ASROCK K10N78-1394 User Manual

11111K10N78-1394 / K10N78User ManualVersion 1.1Published August 2008Copyright©2008 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

1010101010To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quietoption in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for theo

11111111111.31.31.31.31.3Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-rayMinimum Hardware Requirement for

12121212121.41.41.41.41.4Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our LabPassed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our LabPassed 1080p Blu-ray (B

13131313131.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78-1394)1.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78-1394)1.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78-1394)1.5 Motherboard Layout (K10N78-1

14141414141.6 Motherboard Layout (K10N78)1.6 Motherboard Layout (K10N78)1.6 Motherboard Layout (K10N78)1.6 Motherboard Layout (K10N78)1.6 Motherboard

1515151515124356789101112131415161.71.71.71.71.7I/O Panel (K10N78-1394)I/O Panel (K10N78-1394)I/O Panel (K10N78-1394)I/O Panel (K10N78-1394)I/O Panel

161616161612345678910111213141.71.71.71.71.7I/O Panel (K10N78)I/O Panel (K10N78)I/O Panel (K10N78)I/O Panel (K10N78)I/O Panel (K10N78) To enable Mult

17171717172.2.2.2.2.InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationThis is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) mothe

18181818182.12.12.12.12.1CPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationStep 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the leve

19191919192.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installat

22222Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, trans

2020202020notchbreaknotchbreakInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMPlease make sure to disconnect powe

21212121212.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots

22222222222.52.52.52.52.5Hybrid SLIHybrid SLIHybrid SLIHybrid SLIHybrid SLITMTMTMTMTM Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide

2323232323Supported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLISupported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLISupported PCI Express Card for Hybrid SLISupported PCI Exp

2424242424B. HybridPowerB. HybridPowerB. HybridPowerB. HybridPowerB. HybridPowerTMTMTMTMTMStep 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to

2525252525C. Dual MonitorsC. Dual MonitorsC. Dual MonitorsC. Dual MonitorsC. Dual MonitorsStep 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to

2626262626VGA/D-Sub port2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.6 Dual Monitor and Surround Disp

2727272727Surround Display FeatureThis motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGAoutput support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and t

2828282828HDCP Function with DVI-D PortHDCP function is supported with DVI-D port on this motherboard. Touse HDCP function with this motherboard, you

29292929292.7 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide2.7 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide2.7 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide2.7 HDMI Audio Func

33333ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents1.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction...

3030303030+5V1_2+5VSB2_32.82.82.82.82.8Jumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers are setup.W

3131313131FLOPPY1Pin1the red-striped side to Pin1connect the black endto the IDE devicesconnect the blue endto the motherboardIDE1PIN180-conductor AT

3232323232connect to the SATA HDDpower connectorconnect to thepower supplyeSATAII Connector This eSATAII connector(eSATAII_TOP: see p.13, No. 36)

3333333333J_S EN SEOUT2_L1MIC_RETP R E S ENCE#GNDOUT2_RMIC2_RMIC2_LOUT_RETInfrared Module Header This header supports an(5-pin IR1) optional wireless

3434343434+ 5 VDUMMYDUMMYS PEAKER1GNDPWRBTN#PLED-PLED+DUMMYRESET#GNDH D LED +H D LED -1System Panel Header This header accommodates(9-pin PANEL1) seve

3535353535ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary(8-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with(see p.13/14, No. 2) ATX 12V plug to

3636363636CBGND+5 VSPD IFOU TblueblackblueblackGNDSPD IFOU TblueblackGNDSPD IFOU TAHDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)(Optional) of HDM

37373737372.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header

38383838382.11 eSA2.11 eSA2.11 eSA2.11 eSA2.11 eSATTTTTAII InterAII InterAII InterAII InterAII Interface Introduction (Only for K10N78-1394)face Intro

3939393939Connect one end of the eSATAIIdevice cable to eSATAII device2. Use the eSATAII device cable to connect eSATAII device and the eSATAII port o

444442.18.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ...

