A78GMV motherboard user manual, introduces the functions and usage of the motherboard.
This manual covers the A78GMV motherboard from Foxconn, detailing product specifications, hardware installation steps, BIOS configuration, RAID setup, and operating‑system installation. It also includes safety notices, environmental information, and troubleshooting tips.
The document provides detailed diagrams of the board layout, connector pin‑outs, and recommended procedures for CPU, memory, expansion cards, and peripheral connections, as well as guidance for creating RAID arrays and installing Windows XP or Vista. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU socket | AM3 |
|---|---|
| Maximum CPU power | 95 W |
| Chipset | AMD 780L northbridge, SB700 / SB710 southbridge |
| Memory slots | 2 × 240‑pin DDR3 DIMM, up to 8 GB |
| Memory speed | DDR3 1333/1066 MHz |
| Expansion slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| Integrated graphics | ATI Radeon HD3000 GPU |
| SATA ports | 4 × SATA II |
| IDE port | 1 × IDE |
| RAID support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 |
| Network controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit |
| Audio codec | Realtek 662‑GR, 2/4/5.1 channels, S/PDIF |
| USB ports | 10 × USB 2.0 |
| Form factor | Micro ATX (24.4 cm × 21.3 cm) |
It shows the period during which the toxic or hazardous substances in the product are expected not to leak or cause environmental or personal damage under normal use.
The board provides four SATA II connectors for storage devices.
The A78GMV supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 modes.
A 24‑pin power connector should be used for high‑end graphics cards installed in the PCI‑Express x16 slot.