ECS A55F-M2 V.2.0 User Manual

Preface

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Version 2.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD

Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective

owners and are acknowledged.

Preface

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

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Describes installation of motherboard components.

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page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility .

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page 25

Describes the motherboard software Go to

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page 51

Describes the ATI CrossfireTM Technology

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Chapter 5

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Provides information about SATA RAID Setup

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Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting

Provides basic troubleshooting tips Go to

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CrossFire® T echnology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction............................................................................................1

Feature.....................................................................................................2

Motherboard Components...................................................................5

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...............................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................8

Setting Jumpers.............................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings................................................................9

Installing Hardware.........................................................................10

Installing the Processor.................................................................10

Installing Memory Modules...........................................................1 1

Expansion Slots.............................................................................13

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15

Installing a SATA Har d Drive........................................................18

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................19

Connecting Case Components...........................................................20

Front Panel Header.......................................................................23

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

25 25

Using BIOS 25

About the Setup Utility .................................................................... 25

The Standard Configuration.........................................................25

Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................25

Resetting the Default CMOS Values...........................................26

Using BIOS........................................................................................26

BIOS Navigation Keys..................................................................27

Main Menu...................................................................................28

Advanced Menu............................................................................28

Chipset Menu................................................................................39

M.I.B.III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu.....................................41

Boot Menu....................................................................................44

Security Menu...............................................................................46

Chapter 4

51 51

Using the Motherboard Software 51

Auto-installing under W indows XP/7/8............................................51

Running Setup...............................................................................51

Manual Installation..........................................................................53

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................53

Chapter 6

59 59

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration 59

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array ....................................................59

Chapter 7

67 67

Trouble Shooting 67

Start up problems during assembly .................................................67

Start up problems after prolong use..................................................68

Maintenance and care tips.................................................................68

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................69

Save & Exit Menu.........................................................................49

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................50

Chapter 5

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CrossFir e® T echnology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support 55

CrossFire® T echnology........................................................................55

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the A55F-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for FM1 for AMD A series processor for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one PS/2 mouse and keyboard combo connector, one HDMI port (DVI port optional), one D-sub (VGA) port, eight USB 2.0 ports, one LAN port, three audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.

The motherboard is based on AMD A55 (Hudson D2) express chipset for best desktop platform. A55 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1866*1/

1600/1333. It supports two DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 32*2 GB.

One PCI Express x16 slots, intended for Graphics Interface, are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0). In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots and one PCI slot are supported.

It integrates USB 2.0, supporting up to twelve USB 2.0 ports (eight USB 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please refer to chapter 2 parts of Front Panel USB 2.0 headers to check the detail information. This motherboard integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3Gb/s each.

*1.Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for

motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

*2.Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

Audio

• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.10 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

Feature

Processor

• Accommodates AMD A series processors

• Supports CPU up to 100W TDP

This motherboard uses a socket FM1 that carries the following features:

The AMD A55 (Hudson D2) chipset is based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

Chipset

Memory

• Supports DDR3 1866*1/1600/1333 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 16 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32*2 GB

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• Supports one PCI-Express x16 Gen2 slot

• Supports two PCI Express x1 slots

• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz

• Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 3Gb/s

• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to twelve USB 2.0 ports

• Supports integrated RAID 0,1 and RAID 10 functionality across all 6 ports (RAID 10 requires use of 4 or more SATA ports)

• Supports ACPI states S3, S4 and S5

Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

*1.Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for

motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

*2.Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

Expansion Options

• One PCI Express x16 slots for Graphics Interface

• Two PCI Express x1 slots

• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot

• Six 7-pin SATA connectors

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• One PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector

• Eight USB 2.0 ports

• One D-sub (VGA) port

• One HDMI port (DVI port optional)

• One LAN port

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

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Specifications

• AMD A55 (Hudson D2)

• FM1 for AMD A series processors

• Supports CPU up to 100W TDP

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32*1 GB

• Supports DDR3 DDR3 1866*2/1600/1333 SDRAM

• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot

• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots

• 1 x PCI slot

• Supported by AMD A55 (Hudson D2) 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s Host Controllers

