ECS A790GXM-A User Manual

Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Version 2.0
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac­turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter­ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern­ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3 Using BIOS
Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5 ATI CrossFireX
Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support
Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD SB750 RAID Con-
figuration
Chapter 7 Setting Up eJIFFY
Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting
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Describes the ATI CrossFireX Technology & Hybrid Graphics Technology
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................4
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case...............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................8
Setting Jumpers................................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................9
Jumper Settings................................................................................9
Installing Hardware.............................................................................10
Installing the Processor..................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules............................................................11
Expansion Slots ............................................................................17
Connecting Optional Devices.........................................................19
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...........22
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.................................................23
Connecting I/O Devices.....................................................................24
Connecting Case Components..........................................................25
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.................................................................37
Integrated Peripherals..................................................................38
Power Management Setup.............................................................39
PCI/PnP Setup...............................................................................40
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PC Health Status...........................................................................41
M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios)............................................................43
Load Default Settings....................................................................45
Supervisor Password....................................................................45
User Password..............................................................................46
Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................46
Exit Without Saving.......................................................................46
Updating the BIOS........................................................................48
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software 49
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM......................................49
Auto-installing under W indows XP/V ista/7..................................49
Running Setup...............................................................................50
Manual Installation..........................................................................52
Utility Software Reference...................................................................52
HDMI Audio setting SOP....................................................................53
Chapter 5
A TI CrossFireXTM T echnology & Hybrid Graphics® T echnology Sup­port 57
Requirements.......................................................................................57
Installing and Use of CrossFireX™ T echnology............................57
Hybrid Graphics® Technology ..........................................................60
Chapter 6
Setting Up AMD SB750 RAID Configuration 63
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array ..................................................63
Chapter 7
Setting Up eJIFFY 71
Introduction..........................................................................................71
Installation and BIOS Setup.................................................................72
Entering eJIFFY.............................................................................................75
Features Icons...........................................................................................76
Usage FAQ.................................................................................................77
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T r ouble Shooting 81
Start up problems during assembly.......................................................81
Start up problems after prolong use.................................................82
Maintenance and care tips..................................................................82
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................83
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A790GXM-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
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Phenom cessors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the AMD 780D Northbridge (NB) and SB750 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport terface. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066*1 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400. It supports four DDR2 slots with maximum memory size of 32 GB*2. Two PCI Express x16 slots, intended for Graphics Inter­face, are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).
The SB750 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0). 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 devices in Ultra ATA 133/100/ 66/33 modes. 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, COM1, one VGA port, one HDMI port, one optical SPDIFO port, six USB ports, two LAN ports and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8­channel High Definition
processor (socket AM2+)/AthlonTM 64 X2/AthlonTM 64/SempronTM pro-
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The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting six
Audio output.
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1. Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU
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2. Currently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB (2 GB per
dimm).
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:
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Accommodates AMD Phenom AMD Athlon
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64 X2/Athlon
processor (socket AM2+)
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64/Sempron™ processors
Supports HyperTransportTM (HT) 3.0 interface speeds
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 140W TDP only.
Chipset
The AMD 780D Northbridge (NB) and SB750 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
AMD 780D (NB)
SB750
(SB)
One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1 compliant) for connection to an AMD Southbridge
Supports two PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface, fully compliant to the PCI Express Generation 2.0 (ver­sion 2.0)
Proven Radeon
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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 Hybrid Graphics, ATI AvivoTM HD1, ATI
1TM
HD
, Low Power Design, AMD Cool'n'Quiet
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2.0, ATI
SurroundViewTM, AMD OverDrive and AMD RAIDXpert
Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz
Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 3.0 Gb/s
Complies with SATA 2.5 specification
Supports both SATA 1.5 and SATA3.0 compliance de­vices
Supports AHCI hardware assist to support advanced features such as NCQ ( Native Command Queuing), Hot Plug, and Device or Host initiated power Management (DIIPM/HIPM)
Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to twelve USB 2.0 ports
Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra AT A 133/100/66/ 33 modes
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Memory
Supports DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs
Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB
Audio
All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
High-quality analog differential CD input
Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 audio requirements
Direct Sound 3D
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compatible
Onboard LAN
Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphics Interface
Two PCI Express x1 slots
Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices
One floppy disk drive interface
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 HDMI port
One optical SPDIFO port
Six USB ports
Two LAN ports
Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel High Definition Audio output.
