM1 1 FLOPPY1 K10N78M Pro PCIE2 PCI1 RAID PCI2 LPT1
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    /DVI-D Port 10 VGA/D-Sub Port 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN LAN Port * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio
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    , 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
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    Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is
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    Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) K10N78M Pro 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
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    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. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN
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    is only supported with Windows® VistaTM OS, and is not available with other OS. Please visit our website for the driver update in the future. GeForce® Boost GeForce® Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA® discrete GPU when combined with NVIDIA® motherboard GPU. When GeForce® Boost is
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    Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost and HybridPowerTM features are supported only with certain set of discrete GPUs. Please refer to our website for the graphics cards update in the future. For GeForce® Boost Vendor Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS GeForce 8400GS GeForce 8400GS
  • ASRock K10N78M Pro | User Manual - Page 20
    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. Boot your system. Press to enter BIOS setup. Enter "Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Then set the option
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    correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. Step 4. Boot into OS. Install Hybrid SLITM driver from our support CD to your system. Hybrid SLITM driver is in the following path of ASRock support CD: (There are two ASRock support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please
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    freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard 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
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    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 VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If
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    is supported with DVI-D port 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
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    / XP 64-bit OS Step 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. B. Set the option "OnBoard HDMI HD Audio" to [Auto]. Step 2: Install HDMI audio driver to your system. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to your system. Step 3: Reboot
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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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    end 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 IDE SATAII_2 (PORT 1) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface
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    cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. High 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 your system. 2. If you use AC
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    need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12, No. 6) 1 GND Please connect the CPU fan 2 +12V cable to
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    Though this 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, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin
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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 website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your
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    ) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the
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    Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer
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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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    A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. 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
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    to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. When you see "Where do you want to install Windows? " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on the
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    are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift driver diskette. Please make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette by following section 2.15.1 step 2 on page 35. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. Please follow step 1 to set up the BIOS option "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID]. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide
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    " button on the left on the bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the following path in our Support CD: (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.) .. \ I386 \ Vista (For Windows
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    Installation Guide 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup
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    the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP off and then back on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose
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    Time System Date [14:00:09] [Mon 07/06/2009] BIOS Version Processor Type : K10N78M Pro P1.00 : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 Processor 3800+ (64bit) Processor Speed : 2400MHz Microcode Update : 70FF1/0 L1 Cache Size : 128KB L2 Cache Size : 512KB Total Memory DDRII_1 DDRII_2 : 512MB with 64MB shared
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    Defaults Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode Load Performance Setup RAID Mode Load Power Saving Setup Default BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item
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    information. Select the proper BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Memory Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration
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    only when you adopt AM2 CPU. If you set this option to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. The default value is [Disabled]. Please refer to caution 15 on page 9 for details. Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default
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    Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt 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. However, for system stability, it is not recommended to
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    Processor Voltage This option appears only when you adopt 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. However, for safety and system stability, it is not
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    3.4.2 Memory Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Clock Memory Controller Mode Power listed: [200 MHz (DDR2 400)], [266 MHz (DDR2 533)], [333 MHz (DDR2 667)] and [400MHz (DDR2 800)]. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one more option: [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]. Memory
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    TRP Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK] to [6CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRAS Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to [18CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. Configuration options: [Auto],
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    MA Timing Use this to adjust values for MA timing. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [
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    CHA CLK Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA CLK Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA DATA Drive Strength Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.
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    3.4.3 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Hybrid SLI Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [PCI] DRAM Voltage Chipset Voltage IGPU Boost [Auto] [
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    Voltage Use this to select chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V], [1.15V], [1.20V] and [1.25V]. The default value is [Auto]. IGPU Boost This allows you to enable or disable the IGPU Boost feature. If you select [Enabled], iGPU will be in overclocking mode, which will increase the
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    3.4.4 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On ACPI HPET Table [Disabled] [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [
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    Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.5 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration OnBoard IDE " as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of "IDE1 Slave" as well. 54
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. :Hard Disk :MAXTOR 6L080J4 :80.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-6 :Supported selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as
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    to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.6 PCIPnP 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 timer register. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item
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    Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.8 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version
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    to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7]. 3.4.9 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC
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    allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows 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
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    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 Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [On]
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    Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [PCIE2.0 Revolution], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set to
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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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K10N78M Pro
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.