ASRock 880GM-LE128M User Manual

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880GM-LE/128M
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published April 2010
Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
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ContentsContents
Contents
ContentsContents
1.1.
IntroductionIntroduction
1.
Introduction
1.1.
IntroductionIntroduction
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 12
2.2.
InstallationInstallation
2.
Installation
2.2.
InstallationInstallation
Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 14
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 16
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features .......................... 17
2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide............................. 20
2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 22
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 23
2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 27
2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 28
2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 29
2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 30
2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 32
2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista
XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 32
2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 34
2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 36
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3.3.
BIOS SBIOS S
3.
BIOS S
3.3.
BIOS SBIOS S
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 37
3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 38
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ................................................................. 39
3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 46
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 56
3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 57
3.7 Security Screen ........................................................................ 58
3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 59
4.4.
Software SupportSoftware Support
4.
Software Support
4.4.
Software SupportSoftware Support
4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 60
4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 60
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 37
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 38
3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 47
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ..................................................... 48
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 49
3.4.4 Storage Configuration .................................................... 50
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 52
3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ...................................................... 53
3.4.7 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 53
3.4.8 USB Configuration .......................................................... 55
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ........................................... 57
4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 60
4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 60
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 60
4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 60
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1.1.
IntroductionIntroduction
1.
Introduction
1.1.
IntroductionIntroduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 880GM-LE/128M motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It de-
livers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step
guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to
BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated
version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website
as well. ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
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1 x ASRock 880GM-LE/128M Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm)
1 x ASRock 880GM-LE/128M Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock 880GM-LE/128M Support CD
1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Shield
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1.21.2
SpecificationsSpecifications
1.2
Specifications
1.21.2
SpecificationsSpecifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm CPU - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom
X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron
processors
- Six-Core CPU Ready
- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced
Clock Calibration)
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 880G
- Southbridge: AMD SB710
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
- Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireX
Graphics - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4250 graphics
- DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Modle 4.1
- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5)
- Integrated 128MB side port memory for iGPU
- Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by
independent display controllers
- Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600
@ 75Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536
@ 85Hz
- Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
with DVI-D port
Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111DL
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
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Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone
Connector - 6 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x Print port header
- 1 x COM port header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 7)
BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD
OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion,
ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version)
Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)
- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)
- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13)
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- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
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XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 14)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third­party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 for details.
2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 15 for proper installation.
3. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 /
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/ XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
Vista
5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest information.
6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, plea se rea d the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.
7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft 64-bit / 7 / Vista
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8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil
your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows
environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website:
9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,
Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the
number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are
idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and
improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To
use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option
in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation
procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
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10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system.
11. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.
OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-
nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It
helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system
and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.
With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with
your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system
to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC
profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.
12. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
13. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
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14. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European
Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According
to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in
off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an
EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP
ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency
is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power
supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manu-
facturer for more details.
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN1
DDR3_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
PWR_FAN1
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SATAII_4(SATAII_5 SATAII_6
PORT3) (PORT4) (PORT5)
SATAII_1(SATAII_2 SATAII_3
PORT0) (PORT1) (PORT2)
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CMOS
BATTERY
CLRCMOS1
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IDE1
RoHS
SPEAKER1
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PLEDPWRBTN
PANEL1
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HDLED RESET
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ATXPWR1
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Keyboard
Mouse
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EuP Ready
USB2.0 T: US B2 B:USB3
USB2.0 T: US B4 B:USB5
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USB2.0 T: US B0 B:USB1
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Bottom:
MIC IN
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AUDIO CODEC
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COM1
Top: RJ-45
Top:
LINE IN
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PCIE1
Chipset
LAN
Hybrid CrossFire
PCIE2
PCI1
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IR1
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FLOPPY1
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SOCKET AM3
8Mb BIOS
USB8_9
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AM3
HT3.0
DDR3 1600
Dual Channel
Chipset
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FSB800
DDR3_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
AMD
SB710
CHA_FAN1
USB6_7
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1 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 19 Primary SAT AII Connector 2 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 AM3 CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 22 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 4 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 8 ATX Power Connector (A TXPWR1) 26 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Front Panel Audio Header 11 Sixth SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_6 (PORT 5)) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 12 Fifth SAT AII Conne ctor (SA TAII_5 (PORT 4)) 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 13 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 14 Southbridge Controller 31 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 15 Chassis Speaker Header 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)
(SPEAKER 1, White) 33 Northbridge Controller 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 34 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 17 Third SAT AII Connector (SA TAII_3 (PORT 2)) 18 Secondary SAT AII Connector (SA T AII_2 (PORT 1))
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I/O PanelI/O Panel
I/O Panel
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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 Microphone (Pink) 2 VGA/D-Sub Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 VGA/D VI-D Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)
* 4 RJ-45 Port 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Front Speaker (Lime)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port LED Indications
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ACT/LINK LED
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SPEED LED
LAN Port
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP:
After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer
ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”. Choose “2CH” or
“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker
and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then
reboot your system. For Windows
After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the
system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device
advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio
streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.
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InstallationInstallation
2.
Installation
2.2.
InstallationInstallation
This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-
sure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation Precautions
Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or
the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard
to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may
damage the motherboard.
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CPU InstallationCPU Installation
2.1
CPU Installation
2.12.1
CPU InstallationCPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90
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angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner Small Triangle
STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever
2.22.2
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.22.2
Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle
STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-
tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to
the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). For proper
installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan
and the heatsink.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
880GM-LE/128M motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3)
DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed,
size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel
Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory
Technology.
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break
on the slot.
notch break
notch
break
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the
slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully
snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane
width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express cards with x16
lane width graphics cards.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal dual VGA output
support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature
without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also
provides independent display controllers for DVI-D and D-Sub to support dual VGA
output so that DVI-D and D-sub can drive same or different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel. And
connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel.
VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port
2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your
system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install
onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard.
When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or
HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two
monitors instead of both monitors.
Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA
output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card,
you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. Please refer to page 16 for
proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to the VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel. And
connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel. Connect
the other DVI-D monitor cable and D-Sub monitor cable to the corresponding
connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot.
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3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory”
option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or
[512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value
you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not
adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable
VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this
motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the
steps below.
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish
to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use
multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary,
and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number
one, two, three and four.
For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display
Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number ”2” icon.
B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto
this monitor”.
C. Click “OK” to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number
three and four.
6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement
of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
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