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A75F2-A2 USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
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, Turion, 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.
• 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.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard.
H
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
H
page 7
H
page 25
H
page 49
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Chapter 5
Describes the motherboard
software.
page 53
H
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
EN 60950
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
CE marking
About the Manual
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 6
Setting Up AMD A75 RAID
Configuration
Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
page 61
H
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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Chapter 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions..............................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis.......................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................8
Installing Hardware...........................................................................9
Installing the Processor............................................................9
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...................................................11
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................12
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................14
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................20
Connecting Case Components........................................................21
Front Panel Header................................................................24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 3 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......................................................................29
Chipset Menu..........................................................................40
M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................42
Boot Menu...............................................................................45
Security Menu.........................................................................46
Exit Menu...............................................................................47
Updating the BIOS......................................................................48
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Chapter 4 49
Using the Motherboard Software 49
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7.................................49
Running Setup........................................................................49
Manual Installation..........................................................................51
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................51
Chapter 6 61
Trouble Shooting 61
Start up problems during assembly..............................................61
Start up problems after prolong use............................................62
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................62
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................63
Chapter 5 53
Setting Up AMD A75 RAID Configuration 53
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..................................................53
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
A75F2-A2 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
Thank you for choosing the A75F2-A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard is based on AMD A75 express chipset for best desktop platform.
A75 is a single-chip, highly integrated. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory
DIMM frequencies of 2200+(OC)/1866/1600/1333. It supports two DDR3 slots with
maximum memory size of 32 GB. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics
Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).
In addition, three PCI Express x1 slots and three PCI slots are supported.
It integrates
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0
ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports) and four USB
3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports
additional two USB 3.0 ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger
technology, please refer to Front Panel USB headers of chapter 2 for more details.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, one DVI port, one D-SUB (VGA) port, one HDMI port, four USB
2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, linein and line-out.
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CPU
Specifications
• AMD A75Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 2200+(OC)/1866/1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
• 3 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots
• 3 x PCI slots
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports & 2 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, Line out, Mic_in Rear)
Rear Panel I/O
LAN
• Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors
• Supports CPU up to 125W TDP
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 8-pin 12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x Parallel port header(LPT)
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
Audio
• Supported by AMD A75
• 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 Configuration
• ALC662 6-ch High Definition audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN
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System BIOS
Form Factor
• ATX Size, 305mm x 210mm
• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Support Multi-language BIOS Utility
• Support Over-Clocking
• Support eBLU, eDLU, eOC, eSF
• Support ECS M.I.B III Utility
• Support EZ Charger
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Motherboard Components
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Chapter 1
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
6. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
7. PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector
8. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
9. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header
10. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
11. LPT Onboard parallel port header
12. SPK Speaker header
13. COM Onboard serial port header
14. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
15. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
16. CASE Case open header
17. PCI1~3 32-bit add-on card slots
18. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
19. PCIE1~3 PCI Express x1 slots
20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
21. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector
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I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. VGA Port
You can connect the display device to the VGA port.
4.
DVI Port
You can connect the display device to the DVI port.
5.
HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
6. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
7. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
8. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
9. Line-in(blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
10. Line-out(lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
11. Microphone(pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No d ata
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. Safety Precautions
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 210 mm. Choose a chassis that
accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
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.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to
enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save
and Exit Setup”.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an FM2 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.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
B. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably
missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.
C. Press the metal lever back into its original position.
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A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the
heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.
B. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and flip the levers
over the heat sink in place.
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard and processor socket.
• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the
clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 2200+(OC)/1866/1600/1333.
• 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. Total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
*Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for
motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.
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2-4-4. 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
The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
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 x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~3 Slots
This motherboard is equipped with three standard PCI slots.
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.
PCI1~3 Slots
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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.
1. 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.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot
Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot
Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1SATA1~65 COM
2 F_USB1~2 6 F_AUDIO
3 USB3F 7 SPDIFO
4LPT 8CASE
SATA1~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility
with Parallel ATA.
1. SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
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The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.
2. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB
3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
3. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
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4. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
5. COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
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6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header
The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by
default. If you want connect an AC
’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,
please set as below picture.
If you use AC
’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel
Detect
”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel
Detect
” .
