Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- M3N78D
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 6
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-03-15
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ASRock M3N78D Motherboard Quick Start Guide
The guide offers a step‑by‑step installation procedure for the ASRock M3N78D motherboard, covering CPU installation, memory configuration, connector hookup, and BIOS setup. It also lists supported processors, memory types, and required jumpers.
Technical details include the board’s ATX form factor, onboard features such as Gigabit LAN, 7.1‑channel audio, USB ports, SATA interfaces, and BIOS capabilities. Safety and compliance information, as well as troubleshooting tips, are also provided. This manual is written in Chinese.
ASRock M3N78D specifications
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 7.5") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM3 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Phenom II X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2, Sempron |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots (dual‑channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 720D |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1718S (7.1‑channel HD Audio) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| SATA Connectors | 4 × SATAII 3.0 Gb/s (RAID, AHCI, NCQ) |
| BIOS Size | 8 MB AMI BIOS |
All ASRock M3N78D documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the ASRock M3N78D motherboard use?
It uses an AM3 CPU socket.
How many DDR3 memory slots are available on the board?
The motherboard provides four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual‑channel memory.
Which LAN controller is used on this motherboard?
The motherboard uses a Realtek RTL8211CL Gigabit Ethernet PHY.
Which Windows operating systems are supported by the M3N78D motherboard?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, Windows XP, XP Media Center, and XP 64‑bit.
How many SATA ports are available and what features do they provide?
The board provides four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID (0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD), NCQ, AHCI, and Hot‑Plug functions.
What type of audio codec is used on the M3N78D FX motherboard?
It uses a VIA VT17188 audio codec that provides 7.1‑channel HD audio.