ASRock A780LM-S Motherboard Installation Guide
This manual introduces the ASRock A780LM-S motherboard, a Micro ATX board (9.6‑in x 7.2‑in) with support for AMD AM2+/AM2 and AM3 processors. It covers hardware installation, BIOS configuration, and the utilities included on the support CD.
Detailed sections describe the board layout, connector locations, power‑saving features, over‑clocking cautions, and compliance information such as FCC and EuP requirements. The specifications list chipset, memory, expansion slots, audio, LAN, and storage options.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.2‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2+ / AM2 (supports AM3 CPUs) |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD RS780L, Southbridge AMD SB710 |
| Memory | 2 DDR2 DIMM slots, up to 8 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667/533 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 PCI slots |
An EuP‑ready power supply with standby power efficiency higher than 50 % at 100 mA is required.
Press F6 during POST or F2 to enter BIOS, launch Instant Flash, and load the BIOS file from a FAT‑formatted USB drive.