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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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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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Technology &
Describes features of the
motherboard.
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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Provides information on using
the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard soft-
ware
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Describes the ATI CrossFireX
Technology & Hybrid Graphics
Technology
Thank you for choosing the A790GXM-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
TM
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
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
TM
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
TM
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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Introducing the Motherboard
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
TM
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 HDMIport
•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.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
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LABELCOMPONENTS
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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processors
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This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
•Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
•Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
•Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
•Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
•Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the 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
JumperType 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.
1
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.
1Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from
the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with
the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and
insert the CPU correctly.
3Press the lever down and apply thermal
grease on top of the CPU.
4Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-
ule and snap the four retention legs of the
cooling fan into place.
5Flip 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 fourmemory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 32GB*.
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DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory moduleMemory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHzDDR2 667 333 MHzDDR2 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
ff
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.
1This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.
2Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3Align 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.
4Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5Install 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.
6Install 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 1DIMM 2DIMM 3DIMM 4AM2AM2+ *
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
HynixHYMP512U64FP8-G7 AB2.0 V
Infinity04701G16CY5U2A2.0 V
KingstonKVR1066D2N7/1G1.9 V
MicronMT8HTF12864AY-1GAE11.9 V
QimondaHYB18T512800CF19F 1.9 V
Apacer78.AAGAL.9KF2.0 V
MicronDMT16HTF25664AY-1GAE11.9 V
Module Name
PQIMEAHR521PA0101-08B11.9 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
Reco m m end V olt
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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:
1Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3Secure 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
1Ground 2TX+
3TX- 4Ground
5RX- 6RX+
7Ground--
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.
PinSignal Name
1USBPWRFront Panel USB Power
2USBPWRFront Panel USB Power
3USB_FP_P0-USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4USB_FP_P1-USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5USB_FP_P0+USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6USB_FP_P1+USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7GNDGround
8GNDGround
9KeyNo pin
10 USB_FP_OC0Overcurrent 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
1SPDIF SPDIF digital output
2+5VA 5V analog Power
3Key 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.
PinSignal Name
PinSignal NameFunction
1PORT 1L2 AUD_GND
3PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5PORT 2R6 SENSE1_RETURN
7SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
PinSignal 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
15VSB+5V stand by power
2GNDGround
3Ring#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 hasoneIDE 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)
Installing the Motherboard
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3Attach 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 MouseUse the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
PS2 KeyboardUse the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
VGA1 PortConnect your monitor to the VGA port.
Serial PortUse the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or
(COM1)fax/modems.
USB PortsUse the USB ports to connect USB devices.
HDMI Port
LAN PortsConnect RJ-45 jack to the LAN ports to connect your
Optical SPDIF
Output
Audio PortsUse 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:
1Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1.
2Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
3Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN1.
4Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
5Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
6Connect the connector for graphics interface to ATX4P1.
7Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1.
8Connect 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
1GNDSystem Ground
2+12VPower +12V
3SenseSensor
4PWMCPU 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
PinSignal NameFunction
1GND 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+3.3V13+3.3V
2+3.3V14-12V
3Ground15COM
4+5V16PS_ON
5Ground17COM
6+5V18COM
7Ground19COM
8PWRGD20-5V
9+5VSB21 +5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V23+5V
12+3.3V24COM
SPK: Internal speaker
PinSignal Name
1VCC
2Key
3NC
4Signal
ATX4P1: Auxiliary Power Connector for Graphics Interface
PinSignal Name
1NC
2GND
3GND
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
1Ground
2Ground
3Ground
4Ground
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:
PinSignalFunctionPinSignalFunction
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 RSVDReserved
* MSG LED (dual color or single color)
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication
that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function
properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED
will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED)
connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pins 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two
seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)
10 Key No pin
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
Installing the Motherboard
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
: MoveF10: Save ESC: Exit
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
: MoveF10: Save ESC: Exit
F1:General Help
v02.62 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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
Using BIOS
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
.
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.
) lead to sub menus that enable you to change
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEYFUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
+/-Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter Select
F9
F10Saves the current configuration and exits setup
F1Displays 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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Date0/07/2008
Time00:28:50
IDE MasterNot Detected
IDE SlaveNot Detected
SATA 1Not Detected
SATA 2Not Detected
SATA 3Not Detected
SATA 4Not Detected
SATA 5Not Detected
SATA 6Not Detected
IDE BusMasterEnabled
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
TypeAuto
LBA/Large ModeAuto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)Auto
PIO ModeAuto
DMA ModeAuto
S.M.A.R.T.Auto
32Bit Data TransferEnabled
Standard CMOS Setup
: Move
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
: Move
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
/2”)
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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 FrequencyAuto
CPU VirtualizationEnabled
AMD C&QEnabled
Enhanced Halt (C1E)Disabled
Quick Power on Self T estEnabled
Boot Up Numlock StatusON
APIC ModeEnabled
1st Boot DeviceHard Drive
2nd Boot DeviceCD/DVD
3rd Boot Device1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Hard Disk DrivesPress Enter
Removable DrivesPress Enter
CD/DVD DrivesPress Enter
Boot Other DeviceY es
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-
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 DriveST3160815AS
Enter : Select
: Move
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 Drive1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Removable Drives
Help Item
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.
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 DriveCD/DVD
Enter : Select
: Move
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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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 ModeEnabled
ATA ConfigurationNative IDE
S
Onboard IDE ControllerEnabled
Onboard AUDIO FunctionEnabled
Onboard LAN1 FunctionEnabled
Onboard LAN2 FunctionEnabled
Onboard LAN Boot ROMDisabled
Serial Port1 Address3F8/IRQ4
USB FunctionsEnabled
Enter : Select
: Move
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-BTTNInstant Off
PWRON After PWR-FailPower Off
Resume By RINGDisabled
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PMEDisabled
Resume By USB (S3)Disabled
Resume By PS2 KB (S3)Disabled
Resume By PS2 MS (S3)Disabled
Resume on RTC AlarmDisabled
Enter : Select
: Move
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
Enter : Select
: Move
F1:General Help
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 FunctionPress Enter
Shutdown T emperatureDisabled
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:
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Smart Fan Function
SMART Fan ControlEnabled
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 ConfigurationPress Enter
Advanced Clock CalibrationDisabled
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIKEnabled
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
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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.
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
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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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Supervisor Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor PasswordPress 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.
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User Password
User Password: Not Installed
Change User PasswordPress 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:
1If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to
allow BIOS flashing.
2If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-
vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten.)
3Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5Turn 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.)
6At 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
7When 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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Using BIOS
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.
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.
Using the Motherboard Software
TM
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.
Using the Motherboard Software
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Using the Motherboard Software
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
1You should have a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard, a CrossFireXTM Edi-
tion graphics card and a CrossFireXTM ready graphics card.
2Visit the ECS website (www.ecs.com.tw) for a list of qualified CrossFireX
ready graphics card for this motherboard.
3Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX
technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website
(www.ati.com).
4Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power required by your system.
Installation and Use of CrossFireXTM T echnology
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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
ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics
Technology Support
®
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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
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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ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics
®
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.
5
Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed
to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section.
Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS
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
AMD RAID Configuration
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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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AMD RAID Configuration
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
Setting Up eJIFFY
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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.
Setting Up eJIFFY
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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
Setting Up eJIFFY
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.
Setting Up eJIFFY
78
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.
Setting Up eJIFFY
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.
Setting Up eJIFFY
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Memo
Setting Up eJIFFY
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 CMOLCS 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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