• Realtek ALC662 6-Ch High Definition audio CODEC

• Compliant with HD audio specification

• Realtek 81 11E VL Gigabit LAN

• Realtek 8105E VL 10/100 LAN (optional)

• 1 x D-sub (VGA) port

• 1 x HDMI port (DVI port optional)

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector

• 8 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN port

• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in and line out)

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

• 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x LPT header

• 1 x Front panel audio header

• 1 x Case Open header

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Clear CMOS header

• 1 x SPDIF out header

Chipset Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

Audio

LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports Multi-language BIOS Utility

• Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility

CPU

System BIOS

AP support

• Supports eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*/EZ Charger

*1.Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for

motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

*2.Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

*Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Motherboard Components

Form Factor • MA TX Size, 244mm x 200mm

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket FM1 for AMD A series processors

2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

3. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

4. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots

5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

6. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header-for factory use only

7. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

9. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

10. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

11. F_USB1

Front panel USB 2.0 header（with EZ Charge function

）

12. F_USB2 Front panel USB 2.0 header

13. SPK Speaker header

14. LPT Onboard parallel port header

15. COM Onboard serial port header

16. CASE Case open header

17. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

18. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots

19. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

20. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

21. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.

This motherboard carries an MATX form factor of 244 X 200 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.

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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

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Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save Changes and Exit”.

Name Type Description

Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS

3-pin

Clear CMOS

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

CLR_CMOS

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Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

This motherboard has a socket FM1 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning:

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

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CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1866*1/1600/1333. The total memory capacity is 32*2 GB.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 16 GB of memory.

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR3 1333 667 MHz DDR3 1600 800 MHz

DDR3 1866 933 MHz

1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from

the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with

the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal

grease on top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-

ule and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.

5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in

place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.

* For reference only

*1.Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

*2.Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

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Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only. 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

* For reference only

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Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16 Slot

PCI Slot

This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.3 compliant.

The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).

PCIE1~2 Slots

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the

slot you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

* For reference only

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

SATA1~6: Serial ATA II connectors

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground 5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA II devices, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitation of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

The motherboard has eight USB 2.0 ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the frontmounted ports to the motherboard.

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal

5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal

6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground

9 Key No pin

10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

Function

Pin Signal Name

Pin Signal Name Function

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND

3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY

Pin Signal Name

9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

Pin Signal Name

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

Short Chassis cover is removed

Open Chassis cover is closed

Pin 1-2 Function

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

Unlike F_USB2 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.

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COM: Onboard serial port header

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.

1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB Serial Input 3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output

4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready

5 GND Ground

6 DSRB Data Set Ready

7 RTSB RART B Request to Send 8 CTSB Clear to Send

9 RI Ring Indicator

10 Key No pin

Pin Signal Name Function

LPT: Onboard parallel port Header

This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

1 STROBE 2 PD0 3 PD1

4 PD2 5 PD3 6 PD4

7 PD5 8 PD6

9 PD7

10 ACK

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

11 BUSK 12 PE

13 SLCT

14 AFD 15 ERROR 16 INIT

17 SLCT 18 Ground

19 Ground

20 Ground

21 Ground 22 Ground 23 Ground 24 Ground 25 Ground 26 Key

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Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the

other end to the power supply.

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA hard drive.

* For reference only

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Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the network.

PS/2 mouse and keyboard combo connector

Audio Ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first jack

is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

Connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse to the PS/2 combo port.

USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

HDMI Port (DVI port optional)

Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices.

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

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Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. 4 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. 6 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

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SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor

CPU_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connector

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM CPU FAN control

Function

Pin Signal Name

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 COM

4 +5V 16 PS_ON

5 Ground 17 COM

6 +5V 18 COM

7 Ground 19 COM 8 PWRGD 20 -5V

9 +5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 COM

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

4 +12V

3 +12V

2 Ground

1 Ground

SPK: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC

2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal

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Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+)

2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)

5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)

7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)

9 RSVD Reserved

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

10 Key No pin

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

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Memo

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

Above image is for reference only, for details please refer to actual image.

Using BIOS

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/- Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu

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Enter Select

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by an icon .

F4 Save & Exit

1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.

Using BIOS

System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.

Advanced Menu

System Language

This item is used to set system language.

This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time.