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.
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
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LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
2. CPU_FAN1
3. DDR2_1~4
4. ATX_POWER
5. IDE1
6. PWR_FAN1
7. FDD
8. SATA1~6
9. RST_BOT
10. PWR_BOT
11. SPK
12. PANEL1
13. F_USB1~3
14. WOL1*
15. CLR_CMOS
16. SPDIFO
17. F_AUDIO1
18. PCI1~2
19. PCIE16X_1~2
20. PCIE1~2
21. ATX4P1
22. SYS_FAN1
23. ATX12V
* Stands for optional components
Socket for AMD PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)/AMD
AthlonTM 64 X2/AthlonTM 64/Sempron
CPU cooling fan connector 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots Standard 24-
Primary IDE connector Power cooling fan connector Floppy disk drive connector Serial ATA connectors Reset button Power on button Internal speaker header Front Panel switch/LED header Front Panel USB headers Wake On LAN Connector Clear CMOS jumper SPDIF out header Front Panel Audio header 32-bit add-on card slots PCI Express x16 slots for graphics interface PCI Express x1 slots Auxiliary power connector for graphics card System cooling fan connector 8-pin +12V power connector
in ATX power connector
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This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam­age from static electricity
Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard
Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the FULL 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 a FULL ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description
CLR_CMOS
To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save Changes and Exit”.
3-pin
Clear CMOS
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Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CMOS CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.
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CLR_CMOS
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan, make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the 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 the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can per­manently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in com­ponents that are run beyond the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
This motherboard has a socket AM2+/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.
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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 CPU fan 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.
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 32 GB*.
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DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHz DDR2 667 333 MHz DDR2 800 400 MHz
DDR2 1066 533 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory.
The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDR2_1, DDR2_2, DDR2_3, DDR2_4) are di­vided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2
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Channel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4
ff
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 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.
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
Number of DIMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM2 AM2+ *
1 2 3 4
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Unganged Mode
Ganged Mode
Unganged Mode
Ganged Mode
* When Unganged Mode is disabled
: operation with normal performance : operation with the best performance
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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR2 1066(AM2+)/800/667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
Corsair VC256MB533D2 4PB11D9CHM
Nanya Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-37B
Ramaxel
Aeneon
Corsair
Elpida
Hynix Hynix HY5PS12821
Infineon HY818T512800AF37 33346778
Kingston
Ramaxel
Samsung
Twinmos
Apacer Elpida E5108AB-5C-E
GEIL GEIL GX21GB4300X GEIL boxed
Infineon HY818T512800AF37 33344539
Kingmax KKEA88E4AAKG-37
UMAX U2S12D30TP-5C
5PB42 D9DCD
Elpida E5116AF-5C-E Aeneon AET94F370 DS Aeneon AET93F370 SS
Samsung K4T51083QB-ZCD5
VS512MB533D2 64M8CEC
Japan E2508AA-T7F-E
Elpida 04180WB01
Hynix HY5PS12821
Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-37B
5PB32 D9DCN
Elpida E5108AG-5C-E
6AD11 D9GCT
PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1
PC2-4200U-4444-12-DS
Samsung 8D22JB-KM Elpida E5108AB-5C-E
DDR2 533
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
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Type Size Vendor Module Name
Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A
Ramaxel 5NB31 D9DCG
A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG
VALUESELECT 32M8CEC
Corsair
GEIL GL2L64M088BA18W PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1
Ramaxel 5LB31 D9DCL
Samsung K4T51083QC
Sync MAX 04400WB01 R050008A Transcend JetRam J12Q3AB-6
Twinmos TMM6208G8M30B
Apacer
Corsair 64M8CFEG QIB0900721
GEIL GL2L64M088BA30P
Hexon HYNT7AUDR-30M48
Infineon
Micron
PSC
Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X
Apacer
Hexon HYNT8AUDR-30M88
Hynix
Kingston KVR667D2N5
LeadMax LeadMax LD5PS1G831
PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1
Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2
64M8CFE PS1000545
Corsair K4T5108QC
Elpida AM4B5708GEWS7E-
0637F
AM4B5708GQJS7E0631F
78.91G92.9K5
78.01G9O.9K5 Elpida 1GB
AM4B5708GEWS7E-0637F
HYB18T512800BF3S
Aeneon AET93E30RB-0650
MT4HTF6464AY-667E1
MT8HTF12864AY-667E1
AL7E8E63B-6E1T
AL7E8F63J-6E1
AL7E8F73C-6E1
AM4B5808CQJS7E 0749B
78.A1G9O.9K4
HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A
0623
HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A
DDR2 667
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
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Type
DDR2 800
Size Vendor Module Name
I nfineon HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
Kingston KVR800D2N5/512
Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4
Sync MAX U538H8G090HL
A-DATA VD29608A8D-25EG-E0722
Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC 08X
Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5
Corsair CM2X1024-6400PRO
GEIL GL2L64M088BA18H
Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48
Kingston
PQI
Sil icon Power SP001GBLRU800S01
Transcend TQ123PGF8T0709
UMAX U2S 12D30T P-8E
A-DATA AD20908A8A-25EG 20818
Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X
Apacer
Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5
