* Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and ar e
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
Environmental Protection Announcement
Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and
ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
z Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
z 0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request
of the main chipset)
z Generally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact
malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from
the welding spots’ that connect components and PCB. Computer should go
through an adaptive phase before it boots when it is moved from a cold
environment to a warmer one to avoid condensation phenomenon. These water
drops attached on PCB or the surface of the components can bring about
phenomena as minor as computer instability resulted from corrosion and oxidation
from components and PCB or as major as short circuit that can burn the
components. Suggest starting the computer until the temperature goes up.
z The increasing temperature of the capacitor may decrease the life of computer.
Using the close case may decrease the life of other device because the higher
temperature in the inner of the case.
z Attention to the heat sink when you over-clocking. The higher temperature may
decrease the life of the device and burned the capacitor.
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Manual Revision Information
Reversion Revision History Date
2.0 Second Edition April, 2010
Item Checklist
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AMD790GX Platform Processor Chipset based motherboard
5
CD for Motherboard Utilities
5
User’s Manual
5
Switch Card
5
4 in 1 Cable Package (optional)
5
SATA Cable (optional)
5
I/O Back Panel Shield
AMD K10 Processor Family
Cooling Solutions
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance with increasing operation
clock, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial while building computer systems. Maintaining
the proper computing environment without thermal increasing is the key to reliable, stable, and 24
hours system operation. The overall goal is keeping the processor below its specified maximum case
temperature. Heatsinks induce improved processor heat dissipation through increasing surface area
and concentrated airflow from attached active cooling fans. In addition, interface materials allow
effective transfers of heat from the processor to the heatsink. For optimum heat transfer, AMD
recommends the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heatsink to the processor.
Please refer to the website for collection of heatsinks evaluated and recommended for Socket AM2+
processors by AMD. In addition, this collection is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all
heatsinks that support Socket-AM2+ processors.
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Chapter 1
Introduction of AMD790GX Motherboards
1-1 Features of motherboard
The AMD790GX chipset motherboard series are based on the latest AMD790GX Chipset and
the SB750 chipset which supports the innovative 64-bit AMD Socket AM3/AM2+AM2 dual
core and quad core AMD Phenom™ processors and 64-bit AMD Socket AM3/AM2+/AM2
multi-tasking Socket AM2 Athlon64 X2 processors and Sempron Processors. With an
integrated low-latency high-bandwidth DDRII and DDRIII memory controller and a
highly-scalable Hyper Transport technology-based system bus up to HT 3.0. AMD790GX
Platform Processor Chipset mo therb oard s eries deliver the outstanding system performance and
professional desktop platform solution with the advantages of new generation 64-bit AMD
Socket AM3/AM2+ / AM2 AMD Phenom™ FX, AMD Phenom™ Athlon64 FX , Athlon64
X2,Athlon64 & Sempron processors.
The AMD790GX Series motherboards come with two DDRII memory slots and two DDRIII
memory slots to support two DDRII533 /667 /800 (AM2 Sempron processors only support up
to DDRII667 memory) memory modules up to 4GB or two DDRIII 1066/ 1333 memory
modules up to 8GB. The board also supports dual-channel function. The AMD790GX Series
motherboards are embedded with SB750 chipset of providing 1 ULTRA ATA 133 connector
and Serial ATA2 with RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 functions which support up to two IDE hard disk
drive devices and six Serial ATA2 devices to accelerate hard disk drives and guarantee the
data security without failure in advanced com pu ting p e r f o r m ance.
The AMD790GX motherboards provide 10/100/1000 LAN function with Gigabit LAN which
supports 10/100/1000Mbps data transfer rate. And the embedded HD Audio CODEC is fully
compatible with Sound Blaster Pro standards that offer you with the home cinema quality and
satisfying software compatibility.
The AMD790GX Series motherboards deliver outstanding value and performance for gamers,
with a true bandwidth design for Multi-GPU configurations. This high bandwidth architecture
in the AMD 790GX chipset is with the flexibility for single or dual card or three cards
configurations. The AMD 790GX chipset provide 2 x16 by 8 lane PCI Express 2.0 slots to
support simultaneous operation of graphics cards for astonishing performance with brilliant
and intense 3D graphics.
AMD790GX Series motherboard series offer two PCI-Express2.0x16 graphics slots that
deliver up to 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction. When PE4 installed
switch card, the PE1 will doubled its bandwidth. One PCI Express x1 I/O slot offers 512
Mbyte/sec concurrently, over 3.5 times more bandwidth than PCI at 133Mbye/sec, tackling
the most demanding multimedia tasks nowadays .The AMD790GX motherboards also carry
one 32-bit PCI slot guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices. This
motherboard support Hybrid CrossFireX function, the VGA Card on PE1 or PE4 will activate
a Hybrid CrossFire with the onboard VGA Card when select sideport function in BIOS, the
performance will be increased 15% to 75%.
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Embedded USB controllers as well as capability of expanding to 10 of USB2.0 functional
ports delivering 480Mb/s bandwidth of rich connectivity, these motherboards meet the future
USB demands which are also equipped with hardware monitor function on system to monitor
and protect your system and maintain your non-stop business computing.
Some special features---
OC-CON / G.P.I. Function
CPU Thermal Throttling/ CPU Vcore 7-shift / CPU Smart Fan /
etc. in this motherboard are designed for power user to use the
over-clocking function in more flexible ways. But please be caution that the over-clocking
maybe causes the fails in system reliabilities. This motherboard provides the guaranteed
performance and meets the demands of the next generation computing. But if you insist to
gain more system performance with variety possibilities of the components you choose,
please be careful and make sure to read the detailed descriptions of these value added
product features, please get them in the coming section.
