ECS A740GM-M User Manual
Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 8.0
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.
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.
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.
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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, and
• 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
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Soft-
ware
Chapter 5
Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID
Configuration
Chatper 6
Trouble Shooting
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Describes installation of motherboard
components
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Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility
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Describes the motherboard software
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Describes the AMD SB710 RAID Configuration
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................4
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Chapter 2
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
Jumper Settings...............................................................................9
Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................12
Expansion Slots..............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........20
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................22
Connecting Case Components..........................................................23
Fr ont Panel Header.................................................................25
Chapter 3
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility ....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS V alues..................................................28
Using BIOS.......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30
Advanced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................33
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Integrated Peripherals..................................................................34
Power Management Setup.............................................................35
PCI/PnP Configurations...............................................................37
PC Health Status...........................................................................38
Frequency/Voltage Contr ol............................................................40
Load Default Settings....................................................................41
Supervisor Password....................................................................41
User Password..............................................................................42
Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................42
Exit Without Saving.......................................................................42
Updating the BIOS.........................................................................43
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software 45
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.....................................45
Auto-installing under W indows V ista/7...........................................45
Running Setup...............................................................................46
Manual Installation..........................................................................48
Utility Software Reference................................................................48
Chapter 5
Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration 49
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array ...................................................49
Chapter 6
T r ouble Shooting 57
Start up problems during assembly.......................................................57
Start up problems after prolong use.................................................58
Maintenance and care tips..................................................................58
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................59
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A740GM-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports AMD Phenom
cessor (socket AM2+)/Phenom
TM
/Athlon
TM
II/Athlon
TM
/Sempron
high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the AMD 740G (RS740) Northbridge (NB) and SB710
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport
terface. It supports two DDR2 slots with maximum memory size of 8 GB. One PCI
Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI
Express Base Specification Revision 1.1.
The SB710 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In
addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification, Revision 1.1. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to
ten functional ports (four USB ports and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six
USB ports). One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA 133/
100/66/33 modes. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. It provides AMD
SATA RAID configuration with RAID 0, 1 and 10 modes supported.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, one serial port, one VGA port, one optional DVI port , four
USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel
(optional) line-out.
TM
TM
processors for
TM
II pro-
1.0 in-
1
Introducing the Motherboard
2
Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a Socket AM2+ that carries the following features:
• Accommodates AMD Phenom
• Supports HyperTransport
HyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it
enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than
currently available interconnect technologies.
TM
Athlon
II/AthlonTM/Sempron
This board supports CPU up to 95W (AM2+)/89W (AM3) TDP only.
TM
II processor (socket AM2+)/PhenomTM/
TM
processors
TM
(HT) 1.0 interface speeds
Chipset
The AMD 740G Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are
based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance.
AMD 740G
(NB)
• One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1
compliant) for connection to an AMD Southbridge
• Supports one PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface,
fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification
revision 1.1
• Fully supports ACPI states S0, S1,S2, S3, S4, and S5
• Single chip solution in 80nm, 1.2 V CMOS technology
SB710 (SB)
• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz
• Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 3.0
Gb/s
• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to ten
USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra A TA 133/100/66/
33 modes
• Supports integrated RAID0, RAID1, and RAID 10 (requires use of 4 or more SATA ports) functionalities
across all 6 ports
Memory
• Supports DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR SDRAM with Dual-channel
architecture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 GB
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Audio (Optional)
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• DACs Support 96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
• Power support: Digital:3.3V; Analog:5.0V
• WOWTM and Tru SurroundTM from SRS
• Provides single ended CD input with DRM solutions and legacy
OS issues
• 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• SPDIF In/Out supports 96K/48K/44.1KHz plus SPDIF OUT supports 88.2 KHz
• Power support: Digital:3.3V; Analog:5.0V
• MAxx Player
• Provides single ended CD input with DRM solutions and legacy
OS issues
TM
from Waves
Onboard LAN (Optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T Transceiver
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 compliant
• IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation
• Integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Transceiver
• Integrated IEEE802.3z compliant
• IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation
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Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface
• One PCI Express x1 slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices
• Six 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of
133/100/66/33 MB/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One VGA port
• One DVI port (optional)
• Four USB ports
• One LAN port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) lineout
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• 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.
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.