* For reference only
AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.
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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Using Front Jack Detect ” . If you
use HD Audio Front Panel, please
tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .
* For reference only
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
7. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
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8. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
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.
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This section describes how to install a SATA hard drive.
2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive
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.
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
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.
* For reference only
Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
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1. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & 3. SYS_FAN (System Cooling
FAN Power Connector) & 4. PWR_FAN (Power Cooling FAN Power Connector)
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
2-4-7. Connecting Case Components
No. Components No. Components
1 CPU_FAN 5 F_PANEL
2ATX_POWER6 SPK
3 SYS_FAN 7 ATX_12V
4PWR_FAN
Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
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2. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 7. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power
Connector)
Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be connected to the ATX12V connector.
When installing 4-pin power cable, the
latch falls on the left side of the ATX12V
connector.
Connecting 8-pin/4-pin power cable
4-pin power cable
When installing 8-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX12V
connector match perfectly.
8-pin power cable
* For reference only
* For reference only
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Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
6. SPK: Speaker
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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This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
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.
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.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact 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.
5. 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:
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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:
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
• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power Management features
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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 a 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.
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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
mnlk
Enter Select
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by a 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.
Select the language icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
to display the screen. Then you can choose the language: English, Traditional
Chinese, Simple Chinese, Russian, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,
Japanese.
Language
Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
to display the screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not.
Default
Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to
display the screen. Then you can choose the boot device.
Boot
Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
to display the screen.
Advanced
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Main Menu
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.
System Language (English)
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.
Choose the system default
language
Main
Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Wed 05/02/2012
System Time 00:07:28
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Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system.
Advanced Menu
Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)
The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.
Enable or Disable Boot
Option for Legacy Network
Devices.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Legacy OpROM Support
Launch PXE OpROM Disabled
Launch Storage OpROM
Enabled
LAN Configuration
PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.
LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Enabled or Disabled
Onboard LAN
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
LAN Configuration
Onboard LAN Controller Enabled
Network Boot Protocol PXE
Boot Order Int 18h
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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:
fSmart Fan Function
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CPU Tctl : +29
CPU Fan Speed : 1867 RPM
CPU Voltage : +1.224V
CPU Voltage : +1.224V
DIMM Voltage : +1.544V
NB Voltage : +1.224V
FCH Voltage : +1.192V
Smart Fan Function
PC Health Status
CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)
This item enables you to define the CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan. When it
is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly.
mn
Enable CPU Smart Fan
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: 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 Temperature 60
Low Limit Temperature 30
High Limit PWM 255
Low Limit PWM 110
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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.
• CPU Tctl
• CPU Fan Speed
• CPU Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
• NB Voltage
• FCH Voltage
System Component Characteristics
These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU fan speed... etc.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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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 (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
EUP Function (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Resume By RING (Disabled)
An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call
on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)
This item shows the type of the Power LED.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: 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 (S3) Disabled
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled
EUP Function Enabled
Power LED Type Dual Color LED
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ACPI Configuration
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 to RAM) Sleep State (default).
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
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system
will enter when the
SUSPEND button is pressed.
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)
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CPU Configuration
The item in the menu shows the CPU.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC/Right Click: Exit
F4: Save & Exit
mn
/Click: Select Item
lk
: Select Screen
Enabled/disabled C6
CPU Configuration
Socket0: AMD A8-5500 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
Max Speed: 3200 MHZ Intended Speed: 3200 MHZ
Microcode Patch Level: 600110f
-- Cache par Core -L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way
L1 Data Cache: 16KB/4-way
L2 Cache: 2048 KB/16-way
No L3 Cache Present
C6 Mode Enabled
CPB Mode Disabled
AMD C&Q Enabled
Microcode Patch Level (600110f)
This item shows the Microcode revision.
L1 Instruction Cache (64KB/2-way)
This item shows CPU L1 Instruction Cache.
L1 Data Cache (16KB/4-way)
This item shows CPU L1 Data Cache.
L2 Cache (2048 KB/16-way)
This item shows CPU L2 Cache.
AMD C&Q (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function.
C6 Mode (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the C6 mode.
CPB Mode (Disabled)
This item is used to set the CPB mode.