1-1.1 Special Features of Motherboard
CPU Thermal Throttling Technology—The CPU Overheat Protection Technology
To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at high workload, the
CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter partially idle mode from 87.5% to 12.5%
according to preset CPU operating temperature in BIOS (from 40℃ to 90℃). When the system senses the
CPU operating temperature reaching the preset value, the CPU operating bandwidth will be decreased to
the preset idle percentage to cool down the processor. When at throttling mode the beeper sound can be
optionally selected to indicate it is in working. (For detail operating please read Section 3-11 Bi-turbo
Configuration)
CPU Smart Fan—The Noise Management System
It’s never been a good idea to gain the performance of your system by sacrificing its acoustics. CPU Smart
Fan Noise Management System is the answer to control the noise level needed for now-a-day’s high
performance computing system. The system will automatically increase the fan speed when CPU operating
loading is high, after the CPU is in normal operating condition, the system will low down the fan speed for
the silent operating environment. The system can provide the much longer life cycle for both CPU and the
system fans for game use and business requirements.
CPU Vcore 7-Shift—Shift to Higher Performance
The CPU voltage can be adjusted up by 31 steps for the precisely over-clocking of extra demanding
computing performance.
OC-CON(optional)—High-polymer Solid Electrolysis Aluminum Capacitors
The working temperature is from 55 degrees Centigrade below zero to 125 degrees Centigrade, OC-CON
capacitors possess superior physical characteristics that can be while reducing the working temperature
between 20 degrees Centigrade each time, intact extension 10 times of effective product operation lives, at
not rising degrees Centigrade of working temperatures each time a relative one, life of product decline 10%
only too.
G.P.I Function(optional)—Green power indicator function)
G.P.I is a technology with remarkable power saving function: when you are using a computer with G.P.I
mode turned on, you save averagely 10.5w in power consumption in the whole process than normal
computer without G.P.I technology.
DIY Clear(optional)
The CMOS button is to facilitate the clear CMOS process for power user overclocking function. The user
can easily clear or restore CMOS setting by pressing the button without tacking trouble to remove the case
and locate the jumper for clear CMOS .
Power On Button(optional)
You can easily start the computer by pressing down this button for a few seconds, without troubling
yourself to locate the front panel jumpers to find the Power on jumper.
Reset Button(optional)
You can easily restart the computer by pressing down this button for a few seconds, without troubling
yourself to locate the front panel jumpers to find the reset jumper.
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3D Audio((optional)
OP with two-stage Butterworth filter and quadruple noninverting amplifier enhances bass effect under the
100MHz range to perfect audio effect, brings you stunning shock experience in video game, true-to-life
simulated feeling when watching films and the greatest touch as that in the concert.
1-2 Specification
Spec Description
ATX form factor ; PCB size:24.5cm x24.5cm
Design
Chipset
CPU Socket
Memory Socket
GPU Memory
Expansion Slot
Integrate IDE and
Serial ATA2 RAID
Gigabit LAN
HD-Audio
BIOS
Multi I/O
z
AMD790GX North Bridge Chipset
z
AMD SB750 South Bridge Chipset
z
Support 64bit AMD Athlon64 940-Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin
z
Grid Array package processor
Support for future AMD Athlon64 940-pin Dual –Core Athlon 64x2
z
processor, Athlon 64 & Sempron Processors with HTT Frequency 1GHz
and the latest AMD Phenom™ FX, quad core AMD Phenom™ processors
with HTT 3.0.
Ready for AM3 CPU
z
240-pin DDRII Module socket x 2
z
240-pin DDRIII Module socket x 2
z
Support 2pcs DDRII533/667/800 Modules Expandable to 4GB or 2pcs
z
DDRIII 1066/ 1333 Modules Expandable to 8GB
Dual channel supported
z
DDRIII 128Mb GPU Memory (optional)
z
2pcs PCI-Express x16 by 8 lane
z
1pcs PCI-Express x1 slot
z
32-bit PCI slot x 1pcs
z
One IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA PIO/DMA and the
z
ULTRA DMA 33/66/100/133 functions that deliver the data transfer rate
up to 133 MB/s for 2 IDE Devices and for 6 Serial ATA2 ports providing
300 MB/sec data transfer rate with RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 functions
Integrated PCI-E 10 / 100 / 1000 LAN.
z
Support Fast Ethernet LAN function of providing 10Mb/100Mb/1000
z
Mb/s data transfer rate
Realtek HD Audio Codec integrated
z
Support 3D surround & Positioning Audio
z
Audio driver and utility included
z
AMI 8MB SPI Flash ROM BIOS
z
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
z
Coaxial and optical SPDIF_OUT connector(optional)
z
HDMI Connector / DVI Connector / VGA Connector(HDMI Connector
z
and DVI Connector can not be used at the same time)
USB2.0 port x 4 and headers x 3
z
ESATA Connector x1
z
SATA Connector x6
z
RJ-45 Connector x1
z
Audio connector x1 (8CH Audio)
z
Hard Disk Drive Connector x1
z
Serial port header x1
z
HDMI-SPDIF header x1
z
IR header x1
z
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1-3 Performance List
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing
programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will
result in different benchmark testing results.)