Main Menu

Choose the system default language

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

BIOS Information

System Language English

2102/20/30 irFetaD metsyS

System Time 22:53:39

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration

LAN Configuration Parameters

System Language

English Español Deutsch

Pусский

简体中文

한국의

日本语

Italiano Port uguês

繁體中文

Using BIOS

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Network stack (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack.

Ipv4/6 PXE Support (Enabled)

Use these items to enable Ipv4/6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled Ipv4/6 PXE, boot option will not be created.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN 1 Controller

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Network Stack Enabled

Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled

LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Using BIOS

PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

 Smart Fan Function

CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU/system fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CPU T ct1 : +38 CPU FAN : N/A SYS FAN : 4672 RPM CPU Vcore : +1.200 V DIMM Voltage : +1.544 V SB Voltage : +1.088 V

Smart Fan Function

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled

Smart Fan Mode Normal

High Limit T emperature 60 Low Limit T emperature 37 High Limit PWM 2 0 0 Low Limit PWM 5 6

Using BIOS

• CPU T ct1

• CPU FAN

• SYS FAN

• CPU Vcore

• DIMM Voltage

• SB Voltage

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,... etc.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Using BIOS

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Resume By PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

Resume By USB 1.x/2.0 (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

Resume By RING (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the power LED.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

About Resume by Ring

Power Management Setup Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB 1.x/2.0 (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

Using BIOS

ACPI Setting

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend toRAM) Sleep State (default).

CPU Configuration

This item in the menu shows the information of the CPU.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable/disable C6

CPU Configuration Node0: AMD Engineering Sample Max Speed: 2133 MHZ Intended Speed: 2133 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 300000f

--------- Cache per Core --------L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way L1 Data Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 1024 KB/16-way No L3 Cache Present

C6 Mode Enabled

CPB Mode Auto AMD C&Q Enabled SB Spread Spectrum Enabled

Using BIOS

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Max Speed (2133 MHz) Intended Speed (2133 MHz)

This item shows the maximum & intended speed of the CPU.

Microcode Patch Level (300000f)

This item shows the Microcode revision.

L1 Instruction Cache (64KB/2-way)

This item shows CPU L1 Cache.

L2 Cache (1024KB/16-way)

This item shows CPU L2 Cache.

No L3 Cache Present

This item shows CPU L3 Cache.

L1 Data Cache (64KB/2-way)

This item shows CPU L1 Cache.

C6 Mode (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the C6 mode.

CPB Mode (Auto)

This item is used to set the CPB mode.

AMD C&Q (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function.

SB Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the SB Clock Spread Spectrum.

Using BIOS

SA T A Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Determines how SAT A controller(s) operate.

SAT A Configuration

Serial-AT A Controller Enabled

SATA Mode IDE SAT A Port1 WDC WD5000AAKX (500.1 SA TA Port2 Not Present SA TA Port3 Not Present SA TA Port4 Not Present SA TA Port5 Not Present SA TA Port6 Not Present

Serial-ATA Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to select the Serial-ATA controller options: Disabled, Compatible, Enabled.

SATA Port1~6 (WDC WD5000AAKX (500.1/Not Present)

This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel, and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

SATA Mode (IDE)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

Using BIOS

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Audio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled

USB Support Parameters

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Using BIOS

Super IO Configuration

Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration.

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)

Super IO Configuration Serial Port 0 Configutation

Parallel Port Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

 Serial Port 0 Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings Auto

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Using BIOS

Parallel Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port.

Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5;)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Device Mode (Standard and Bi-di ...)

This item shows the information of the device mode.

Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

 Parallel Port Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE)

Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=5;

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

Change Settings Auto

Device Mode Standard and Bi-di ...

Using BIOS

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

 North Bridge

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

Chipset Menu

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CrossFire: Output is IGD Video

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Northe Bridge Parameters

North Bridge

South Bridge

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

North Chipset Configuration IGD Memory Auto

Initate Graphic Adapter IGD

CrossFire Enabled

IGD Memory (Auto)

This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory.

Initate Graphic Adapter (IGD)

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

CrossFire (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable crossfire function.