DNA PC16E5664T2AG0CBT08D GEIL GEIL Platinum Edition
Hexon ELPT8A UDR-25M88
Kingston KVR800D 2N5
Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1
PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2 Samsung M378T5663QZ3-CF7
Sil icon Power SP002GBLRU800S01
KH X6400D2ULK2/2G
KVR800D2N5/1G
I MEAER422LA0112
MEAER421LA0110-08A6
MEAER422LB0107
78.A1GA0.9K4
AM4B5808CQJS8E 0747D
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Type
DDR2 1066
Size Vendor
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 1.8 V
Aeneon AXT760UD00-19DC97X 1.9 V
Hynix HYMP512U64FP8-G7 AB 2.0 V Infinity 04701G16CY5U2A 2.0 V
Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G 1.9 V
Micron MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1 1.9 V
Qimonda HYB18T512800CF19F 1.9 V
Apacer 78.AAGAL.9KF 2.0 V
Micron DMT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1 1.9 V
Module Name
PQI MEAHR521PA0101-08B1 1.9 V
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.
Memory
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Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
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PCIE1~2 Slots
PCIE16X_1~2 Slots
PCI1~2 Slots
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).
The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0).
This motherboard is equipped with two 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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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
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground 5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
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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.
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 hang-up.
Function
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
F_AUDIO1: 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
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WOL1: Wake On LAN connector (optional)
If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL connector onboard. This enables the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. When your system is in a power-saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility in the BIOS. See Chapter 3 for more information.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 5VSB +5V stand by power 2 GND Ground
3 Ring# Wake up signal (low active)
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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 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 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 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 a Floppy Diskette Drive
FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
Connect the single end of the of the floppy connector to the onboard floppy connector firstly, and then connect the remaining plugs on the other end to the floppy drives correspondingly.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
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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.
VGA1 Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or
(COM1) fax/modems.
USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. HDMI Port LAN Ports Connect RJ-45 jack to the LAN ports to connect your
Optical SPDIF Output
Audio Ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The C port is
Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices.
computer to the network.
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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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_FAN1. 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. 3 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN1. 4 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. 5 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. 6 Connect the connector for graphics interface to ATX4P1. 7 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1. 8 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
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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 8/4-pin power cable
Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be con­nected to the ATX12V connector.
When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the
match perfectly.
8-pin power cable
When installing 4-pin power cable, the latch falls on the left side of the ATX12V connec-
tor.
4-pin power cable
CPU_FAN1: Cooling F AN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
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.
Function
PWR_FAN1/SYS_F AN1: F AN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground 2
+12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
ATX12V connector
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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
SPK: Internal speaker
Pin Signal Name
1 VCC 2 Key 3 NC 4 Signal
ATX4P1: Auxiliary Power Connector for Graphics Interface
Pin Signal Name
1 NC
2 GND 3 GND
4 +12V
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Make sure to connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to ATX4P1; otherwise, the system will be unstable.
ATX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground 3 Ground
4 Ground
Pin Signal Name
5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on FULL ATX, 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.
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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.
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This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
when changing the system configuration
when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility
when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
when making changes to the Power Management configuration
when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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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
v02.62 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Enter : Select
F9: Optimized Defaults
M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios)
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.
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Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PCI/PnP Setup
PC Health Status
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F1:General Help
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Load Default Settings?
