This user’s manual contains all the information you may
need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s
manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe Reader), place
the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your
system. The auto-run screen will appear, click the
Manual” tab to enter its submenu. If not, browse the
root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and
double click the “AUTORUN” file.
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AN52S/AN52
User’s Manual
English + Multilingual QIG
P/N: 4310-0000-87
Rev. 2.00, May 2007
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Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x Floppy port
• 1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector
• 4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 3x USB 2.0 headers
• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-In connector
Rear Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
• 1x COM port
• 1x External CMOS Clearing Switch
AN52S only)
• 1x 7.1-Channel Audio connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1x RJ-45 LAN connector
(For AN52S only)
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AN52S/AN52 1-1
1.2 Motherboard Layout
1.2.1 AN52S
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1.2.2 AN52
Hardware Setup
※ The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in the following chapter
of this manual were mainly based on model “AN52S”, unless specifically stated.
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1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard.
• As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.
• If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufficient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O
shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find
an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
1.4 Installing Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many
mounting holes to allow the motherboard to be
securely attached, and at the same time, prevent
the system from short circuits. There are two
ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis
base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is
with studs. Only if you are unable to do this
should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting
holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board
with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take
the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can
slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to
make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.
※ Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or
removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage
to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after
you have carefully checked everything.
To install this motherboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the
motherboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on
the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the motherboard’s I/O ports toward
the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the motherboard’s screw holes
with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the motherboard with screws and
have them tightened.
※ To prevent shorting the PCB circuit,
please REMOVE the metal studs or
spacers if they are already fastened
on the chassis base and are without
mounting-holes on the motherboard
to align with.
Face the chassis’s rear panel.
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1.5 Checking Jumper Settings
• For a 2-pin jumper, plug the
jumper cap on both pins will
make it CLOSE (SHORT).
Remove the jumper cap, or
plug it on either pin
(reserved for future use) will
leave it at OPEN position.
• For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be
shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.
SHORT OPEN
1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a)
the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the
supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu,
(c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the
CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu,
or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or
memory modules.
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS
memory and have it reconfigured to the default values
stored in BIOS.
• Pins 1 and 2 shorted
(Default): Normal
operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted:
Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:
1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper
cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted.
3. Power on the system.
4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS
setup menu right after powering on system.
5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value.
6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.
※ Another easy way to clear the CMOS memory can be done by switching the
“EZ-CCMOS1”, see the section of “Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices” in this
manual for detail.
※ Please do shut down the system power before clearing CMOS memory.
(For AN52S only)
Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT
OPEN
Hardware Setup
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CMOS Backup Battery:
An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after
disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after
some five years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED” or “CMOS checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to
be renewed.
To renew the backup battery:
1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source.
2. Remove the exhausted battery.
3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The “+” side is its
positive polarity.
4. Connect AC power source and power on the system.
5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if necessary.
CAUTION:
※ Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed.
※ Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery
manufacturer.
※ Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
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1.6 Connecting Chassis Components
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors
For a fully configured system, we recommend that
you use a power supply of ATX12V 2.0 (or newer)
specification compliant and of providing minimum
400W power output capability.
※ The following motherboard photos are
served for DEMO only, and may not be
the same type or model as the one
[ATXPWR1]: 24-pin power connector
You may connect either a 20-pin (ATX12V
1.3) or 24-pin (ATX12V 2.0) power source.
However, it is recommended to connect the
24-pin ATX12V power source to meet the
240VA protection limits.
described in this user’s manual.
Plugged from a 24-pin
ATX12V power.
Hardware Setup
Plugged from a 20-pin
ATX12V power.
[ATX12V1]: 8-pin power connector
This connector supplies +12V power to CPU.
You may connect either a 4-pin ATX12V or
an 8-pin EPS12V power source. However, it
is recommended to connect the 8-pin
EPS12V power source to meet the 240VA
protection limits.
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Plugged from a 4-pin
ATX12V power.
Plugged from an 8-pin
EPS12V power.
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers
This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel.
Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure
below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention when connecting
these headers. A wrong orientation will only result in the LED not lighting, but a wrong
connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
• HLED (Pin 1, 3):
Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel.
• RST (Pin 5, 7):
Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel.
• SPKR (Pin 13, 15, 17, 19):
Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis.
• SLED (Pin 2, 4):
Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel.
• PWR (Pin 6, 8):
Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel.
• PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20):
Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel.
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1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.
• CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
• SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector
• AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connectors
※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these
connectors.
Hardware Setup
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1.7 Installing Hardware
※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally
scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the
motherboard.
1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2
※ DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you are holding it.
The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink assembly. The
one shown here is served for DEMO only. For detailed information on how to install the one
you bought, refer to its installation guidelines.
1. Pull out the socket lever away from the
socket and fully lift it up over 90-degree
angle.
Locate and align the triangle mark with
both the CPU and the socket body.