Max Speed (3200 MHz) Intended Speed (3200 MHz)
This item shows the maximum speed of the CPU.
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
SATA Mode (IDE Mode)
Use this item to select SATA mode.
SATA Port 1~6 (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.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Press <Esc> to return to the SATA Configuration page.
Serial-ATA Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to select the Serial-ATA controller options: Disabled, Enhanced.
SATA Configuration
Serial-ATA Controller Enabled
SATA Mode IDE Mode
SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 Not Present
SATA Port3 Not Present
SATA Port4 Not Present
SATA Port5 Not Present
SATA Port6 Not Present
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All USB Devices (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.
USB Configuration
Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: 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
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Legacy USB Support Enabled
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Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
fSerial Port 0 Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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.
Set Parameters of Serial
Port 0 (COMA)
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 0 Configutation
Parallel Port Configutation
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Enabled or Disabled Serial
Port (COM)
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Serial Port Enabled
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings
Auto
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fParallel Port Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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-dir...)
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.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
Parallel Port Configuration
Parallel Port Enabled
Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5
Change Settings
Auto
Device Mode Standard and Bi-dir...
lk
: Select Screen
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
mn
F1: General Help
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
/Click: Select Item
F2: Previous Values
Enabled or Disabled Parallel
Port (LPT/LPTE)
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/Click: Select Item
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset,
South chipset and other system.
Chipset Menu
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC/Right Click: Exit
mn
North Bridge
South Bridge
North Bridge Parameters
North Bridge Parameters.
IGD Memory (Auto)
This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.
This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
lk
IGD Share Memory Size
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
North Bridge
IGD Memory Auto
Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express
Dual Graphics Mode Disabled
/Click: Select Item
Initate Graphic Adapter (PCI Express)
f
North Bridge
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
This item allows you to enable or disable Dual Graphics Mode.
Dual Graphics Mode (Disabled)
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fSouth Bridge
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status.
Audio Configuration
This item shows the information of the audio configuration.
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 (No)
This item indicates whether the case has been opened.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
Select AC Power state when
Power is re-applied after
a power failure.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
South Bridge
Restore AC Power Loss Power Off
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio Enabled
Azalia internal HDMI codec Enabled
Case Open Warning Disabled
Chassis Opened No
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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
Row Precharge Time (tRP)
This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.
Memory Timing Configuration
This item shows the information of Memory Timing.
CAS Latency (tCL)
This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS (colulmn address
strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T
setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)
This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.
RAS# Active Time (tRAS)
This item specifies the RAS# active time.
Enabled/Disabled IGD
Over-clocking Func.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Core clock multiplier Auto
Memory Clock Auto
Memory Timing Configuration Auto
Memory Clock DCT0 is: None
Command Rate N/A
CAS# Latency (tCL) : N/A
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) N/A
Row Precharge Time (tRP) N/A
RAS# Active Time (tRAS) N/A
Memory Clock DCT1 is: (DDR-1600/800Mhz)
Command Rate 2 T
CAS# Latency (tCL) : 9 CLK
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 CLK
Row Precharge Time (tRP) 10 CLK
RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 28 CLK
SB Spread Spectrum Enabled
CPU Over-clocking Func. Disabled
Spread Spectrum Disabled
IGD Over-clocking Func. Enabled
IGD Frequency 800
CPU Voltage Default
DIMM Voltage Default
NB Voltage Default
FCH Voltage 1.21V
Memory Clock
This item is used to set memory clock.
Core clock multiplier
This item is used to set Core clock multiplier.
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SB Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the SB Spread Spectrum.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
IGD Frequency (800)
This item shows the IGD frequency.
CPU/DIMM/NB Voltage
These items allow you to adjust the CPU/DIMM/NB Voltage.
FCH Voltage (1.21V)
This item shows the FCH Voltage.
CPU Over-clocking Func. (Disabled)
This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in your system. If the
over-clocking fails, please turn off the system power. And then, hold the PageUp
key (similar to the Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS will recover
the safe default.
IGD Over-clocking Func. (Enabled)
This item enables or disables IGD Over-clocking Function.
