ECS A785GM-AD3, A880GM-A3 User manual User Manual
Preface
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Version 1.0B
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specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
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manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
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Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
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Hybrid Graphics
Support
Chapter 6
Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Con-
figuration
Chatper 7
Setting Up eJIFFY
Chatper 8
Trouble Shooting
Technology
Provides basic trouble shooting tips
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Specifications.........................................................................................5
Motherboard Components...................................................................6
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................8
Setting Jumpers...............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................9
Jumper Settings...............................................................................9
Installing Hardware...........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................11
Expansion Slots.............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SAT A Hard Drive............20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................21
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................22
Connecting Case Components...........................................................23
Front Panel Header.......................................................................25
Chapter 3
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility ....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS V alues...............................................28
Using BIOS............................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30
Adva nced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................33
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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................34
Power Ma nagement Setup.............................................................35
PCI/PnP Setup..............................................................................36
PC Health Status..........................................................................37
M.I.B.II (MB Intelligent BIOS II).................................................39
Load Default Settings....................................................................42
Supervisor Passwor d.....................................................................42
User Password..............................................................................43
Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................43
Exit Without Saving.......................................................................43
Updating the BIOS........................................................................44
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software 45
About the Software D V D-ROM/CD-ROM.................................45
Auto-installing under W indows XP/V ista/7...............................45
Running Setup...............................................................................46
Ma nual Installation......................................................................48
Utility Software Reference............................................................48
Chapter 5
Hybrid Graphics® T e chnology Support 49
Hybrid Gra phics® T echnology.....................................................49
Chapter 6
Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration 53
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array ................................................53
Chapter 7
Setting Up eJIFFY 61
Introduction....................................................................................61
Installation and BIOS Setup..............................................................62
Entering eJIFFY
Features Icons..............................................................................................66
Usage FAQ...................................................................................................67
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Chapter 8
T r ouble Shooting 79
Start up problems during a ssembly ..................................................79
Start up problems after prolong use................................................79
Maintena nce a nd care ti ps.................................................................80
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart....................................................81
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
1
Thank you for choosing the A785GM-AD3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AM3 Phenom
II/AthlonTM II/ SempronTM processors for high-end business or personal desktop
markets.
The motherboard incorporate
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport
terface. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of
1600/1333/1066/800*1. It supports four DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of
32 GB*2. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, are fully compliant to the PCI Express (version 2.0). In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are
supported.
The SB710 Southbridge supports three PCI slot which is PCI v2.3 compliant. It
integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to twelve functional ports (six USB ports
and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB ports). One onboard IDE
connector supports two IDE device
integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting five SATA ports with maximum
transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. It provides AMD SATA RAID configuration with
RAID 0, 1 and 10 modes supported.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one DVI port, one
VGA port, one LAN port, one eSATA port, one optical SPDIFO port, six USB ports,
nd audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-channel line-out.
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In addition, this motherboard comes with a power on button, a reset button and a
CLR_CMOS button. The processor can be overclocked when CPU Over-clocking
Func. is set to Enabled in M.I.B.II (MB Intelligent BIOS II).
*1(Due to AMD CPU spec limitation, please refer to Memory QVL for more
information)
*2(Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4GB at present, the memory maximum size we have tested is 8GB)
s the AMD 785G Northbridge (NB) and SB710
s in Ultra ATA 133/100/66 modes. The Southbridge
TM
3.0 in-
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a socket AM3 that carries the following features:
• Accommodates AM3 Phenom
• Supports HyperTransport
• Support transfer rate up to 5200 mega-transfers per second
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; you can refer to AMD
website to check your CPU.
TM
II/AthlonTM II/ SempronTM processors
TM
(HT) 3.0 interface speeds
Chipset
The AMD 785G Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are
based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance.
AMD 785G
(NB)
• One x4 A-Link Express II interface for connection to
an AMD Southbridge
• Supports PCIe (version 2.0)
• Proven Radeon
• Enhanced Digital Display integration
• Fully ACPI 2.0 and IAPC (In stantly Availa ble PC) power
management
• Single chip solution in 55nm, 1.1 V CMOS technology
• Integrated ATI Hybrid CrossFire™, ATI AvivoTM HD1,
AMD Cool'n'QuietTM, ATI SurroundViewTM, AMD
OverDrive and AMD PowerNow!