Vertically place the CPU with its pin-side
down into the socket.
Be careful to insert the CPU into the
socket. The CPU only fits in one
orientation with the socket. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket.
2. After placing the CPU into position, push
the socket lever down into its locked
position to secure the CPU. The lever
clicks when it’s locked into position.
3. The heatsink for CPU may have thermal
interface material attached to its
bottom. If not, applying a few squeeze
of thermal paste to the CPU die will help
to increase the contact.
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4. Place the heatsink and fan assembly
onto the retention frame. Match the
heatsink clip with the socket
mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to
the mounting-lug.
5. On the other side, push the retention
clip straight down to lock into the plastic
lug on the retention frame.
6. Connect the CPU cooling fan power
cable to the CPUFAN1 connector on this
motherboard.
※ The “CPUFAN1” connector can be
connected either with a 3-Pin or
4-Pin CPU cooling fan. For a 3-Pin
connection, there will be no speed
control available in the BIOS setup
menu; the CPU fan will run at full
speed.
Also, please watch out for the
orientation when inserting 3-Pin
plug into this 4-Pin fan connector.
※ The motherboard in this illustration is served for DEMO only, may not be the
same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
※ A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation.
Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink since a high temperature
generated by the working system is still possible.
Hardware Setup
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1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots
To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR2, the following rules must be obeyed:
• For a 2-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], or slots
[DIMM3]+[DIMM4].
• For a 4-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and
another 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4].
※ [DIMM1] and [DIMM2] slots are made of the same color.
[DIMM3] and [DIMM4] are made of another same color.
Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup requires after adding or removing memory modules,
but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem
occurs.
To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the
AC power cord before installing or
removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away from touching its
connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only fits in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
※ Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or
optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.
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1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices
1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable.
Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two
connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one
floppy disk drive in your system.
※ The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1
port and the floppy connector.
Each of the IDE port connects up to two IDE drives
at Ultra ATA/100 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor,
and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables.
Connect the sin
length of ribbon cable to the IDE port of this board,
the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the
shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors
of your hard drives.
※ Make sure to configure the “Master” and “Slave” relation before connecting
two drives by one single ribbon cable. The red line on the ribbon cable must be
aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector.
le end (blue connector) at the longer
Hardware Setup
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1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable.
To connect SATA device:
1. Attach either end of the signal cable
to the SATA connector on
motherboard. Attach the other end to
the SATA device.
2. Attach the SATA power cable to the
SATA device and connect the other
end from the power supply.
※ The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not be the
same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers
Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O
panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis.
※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.
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1.8.4 Internal Audio Connectors
This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header
This header provides the front panel connection for HD (High Definition)
Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the
pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect
connection may cause malfunction or even damage the motherboard.
※ Please do not connect the “Ground” cable or “USB VCC” cable
from the front panel module to the Pin 4 “AVCC” of this
header.
Hardware Setup
Pin Assignment
Pin
(HD AUDIO)
1MIC2 L 1MIC In
2AGND 2GND
3MIC2 R 3MIC Power
4AVCC 4NC
5FRO-R 5Line Out (R)
6MIC2_JD 6NC
7F_IO_SEN 7NC
9FRO-L 9Line Out (L)
10LINE2_JD 10NC
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Pin Assignment
Pin
(AC’97 AUDIO)
Driver Configuration for AC’97 audio connection:
The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you
may:
1. Right-click the “Realtek HD
Audio Manager” icon
system tray.
2. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then
click “Connector Settings”.
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3. Click “Disabled front panel jack detection”, and then click
“OK” to confirm.
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1.8.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots
Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIEXP1”.
Install PCI Express X1 cards into slots “PCIE1” and/or “PCIE2”.
Install PCI cards into slots “PCI1”, “PCI2”, and/or “PCI3”.
Hardware Setup
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1.9 Onboard Indicators
1.9.1 Power Source Indicators
• 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source.
• VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on.
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1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports:
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Hardware Setup
• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.
• Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.
• COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this
communication protocol.
• EZ-CCMOS1: This switch enables clearing the CMOS memory without uncovering the
system chassis.
(For AN52S only)
(For AN52S only)
To clear the CMOS memory by EZ-CCMOS1 switch:
Step 1: Power off the system.
Step 2: Turn left this switch to the
“Clear CMOS” position.
Step 3: Turn right this switch to its
default “Normal” position. The default
CMOS memory is now reloaded.
※ Make sure to set this switch to its
“Normal” position before turning on
the AC power. Otherwise, the DC
power won’t be able to turn on.
※ Also make sure to shut down the system power before clearing CMOS memory.
Note that by turning left this switch to the “Clear CMOS” position under system
power-on condition will force shutting down the system, and by turning right
this switch to the “Normal” position will then force turning on the system.
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• AUDIO1:
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel.
R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel.
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and
surround right channel.
Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel.
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.
• LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network.
• USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse,
keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc.
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