K8A780LM User Manual.
This manual covers the complete hardware installation process for the ASRock K8A780LM Micro ATX motherboard, including package contents, CPU and memory installation, expansion slot usage, and connector descriptions.
It also details BIOS configuration options, driver and utility installation from the support CD, and provides full technical specifications such as chipset, memory capacity, storage interfaces, graphics, audio, LAN, and USB features.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX 9.6" x 7.8" (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron Processors |
| Northbridge Chipset | AMD RS780L (760G) |
| Southbridge Chipset | AMD SB710 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 2 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon 3000 (DX10 class, 512 MB shared) |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| USB Ports | 4 x USB 2.0 ports on rear I/O panel |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10/JBOD, NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug |
| IDE Connector | 1 x ATA133 IDE (supports 2 IDE devices) |
It uses Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron processors.
The board provides four USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel.
Yes, the four Serial ATAII connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD.
It can accommodate up to 2 GB of DDR memory across two DIMM slots.