Introducing the Motherboard
Motherboard Components
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V
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
TM
II processor (socket AM2+)/
TM
/AthlonTM II/Athlon
TM
1. CPU Socket
2. CPU_FAN
3. SYS_FAN
4. DDR2_1~2
5. ATX_POWER
6. IDE1
7. SATA1~6
8. CLR_CMOS
9. F_PANEL
10. SPK
11. LPT
12. USBPWR_F2
13. USBPWR_F1
14. F_USB1~3
15. IR
16. SPDIFO
17. CD_IN
18. F_AUDIO
19. PCI1~2
20. PCIEX
21. PCIEX16
22. USBPWR_R1
23. ATX12
AMD Phenom
Phenom
Sempron™ processors
CPU cooling fan connector
System cooling fan connector
240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
Primary IDE connector
Serial ATA connectors
Clear CMOS jumper
Front panel switch/LED header
Speaker header
Parallel port header
Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper
Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper
Front Panel USB headers
Infrared header
SPDIF out header
Analog audio input header
Front panel audio header
32-bit add-on card slots
PCI Express x1 slot
PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
Rear USB/PS2 Power Select Jumper
4-pin +12V power connector
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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. Firstly, 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. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives.
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 Micro ATX form factor of 244 X 210 mm. Choose a
case that accommodates this form factor.
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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.
Jumper Settings
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Jumper Type Description
CLR_CMOS
USBPWR_F1
USBPWR_F2
USBPWR_R1
1. To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimal Defaults”
and then “Save Changes and Exit”.
2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before
selecting the 5VSB function.
3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R cap onto
2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.
3-pin
3-pin
3-pin
3-pin
Clear CMOS
Front Panel
USB Power
Select Jumper
Front Panel
USB Power
Select Jumper
Rear USB PS/2
Power Select
Jumper
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Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR CMOS
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB
1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB
1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB
1
CLR_CMOS
1
USBPWR_F1
1
USBPWR_F2
1
USBPWR_R1
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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 surfacemount 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.
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.
This motherboard has a Socket AM2+ 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.
Installing the Motherboard
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
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.
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.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR2 800/667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHz
DDR2 667 333 MHz
DDR2 800 400 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be
installed with 4 GB of memory.
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.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 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.
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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR2 800/667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
DD R2 400
DD R2 533
DD R2 667
25 6 MB
51 2 MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
256MB
512MB
1GB
2GB
Hynix HYMP532U646-E3 AA
Nanya NT512T64U88A0F-5A
Elixir M2U25664TUH4A0F-37B
Aeneon AET660UD00-370A98Z
Infineon HYS64T64400HU-3.7-A
Kingston KVR533D2N4/512
PQI MEABR321LA01AA
Samsung M378T6553BGO-CD5
Infineon HYS64T128920HU-3.7-A
PQI MEABR421LA0106
Infineon HYS64T32400HU-3S-A
A-DATA M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52
Apacer AU512E667C5KBGY
APOGEE AU51082-667P005
Cosair VS512MB667D2
Kingston KVR667D2N5/512
Nanya NT512T64U88A0BY-3C
PSC AL6E8E63B-6E1T
PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1
Ramaxel RML1520HC38D6F-667
Transcend K4T51083QC ZCE6
Twinmos 8D23JK-TT
A-DATA M2OAD5G314176I1C52
APOGEE AU1G082-667P005
Infineon HYS64T128920HU-3S-A
PQI MEABR421LA0107
PSC AL7E8E63B-6E1T
PSC AL7E8E63J-6E1
Ramaxel RML1320HC38D7F-667
Twinmos 8D23KK-TT
Hynix HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A
Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G
Nanya NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C
PQI MEA DR522PA0102-07B6
Twinmos 8D-23MK-ED
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Type Size Vendor Module Name
256MB Infineon HYS64T32000HU-25F-B
A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160I1E53
512MB
DD R2 800
1GB
Aeneon AET660UD00-25DB98X
Apacer AU512E800C5KBGC
APOGEE AU51082-800P505
Infineon HYS64T64000HU-25F-B
Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/1G
Nanya NT512T64U88BOBY-25C
PSC AL6E8E63H-8E1
APOGEE AU1G082-800P000
Infineon HYS64T128020HU-25F-8
Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/2G
Nanya NT1GT64U8HBOBY-25C
PSC AL7E8E63H-8E1
UMAX 53016042-7100B
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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.
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PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
PCIEX Slot
PCI1~2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI stands
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.1.
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1 as well.
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 slots on this board are PCI v2.3
compliant.
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.
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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 some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network
adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can
begin using the add-on card.
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