Performance Test Report
CPU: AMD PhenomⅡ 940
DRAM:
VGA Card:
Hard Disk Driver:
BIOS: T02
OS:
3D Mark 2003
3D Mark 2005
3D Mark 2006
AQUAMRK3
PCMark2005
System / CPU / Memory
Graph / HDD
Content Creation Winstone 2004
Business Winstone 2004
Winbench 99 V2.0:
Business /Hi-end Disk Winmark99
Serial ATAII Hard Disk Driver Connectors 7 -pin Connector
External Serial ATAII Connector 7-pin Connector
Coaxial/ Optical SPDIF Out Connector 1-phone connector
Headers
Header Name Description
AUDIO1 Front Panel SPEAKER, MIC header 9-pin Block
USB1, USB2, USB3 USB Port Headers 9-pin Block
SPEAK PC Speaker connector 4-pin Block
PWR LED Power LED 3-pin Block
JW_FP1
(Reset/IDE LED/Power Button)
SYSFAN1/2 System FAN Headers 3-pin Block
CPUFAN CPU FAN Header 4-pin Block
CDIN1 CD Audio-In Header 4-pin Block
IR IR infrared module Headers 5-pin Block
COM1 Serial Port COM1 Header 9-pin Block
HDMI-SPDIF SPDIF Out header 2-pin Block
Front Panel Header
(including IDE activity LED/Reset switch /
Power On Button lead)
9-pin Block
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description
ZIF Socket AM2 CPU Socket 940-pin PGAB Athlon64 CPU Socket
DDRIII1/DDRIII2 DDRIII Module Socket240-pin DDRIII Module Socket
DIMM1/ DIMM2 DDRII Module Socket 240-pin DDRII Module Socket
PCI1 PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slot
PE2 PCI-Express x1Slot PCI-Express x1 Expansion Slot
Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
your motherboard and expansion cards.
2-1 Hardware installation Steps
Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps:
1. Check motherboard jumper setting
2. Install CPU and Fan
3. Install System Memory (DIMM)
4. Install Expansion cards
5. Connect IDE and Front Panel /Back Panel cable
6. Connect ATX Power cable
7. Power-On and Load Standard Default
8. Reboot
9. Install Operating System
10. Install Driver and Utility
2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting
(1) Keyboard/USB function Enabled/Disabled: JP1
JP1
1-2 Closed KB/USB Power ON Disable (Default)
Keyb oard/M ouse & USB Power On Setting
JP1
2-3 Closed KB/USB Power ON Enabled
(2) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2
pins of JBAT to store the CMOS data.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2
5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
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2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
JBATJBAT
1-2 Closed Normal
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
2-3 Closed Clear CMOS
2-3 Install CPU
2-3-1 Glossary
Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between
the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards.
Processor socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard.
Slot (PCI-E, PCI, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards, sound
cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz.
PCI Express2.0- Peripheral Component Interconnect Express2.0, developed in 2003, the
speed of each line doubled from the previous PCI-E of 2.5 Gbps to 5 Gbps.
Serial Port - a low speed interface typically used for mouse and external modems.
Parallel Port - a low speed interface typically used for printers.
PS/2 - a low speed interface used for mouse and keyboards.
USB - Universal Serial Bus - a medium speed interface typically used for mouse, keyboards,
scanners, and some digital cameras.
Sound (interface) - the interface between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and
speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices.
LAN (interface) - Local Area Network - the interface to your local area network.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and
establish the relationship between the various components.
Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or
other software.
Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for
doing the "computing" in "personal computer"
Front Side Bus Frequency -
by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache -
the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on CPU type.
the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated
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2-3-2 About AMD Athlon64 Socket AM2+/AM3 CPU Socket
This motherboard provides a socket AM2+/AM3 surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket, referred to as the mPGA941 socket supports AM3/ AM2+ AMD processor utilizes
Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array package technology.
The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent
overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on
your system.
WARNING!
Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may
cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install
an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90-degree
angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner should
point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four
corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.
Colden Arrow
Socket AM2+
CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket, No force required to insert of the CPU, and then
press the level to locate position slightly without any extra force.
2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR II DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) socket for DDR II memory SDRAM expansion available from minimum memory
volume of 128MB to maximum memory volume of 4 GB and two 240-pin DDR III SDRAM
DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) socket for DDR III memory expansion
available from minimum memory volume of 128MB to maximum memory volume of 8 GB.
Valid Memory Configurations for DDR II
Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Maximum Capacity
DIMM1 DDR II 667/DDR II 800 X1 2GB
DIMM2 DDR II 667/DDR II 800 X1 2GB
Total System Memory (Max 4GB) 2 4GB
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Valid Memory Configuration for DDR III
Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Maximum Capacity
DDR III 1 DDRIII1066/DDRIII 1333 X1 4 GB
DDR III 2 DDRIII1066/DDRIII 1333 X1 4 GB
Total System Memory (Max. 8 GB) 2 8 GB
NOTICE!
1. If there is only one DDRII memory module, please install in DIMM1 slot; if tthere is only one
DDRIII memory module, please install in DDRIII1 slot.
2. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DDRIII memory modules plug in DIMM1
&DIMM2; or 2 DDRIII memory modules plug in DDR III 1 & DDR III .
3. Memory modules must be of the same type, same size, and same frequency for dual channel
function.
4. DIMM1and DIMM2 is for installing DDR II memory modules only while DDRIII1 and
DDRIII2 is for installing DDRIII memory modules only.
5. User can only install DDRII memory module(s) in DDR II memory module slot(s) when an
AM2 or AM2+ CPU is installed;
6. User can choose either installing DDRII memory module(s) in DDR II memory module slot(s)
or DDRIII memory module(s) in DDR III memory module slot(s), but NEVER both DDRII
and DDRIII memory module(s) at the same time under any circumstances.
Install DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is not difficult, you can refer to figure
below to see how to install a 240-Pin DDR II 667/DDR II 800 or a DDR III 1066 and DDR
III 1333SDRAM module.
DDRIII1 & DDRIII2: Dua l Channel
DIMM1 & DIMM2: Dual Chan ne l2
Graph 2-4
NOTICE!
WARNING!
When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked
into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides.
