This manual introduces the ASRock A780LM Micro‑ATX motherboard, outlines the package contents, and explains the key features such as AMD AM2+/AM3 CPU support, integrated Radeon 3000 graphics, and Dual‑Channel DDR2 memory. It also details safety notices, over‑clocking cautions, and regulatory compliance.
The guide covers hardware installation (CPU, memory, expansion slots, I/O panel), BIOS Setup Utility, operating‑system installation, and the Support CD utilities. Additional sections describe minimum hardware requirements for 1080p Blu‑ray playback, RAID and hot‑plug SATA configuration, and troubleshooting resources.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.8") |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD RS780L, Southbridge AMD SB710 / SB700 |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet Realtek RTL8111DL |
| SATA | 6 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0/1/JBOD, NCQ, AHCI |
It supports Microsoft Windows XP, XP Media Center, XP 64‑bit, Windows Vista and Vista 64‑bit.
The A780LM can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR2 memory across its two DIMM slots.
Yes, with the proper hardware configuration as listed in the minimum requirements section.