Using BIOS

 South Bridge

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

SB Chipset Configuration

Azalia HD Audio Enabled

Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened Enabled

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

This item specifies what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Azalia Internal HDMI codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI codec.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (Enabled)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Using BIOS

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu

CPU Ratio (Auto)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU Ratio Auto

Memory Clock Auto Memory Mode Auto

Memory Clock DCT0 is : None Memory Clock DCT1 is : (DDR-1066/533Mhz) CAS# Latency (tCL) 5 CLK RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 5 CLK Row Precharge Time (tRP) 5 CLK RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 15 CLK

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU Ratio Manual CpuFid 1 6 CpuDid / 1 Adjust CPU Ratio 32x(Fid=16,Did=1) Current CPU Ratio 23x(Fid=30,Did=2)

Memory Clock Auto Memory Mode Auto

Memory Clock DCT0 is : None Memory Clock DCT1 is : (DDR-1066/533Mhz) CAS# Latency (tCL) 5 CLK RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 5 CLK Row Precharge Time (tRP) 5 CLK RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 15 CLK

Using BIOS

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU Ratio Manual CpuFid 5

CpuDid / 1

Adjust CPU Ratio 21x(Fid=5,Did=1) Current CPU Ratio 23x(Fid=30,Did=2)

Memory Clock [Auto] Memory Mode [Auto]

Memory Clock DCT0 is : None Memory Clock DCT1 is : (DDR-1066/533Mhz) CAS# Latency (tCL) 5 CLK RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 5 CLK Row Precharge Time (tRP) 5 CLK RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 15 CLK

CpuDid

/1 /1.5 /2 /3 /4 /6 /8 /12 /16

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B.III Menu page.

RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (5 CLK)

This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (15 CLK)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

Row Precharge Time(tRP) (5 CLK)

This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

CAS#Latency(tcl) (5 CLK)

This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.

Memory Clock (Auto)

This item is used to set the memory clock.

Memory Mode (Auto)

This item is used to set the memory Mode.

Memory Clock DCT0 is (DDR-1066/533Mhz)

This item shows current memory clock of DCT0.

Memory Clock DCT1 is (None)

This item shows current memory clock of DCT1.

Ratio=(CpuFid+16)/Cpu Did

Using BIOS

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up.

3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.

4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

Using BIOS

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS

Windows 8: Boot Policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module (CSM)

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows7 or other OS

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Storage OpROM Enabled

Bootup NumLock State On Quiet Boot Enabled Boot mode select LEGACY

Set Boot Priority Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Boot Option #2 CD/DVD Boot Option #3 USB Floppy Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk Boot Option #6 USB Key: Ut165 1.00 Boot Option #7 Network

Hard Disk Drive Priorities [Press Enter]

CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB/ Floppy Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB HardDisk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB Flash Drive Priorities [Press Enter] Network Device Priorities [Press Enter]

CSM parameters [Press Enter]

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Boot mode select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Operation System Select (Windows7 or other OS)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

The item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM.

Set Boot Priority

This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices.

Boot Option #1/2/3/4/5/6/7

These items show the boot priorities.

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Using BIOS

 CSM parameters

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Launch CSM Always

Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM

Launch CSM (Always)

This option controls if CSM will be launched

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

Launch PXE OpROM policy (Do not Launch)

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy (Legacy only)

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Launch Video OpROM policy (Legacy only)

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority (Legacy OpROM)

For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch.

Boot option filter (UEFI and Legacy)

This option controls what devices system can boot to.

CSM parameters

OpROM execution, boot options filter,etc.

Hard Disk / CD/DVD ROM / USB Floppy / USB CD/DVD ROM / USB HardDisk / USB Flash / Network Boot Drive Priorities

These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

Using BIOS

This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Installed)

This item shows adiministrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Installed)

This item shows user password installed or not.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

Administrator Password

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled

Secure Boot Enabled

Secure Boot Mode Custom Image Execution Policy Key Management

Secure Boot mode selector. ‘Standard’ -fixed Secure boot policy, ‘Custom’ changeable Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key databases

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

Secure Boot state (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state.

Secure Boot (Enabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

Secure Boot Mode (Custom)

This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

Using BIOS

Internal FV/Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media (Always Execute/ Deny Execute)

These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security violation. Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user policy setting.

 Image Execution Policy

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Note: Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Internal FV Always Execute

Option ROM Deny Execute Removable Media Deny Execute Fixed Media Deny Execute

Press <Esc> to return to the Security Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

Using BIOS

 Key Management

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Force OEM default Secure Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode.

