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  • ASRock K10N78hSLI-1394 | User Manual - Page 1
    K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2008 Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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    any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the 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 of their respective companies, and are used only for
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    K10N78hSLI-WiFi 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78hSLI-1394 12 1.6 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 13 1.7 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi 13 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 36 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 38 2.15 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-
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    2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology 42 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 4 3 3.1 Introduction 43 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 44 3.2 Exit Screen 62 4 . Software 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 Menu 63
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    (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Quick Installation Guide ASRock K10N78hSLI-WiFi / K10N78hSLI-1394 Support CD ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only) Motherboard Accessories One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100
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    Codec) LAN - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211B - Supports Wake-On-LAN Wireless LAN - ASRock WiFi-802.11g module (K10N78hSLI-WiFi) - 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g / 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Supports Software Access Point mode (AP mode) and Station mode (Infrastructure mode and Ad
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    1 x WiFi/E header (see CAUTION 11) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, DRAM, Chipset Core, HTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) - ASRock OC
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    setting in the BIOS, applying Untied guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation. 4. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock
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    eSATAII installation procedures. 10. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 11. WiFi/E header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN
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    16. 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
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    module) IDE1 FSB2.6GHz AT X P W R 1 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 CPU_FAN1 Dual Channel AM2+ LAN PHY PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 K10N78hSLI-WiFi ATXPWR1) 17 SPI BIOS Chip 35 COM Port Header (COM1)
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    K10N78hSLI-1394 PCIE2 CLRCMOS1 1 CMOS BATTERY Super I/O PCIE3 FRONT_1394 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 AUDIO CODEC 1 WIFI Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 5 AM2 Connector (ATXPWR1) 17 SPI BIOS Chip 35 COM Port Header (COM1) 18 SATAII
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    1.6 ASRock 1394_SPDIF I/O 1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 IEEE 1394 Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6
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    1.7 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Specifications (For K10N78hSLI-WiFi Only) ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of
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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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    other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11/12, No. 3). 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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    Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break
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    ) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card and ASRock PCIE_DE card. If you want to use ASRock DeskExpress function on this motherboard, please install ASRock PCIE_DE card on PCIE3 slot. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the
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    2.5 Hybrid SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® Hybrid SLITM feature. Hybrid SLITM technology motherboard GPU Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLITM GeForce® Boost feature is supported only with certain set of discrete GPUs. Please
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    graphics card to PCIE1 BIOS setup. Enter "Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Then set the option "Hybrid SLI" to [Auto] or [Chipset Default]. 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
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    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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    IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details. Serial ATA II Connectors (SATAII_1 SATAII_6 (PORT5) These six Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATAII
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    on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This header supports WiFi+AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g or WiFi-802.11n module, an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter. It allows you to create a wireless
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    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'97 audio panel
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    cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. 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
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    power up failure. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX motherboard. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 port. This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 27
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    TV/ projector/LCD devices. Please connect the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card to this header. HDMI_SPDIF Cable (Optional) C B A Please connect end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI VGA card. A. black end +5V SPDIFOUT GND B. white end (2-pin) C. white end
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    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 connectors on HDMI VGA card, please refer to the user manual of HDMI VGA card vendor. Incorrect connection may cause permanent
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    remove your eSATAII devices to the eSATAII ports while the system is power-on and in working condition. 2. If you set "SATA Operation Mode" option in BIOS setup to non-RAID mode, Hot Plug function is not supported with eSATAII devices. If you still want to use eSATAII function in non-RAID mode
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    How to install eSATAII? SATAII_6 (PORT5) 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 (PORT5); see p.11/12 No.11) and the eSATAII connector (eSATAII_TOP; see p.11/12 No.36) with a SATA data cable first. Connect the
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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) 32
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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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    Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. STEP 1: Install
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    / AHCI mode. NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. eSATAII is equipped with Hot Plug capability that enables you to exchange
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    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 data loss
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    the SATA / SATAII HDD. How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from
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    NCQ and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [non-RAID]. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system
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    and Hot Plug functions STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set 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
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    (There are two ASRock Support CD in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose Guide" to set RAID configuration. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide
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    disk into the optical drive 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
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    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 2 . 1 7 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means
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    up the system time/date information Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up To set up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections
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    SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 04/81/2008] BIOS Version : K10N78hSLI-WiFi P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 9650 Quad-Core Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2300MHz Microcode Update : 100F23/1000065 L1 Cache
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    SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 04/81/2008] BIOS Version : K10N78hSLI-1394 P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 9650 Quad-Core Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2300MHz Microcode Update : 100F23/1000065 L1 Cache
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    3.3.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU 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 issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above
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    is an enhanced power saving state which is supported by AM2 dual core and AM2+ multi-core keep the default value for system stability. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set to [Manual]; otherwise, it will be hidden. The range of
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    this item. Processor Target Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom 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
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    Flexibility Option The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled]. Memory Controller Mode Use this item to adjust memory controller mode. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. The default value is [
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    banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. 3.3.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard 1394 Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Hybrid you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. 50
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    support Hybrid SLITM function. You are allowed to select this option only when the total capacity of the memory module you adopt is 2GB and above. If you install non-NVIDIA® graphics card be in overclocking mode. [Manual] - If you adopt NVIDIA® graphics card and select [Manual], the item "Onboard GPU
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    Clock"; otherwise, these two items will be hidden. Onboard GPU Core Clock This option only appears when you set the option "Onboard GPU Clock" to [Manual]. This allows you to adjust onboard GPU core clock. Onboard GPU Shader Clock This option only appears when you set the option "Onboard GPU Clock
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    3.3.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Repost Video on STR Resume Away Mode Support Restore on AC / the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. If you set this item to [Disabled], the function "Repost Video on
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    RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you install OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not change 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. 3.3.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item
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    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 / IRQ3], and [2E8 / IRQ3]. If you plan to use ASRock DeskExpress on this motherboard, please keep this item on [Disabled] option. 57
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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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    , including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis
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    (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Boot : [Auto], [Aircraft], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to Aircraft
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    you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password
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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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    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 know more about ASRock, welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact
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K10N78hSLI-WiFi /
K10N78hSLI-1394
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2008
Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.