[OK]
Enter : Select
M.I.B (MB Intelligent Bios)
Load Default Settings Supervisor Password
User Password
Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
[OK] [Cancel]
+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
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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.
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Some options (marked with a triangle the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the sub menu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Sub menu items are denoted by a triangle
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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.
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) lead to sub menus that enable you to change
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BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
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+/- Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter Select
F9 F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions
Scrolls through the items on a menu
Loads an optimized setting for better performance
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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.
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Date 0/07/2008 Time 00:28:50
IDE Master Not Detected IDE Slave Not Detected
SATA 1 Not Detected SATA 2 Not Detected
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SATA 3 Not Detected SATA 4 Not Detected
SATA 5 Not Detected
SATA 6 Not Detected
IDE BusMaster Enabled Drive A: 1.44 MB 31/2”
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
IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~6
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.
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IDE Master
Device : Not Detected
Type Auto 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
Standard CMOS Setup
: Move
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Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
IDE Master
Select the type of the device connected to the system.
Help Item
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
-TAB] to
or [SHIFT select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.
Help Item
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Enter : Select
F1: General Help
+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
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F10: Save ESC: Exit
Type (Auto)
Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.
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 users 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.
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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.
Drive A (1.44 MB 3
This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. Only one diskette drive is supported.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
1
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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.
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HT Frequency Auto CPU Virtualization Enabled AMD C&Q Enabled Enhanced Halt (C1E) Disabled 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 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Hard Disk Drives Press Enter
Removable Drives Press Enter
CD/DVD Drives Press Enter
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) (Disabed)
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.
Advanced Setup
Enter : Select
: Move
F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
Help Item
The HyperTransport link will run at this speed if it is slower than or equal to the system clock and the board is capable.
APIC Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter­rupt Controller) mode. tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys-
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1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/1st FlOPPY DRIVE)
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.
Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive ST3160815AS
Enter : Select
: Move
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F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
Help Item
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.
Removable Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Removable Drives 1st Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Removable Drives
Help Item
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.
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Enter : Select
: Move
F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
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CD/DVD Drives (Press Enter)
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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CD/DVD Drives
CD/DVD Drives 1st Drive CD/DVD
Enter : Select
: Move
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F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
Help Item
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.
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.
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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.
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Internal Graphics Mode UMA+SIDEPORT GFX Clock Override Disabled Share Memory Size Auto SIDEPORT Clock Speed 400MHz Init Display First PCI DCT Unganged Mode Enabled HDMI Audio Enabled
Advanced Chipset Setup
Help Item
Options
Disabled UMA UMA+SIDEPORT
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Enter : Select: Move
F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
Internal Graphics Mode (UMA+SIDEPORT)
Use this item to choose the onboard VGA mode. You can select [Disabled] to disable the onboard VGA, [UMA] to use the system memory, [SIDEPORT] to use the onboard memory or [UMA+STDEPORT] to use both of the system memory and onboard memory.
Warning: If Disabled Internal Graphics Mode, please Loading default to Enable it.
GFX Clock Override (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable GFX Clock Override.
Share Memory Size (Auto)
This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application.
SIDEPORT Clock Speed (400MHz)
This item allows you to adjust the onboard memory (SIDEPORT) clock speed, and it is available for over-clocking or under-clocking.
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.
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Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
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Integrated Peripherals
Onboard SAT A Mode Enabled
ATA Configuration Native IDE
S Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN1 Function Enabled Onboard LAN2 Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 USB Functions Enabled
Enter : Select
: Move
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F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
Help Item
Options
Disabled Enabled
Onboard SATA Mode (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard SATA mode.
SATA Configuration (Native IDE)
Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options: Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.
Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface.
Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function.
Onboard LAN1/2 Function (Enabled)
Use these items to enable or disable the onboard LAN1/2 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.
USB Functions (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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Power Management Setup
This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
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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
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F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
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
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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.
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 or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.
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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.
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.
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PCI/PnP Setup
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes
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F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
Help Item
YES: Assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ. NO: Does not assign IRQ to PCI VGA card even if card requests an IRQ.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)
If this item is enable, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
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-=- System Hardware Monitor-=­ Smart Fan Function Press Enter
Shutdown T emperature Disabled
CPU Temperature : 40°C/104°F System Temperature : 37°C/98°F CPU FAN Speed : 2606 RPM SYS FAN Speed : N/A SYS FAN2 Speed : N/A CPU Vcore : 1.216V VDIMM : 1.888V
Enter : Select

Smart Fan Function
: Move
F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function
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
Options
Disabled Enabled
Help Item
Help Item
SMART Fan Control (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or 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.

