This document is the user manual for M3N78D FX released by ASRock INC. It is version 1.0 and was published in December 2011. The manual contains relevant information and operation instructions for ASRock M3N78D FX.
This manual introduces the ASRock M3N78D FX motherboard, covering package contents, specifications, layout, and I/O panel. It guides users through hardware installation such as CPU, memory modules, expansion cards, and SATA devices.
Later sections describe BIOS setup, overclocking options, hardware health monitoring, and software support including drivers, utilities, and the support CD. Safety notices, FCC compliance, and warranty information are also included.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0 x 7.5 in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ (supports AM3) |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots, max 16 GB |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 720D |
| SATA Connectors | 4 SATA2 (3 Gb/s) ports with RAID, NCQ, AHCI, Hot‑Plug |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1718S 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
The motherboard supports Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, Windows XP, XP Media Center, and XP 64‑bit.
There are four SATA2 (3 Gb/s) connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD, NCQ, AHCI, and Hot‑Plug functions.
Yes, it includes Untied Overclocking Technology for CPU and system overclocking.
The board uses an 8 Mb AMI BIOS with legal and plug‑and‑play features.