This motherboard only supports DDR II 667/800 or higher frequency- compliant DDR II
Modules in DDRII memory slots and DDR III 1066 or higher frequency-compliant DDR
III Modules in DDRIII memory slots.
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2-5 Expansion Cards
2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or
software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign
to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in
use.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 N/A System Timer
1 N/A Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3 * 8 Communications Port (COM2)
4 * 9 Communications Port (COM1)
5 * 6 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 * 11 Floppy Disk Controller
7 * 7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 N/A System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 * 10 ACPI Mode when enabled
10 * 3 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11 * 2 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12 * 4 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 N/A Numeric Data Processor
14 * 5 Primary IDE Channel
15 * 1 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
2-5-3 PCI Express Slot
Two PCI-Express2.0 x16@8 lane graphic slot offer 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each
relative direction and up to 8Gbyte/sec concurrent bandwidth at full speed, fully compliant to
PCI Express Base Specification revision2.0, support PCI Express VGA card, and other PCI
Express device. This motherboard support Hybrid CrossFireX function. One x1 PCI Express
1.0 a Slot offer 512 Mbyte/sec concurrently over 3.5 times more bandwidth than PCI at
133Mbye/sec, tackling the most demanding multimedia tasks nowadays.
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PCI-E x1 Slot
-
PCI-E 2.0 x16 Slot@8-lane
PCI-E 2.0 x16 Slot@8-lane
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2-6 Connectors, Headers
2-6-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR1
ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually
comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power on momentary
switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the
motherboard. When the power switch on the back of the ATX power supply turned on,
the full power will not come into the system board until the front panel switch is
momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will turn off the power to the system
board.
** We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply
unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This type has 24-pin and 4-pin
power plugs.
** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin
power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and the power supply unit has a minimum
power rating of 350W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the
power is inadequate.
ROW1 ROW2
Pin 1
20-Pin
ROW1 ROW2
Pin 1
24-Pin
PINROW1 ROW2
1 3.3V 3.3 V
2 3.3V -12V
3 GND GND
4 5V Soft Power On
5 GND GND
6 5V GND
7 GND GND
8 Power OK -5V
9 +5V (for Soft Logic) +5 V
10 +12V +5V
11 +12V +5V
12 +3V GND
(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin block) : ATX12V1
This is a new defined 8-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply.
The ATX Power Supply which fully supports Socket AM2+ processor must including
this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not
provide sufficient current for system.
Pin 1
15
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(3) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB
The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse.
(4) USB Port connector: CN5/ UL1 for USB
The connectors are 4-pin connector that connects USB devices to the system board.
(5) LAN Port connector: UL1 for RJ45 LAN
The connector is a standard RJ45 connector for Network. It supports
10M/100Mb/1000Mb s data transfer rate.
(6) Audio Line-In,
Lin
-Out, MIC, RS-Out, CS-Out,SS-Out connector :
J1(Optional)
Depending on different models of motherboards, the audio connector can be either of
3-phone connector or 6-phone connector. Please refer to the product you purchased for
audio connector definitions:
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s).
If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by
setting its jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your hard disk for
the jumper settings.
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Primary IDE Connector
IDE1
Pin 1
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(8) Serial-ATAII Port connector:
SATA1~SATA6; E-SATA1
(optioanl)
This connector supports the provided Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to connecting
the motherboard with serial ATAII hard disk. E-SATA1 is not for SATA hard drive, it
is only for connecting to SATAII 1, SATA II 2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, and SATA6
to let the ESATA port work.
E-SATA1
SATA6
SATA5
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
Serial-ATA Connectors
(9) ESATA Port:
CN5 for ESATA
(optional)
This connector supports the External Serial ATA2 (ESATA) enable the full SATA
interface speed outside the chassis, up to 3Gb/s. The ESATA port can be enabled only
when the E-SATA 1 is connected to one of SATA 1~SATA6.
(10)
D-Sub 15-pin Connector: VGA
VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector; it is for the display devices, such
as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.
(11) Digital Visual Interface: DVI 1
This interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display
devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors.
(12) High-Definition Multimedia Interface: HDMI
This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable
solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.
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NOTE! DVI and HDMI Connector can not be used at the same time.
(13)Coaxial SPDIF_OUT and optical SPDIF_OUT connectors:
SPDIF_OUT1/ SPDIF_OUT2(optional)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when
your stereo system has digital input function. The board has coaxial and optical
SPDIF_OUT connectors.
2-6-2 Headers
(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO1
These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
Audio-GND
KEY
MIC2-JD
Audio-JD
LINE2-JD
AUDIO
Pin 1
2
MIC2-L
MIC2-R
Lineout2-R
Sense-FB
10
9
Lineout2-L
(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin): USB1/USB2/USB3
Line-Ou t, MIC Headers
These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an
option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the
back panel.
USB
Pin 1
USB Po rt He ad ers
OC
VCC
GND
-DATA
+DATA
VCC
GND
-DATA
+DATA
(3)Speaker connector: SPEAK
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(4) Power LED: PWR LED
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin.
(5) IDE Activity LED: HD LED
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(6) Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of
rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the figure
below.
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V
N
U
(7) Power switch: PWR BTN
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the
system.
PWRBTN
PWR LED
PWRLED
Pin 1
Pin 1
SPEAK
SPKR
System Case Connections
JW FP
Pin 1
NC
GND
VCC5
(8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 (3-pin), CPUFAN (4-pin)
VCC5
VCC5
HDLED
PWRLED
PWRBTN
GND
HDDLE
GND
RSTSW
NC
RESET
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the
fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive,
while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into
consideration the polarity of connector.
CPUFAN
3
1
SYSFAN1
CPUFAN I
CPUFAN O
+12
4
1
SYSFAN2
3
1
FAN Power Headers
(9) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin): CDIN1
CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM
CD-Audio output connector.