Enter : Select
: Move
F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
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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.
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
System Temperature
CPU FAN Speed
SYS FAN Speed
SYS FAN2 Speed
CPU Vcore
VDIMM
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios)
This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in­stalled in your system.
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Memory Configuration Press Enter
Advanced Clock Calibration Disabled Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK Enabled
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) Spread Spectrum Disabled
Voltage Function Disabled
M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios)
20 0
Help Item
Adjust Voltage Function WARNING:
Doing overvoltage may result in damage to system.
AMD Phenom (tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor
Speed : 2300MHz, NB Clk: 1800MHz
Enter : Select
: Move

Memory Configuration
F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Memory Configuration DRAM Frequency Auto
DRAM Timing Mode Auto Bank Interleaving Auto Channel Interleaving XOR of Address bits
Memory CLK : 333 MHz, 333 MHz CAS Latency (Tcl) : 5.0, 5.0 RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) : 5 CLK, 5 CLK Row Precharge Time (Trp) : 5 CLK, 5 CLK Min Active RAS (Tras) : 15 CLK, 15 CLK RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) : 3 CLK, 3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) : 21 CLK, 21 CLK
Memory Configuration
Help Item
Options Auto Limit Manual
DRAM Frequency (Auto)
This item enables users to adjust the DRAM 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.
DRAM Timing Mode (Auto)
This item enables you to specify the DRAM timing mode to be configured automati­cally or manually.
: Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ECS: Exit
F1: General help F9: Optimized Defaults
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Bank Interleaving (Auto)
This item is used to set the bank interleaving.
Channel Interleaving (XOR of Address bits)
This item is used to set the channel interleaving.
Memory CLK (333 MHz)
This item is used to set the memory clock mode.
CAS Latency (Tcl) (5.0)
This item controls the timing delay (inclockcycles) before the DRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) (5 CLK)
This is the amount of time a CAS is performed after a RAS. The lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low figures.
Row Precharge Time (Trp) (5 CLK)
This item specifies the Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.
Min Active RAS (Tras) (15 CLK)
This item determins the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) (3 CLK)
This item specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.
Row Cycle (Trc) (21 CLK)
Use this item to specify the Row Cycle Time. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios) page.
Advanced Clock Calibration (Disabled)
This item can enable greater performance turning margin for the AMD Phenom Black Edition CPUs. The optimal gain can be seen in configurations that use high­end CPU cooling solution in combination with elevated CPU core voltage (CPU VID) value. The motherboards that support “anvanced Clock Calibration”-feature should enable power delivery capabilities that exceed the 140W CPU TDP specifica­tions in order to maximize the performance tuning potential.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) (200)
Use this item to set the CPU/HT Reference Clock through clock gen.
Spread Spectrum (Disabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.
Voltage Function (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Voltage Function. If enable, users can increase the hardware voltage through BIOS settings.
Warning: Please pay attention that doing overvoltage may result in damage to hardware.
AMD Phenon (tm) 8600 Triple-Core Processor Speed (2300MHz)
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.
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TM
NB Clk (1800MHz)
This item shows the frequency of Northbridge clock. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
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.
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CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

Supervisor Password
: Move
Enter : Select
F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value
F9: Optimized Defaults
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.
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User Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
User Password
User Password : Not Installed
Change User Password Press Enter
Enter : Select

: Move
F1:General Help
alue
F9: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: V
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.
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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 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com-
puter. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new bios and then press <Enter>. Example: afudos 780D725.ROM /b /p /n /c /x
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.
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This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
The support software DVD-ROM/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 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 disk. 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/7
The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.
If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/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 DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk in the DVD-ROM/CD­ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
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If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the root directory.
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Drivers Tab
Setup
Browse CD
Exit
Utilities Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.
Information Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.
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 disk.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems.
In installing the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by double­clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.
The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.
or something similar. This file may contain
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:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
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Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.
Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.
Manual Installation
Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/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.
1. Please refer to the support disk for available software.
Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool “n” Quiet
2.
ogy.
