ECS A760GM-M3 User Manual

Preface

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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 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.

Preface

Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference, 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 Software

Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Con-

figuration

Chapter 6 Hybrid Graphics

Support

Technology

Preface

Describes features of the motherboard.

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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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Provides information about SAT A RAID Setup

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Describes the Hybrid Graphics

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

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

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

iii

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..............................................................................16

Connecting Optional Devices.........................................................18

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive............21

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................23

Connecting Case Components..........................................................24

Front Panel Header.......................................................................27

Chapter 3

Using BIOS 29

About the Setup Utility ....................................................................29

The Standard Configuration..........................................................29

Entering the Setup Utility................................................................29

Resetting the Default CMOS V alues...............................................30

Using BIOS........................................................................................31

Standard CMOS Setup...................................................................32

Advanced Setup..............................................................................34

Advanced Chipset Setup.................................................................35

29 29

7 7

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................36

Power Management Setup..............................................................37

PCI/PnP Setup..............................................................................39

PC Health Status...........................................................................39

Frequency/Voltage Contr ol...........................................................41

Load Default Settings....................................................................42

Supervisor Password.....................................................................42

User Password...............................................................................43

Save & Exit Setup ..........................................................................43

Exit Without Saving.........................................................................43

Updating the BIOS..........................................................................44

Chapter 4

45 45

Using the Motherboard Software 45

About the Software CD-ROM..........................................................45

Auto-installing under W indows XP/V ista......................................45

Running Setup.................................................................................46

Manual Installation.............................................................................50

Utility Software Reference.................................................................50

Chapter 5

51 51

Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration 51

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array ....................................................51

Chapter 6

59 59

Hybrid Graphics® T echnology Support 59

Hybrid Graphics® T echnology.........................................................59

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the A760GM-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD

Phenom Sempron

processor (socket AM2+)/AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/

processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

The motherboard incorporates the AMD 760G Northbridge (NB) and AMD SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport terface. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066*1 (AM2+)/800/667/533. It supports two DDR2 slots with maximum memory size of 16 GB*2. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).

The SB710 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI v2.3 compliant. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0). It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb/s bandwidth for 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM, one VGA port, one DVI port (optional), four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-ch (optional) lineout.

* 1. Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used.

2. Due to the DRAM maximum size (2 GB per dimm) at present, the memory maximum size we have tested is 4 GB.

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Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:

• Accommodates AMD Phenom AMD Athlon

• 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.

This board supports CPU up to 95W TDP only.

64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon

processor (socket AM2+)

(HT) 3.0 interface speeds

64/Sempron™ processors

Chipset

The AMD 760G Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

760G (NB)

SB710 (SB)

• 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 Gen 2 (version 2.0)

• Proven RadeonTM graphics powering DirectX®10

• Enhanced Digital Display integration

• Fully ACPI 2.0, OnNow, and IAPC (Instantly Available PC) power management

• Single chip solution in 55nm, 1.1 V CMOS technology

• Integrated ATI AvivoTM HD1, Low Power Design, AMD Cool’n’Quiet

• Compliant with PCI v2.3 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 eight USB 2.0 ports

• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra AT A 133/100/66/ 33 modes

• Supports integrated RAID 0 and RAID 1 functionalities across all 6 ports.

2.0, ATI SurroundViewTM, AMD OverDrive

Memory

• Supports DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533 DDR2 SDRAM with Dualchannel architecture

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB*

Introducing the Motherboard

Onboard LAN (optional)

The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features:

• Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceiver

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

• Wake-On-LAN (WOL) by Magic Packet/Frame/Link Change

• Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps

• IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support

• Three power supplies: 2.5V, 1.8V and 1.2V

• PCI Express base 1.1 compliant

Audio (optional)

The onboard Audio provides either of the following features:

• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• DACs support 96K/48K/44.1KHz 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+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• SPDIF In/Out supports 96K/48K/44.1KHz plus SPDIF OUT supports

88.2KHz

• Power supports: Digital:3.3V; Analog:5.0V

• MAxx PlayerTM from waves

• Provides single ended CD input with DRM solutions and legacy OS issues

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-ch (optional) Line-out

Introducing the Motherboard

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

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

processor (socket AM2+)/

1. CPU Socket

Socket for AMD Phenom AMD Athlon

Sempron

64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/

processors

2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

3. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

4. DDR2_1~2

240-

in DDR2 SDRAM slots

5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-Pin ATX power connector

6. IDE Primary IDE connector

7. SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors

8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

9. LPT Onboard parallel port header

10. SPK Speaker header

11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

12. USBPWR_F1 Front panel USB power select jumper

13. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB headers

14. IR Infrared hea der

15. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

16. CD_IN Analog audio input header

17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

18. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots

19. PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot

20. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

21. USBPWR_R1 Rear panel USB PS/2 power select jumper

22. ATX12V 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 a Micro ATX form factor of 244 X 210 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

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

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

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

Installing the Motherboard

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

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL

CLR_CMOS

3-pin

CLEAR CMOS

2-3: CLEAR

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

CLR_CMOS

USBPWR_R1

USBPWR_F1

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

1. users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save & Exit Setup”.

Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before se-

2. lecting the 5VSB function.

It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1 & USBPWR_R1 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

Rear USB/PS2 Power Select Jumper

Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper

1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB

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USBPWR_R1

USBPWR_F1

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 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+/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 Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the

locking lever away from the socket and raise it to the upright position.

2 Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge

on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket. Do not use force.

3 Push the locking lever down and hook it under the

latch on the edge of socket. 4 Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU. 5 Install the cooling fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU,

and secure them all onto the socket base. 6 Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan

connector (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

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 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533. The total memory capacity is 16 GB*.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR2 533 266 MHz

DDR2 667 333 MHz DDR2 800 400 MHz DDR2 1066 533 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 16 GB*.

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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T able A: Unbuffered DIMM Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU

DRAM Speed

DDR2-533 - Any 1T

DDR2-533

DDR2-533 SRx8 SRx8 2T DDR2-533 DRx8 DRx8 2T

DDR2-533 DDR2-533

DDR2-667 - Any 1T

DDR2-667

DDR2-667 SRx8 SRx8 2T DDR2-667 DRx8 DRx8 2T

DDR2-667 DDR2-667

DDR2-800 - Any 2T DDR2-800 Any Any 2T

1. SRx16=Single Rank x16 DIMM SRx8=Single Rank x8 DIMM DRx16=Dual Rank x16 DIMM

DRx8=Dual Rank x8 DIMM

DIMM1

DIMM21

SRx16 SRx16 SRx16 SRx8

SRx8 SRx16

DRx8 SRx16

SRx16 DRx8

DRx8 SRx8 SRx8 DRx8

SRx16 SRx16 SRx16 SRx8

SRx8 SRx16

DRx8 SRx16

SRx16 DRx8

DRx8 SRx8 SRx8 DRx8

Timing

Mode

2T 2T

The default value is unganged mode when using socket AM2+ CPU.

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T able B: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List)

The following DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type

DDR2 533

DDR2 667

Size

512 MB

1 GB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

Module NameVe ndor

Samsung PC2-4200U -4444-10-B1

A-data

Kingmax

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5

Micron M T4HTF6464AY-667E1

PSC AL6E8E63J- 6E1

Ramxel RML1520M38D6F-667

Samsung PC2-5300U -555-12-D3

Apacer

Corsair VS1GB667D2

Hexon H YN T7AUD R-30M48

Kingston KVR667D 2N5

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1

PSC

Samsung GOLD BAR M378T2863DZS 0742

Aeneon Apacer

Hexon

Hynix

Kingston

LeadM ax

PSC

Qimonda

Aeneon AET 960UD00-30D

A-DATA Vitesta

KLBD48F-A8KE4

AU01GE667C5KBGC

78.01G9O.9K5

1GB UNB PC2-5300 CL5

AL7E8E63B-6E1T

AL7E8F 63J-6E1

AL7E8F 73C-6E1

AET 860UD00-30DB08X

78.A1G9O.9K4

HYNT8AUD R-30M88

HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A 0623

KVR667D 2N5

PC2-5300U

AL8E8F 73C-6E1

HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

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DDR2 800

512 MB

Kingston KVR800D2N5

Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80E D4 Qimonda A-DATA

Aeneon

Apacer

APOGEE

Geil

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

Hexon

Inf inity Kingston

PSC Ramaxel Samsung

Silicon Power

Transcend

A-DATA

Aeneon Apacer

CORSA IR

Hexon E LPT8A UDR-25M88

Kingston KVR800D2N5

Mi cron MT16H TF25664AY-800E1

PSC AL8 E8F73C- 8E1 Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

Samsung M378T5663QZ3-CF7

Silicon Power SP002GBLRU800S01

Aeneon AET960UD00-25D

GOLD BAR M378T2953EZ3-CE7 0726

RED A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z

Module NameVendorType Size

HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E AET760UD00-30DB97X AET 760UD00-25DC08X

