Biostar A780L3C User Manual

A780L3C Setup Manual
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Biostar A780L3C Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	AM3
Chipset	AMD 760G
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	8GB
Memory Type	DDR3
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 3Gb/s
IDE	1 x IDE
Video Ports	1 x VGA
PS/2	1 x PS/2 Keyboard, 1 x PS/2 Mouse
Onboard Audio	Realtek ALC662
Onboard LAN	Realtek RTL8111E
USB Ports	6 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports	3 x Audio jack
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI Express x1

Summary

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Before You Start

1.2 Package Checklist

1.3 Motherboard Specifications

1.4 Rear Panel Connectors

Illustrates and describes the connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

1.5 Motherboard Layout

Provides a visual diagram of the motherboard's components and their locations.

CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

2.2 Install a Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.3 Connect Cooling Fans

2.4 Installing System Memory

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR3 memory modules into DIMM slots.

2.5 Expansion Slots

2.6 Jumper Setting

Explains how to set jumpers, specifically the CMOS clear jumper (JCMOS1).

2.7 Headers & Connectors

CHAPTER 3: BIOS & SOFTWARE

3.1 BIOS Setup

3.2 BIOS Update

Describes methods for updating the motherboard's BIOS firmware.

3.3 Software

CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP

4.1 Driver Installation

4.2 Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common system problems and error messages.

4.3 RAID Functions