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technol-
HDMI Audio setting SOP
OS: XP system
1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties
2.
a. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HD Auido Output b. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HDMI Auido Output
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3
a. User Playback Audio speaker function working b. User Playback HDMI speaker function working
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OS: Vista system
Control Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default
1. Volume --> Playback
2. Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default --> OK User HDMI Playback function working
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3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK User Speaker Palyback function working
4. SPDIF-Out --> Set Default --> OK User SPDIF-Out Playback function working
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This concludes chapter 4.
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Chapter 5
ATI CrossFireX
TM
Technology & Hybrid Graphics
®
Technology Support
This motherboard supports ATI CrossFireXTM Technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation proce­dures in this section.
Requirements
1 You should have a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireXTM Edi-
tion graphics card and a CrossFireXTM ready graphics card.
2 Visit the ECS website (www.ecs.com.tw) for a list of qualified CrossFireX
ready graphics card for this motherboard.
3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX
technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com).
4 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power required by your system.
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TM
TM
1. Insert the CrossFireX Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
2. Connect an external cable to the CrossFireX PCIE16X_2 slot.
External Cable
TM
graphics cards into the PCIE16X_1 and PCIE16X_2 slots.
TM
ready graphics card installed on the
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TM
3. Connect the two CrossFireX PCIE16X_2 slots with the CrossFire Bridge.
4. Connect the external cable to the corresponding port on your monitor.
5. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.
Edition graphics cards installed on PCIE16X_1 and
Table A: Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for CrossFireXTM Func­tion
Vender
ATI
PCI-E Ca rd
MSI RX1300 TD256E (256MB) Radeon X1300Pro ATI X1600XT (256MB) Radeon X1600XT
PowerColor X1900XTX (512MB) Radeon X1900XTX
ASUS EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M/A (256MB) Radeon X19500Pro MSI RX2600XT (256MB) Radeon HD2600XT
MSI RX3850-T2D256E-OC (256MB) Radeon HD3850
PowerColor AX3870 512MD-PH (512MB) Radeon HD3870 PowerColor AX4870 512MD5-H (512MB) Radeon HD4870
6. Restart the computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup; use the arrow keys to select Advanced Chipset Setup, then press Enter; set the item Crossfire mode to Enabled or Auto. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS.
The item Crossfire mode will show only when you insert an external ATI graphics card.
ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics
®
Technology Support
7. Enable the CrossFireXTM function in Catalyst Control Center.
View
The CatalystTM Control Center provides two views; one is Standard view for begin­ners, the other is Advance view for advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software.
To enable CrossFireX
Set the view to Advance.
Click the CrossFireX
In the CrossFireX
CrossFireX
TM
:
TM
item in Graphics Settings.
TM
TM
Setting dialog, tick the box opposite Enable
.
Click OK to effect the setting.
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ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics
Set to Advanced View to enable the CrossFireXTM function.
®
Technology Support
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®
Hybrid Graphics
T echnology
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 RS780D graphics core to render
®
simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFire
Follow the steps below to start the Hybrid Graphics
1.Insert a graphics card (which can be used for Hybrid Graphics
mode.
®
technology.
®
technology, such as
HD3400 series) into the PCIE16X_1 slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
2. For Hybrid Graphics
®
, if display by PCI-E, 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 CrossFire.
Note: SurroundView
TM
provides the power and convenience of multiadapter, multimonitor support for computers that use a PCI-E based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphic processors. And there
are two options: Disabled and PCI-E. If SurroundViewTM set to Disabled, and Init Display First set to
OnBoard, SurroundViewTM will be Enabled by Catalyst Control Center
TM
based on cancel the Enable CrossFire
ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics
option.
®
Technology Support
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 3300 Grapics) and Onboard graphics (ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series) are both display­ing in the Display adapters.
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®
Technology Support
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4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFire
TM
and select Enable CrossFire
, then Hybrid Graphics® starts.
TM
, click it
Note:
You can only use either the CrossFireX™ technology or the Hybrid Graphics
®
technology since AMD does not support the case for
Hybrid Graphics® technology by using CrossFireX™ technology and Onboard VGA.