78.01GAO.9K5

AU01GE800C5KBGC

AU1G082-800P000

800/Geil Millenary

Geil Platinum/Geil/Boxed

ELPT 7AUDR-25M 48

04701G16CZ5U2G

KHX6400D2ULK2

KVR800D2N5

AL7E8F73C-8E1

RML1320EH38D7F-800

SP001GBLRU800S01

507301-1571

AET 860UD00-25DC08X

78.A1GAO.9K4

CM2X2048-6400C5

Type

DDR2 1066

Size Vendor

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

Kingston KVR1066D2N7 1.8 V Aeneon AXT760UD00-19DC97X 1.9V Kingston KVR1066D2N7 1.8V

M i cron MT8H TF12864AY-1GAE1 1.9V

Qimonda HYS64T128020E U-19F-C 1.9V

Mi cron MT16HTF 25664AY-1GAE1 1.9V

Module Name

OCZ OCZ2RPR10662GK 1.9~2.3V

R ecommend Volt

Due to the Phenom CPU and memory module limitation, the DRAM may need to adjust the voltage for supporting DDR2 1066. The memory modules which can be used stably are listed in the above QVL table for reference.

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Memory

Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

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

PCIEX16 Slot

PCIEX1 Slot

PCI1~2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI

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

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).

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 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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Connecting Optional Devices

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

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Function

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND

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

9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

Pin Signal Name

SPDIFO: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output

2 +5VA 5V analog Power

3 Key No pin

4 GND Ground

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SAT A1~6: Serial A T A connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), 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.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers

The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. 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.

FunctionPin Signal Name

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal

6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground

9 Key No pin

10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

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

CD_IN: Analog audio input header

Pin Signal Name Function

1 CD_L Left CD-in signal

2 GND Ground 3 GND Ground

4 CD_R Right CD-in signal

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IR: Infrared header

The motherboard supports an Infrared (IR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 Not Assigned Not assigned 2 Key N o pin 3 +5V IR Power 4 GND Ground 5 IR_TX IrDA serial output 6 IR_RX IrDA serial input

LPT : Onboard parallel port header

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

Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name Function

1 STB# Strobe 2 D0 Data 0

3 D1 Data 1 4 D2 Data 2

5 D3 Data 3

7 D5 Data 5

9 D7 Data 7 10 ACK# Acknowledge

11 BUSY Busy 12 P E Paper End 13 SLCT Select

15 ERR# Error 16 INIT# Initialize

17 SLIN# Select In 18 GND Chassis Ground

19 GND Chassis Ground 20 GND Chassis Ground

21 GND Chassis Ground 22 GND Chassis Ground

23 GND Chassis Ground

25 GND Chassis Ground

Pin Signal Name

6 D4 Data 4 8 D6 Data 6

14 AFD# Auto Feed

24 GND Chassis Ground

26 NC No pin

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has one IDE interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.

You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

IDE: IDE Connector

This motherboard supports six high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD-ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard dives on the SATA ports.

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About SAT A Connectors

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

Installing Serial A T A 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.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

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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.

This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting I/O Devices

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

PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Serial Port (COM)

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

DVI Port (optional)

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your

computer to the network.

Audio Ports (optional)

Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mouse or fax/modems.

Connect the DVI port to connect the monitor.

Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

This motherboard supports 8-channel audio devices that correspond to the A, B, C, and E port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.

A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in B: Back Surround E: Front Out C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear

The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.

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Connecting Case Components

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

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

Connecting 24-pin power cable

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

24-pin power cable

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

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Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

4-pin power cable

CPU_FAN: CPU F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground

2 +12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor

4 PWM CPU FAN control

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

SYS_FAN: System F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground

2 +12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor

ATX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 COM

4 +5V 16 PS_ON

5 Ground 17 COM

6 +5V 18 COM 7 Ground 19 COM 8 PWRGD 20 -5V

9 +5VSB 21 +5V

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

12 +3.3V 24 COM

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SPK: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC 2 Key 3 NC 4 Signal

ATX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12V

4 +12V

Installing the Motherboard

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:

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)

5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)

7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)

9 RSVD Reserved

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

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 pins 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

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

2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

10 Key No pin

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

Installing the Motherboard

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Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

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

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

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PCI/PnP Setup

PC Health Status

: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit

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F1:General Help

Enter : Select

F9: Default settings

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Default Settings Supervisor Password

User Password

Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

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.