CDIN1
4 1
CD Audio-In Headers
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5 6
(10) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin): IR1
This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function.
IR
Pin 1
IRRX
GND
2
NC
IRTX
VCC5
IR infrared module Headers
(11)
Serial COM Port header:
COM1
COM 1 is t he 9- pin block pin -hea der. The O n-bo ard s eria l por t can be disabled through
BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SET U P” se ctio n
for more detail inform ation.
Pin1
Serial COM Port 9-pin Block
(12) HDMI-SPDIF Out header: SPDIF Out header
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed
AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system
has digital input function. Some of the VGA Card need connect SPDIF-IN Connector,so its
HDMI Port can make sounds .
GND
2
HDMI_SPDIF_OUT
1
HDMI_SPDIF Header
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2-7 Starting Up Your Computer
1. After all connection are made, close your computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to
proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your
country’s voltage used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system
case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Turn on your peripheral as following order:
a. Your monitor.
b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc…)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to turn on the power supply
and press the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the
monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it
complies with green standards or if it is has a power standby feature. The system will
then run power-on test. While the test is running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or
additional message will appear on the screen.
If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power. The
system may have failed on power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections
or call your retailer for assistance.
6. During power-on, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in
BIOS SETUP.
7.
Power off your computer:
You must first exit or shut down your operating system
before switch off the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power
switching after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X,
click
“Start”
button, click
“Shut down”
and then click
“Shut down the computer?”
The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.
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Chapter 3
Introducing BIOS
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a
bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS
program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-d i a gnostic test called POST (power
on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and
configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization. Only when these tasks are
completed done it gives up control of the computer to operating system (OS). Since the
BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it is the key factor for
system stability, and in ensuring that your system performance as its best.
In the BIOS Setup main menu of Figure 3-1, you can see several options. We will explain
these options step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short
description of the function keys you may use here:
• Press <Esc> to quit the BIOS Setup.
• Press ↑↓←→ (up, down, left, right) to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to
confirm or to modify.
• Press <F10> when you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters to save these
parameters and to exit the BIOS Setup menu.
• Press <+>/<–> keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for the active option.
3-1 Entering Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter Setup.
If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” button on the system
case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys. If
you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message
will be displayed and you will again be asked to
Press <Del> to enter Setup
3-2 Getting Help
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup M enu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press <Esc>.
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3-3 The Main Menu
Once you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from 12 setup functions and 2 exit choices.
Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
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Standard BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Features
Miscellaneous Control
PC Health Status
↑↓→←
: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Standard Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Thermal Throttling Function
Power User Overclock Settings
Password Settings
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Stand Defaults
Save changes and Exit
Discard changes and Exit
Figure 3-1
Standard CMOS Features
Use this Menu for basic system configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Features
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
Miscellaneous Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for
Miscellaneous Control
.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Power User Overclock Settings
Use this menu to specify your settings (frequency, Voltage) for overclocking demand.
Thermal Throttling Function
The selection is set for activating the active CPU Thermal Protection by flexible CPU loading
adjustment in the range of temperature you define.
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S
Load Stand Defaults
This menu uses a minimal performance setting, but the system would run in a stable way.
Load Optimal Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values these are setting for opt i m a l p e r f o r m a n c e s s y s t em
operations for performance use.
Password Settings
This entry for setting Supervisor password and User password
Save Charges and Exit
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Discard Charges and Exit
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
3-4 Standard BIOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category
includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
then use the <+> or <-> and numerical keyboard keys to select the value you want in each
item.
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Standard BIOS Features
Language English
System Date Fri 05/15/2009
System Time 22 : 46 : 33
Primary IDE Master Not Detected
Primary IDE Slave Not Detected
Primary SATA Channel 5 Not Detected
Primary SATA Channel 6 Not Detected
Primary SATA Channel 1 Not Detected
Primary SATA Channel 3 Not Detected
Primary SATA Channel 2 Not Detected
Primary SATA Channel 4 Not Detected
FLOPPY A 1.44MB, 3
System Memory
Size: 448 MB 768MB(DDR3 Memory)
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Use this item to select the current default language used in BIOS. The Optional settings are:
Chinese (GB): English.
System Date
The date format is <day><month><date><year>.
Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
Day
Month
The month from Jan. through Dec.
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Date
The year depends on the year of the BIOS.
Year
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
System Time
The time format is <hour><minute><second>.
Primary IDE Master / Slave
SATA Channel 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
While entering setup, BIOS auto detest the pres ence of IDE devices. This displays the status
of auto detection of IDE devices.
Type:
LBA/Large Mode:
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer):
PIO Mode: the optional settings are:
DMA MODE:
S.M.A.R.T.:
The optional settings are: Not Installed; Auto; CD/DVD and ARMD
The optional settings are Auto; Disabled.
The optional settings are: Disabled and Auto.
Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
the optional settings are Auto, SWDMAn, MWDMAn , UDMAn.
This option allows you to enable the HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability
(Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology). The optional settings are Auto;
Disabled; and ENABLED.
32 Bit Data Transfer:
the optional settings are: Disabled and Enabled.
Floppy A
This item is for specific floppy disk drive settings. Select according to the specification of the
floppy disk you use.
System Memory
This item will show information about the memory modules(s) installed.
3-5 Advanced BIOS Feature
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Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
May cause system to malfunction
CPU Configuration Press Enter
Quick Boot Enabled
Boot up Num-Lock On
ACPI APIC Support Enabled
MPS Revision 1.1 1.4(DDR3 Memory)
Quiet Boot Disabled
Configure CPU
Help Item
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Allow BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the needed to boot the
system.
st
Boot Device
1
Specify the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has
been disabled in corresponding type menu.