TM
graphics powering DirectX® 10.1
SB710
(SB)
• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz
• Supports five Serial ATA devices which speeds up
to 3.0 Gb/s
• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to
twelve USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra AT A 133/100/
66 modes
• Supports integrated RAID0, RAID1, and RAID 10 (requires use of 4 or more SATA ports) functionalities
across all 5 ports
Memory
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
Introducing the Motherboard
Audio
• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
• High-quality analogy differential CD input
• Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
• Meets Microsoft WLP3.10 audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Onboard LAN
• Onboard PCI-Express LAN controller
• Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet (optional 10/100 Ethernet only
available)
• Support Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface
• Two PCI Express x1 slots
• Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices
• Five 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133
/100/66 MB/s.
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Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• One PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 mouse
• One DVI port
• One VGA port
• One LAN port
• One eSATA port
• One optical SPDIFO port
• Six USB ports
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in, 8-channel line out and Optical
SPDIF Out
Introducing the Motherboard
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds. And it is available to adjust the voltages of the CPU, NB and SB.
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
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• AM3 socket for PhenomTM II/AthlonTM II/ SempronTM proces-
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• Support transfer rate up to 5200 mega-transfers per sec-
• AMD 785G & AMD SB710
• Dual-channel DDR3 1600 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM
• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• 3 x PCI slots
• Supported by AMD SB710 Express Chipset
• 5 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• Supports RAID 0, 1, and 10
• 2 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices
• 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s device
• ALC888S 8-ch HD audio
• Realtek8111DL GigaLAN Controller (Colay RTL8103EL 10/
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector
• 6 x USB ports
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x eSATA port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Optical SPDIFO port
• 1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 4x Line out, 1x Optical SPDIF Out)
• 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector, 4-pin 12V connector
• 1 x CPU_FAN
• 1 x SYS_FAN
• 1 x NB_F AN
• 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports
• 1 x Front panel header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion Detect header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x CD in header
• 1 x Power on button
• 1 x Clear CMOS button • 1 x Power on LED (Green Light)
• 1 x Reset button • 1 x Stand by LED (Red Light)
sors
ond
100 LAN Controller
System BIOS
Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 220mm
• AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI ROM
• Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
• Supports ACPI revision 3.0 specification
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Motherboard Components
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
2. CPU_FAN
3. DDR3_1~4
4. ATX_POWER
5. IDE
6. SPK
7. CASE
8. SATA1~6
9. PWR_BTN
10. F_PANEL
11. RST_BTN
12. F_USB1~3
13. USBPWR_F1~2
14. COM
15. CLR_CMOS_BTN
16. CD_IN
17. F_AUDIO
18. PCI1~3
19. PCIEX16
20. PCIE1~2
21. SYS_FAN
Socket for AM3 Phenom
processors
CPU cooling fan connector
240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
Standard 24 Primar
S
eaker header
Chassis detector header
Serial ATA connectors
Power on button
Front panel switch/LED header
Reset button
Front panel USB headers
Front panel USB power select jumpers
Onboard serial port header
Clear CMOS button
Analog audio input connector
Front panel audio header
32-bit add-on card slots
PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
PCI Express x1 slots
System cooling fan connector
in ATX power connector
IDE connector
22. NB_FAN Northbridge cooling fan connector
23. USBPWR_R1~2
24. ATX12
Rear panel USB PS/2 power select jumpers
4-pin +12V power connector
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
TM
II/Ath lonTM II/ Sempron
TM
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 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 one floppy diskette drive and
two enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for
all drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 350 X 220 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings & Clear CMOS Button
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper
Type Description
Setting (default)
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CLR_CMOS_BTN
USBPWR_F1 3-pin
USBPWR_F2
USBPWR_R1
USBPWR_R1
button
3-pin
3-pin
3-pin
1. To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and
then “Save & Exit Setup”.
2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before
selecting the 5VSB function.
3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1~2 & USBPWR_R1~2
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.
CLEAR CMOS
USB Power
Cotroller
USB Power
Cotroller
USB Power
Cotroller
USB Power
Cotroller
NO PUSH: NORMAL
PUSH: CLEAR
1-2: VCC5
2-3: 5VSB
1-2: VCC5
2-3: 5VSB
1-2: VCC5
2-3: 5VSB
1-2: VCC5
2-3: 5VSB
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CLR_CMOS_BTN
1
USBPWR_F1
1
USBPWR_F2
1
USBPWR_R1
1
USBPWR_R2
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard
or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making
changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup
Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other
components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components
that are run beyond the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the
power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
This motherboard has a Socket AM3 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.
Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
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.
Installing the Motherboard
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from
the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with
the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and
insert the CPU correctly.
3 Press the lever down and apply thermal
grease on top of the CPU.
