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  • ASRock M3A785GXH/128M | User Manual - Page 1
    M3A785GXH/128M User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 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 battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP)
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    Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 47 2.16 Driver Installation Guide 49 2.17 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 49 2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
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    Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 52 2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology 53 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 54 3.1 Introduction 54 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 63 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 64
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    about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents 1 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in, 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Quick Installation Guide 2 x ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Support CD 1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE
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    (see CAUTION 5) - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4200 graphics - DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 6) - Built-in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports HDCP function - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray
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    /NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SLI/XFIRE power connector - CD in header - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance
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    sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 18 for proper installation. 3. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the
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    ® XP and Windows® VistaTM. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. If you want to use CrossFireXTM or 3-Way CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 25 and 26 to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card in
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    embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this
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    details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm 1.4 Three CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit) Chipset Vendor ATI Model Name Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Powercolor AX4870 512MD5-H Chipset Name RADEON 4850 RADEON 4870 Driver Catalyst 8.12
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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 785G VGA driver update in the future. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 12
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    * Above passed films are tested under below configuration. Items Configurations CPU AM3 all series CPU VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Single Channel DDR3 1066, 1GB x 1 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra (Version 7.3 or above) DVD
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    Top: RJ-45 CPU_FAN1 Sideport memory 128MB SLI/XFIRE_PWR1 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK FRONT Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN AMD Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: 785G NB_FAN1 41 PWR_FAN1 Chipset PCIE1 LAN PHY 40 M3A785GXH/128M 39 PCIE2 IDE1 CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFire 38 37 36 35 34
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    V -- 8 V V V V *** To support AC3 or DTS audio format with HDMI Audio under VistaTM, please install the HDMI audio driver in XP support CD AAX785H-10. The driver is located under the path: ..\Drivers\NB Audio\REALTEK\XP64_XP(R1.68) And note for LPCM support up to stereo 2 channels only. 15
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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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    Socker 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 necessary to install a larger heatsink and
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    of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) 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) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of
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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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    plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green). In this mode, you do not need to adjust the default setting of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it is still in working condition
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    mode, please reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2, PCIE3 and PCIE4 slots. card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard
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    benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can drive same or different display contents. To enable dual
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    add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard. 5. 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. 6. Set up a multi-monitor display. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Right
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    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
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    we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. Step 1. There is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard
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    the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Please simultaneously pull open both the retention arms that hold the card in position. The card itself will spring the card into position. Also, keep away from touching the connectors (Golden Fingers). Step 5. Install one Radeon graphics card to
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    to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) Step 9. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector. 27
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    page 25 and 26 to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section "Expansion Slots". Step 3. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. For the proper installation procedures
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    to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.) Step 7. Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to SLI/XFIRE power connector. 29
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    prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. 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 Pack 2 or higher installed in
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    reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 31
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    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
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    Step 8. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Click "View", click "CrossFireTM", and then select the option "Enable CrossFireTM". View without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details. 33
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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 p.14, No. 23) SATAII_6 These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal SATAII_1 SATAII_2 storage devices. The
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    to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. You can also use the SATA data cable to connect SATAII_6 connector and USB 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 and
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    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 "Mute" icon in "Front Mic" of "Playback" portion. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "Front Mic" Tab in the Realtek
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    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 Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.14 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an
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    one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 port. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to connect HDMI Digital TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please
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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 black
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    refer to page 39. For the pin definition of HDMI_SPDIF connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent damage to this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. Step 3. Connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the
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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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    eSATAII Interface Introduction What is eSATAII? This motherboard supports eSATAII interface, the external SATAII specification. . 2. If you set "SATA Operation Mode" option in BIOS setup to IDE mode, Hot Plug function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function
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    How to install eSATAII? SATAII_6 eSATAII_TOP 1. In order to enable the eSATAII port of the I/O shield, you need to connect the orange SATAII connector (SATAII_6; see p.14 No.23) and the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.14 No.42) with a SATA data cable first. Connect the Connect the SATA
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    Comparison between eSATAII and other devices IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 SATA eSATAII/SATAII 400Mb/s 480Mb/s 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s) 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s) 45
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    This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you
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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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    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 beginning of
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    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 box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.) .. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit
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    "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE2. Currently, if you install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and there
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    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 box pack, please choose the one for Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit.) .. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit
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    19 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 to set the selection
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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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    H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Fri 06/26/2009] BIOS Version : M3A785GXH/128M P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 720 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2800MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB L3 Cache Size
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter] CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Bus Width [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense
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    1800 MHz Processor Maximum Voltage 1.2500 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] CPU Frequency Multiplier [x0.5 100 MHz] CPU Voltage [0.6000 V] NB Frequency Multiplier [x5.0 1000 MHz] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense
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    DDR3 1066)], [667 MHz (DDR3 1333)] and [800MHz (DDR3 1600)]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.48V] to [2.40V]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing BIOS This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to enable Channel Memory
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    TRP Use this to adjust TRP values. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK] to [12CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TRAS Use this to adjust TRAS values. Configuration options: [Auto], [15CLK] to [30CLK]. 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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    Chipset Settings SidePort Clock Speed This allows you to select sideport clock speed. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [400 MHz], [533 MHz], [667 MHz], [800 MHz], [1066 MHz] and [1333 MHz]. This option only appears when you set "Internal Graphics Mode" to [SIDEPORT] or [
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    section may cause the system to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save
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    the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no
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    will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Front Panel Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. CD-In Use this item to enable or disable CD-In of OnBoard HD Audio. If you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM logo test, please disable
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    Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 785G. Surround View This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. 66
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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 or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. The default value is [
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    plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage as the example in the following instruction, which can be applied to the configurations of "IDE1 Slave" as well. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Master Device
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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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    3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI
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    Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address PS/2 Port Type [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [Auto] 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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    Use 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 [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for
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    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 OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring
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    F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled
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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 OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit
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    . Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) This
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    4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer
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M3A785GXH/128M
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published July 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.