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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
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This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
Boot Menu
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save&Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
Select the keyboard
NumLock state
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
USB CD/DVD
USB Hard Disk
USB Flash
Network
USB /Floppy
CD/DVD
UEFI
Boot Configuration
Bootup NumLock State On
Quiet Boot Enabled
Set Boot Priority
1st Boot Hard Disk
2nd Boot
3rd Boot
4th Boot
5thBoot
6thBoot
7th Boot
8th Boot
Hard Disk Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
CD/DVD Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB/Floppy Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB CD/DVD Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB HardDisk Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB Flash Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
Network Device Priorities [Press Enter]
UEFI Boot Drive Priorities [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.
Set Boot Priority
This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices.
1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th Boot
These items show the boot priorities.
Hard Disk / CD/DVD / USB/ Floppy / USB CD/DVD / USB HardDisk / USB Flash / Network
/ UEFI Boot Drive Priorities
These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system.
Press <Enter> to see the submenu.
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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Security Menu
Administrator Password
Press <Enter> to setup administrator password.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
Set Setup Administrator
Password
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Administrator Password
User Password
Security Check Setup
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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 to all the setup options.
Save Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.
This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the
changes.
Save & Exit Menu
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
Go back to EZ Mode.
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Back to EZ Mode
This item enables you to back to EZ mode.
Back to EZ Mode
Load Non Disk Utility
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
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Website. 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 computer.
(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the 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.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
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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/Vista/
7. 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/Vista/7
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. ClickSetup. The installation program begins:
Running Setup
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message
after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.
Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.
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.
4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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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.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please
refer to the support disk for available software.
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.
eSF
eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance
with your PC’s system loading and temperature.
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.
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.
It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to
optimize your system cooling environment.
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eOC
ECS eOC Utility is a simple over-clocking tool that provides user-friendly windows
operation interface for novices and over-clockers. Combining with ECS MIB III technology, eOC challenges the undiscovered over-clocking capability than ever before.
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.
Monitor Easy Tuning
Advance Tuning Options
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Chapter 5
Setting Up AMD A75 RAID Configuration
Setting Up a bootable RAID Array
This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.
1. Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup. The BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
Setting Up the BIOS
2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced menu (see Figure 1.1), then select
SATA Configuration and press Enter.
Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen
Figure 1.2 SATA Configuration Screen
3. Use the arrow keys to select the SATA Configuration (see Figure 1.2) and
globally set SATA Configuration to RAID.
Choose the system default
language
Main
Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Wed 05/02/2012
System Time 00:07:28
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
SATA Configuration
Serial-ATA Controller Enabled
SATA Mode IDE Mode
SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 Not Present
SATA Port3 Not Present
SATA Port4 Not Present
SATA Port5 Not Present
SATA Port6 Not Present
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4. Press F4 to save the configuration and exit.
The PC reboots.
5. 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.
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:
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 ]
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
1. 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.
2. Press Ctrl-F.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).
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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)
[
mm
mm
m] Up [
nn
nn
n] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save
[ Define LD Menu ]
[ Keys Available ]
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
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 ]
3. Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.
The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).
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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
Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu
[
mm
mm
m] Up [
nn
nn
n] 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 ]
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
[
mm
mm
m] Up [
nn
nn
n] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save
[ Define LD Menu ]
[ Keys Available ]
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
LD No RAID Mode Total 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 ---- ---- ------ ----
2. Press Ctrl-Y to save the configuration and exit.
The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).
1. Select the Assignment to Y to designate a free disk to be used as a RAID
array disk.
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3. Press ESC to exit.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).
Press Y to reboot.
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 You Sure?
Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
RAID BIOS Version 2.5.1540.33
(c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
ID Mode Size TRACK-MAPPING STATUS
1 2+0 RAID 0 318000M 38661/255/63 Functional
2 ASUS DVD-E818AT
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility..._
Figure 1.7 Main Menu
Figure 1.8
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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.
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>
* To 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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1. Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\A75\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.
2. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
The Windows Setup program starts.
3. Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to
appear.
4. Specify the AMD drivers.
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The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.
Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed
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
Windows Setup
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You 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.
ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform
ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform
a. Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.
The following Windows Setup screen appears:
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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Windows Setup
---------
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform
* To 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.
S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
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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. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:
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. Make sure the power cord is
plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned
“ on “ as well. 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. Apply
the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected
with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system
is running.
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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 and
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.
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.
5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal
component.
Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/
Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.
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