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 triangle the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

ESC Exits the current menu

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+/-/PU/PD Modifies the selected field’s values

Enter Select

F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions

Scrolls through the items on a menu

Using BIOS

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.

Standard CMOS Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

Standard CMOS Setup

Date Sat 03/22/2008 Time 20:44:15

SATA 1 Not Detected

SATA 2 Not Detected

SATA 3 Not Detected

f f

SATA 4 Not Detected

SATA 5 Not Detected SATA 6 Not Detected

f f

IDE Master Not Detected

IDE Slave Not Detected IDE BusMaster Enabled

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Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-T AB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

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.

SATA1~6, IDE Master/Slave

Your computer has one IDE channel which can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, 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 IDE channel.

SAT A

Device : Not Detected

LBA/Large Mode Auto Block (Multi-Sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S.M.A.R.T. Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled

SAT A 1

Help Item

Disabled: Disables LBA Mode. Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled.

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

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+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer.

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

IDE BusMaster (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

Advanced Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

HT Frequency Auto CPU Virtualization Enabled AMD C&Q Enabled Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enable Quick Power on Self T est Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status ON APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev. Boot Other Device Y es

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HT Frequency (Auto)

This item enables users to adjust the HT frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable.

CPU Virtualization (Enabled)

Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running multiple simultaneous Virtual Machines allowing specialized software applications to run in full isolation of each other.

AMD C&Q (Enabled)

This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enable)

This item enables or disables enhanced halt.

Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

Boot Up Numlock Status (ON)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

Advanced Setup

: Move

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

Disabled Enable

Help Item Options

Using BIOS

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)

Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

Boot Other Device (Yes)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Advanced Chipset Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Advanced Chipset Setup

Disabled Enabled

Help Item Options

Share Memory Auto Detection Enabled Init Display First PCI DCT Unganged Mode Enabled HDMI Audio Enabled

: Move

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Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Share Memory Auto Detection (Enabled)

Disable this item to set the Share Memory Size. And if the item is set to Auto, Share Memory Size can be controlled according to the dram size. When the dram size is less than 512 MB, Share Memory Size should be set to 64 MB. While between 512 MB and 1 GB, it should be set to 128 MB. When more than 1 GB, it should be set to 256 MB.

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

DCT Unganged Mode (Enabled)

This item is used to select the DCT mode (DRAM Controller mode).

HDMI Audio (Enabled)

This item is used to enable or disable the NB HDMI audio support. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

Integrated Peripherals

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Onboard SAT A Mode Enabled SAT A Configuration IDE Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 OnBoard IR Disabled Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled

Integrated Peripherals

: Move

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Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

Help Item

Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface.

Onboard SATA Mode (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the build-in on-chip Serial ATA.

SATA Configuration (IDE)

Use this item to select the type of the build-in on-chip Serial ATA.

Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function.

Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address.

OnBoard IR (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port, and to assign a port address.

Parallel Port Address (378)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.

Using BIOS

Parallel Port Mode (Normal)

Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port).

Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7)

Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.

USB Functions (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Power Management Setup

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

Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant Off PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Resume by Ring Disabled Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled Resume by USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled

: Move

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR))

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.

Soft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off)

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec, then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down.

Using BIOS

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

Resume by Ring (Disabled)

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

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan 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.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

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

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 on RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

PCI/PnP Setup

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

Init Display First PCI

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

PCI/PnP Setup

: Move

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

Help Item

Options

PCI-E PCI

PC Health Status

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

-=- System Hardware Monitor -=-

Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown T emperature Disabled Warning T emperature Disabled

CPU Temperature : 67°C/152°F CPU FAN Speed : 2689 RPM CPU Vcore : 1.184 V VDIMM : 1.936 V

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PC Health Status

: Move

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

Help Item

Using BIOS

Smart Fan Function

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

SMART FAN Control Enabled SMART Fan start PWM value 40 SMART Fan start TEMP.(°C) 50 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 4 PWM value/°C

: Move

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

Help Item

Options

Disabled Enabled

SMART FAN Control (Enabled)

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

SMART Fan start PWM value (40)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) (50)

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT1 (+3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

SMART Fan Slope PWM value (4 PWM value/°C)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan. Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down

Warning Temperature (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning temperature.

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Temperature

• CPU FAN Speed

• CPU Vcore

• VDIMM

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

Frequency/Voltage Control

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.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK Enabled Memory Voltage 1.9V SB Clock Spread Spectrum Disabled

Spread Spectrum Disabled

CPU Over-clocking Func.: Enabled CPU Over-clocking Freq.: 200

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Options

1.9 V

2.0V

2.2V

2.3V

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Memory Voltage (1.9V)

This item determines the DDR2 voltage adjustment.