Warning:
1. If you want to change UMA to UMA+SP or UMA+SP to UMA when using Hybrid Graphics
®
, please make sure to cancel Enable
CrossFireTM in Catalyst Control Center firstly, then restart the com-
puter and enter the BIOS setup to make the change, finally, enter
TM
the OS and select Enable CrossFire
in Catalyst Control Center.
2. To disable Hybrid Graphics®, please make sure to cancel Enable
CrossFireTM in Catalyst Control Center firstly.
ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics
Technology Support
®
Chapter 6
Setting Up AMD SB750 RAID Configuration
Setting Up a bootable RAID Array
This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.
Setting Up the BIOS
1
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
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2
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
3
Use the arrow keys to select the SATA Configuration (see Figure 1.2) and globally set SATA Configuration to RAID.
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4
Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots.
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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.
1
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl-F before the screen disappears.
2
Press Ctrl-F.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).
Figure 1.3 Main Menu
AMD RAID Configuration
3
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.
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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
AMD RAID Configuration
Press ESC to exit.
3.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).
Figure 1.7 Main Menu
Press Y to reboot.
4
The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).
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Figure 1.8
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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.
1
After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
2
The Windows Setup program starts.
Figure 1.9
Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to
3
appear.
Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices
Specify the AMD drivers.
4
a Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.
AMD RAID Configuration
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:.
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5
Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue
screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy.
6
Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP. After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that you
install the ForceWare software in order to access the FastBuild RAID Man­agement tool.
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 7
Setting Up eJIFFY
Introduction
eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to start execution, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing, photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up.
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Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see
if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature. (eJIFFY icon on color-box )
Version: 5.0
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Installation and BIOS Setup
DVD Activation
Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.
1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.
Setting Up eJIFFY
3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after
rebooting.
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Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for
more tips.
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4. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up.
5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.
Note:
1. eJIFFY is available in SATA/IDE/AHCI mode. It does not support RAID configuration and the onboard 34-pin floppy drives.
2. Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates.
Setting Up eJIFFY
Entering eJIFFY
The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup.
Click to enter the normal OS you have installed
such as Windows.
Click to enter eJIFFY OS.
Click to set the BIOS.
If you click eJIFFY, the following screen will appear. And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds.
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Setting Up eJIFFY
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Feature Icons
The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu.
eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video.
ePix: Photo viewing.
ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN, ICQ, AIM, etc.)
Shows ePal on-line connection status.
Shut Down/Restart: Ends your session and turns off the computer./Ends your session and restart the computer..
Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer. Click for the second time to remove your storage disk safely. (please refer to the FAQ for more usage information.)
Shows the network connection status.
Language Control Panel
Switch Keyboard Languages
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Usage F AQ
Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for language­switch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting.
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Step1. Click
Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language” icon to open the keyboard selection
list, which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard. Step 3: Click the selected keyboard language (e.g. French) and press “OK”.
to open the language control panel.
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Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click
“Apply”:
Move your mouse pointer on the text box and press Ctrl+Space. The language bar will then appear as fol­lows.
Select your desired language
Click the language bar here.
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How to change display language?
Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language
list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting.
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Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.
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Chapter 8
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.
2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.
3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.
4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.
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5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.
6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.
b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display
1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.
2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.
3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected
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c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.
1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.
2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.
Start up problems after prolong use
After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.
1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.
2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.
3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.
4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault.
Maintenance and care tips
Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.
1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.
2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content.
3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.
5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.
Trouble Shooting
Power Bu
on is pressed
but PC fails to start.
Yes
Check if Power Supply
Unit
(PSU) is working
No
No
Any Beep sound
No
CLR CMOS and check
if CPU 12V power
is connected
art the PC stRe
Problem with PSU or board?
If board problem -> contact RMA
AC power cord is plu ed gg
and PSU switch is turned on?
Yes
oblem rBoard p
-> contact RMA
No
- If 3 short beeps:
DIMM memory not properly
inserted or memory failure
- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:
VGA not detected
Yes
Yes
Halt at POST screen
Yes
R CMOLC S and restart.
If fail, contact RMA
Yes
No
Peripheral device issue
- HDD problem.
- CMOS setup error,
dnee to CLRCMOS.
System fail to start or unstable
a
er modify BIOS se
ng.
MCLR C OS and restart
Turn on PSU switch
or connect to wall socket
start. eand r
No
Check if monitor h sa
dis
play
Check if monitor
has display
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Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart
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