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Boot Up NumLock Status
The default value is On.
(default)
On
Off
Keypad is numeric keys.
Keypad is arrow keys.
ACPI APIC Support
Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
MPS Revision
This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the
Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use.
Quiet Boot
The optional settings are Enabled and Disable.
Disabled: Display normal POST message.
Enabled: Displays OME logo instead of POST message.
3-6 Advanced Chipset Features
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Memory Configuration Press Enter
Internal Graphics Configurations Press Enter
PCI Express Configuration Press Enter
HDMI Audio Enabled
NB Power Management Feature Auto
Primary Video Controller PCI-GFX0-GPP-IGFX
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
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Memory Configuration
DRAM Timing Mode Auto
Memory CLK: 400MHz
CAS Latency (Tcl): 5.0
RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd): 5CLK
Row Precharge Time(Trp): 5 clk
Min Active RAS(Tras): 18CLK
Row Cycle(Trc) 23 CLK
Write Recover Time(Twr) 6 CLK
Bank Interleaving Auto
Enabled clock to AL1 DIMMs Disabled
Mem CLK Tristate C3/ATL VID Disabled
Memory Hole Remapping Enabled
DCI Unganged Mode Always
Power Down Enabled Enabled
Power Down Mode Channel
Help Item
Options
Auto
DCT0
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
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Memory Configuration
DRAM Timing Mode Auto
Memory CLK N/A 400MHz
CAS Latency (Tcl) N/A 6CLK
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) N/A 6CLK
Row Precharge Time (Trp) N/A 6CLK
Min Active RAS (Tras) N/A 15CLK
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) M/A 4CLK
Row Cycle (Trc) N/A 21 CLK
Write Recovery Time (Twr) M/A 6CLK
Bank Interleaving Auto
Enabled clock to AL1 DIMMs Disabled
Mem CLK Tristate C3/ATL VID Disabled
Memory Hole Remapping Enabled
DCI Unganged Mode Always
Power Down Enabled Enabled
Power Down Mode Channel
Help Item
Options
Auto
DCT0
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
The optional settings are: Auto; 32MB; 64 MB; 128 MB; 256 MB and 512 MB.
Surround View
The item is for Hyprid CrossFire function. The optional settings are: Enabled; Disabled.
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3-6-3 PCI Express Configuration
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PCIExpress Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
Help Item
GFX Dual slot configuration Auto
GPP Slots Power Limit. W 25
Port # 02 Features Press Enter
Port # 03 Features Press Enter
Port #04 Features Press Enter
Port #05 Features Press Enter
Port #07 Features Press Enter
Port #09 Features Press Enter
Port #10 Features Press Enter
NB-SB Port Features Press Enter
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
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Onboard SATA Device
Onchip SATA Channel Enter
Onchip SATA Type Native IDE
Option ROM POST Delay Disabled
SATA IDECombined Mode Enabled
PATA Channel Config SATA as Secondary
Onboard PCI IDE Controller Both
Hard Disk Write Protest Disabled
IDE Detect Time Out(Sec) 35
ATA (PI) 80 pin Cable Detect Host & Device
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Use this item to enable or disable Onboard PCI E Lan
HD Audio Azalia Device
This item allows you to decide to enable/disable the chipset family to support HD Audio.The
optional settings ar: Auto; Enabled and Disabled.
USB Configuration
Press Enter to set values for sub-items as: Legacy USB Support, USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-OFF.
Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled
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3-7-3 Super IO Configuration
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Super IO Configuration
Configure F71863 Super IO Chipset
Serial port 1 Address 3F8/IRQ4
Serial Port 2 Address 2F8/IRQ3
IRDA Mode Select IRDA (1.6bus)
IR Duplex Mode Half Duplex
IR TX Pin Select Normal
IR RX Pin Select Normal
IR TX to RX Delay Select No Delay
IR RX to TX Delay Select No Delay
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Allows BIOS to select full or half duplex for serial port 2.
IR TX Pin Select
Allows BIOS to select Transmit pin is in normal condition or inverse the IRTX.
IR TX to RX Delay Select
Allows BIOS to select IR FROM tx to RX 4 CHARACTERS Time Delay for serial port.
Help Item
3-8 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save
energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
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Power Management Setup
Power Management Feature
Power management/APM Enabled
Suspend Time Out Disabled
Power Button Mode On/Off
Video Power Down Mode Suspend
Hard Disk Power Down MODE Suspend
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) Disabled
Power on by PCI Card Disabled
Wake-up by PCIE Disabled
Power on by Keyboard Disabled
Power on by Mouse Disabled
Restore on AC Power Loss Disabled
RTC Resume Disabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Use this item to enable or disable SMI based power management and APM support.
Suspend Time Out
If it is set Enabled and no activity during this time period, the BIOS will place the system into
suspend low power state. The optional settings are: Enable; 1~64 minutes.
Power Button Mode
The optional settings are: On/Off; Suspend.
Video Power Down Mode
The optional settings are: Disabled; Standby and Suspend.
Help Item
Disable/Enable
RTC to generate a wake event
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Restore on AC Power Loss
The optional settings are: Disabled; Power on; Power Off and last state.
3-9 Miscellaneous Control
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Miscellaneous Control
Advanced PCI/PnP Setting
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause
system to malfunction
Clear NVRAM No
Plug &Play O/S No
PCI LATENCY Timer 64
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes
Palette Snooping Disabled
PCI IDE Bus Master Disabled
Off Board PCI/ISA IDE Card Auto
IRQ Resources Press Enter
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
The optional settings are: No; Yes
No: Let the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.
Yes: Let the operating system configure Plug and Play devices, not required for boot if your
system has a Plug and Play system.