SB Clock Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

This item is used to enable or disable the Southbridge clock spread spectrum.

Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

CPU Over-clocking Func. (Enabled)

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.

CPU Over-clocking Freq. (200)

This item decides the CPU over-clocking frequency installed in your system.

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This function is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.

(Enable for AM2+ / Disable for AM2)

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values.

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

: Move

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Default settings

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

Supervisor Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

User Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

User Password

User Password : Not Installed

Change User Password Press Enter

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F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Default settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

User Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change User Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password. This item will show if Supervisor Password is set.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Exit Without Saving” item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

Using BIOS

Updating the BIOS

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

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

allow BIOS flashing.

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

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

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

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

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

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

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

puter. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the 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: AMINF340.EXE040706.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.

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

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

About the Software CD-ROM

The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual.

Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with

1. your motherboard.

The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi-

2. nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD. Please log on to us;901105#appliesto for more information.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-

Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista

The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.

If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.

The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the root directory.

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Setup Tab

Setup

Browse CD

Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

Application Tab

Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.

Read Me Tab

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

Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install.

The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as Windows XP/Vista. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.

In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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

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

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default optionsare recom-

mended.

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

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

1. 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.

2. During the Windows Vista Driver Auto Setup Procedure, users should use one of the following two methods to install the driver after the system restart.

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Method 1. Run Reboot Setup

Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation.

Method 2. Disable UAC (User Account Control)

* For administrator account only. Standard user account can only use Method 1.

Disable Vista UAC function before installing drivers, then use CD driver to install drivers, it will continue to install drivers after system restart without running blocked programs.

Follow these instructions to Disable Vista UAC function:

1. Go to Control Panel.

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2. Select Classic View.

3. Set User Account.

4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

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5. Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to drivers without running blocked programs.

install

Manual Installation

Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.

Look for the chipset and motherboard model; 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.

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.

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.

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

This concludes chapter 4.

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Chapter 5

Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration

Setting Up a bootable RAID Array

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

Setting Up the BIOS

Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup. The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.

Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), then press Enter.

The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.

Figure 1.2 Integrated Peripherals Screen

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

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Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots.

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

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

Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:

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

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

Press Ctrl-F.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).

Figure 1.3 Main Menu

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu

Using the Define a New Array Screen

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

• Selecting the RAID Mode

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

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

• Selecting the Stripe Block Size

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 unchangable.

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Assigning the Disks

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

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

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).

Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu

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Press ESC to exit.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

Figure 1.7 Main Menu

Press Y to reboot.

The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).

Figure 1.8

AMD RAID Configuration

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.

Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\SB750\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

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

The Windows Setup program starts.

Figure 1.9

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

appear.

Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices

Specify the AMD drivers.

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

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The following Windows Setup screen appears:

Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter

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

The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.

Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.

Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy.

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

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

Note:

Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed

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.

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Chapter 6

Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support

Hybrid Graphics® Technology

The Hybrid Graphics® technology provides significant display performance boost to AMD-based systems by inserting the external PCI Express graphics card and enabling both the discrete GPU and the RS780L graphics core to render

simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFireTM mode.

Follow the steps below to start the Hybrid Graphics

1.Insert a graphics card (which can be used for Hybrid Graphics

HD3400 series) into the PCIE16X slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

technology.

technology, such as

2. For Hybrid Graphics®, if display by PCI-Express, you must enter the BIOS, set the

Surround View in Advanced Chipset Setup to PCI-E. Then press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. After entering OS, enter Catalyst Control Center to enable Hybrid CrossFireTM.

Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support

SurroundView

provides the power and convenience of multiadapter, multimonitor support for computers that use a PCI-Express based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphic processors.

And there are two options: Disabled and PCI Express. If SurroundViewTM set to Disabled, and Init Display First set to

OnBoard, SurroundView based on cancel the Enable CrossFire

will be Enabled by Catalyst Control Center

option.

While if display by OnBoard, you must enter the BIOS, set the Init Display First in Advanced Chipset Setup to OnBoard. Then press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. After entering OS, enter Catalyst Control Center to enable CrossFire

3. Click with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the option Manage and choose the Device Manager, finally, click the Display Adapters. The following screen appears. Be sure that the external ATI graphics (ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series) and Onboard graphics (ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics) are both displaying in the Display adapters.

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4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFireTM, click it and select Enable CrossFire

, then Hybrid Graphics® starts.

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

Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support

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