4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-
ule and snap the four retention legs of the
cooling fan into place.
5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in
place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power
cable to the CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink
installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800. The total memory capacity is 32 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 800 400 MHz
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1333 667 MHz
DDR3 1600 800 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be
installed with 8 GB of memory.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always
wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users install
DIMMs in the sequence of DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM1 and DIMM2.
Recommend configuration for best performance and compatibility
Numb e r o f DIMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM 2 AM 2 + *
1
2
3
4
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Unganged Mode
Ganged Mode
Unganged Mode
Ganged Mode
: operation with normal performance
: operation with the best performance
Installing the Motherboard
Table A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR3 2100/1800/1600/1333/1066 memory modules have been tested
and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
512
1 GB
DDR3 1066
2 GB
4 GB
E LPIDA P C3-8500U-7-00-AP
Hynix
Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G
M icron M T8JTF12864 AZ-1G1F1
Ramaxel RMR 1810NA48E7F -1066-LF
Samsung Golden Bar M 378B 2873DZ1-CF8 0818
Elixir
Hynix
Micron
Samsung M378B5673DZ1-CF8 0842
Kingston
HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA
HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 0922.TW
M 2Y2G64C B 8HC5N-BE
HYMT125U64ZNF8-G8 AA
HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1
M T16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
KVR1066D3N7/4G 9905403-028.A00LF
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Table B: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List)
The following DDR3 2100/1800/1600/1333/1066 memory modules have been tested
and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
A-data AD3U1333B1G9-B
Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0
Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA
FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAES
FLFD45F-B8KG9 N AU S
M378B2873DZ1-CH9
M378B2873E H1-CH9
M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 0903.TW
M2Y2G64CB8H A9N -CG 0920.TW
FLFE 85F-B8KG9 NEE S
FLFE 85F-B8KG9 NEUS
Kingston/KVR1333D3N9/2G
KVR1333D3N9/2G 9905403-011.A03LF
MT16JTF25664AY-1G4D1
MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1
1
GB
DDR3 1333
2 GB
1 GB
DDR3 1600
2 GB
DDR3 1800 1 GB
DDR3 2133 2 GB
KingMax
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G
Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1
PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1
Ramaxel RM R1810KD48E7F-1333
Samsung
Silicon Power SP001G BLTU133S01
A-data AD3U1333B2G9-B
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1
Elixir
Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA
KingMax
Kingston
Mic r on
PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1
Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9
Silicon Power SP002G BLTU133S01
KingMax FLGD45F-B8KG9 NEES
Elixir M2Y2G64CB8H A9N -DG 0928.TWr
KingMax FLGE 85F-B8KG9 NEE S
Kingston KHX1800C9D3K3/3GX 9905402-046.A01LF
Kingston KHX2133C9D3T 1K2/4GX
Installing the Motherboard
Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
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PCIE1~2 Slots
PCIEX16 Slot
PCI1~3 Slots
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Generation 2.0 (version 2.0).
The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI
Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Generation 2.0 (version 2.0).
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 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:
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COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2 SINB Serial Input
3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output
4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Data Set Ready
7 RTSB RART B Request to Send
8 CTSB Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 Key No pin
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SAT A1~5: 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_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
Pin Signal Name
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KE Y
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
CD_IN: Analog audio input connector
Pin Signal Name Function
1 CD_L Left CD-in signal
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground
4 CD_R Right CD-in signal
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.
Pin 1-2 Function
Short Chassis cover is removed
Open Chassis cover is closed
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F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has six 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.
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Pin 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 hangup.
Function
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SAT A 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.
ou must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the
Y
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE: IDE Connector
This motherboard supports five high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to
3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CDROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives 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 five SATA connectors supporting a total of five 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 an SATA power cable. You can
connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the
motherboard.
SATA cable (optional)
SATA power cable (optional)
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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.
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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.
VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
DVI Port
USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
ESATA Port
LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the network.
Optical SPDIF
Output
Audio Ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The C port is
Connect the DVI port to connect the monitor.
Use this port to connect to an external SATA box or a
Serial ATA port multiplier.
This jack connects to external optical digital audio output
devices.
for stereo line-in signal, while the E port is for microphone
in signal. This motherboard supports audio devices that correspond to the A, B and D port respectively. In addition, all
of the 3 ports, B, and D provide users with both right & left
channels individually. Users please refer to the following
note for specific port function definition.
A: Center & Woofer D: Front Out
B: Back Surround E: Mic_in Rear
C: Line-in -
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or
audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
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