Allocate IRQ for PCI VGA
The optional settings are: No; Yes.
Yes: Assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ.
No: Does not assign IRQ to PCI VGA card even card requests an IRQ.
Palette Snooping
The optional settings are: Enabled; Disabled.
Enable: inform the PCI device that an ISA graphics devices is installed in the system so the
card will function correctly.
PCI IDE Bus Master
The optional settings are: Enabled; Disabled.
Enable: BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE devices.
Off board PCI/ISA IDE Card
Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holding the card.
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3-10 PC Health Status
This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, and Warning for overall system status. This
is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard.
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PC Health Status
PC Health Status
Smart FAN Configuration Press Enter
Use this item to enable or disable CPU thermal Throttling. The optional settings are: Enable;
Disabled. When set as Enabled, the two following items will show.
CPU Thermal Throttling Temp
Use this item to set CPU thermal Throttling temperature. The selectable arrange is from 40 to
100 °C.
CPU Thermal Throttling Duty
Use this item to set CPU Thermal Throttling Duty. The selectable range is from: 12.5% to
87.5%.
tions
Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled
3-12 Power User Overclock Setting
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Power User Overclock Setting
AMD Overclocking Configuration
CPU/HT Reference Clock(MHz) 200
PCI E Reference Clock (MHz) 100
SB Reference Clock(MHz) 100
Spread Spectrum Disabled
Processor Frequency Multipli Auto
Processor Voltage Auto
Over Voltage Configuration
AOD Compatibility Disabled
CPU Vcore 7-Shift Default
Set Memory Voltage 1.90 V 1.60V(DDR3 Memory
NB-Core Voltage Setting 1.30V
NB –PCIE Voltage Setting 1.15V
NODEQ PCI-X2 HT Link
Link Speed Auto
Link Width Auto
DRAM Command Rate 2T
Memory Clock Mode Auto
Help Item
Menu Level >
)
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Use this item to set CPU/HT Reference Clock. The optional setting range is: 190~400 MHz.
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PCI E Reference Clock
The optional setting range is: 90~250 MHz.
SB Reference Clock
The optional setting range is: 90~150 MHz.
Spread Spectrum
The optional settings are: Disabled; SRC CLK; CPUHT CLK and All CLK.
Processor Voltage
The optional settings are: Auto; 0.800V~1.350V.
AOD Compatibility
Choose Enabled means only AMD over drive can adjust voltage
Choose Disabled means only BIOS can adjust voltage
CPU Vcore 7-Shift
Use this item to set value in CPU Vcore 7-Shift function. The optional settings are: Defaults
and a range from 5% to 35%.
Set Memory Voltage
Use this item to set memory voltage. The optional setting rang is from 1.85V to 2.20V.
NB-Core Voltage Setting
The optional settings are from 1.20v to 1.30v.
NB-PCIE Voltage Setting
The optional settings are from 1.10v to 1.25v.
Memory Clock Mode
The optional settings are: Auto; Limit and Manual.
3-13 Password Settings
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Password Setting
Security Settings
Supervisor Password: Not Installed
User Password: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Press Enter
Change User Password Press Enter
Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus.
User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the
setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the
center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will
be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You
may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password.
A message will confirm that the password will be disabled. Once the password is
Help Item
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disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to
enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system
configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a
password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of
your computer.
You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and
its Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be
required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs
when trying to enter Setup.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Load Optimal Defaults?
【OK】【Cancel】
Pressing <OK> loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance
system operations.
Load stand Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Load Stand Defaults?
【OK】【Cancel】
Pressing <OK> loads the default values that are factory settings for stable performance
system operations.
3-15 Save Changes and Exit / Discard and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Save Configuration Changes and Exit Setup?
【OK】【Cancel】
Pressing <OK> save the values you made previously and exit BIOS setup.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Discard Changes and Exit Setup?
【OK】【Cancel】
Pressing <OK> to leave BIOS setting without saving previously set values.
Notice! The BIOS options in this manual are for reference only. Different configurations
may lead to difference in BIOS screen and BIOS screens in manuals are usually
the first BIOS version when the board is released and may be different from your
purchased motherboard. Users are welcome to download the latest BIOS version
form our official website.
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Chapter 4
Driver & Free Program Installation
Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all
DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD
also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which
DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. We call this auto detect software
MAGIC INSTALL.
Magic Install supports Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7
Insert CD into your CD-ROM drive and the MAGIC INSTALL Menu should appear as below.
If the menu does not appear, double-click MY COMPUTER / double-click CD-ROM drive or
click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive).
From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may take 11 selections:
1. ATI install ATI integrated driver
2. SOUND install ALC 883HD Audio driver
3. LAN install LAN
4. RAIDDISK install RAID SATA Driver and Utility
5. NORTON install NORTON anti-virus program
6. PC-HEALTH install My Guard PC-Health utility
7. FUSION install FUSION
8. HDMI install HDMI
9. OVER CLOCK install over clock
10. BROWSE CD to browse the contents of the CD
11. EXIT to exit from MAGIC INSTALL menu
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4-1 ATI Install ATI Driver Pack
1. Click ATI when the MAGIC INSTALL
MENU appears.
2. Click NEXT when ATI software driver pack
appears.
3. Click “Yes” to accept the license agreement
and start installation..
4. Click Express, recommended.
5. Click Continue Anyway.
6. Finish the installing.
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4-2 SOUND Install ALC883 HD Audio Codec Driver
1. Click SOUND when MA GIC INSTALL
MENU appears
2. Click NEXT When Realtek High Definition
Audio driver windows appear
3. Click FINISH and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting
5. Devices and mixer setting 6. Audio input and output setting.
7. Microphone effect setting. 8. 3D demo setting.
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NOTE: Please upgrade your Windows XP to Service Pack 3 before you install the HD Audio CODEC
driver.
3. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
2. Click Next on Install shield wizard Window
appears
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4-7 HDMI Install HDMI Utility
1. Click HDMI when MAGIC INSTALL
MENU appears
2. Click Next
1. Choose no, then click finish.
4-8 OVER CLOCK Install OVERCLOCK Drive Utility
1. Click OVER CLOCK when MAGIC
INSTALL MENU appears
2. Click Next
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3. Choose “I accept the terms in the license
agreement”.
4. The information describe the installation,
Click Next
5. Choose “Anyone who use this computer”
Click Next.
6. Choose Yes and Next.
7. Ready to install the program, click Install. 8. Finish the installation.
4-9 How to Update BIOS
Step 1Prepare a bootable floppy disk. (You may make one by click START click RUN
type SYS A: click OK)
Step 2 Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from official
website and then make a copy of it to your bootable floppy disk after
decompressing these files
Step 3 Insert the disk into A: ,start your computer and then type in
“A:\xxxxxx.BAT”(xxxxxxx being the file name of the latest BIOS )
Step 4 Type Enter to update and flash the BIOS. The system will restart automatically
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when BIOS is upgraded.
4-10 AMD Platform RAID Function Installation
Please set these choice in the BIOS as RAID:BIOS setup \Integrated Peripherals \Onchip
SATA Device \ Onchip SATA Type. When the below figures appeared, please press [Ctrl-F]
into figure 2
[figure1]
Function: press[1] key, showing the RAID; press [2] key,building RAID; press [3] key,
delete the RAID; press[4] key, showing the information of controller.
[figure2]
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press[1] key,showing the RAID,as the below figure
[figure3]
Press [2] key, the interface of RAID, as figure 4.
RAID function:
1.RAID 1 2. RAID 0 3. RAID 10 4. RAID 5 5. JBOD
[figure4]
Choose LD 1 then press Enter.
Take Raid0 for example, use [↑] [↓] to shift the cursor, press space key to change the choice,
press [Ctrl-Y] to keep.
Set Assignment mode as [Y], press [Ctrl-Y] to keep , then figure 5 appeared, erase the MBR.
choose [Ctrl-Y],figure 6 appeared. Press any key, finished the RAID.
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6
[figure5]
[figure6]
Press [3], delete the RAID mode, as figure 7.press [Delete] will delete the array. As figure 7 .
[figure7]
Press [4], showing the information of controller, as figure 8.
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7
[figure8]
Making RAID driver diskette before Install WindowsXP/2000
Before you install the Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to make a RAID driver
diskette before you start to install the Operating System.
How to make a RAID driver diskette?
1: Insert the diskette which is being formatted in floppy drive on a system which can start OS.
2: After booting OS insert the bundle CD in your CD-ROM
3: Copy all the files from \NF-orce4\RAIDDisk to floppy diskette
Once you have the SATA driver diskette ready, you may start to install Windows XP or
Windows 2000 on your System.
Installation of Windows XP/ VISTA/7
For installation of Windows OS, please insert OS CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then remove
the floppy diskette, and boot the system. At the very beginning, you will see the message at
the bottom of screen, “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver….”
At this moment, please press <F6> key and follow the instructions of Windows OS for the
proper installation.
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4-11 G.P.I. Function LED Display:
PP_LED 4
Lights off. It means the motherboard in the G.P.I. mode. CPU works with the
low power consumption.
PP_LED 4
Lights on. It means that the CPU works with high power consumption.
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APPENDIX
Subject 1: Regarding the Application of 3-Phase or 3+1 Phase Power
Supply Mold
As a result of the increasing power consumption demand from many AMD CPUs in
current market, we suggest not to use a CPU that demands more than 65W power
consumption at work for an AMD CPU compliant board that comes with power supply
design as 3 phase or 3+1 phase mold and MOSFET design as working in High SideX1
and Low SideX1 mold so as to avoid MOSFET getting burned or other phenomena
like a halted system or system instability. So please take notice of the CPU you are
using and make sure that it is one that demand not more than 65 W to ensure long-term
working order.
Note:
1. The relation between CPU Power Consumption Amount and Power Phase: depending on
difference in voltage rating, one-phase of power can provide 25~30W to the motherboard.
2. 3- Phase Power Supply Mold: motherboard with 3 inductances for CPU power supply,
and each inductance carries with it 2 MOSFET (6 MOSFETs in total) (Figure1)
3+1–Phase Power Supply Mold: motherboard with 4 inductances for CPU power supply,
and each inductance carries with it 2 MOSFET (8 MOSFETs in total) (Figure2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
Solution:
We recommend users choose motherboards with power design of 4-phase, 4+1 phase or more
for CPUs that demand 89W or 95W power consumption.
We recommend users choose motherboards with power design of 5-phase, 5+1 phase or more
for CPUs that demand 125W or 140W power consumption.
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Subject 2: Suggestion on choosing electric fan
Both the amount of electric current to MOSFET and the heat produced from the
motherboard go up as AMD’s CPU power consumption increases. In this case we
recommend users select a CPU fan with air outlet towards MOSFET so that CPU fan
can carry away heat produced by MOSFET, for better heat dissipation effects. At the
same time we suggest using well-ventilated cases to maintain temperature as 38℃
approximately inside.( 38℃ is recommended by CPU manufactures)
Cool air flowing in
Hot air flowing out
Figure 1---- CPU Fan can not blow off the heat produced by MOSFET. We suggest not to using fans of this kind
Cool air flowing in
Hot air flowing out
Figure 2---- CPU Fan can blow off the heat produced by MOSFET. We suggest using fans of this kind
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