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Default Key Provisioning Disabled Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)

Install default Secure Boot keys

Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED

Set PK from File Get PK to File Delete the PK

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) NOT INSTALLED

Set KEK from File Get KEK to File Delete the KEK Append an entry to KEK

Authorized Signature Database (DB) NOT INSTALLED

Set DB from File Get DB to File Delete the DB Append an entry to DB

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) NOT INSTALLED

Set DBX from File Get DBX to File Delete the DBX Append an entry to DBX

Platform Key (PK)

This item shows the information of the platform key.

Set PK/KEK/DB/DBX from File

This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Get PK/KEK/DB/DBX to File

This item is used to store secure variable to a file with a matching name in selected file system’s root.

Delete the PK/KEK/DB/DBX

This item is used to delete the variable.

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)

This item shows the information of the key exchange key database.

Authorized Signature Database (DB)

This item shows the information of the authorized signature database.

Default Key Provisioning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot keys if system is in setup mode.

Append an entry to KEK/DB/DBX

This item launches the file browser to Append new signature database from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)

This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

Using BIOS

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.

Save & Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and reset.

Save Options

This item enables you to save the options that you have made.

Save Changes

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore user defaults.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and reset.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Back to EZ Mode

Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options

Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

SAT A: WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Go back to EZ Mode.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

Using BIOS

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper , change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-

vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com-

puter. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it:

Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

Click the “ Utilities” button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility.

Information:

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

Using the Motherboard Software

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

Using the Motherboard Software

Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer).

Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

Manual Installation

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.

Using the Motherboard Software

eBLU

ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.

eDLU

ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

eSF

eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature.

It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

CrossFire® T echnology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support

Chapter 5

CrossFire® Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support

CrossFire® Technology

The CrossFire® technology provides significant display performance boost to AMDbased systems by inserting the external PCI Express graphics card and enabling both the discrete GPU and the AMDA75 graphics core to render simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFireTM mode.

Follow the steps below to start the CrossFire® technology.

1. Insert a graphics card (which can be used for CrossFire® technology, such as HD6670 series) into the PCIEX16 slot.

Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

2. For CrossFire®, you must enter the BIOS, set the Initate Graphic Adapter in Advanced Menu to IGD. Then press F4 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS.

* For reference only

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CrossFire: Output is IGD Video

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

North Chipset Configuration IGD Memory Auto

Initate Graphic Adapter IGD

CrossFire Enabled

CrossFire® T echnology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support

3. Set the CrossFire in Advanced Menu to Enabled. Then press F4 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS.

4. Click with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the option Manage and choose the Device Manager, finally, click the Display Adapters. The following screen appears. Be sure that the External ATI graphics (ATI Radeon HD

6670) and Onboard graphics (Radeon HD 6530D or HD6550D) are both displaying in the Display adapters.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CrossFire: Output is IGD Video

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

North Chipset Configuration IGD Memory Auto

Initate Graphic Adapter IGD

CrossFire Enabled

CrossFire® T echnology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support

5. Enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFireTM, click it and select Enable CrossFireTM, then CrossFire® starts.

To disable CrossFire®, please make sure to cancel Enable CrossFireTM in Catalyst Control Center firstly.

Please reference latest AMD Dual Graphics? Technology Graphic Card support list on AMD official website and subject to change without notice.

CrossFire® T echnology [AMD Dual Graphics] Support

Recommendation

1.The APU in the A75 platform delivers a discrete-class of graphics performance and enables leading GPU compute capability

-Adding a discrete GPU is optional to extend graphics and GPU compute capacity

2.For optimal performance uplift, AMD recommends Dual Graphics (CrossFire

Technology) combinations of

-A4 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6450

-A6 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6570

-A8 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6570 or HD6670

3.AMD recommends a balanced system memory configuration of at least 4GB of 1333-DDR3 (2GB x 2GB). Single channel and unbalanced memory configuration can promise both APU and Dual Graphics performance.

4.CrossFire® Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support on OS Windows 7 only due to the limitation by AMD.

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.

Setting Up a bootable RAID Array

This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.