4040404040Comparison between eSATAII and other devicesIEEE 1394 400Mb/sUSB 2.0 480Mb/sSATA 1.5Gb/s (1500Mb/s)eSATAII/SATAII 3.0Gb/s (3000Mb/s)

41414141412.122.122.122.122.12SASASASASATTTTTAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII H

42424242422.132.132.132.132.13Serial ASerial ASerial ASerial ASerial ATTTTTA (SAA (SAA (SAA (SAA (SATTTTTA) / Serial AA) / Serial AA) / Serial AA) / S

43434343432.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.14 Hot Plug and Hot S

4444444444 Caution1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug cannot be processed.2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs

4545454545 How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:Please do follow below instruction sequence to pro

46464646462.162.162.162.162.16Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation

4747474747Using SATA / SATAII HDDs / eSATAII devices without NCQ and Hot PlugfunctionsSTEP 1: Set Up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced sc

4848484848Using SATA / SATAII HDDs / eSATAII devices without NCQ and Hot PlugfunctionsSTEP 1: Set Up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced sc

4949494949Please select A and B for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit in RAID mode. (There are two RAIDdrivers needed for RAID mode, you have to select them sep

555551.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock K10N78-1394 / K10N78 motherboard, a reliabl

50505050502.192.192.192.192.19Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking Technologyechnol

51515151513.3.3.3.3.BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction3.1 I

5252525252BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainSmart H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvancedSystem OverviewSystem TimeSystem Date[ :00:09][Fri 07/25/2008]Use [Enter],

53535353533.33.33.33.33.3Smart ScreenSmart ScreenSmart ScreenSmart ScreenSmart ScreenIn the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to you

5454545454BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain SmartH/W Monitor Boot Security ExitSelect ScreenSelect ItemEnter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 S

55555555553.4.13.4.13.4.13.4.13.4.1CPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationAM2 BoostThis option appears o

5656565656Secure Virtual MachineThis option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. When this option is set to[Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architect

5757575757Processor VoltageThis option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. This item will show when“Multiplier/Voltage Change” is set to [Manual]; ot

5858585858Flexibility OptionThe default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance formemory compatibility when it is set to [

5959595959TWRWRThis option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TWRWRvalues. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CL

666661.21.21.21.21.2SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.4-in, 30.5 cm x 21.

6060606060Onboard HD AudioSelect [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. Ifyou select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be d

6161616161Share MemoryThis allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto].Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB],

6262626262BIOS SETUP UTILITYACPI SettingsSelect auto-detect ordisable the STRfeature.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load De

6363636363BIOS SETUP UTILITYIDE Configurationv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.AdvancedOnBoard IDE ControllerOnboard SATA Contr

6464646464TYPEUse this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [AR

6565656565BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced PCI / PnP SettingsValue in units of PCIclocks for PCI devicelatency timerregister.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Chan

6666666666BIOS SETUP UTILITYFloppy ConfigurationSelect the type offloppy driveconnected to thesystem.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 Genera

6767676767BIOS SETUP UTILITYUSB ConfigurationTo enable or disablethe onboard USBcontrollers.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9

6868686868BIOS SETUP UTILITYHardware Health Event MonitoringSelect ScreenSelect ItemF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C)

6969696969BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Smart Advanced H/W MonitorSecurity ExitBoot SettingsConfigure Settingsduring System Boot.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnte

77777 Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports- 1

70707070703.73.73.73.73.7Security ScreenSecurity ScreenSecurity ScreenSecurity ScreenSecurity ScreenIn this section, you may set or change the supervi

7171717171BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot SecurityExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this operatio

72727272724.4.4.4.4.SofSofSofSofSoftware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supporttttt4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating

88888CAUTION!1. If you install AM2 CPU on this motherbord, the system bus speed will beHT1.0 (2000 MT/s). If you install AM2+ CPU on this motherbord,

999995. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may beless than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® XPand W