Setting Up the BIOS

Use the arrow keys to select Advanced menu (see Figure 1.1), then select SATA Configuration and press Enter.

Figure 1.2 SATA Configuration Screen

Use the arrow keys to select the SATA Configuration (see Figure 1.2) and globally set SATA Configuration to RAID.

Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.

Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

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Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Determines how SAT A controller(s) operate.

SAT A Configuration

Serial-AT A Controller Enabled

SATA Mode IDE SAT A Port1 WDC WD5000AAKX (500.1 SA TA Port2 Not Present SA TA Port3 Not Present SA TA Port4 Not Present SA TA Port5 Not Present SA TA Port6 Not Present

Choose the system default language

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.III Boot Security Save & Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

BIOS Information System Language English

System Date Fri 03/02/2012 System Time 22:53:39

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section.

The PC reboots.

Press F4 to save the configuration and exit.

Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS (Windows XP Installation)

The AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.

Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:

Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl-F.

The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl-F before the screen disappears.

Press Ctrl-F.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).

Figure 1.3 Main Menu

View Drive Assignments..................[ 1 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 2 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 3 ]

Controller Configuration...................[ 4 ]

Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

[ Main Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu

Using the Define a New Array Screen

If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.

• Selecting the RAID Mode

By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode, press the spacebar until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode box—RAID0/1/10/JBOD.

Note: Not all RAID levels are supported on all platforms.

Stripe block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on the disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is 64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID 1, the Stripe block size is unchangeable.

• Selecting the Stripe Block Size

Note: If you want to use the function of the following RAID Mode, you have to install enough HDD.

RAID READY (1 piece of HDD); RAID 0,1 ,JBOD (2 or more pieces of HDD); RAID 0+1 (4 pieces of HDD)

[

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] Up [



] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init : OFF

Gigabyte Boundary : ON Cache Mode : WriteThru

Channel : ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment 3 : Mas WDC WD3200AAJS-22B4 320073 N 4 : Mas WDC WD1600JS-22NVB1 160042 N

[ Drives Assignments ]

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Figure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have been

assigned as RAID 0 array disks.

Figure 1.5 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned

Assigning the Disks

1. Select the Assignment to Y to designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk.

2. Press Ctrl-Y to save the configuration and exit.

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).

Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu

[

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] Up [



] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 2 Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init : OFF

Gigabyte Boundary : ON Cache Mode : WriteThru

Channel : ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment 3 : Mas WDC WD3200AAJS-22B4 320073 Y 4 : Mas WDC WD1600JS-22NVB1 160042 Y

[ Drives Assignments ]

[



] Up [



] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

LD No RAID Mode T otal Drv Capacity(MB) Status LD 1 RAID 0 2 318000 Functional

LD 2 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 3 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 4 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 5 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 6 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 7 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 8 ---- ---- ------ ----

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Figure 1.7 Main Menu

Press ESC to exit.

Press Y to reboot.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

Figure 1.8

The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).

View Drive Assignments..................[ 1 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 2 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 3 ]

Controller Configuration...................[ 4 ]

Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

[ Main Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

System is going to REBOOT! Are Y ou Sure? Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back

ID Mode Size TRACK-MAPPING ST ATUS 1 2+0 RAID 0 318000M 38661/255/63 Functional

2 ASUS DVD-E818AT

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility ..._

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\A55\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.

Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices

Installing the RAID Drivers

Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAID drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant.

If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy. Check to see if one came with your system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driver package and following the steps in this section.

Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to appear.

The Windows Setup program starts.

a Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.

Specify the AMD drivers.

Figure 1.9

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...

S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices.

installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently , Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s).

<none> * T o specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storag device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

Windows Setup

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Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

b Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and press Enter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform” and press Enter for 64-bit OS.

The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.

Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed

Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue

screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy.

Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP. After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that you

install the ForceWare software in order to access the FastBuild RAID Management tool.

Note:

Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.

Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter

The following Windows Setup screen appears:

S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Windows Setup

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Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): A TI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform * T o specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storag device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Windows Setup

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Y ou have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with windows£¬ using a device support disk provided bu an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.

A TI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform A TI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform

Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration

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Trouble Shooting

Chapter 7

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.

Trouble Shooting

Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight

Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

and areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

Maintenance and care tips

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

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