ECS A85F2-A DELUXE GOLDEN User Manual
A85F2-A DELUXE (GOLDEN) USER MANUAL
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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.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard.
H
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
H
page 9
H
page 27
H
page 53
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Chapter 5
Describes the motherboard
software.
page 59
H
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
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Disturbances in supply systems caused
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Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
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Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
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CE marking
About the Manual
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 6
Setting Up AMD A85X RAID
Configuration
Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
page 67
H
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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Chapter 2 9
Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions..............................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis.......................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................10
Installing Hardware...........................................................................11
Installing the Processor............................................................11
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...................................................13
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................17
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................22
Connecting Case Components........................................................23
Front Panel Header................................................................26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility......................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................27
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28
Using BIOS.........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Chipset Menu..........................................................................41
M.I.B X (MB Intelligent Bios X) Menu.....................................43
Boot Menu...............................................................................46
Security Menu.........................................................................48
Exit Menu...............................................................................51
Updating the BIOS......................................................................52
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Chapter 4 53
Using the Motherboard Software 53
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8........................................53
Running Setup........................................................................53
Manual Installation..........................................................................55
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................55
Chapter 6 67
Trouble Shooting 67
Start up problems during assembly..............................................67
Start up problems after prolong use............................................68
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................68
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................69
Chapter 5 59
Setting Up AMD A85X RAID Configuration 59
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..................................................59
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
A85F2-A DELUXE (GOLDEN) Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
7 SATA Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
Thank you for choosing the A85F2-A DELUXE (GOLDEN) motherboard. This
motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports
socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors for high-end business or personal desktop
markets.
The motherboard is based on AMD A85X express chipset for best desktop platform.
A85X is a single-chip, highly integrated. The memory controller supports DDR3
memory DIMM frequencies of 2600(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333. It supports four
DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 64 GB. Two PCI Express x16 slots
*, in-
tended for Graphics Interface, are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version
2.0).
In addition, three PCI Express x1 slots and two PCI slots are supported.
It integrates
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (two USB 2.0
ports and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports) and six USB
3.0 ports (four USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports
additional two USB 3.0 ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger
technology, please refer to Front Panel USB headers of chapter 2 for more details.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one D-SUB (VGA)
port, one DVI port, one DP port, one HDMI port, one Clear CMOS Button, one eSATA 3.0
connector, two USB 2.0 ports and four USB 3.0 ports, one optical SPDIFO port, one
LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.
* The PCIEX16_S runs at x8.
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CPU
Specifications
• AMD A85XChipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 64 GB
• Supports DDR3 2600(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333 MHz
DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 2 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slots (The PCIEX16_S runs at x8)
• 3 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots
• 2 x PCI slots
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x DP port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports & 4 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x eSATA 3.0 connector
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Optical SPIDIFO port
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, Line out, Mic_in Rear)
Rear Panel I/O
LAN
• Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors
• Supports CPU up to 125W TDP
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 8-pin 12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports
--F_USB1(EZ) supports EZ Charger
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
Audio
• Supported by AMD A85X
• 7 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 Configuration
• VIA VT1819 8-ch High Definition audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN
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Chapter 1
System BIOS
Form Factor
• ATX Size, 305mm x 220mm
• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• Supports STR(S3)/STD(S4)
• Supports OC adjustment
• Supports Hardware monitor
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports Over-Clocking
• Supports Four Display
• Supports GUI UEFI
• Supports Multi-Language
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Motherboard Components
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Chapter 1
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. SATA1~7 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
6. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
7. F_USB1(EZ) Front panel USB 2.0 header--F_USB1(EZ) supports EZ Charger
8. F_USB2~3 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
9. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
10. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header
11. PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector
12. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
13. SPK Speaker header
14. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
15. COM Onboard serial port header
16. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
17. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
18. PCIEX16_S PCI Express x8 slot
19. PCIE1~3 PCI Express x1 slots
20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
21. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector
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I/O Ports
1. VGA Port
You can connect the display device to the VGA port.
2.
DVI Port
You can connect the display device to the DVI port.
3. DP Port
You can connect the display device to the DP port.
4.
HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
5.
CLR_CMOS_BTN
Use the CLR_CMOS button to clear CMOS.
6. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
7.
eSATA 6Gb/s Port
Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or SATA port multipliers.
8. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
9. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
10. Optical SPDIF Output Port
This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No d ata
Orange blinking Active
OFF No l ink
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
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11. Audio Ports
Use the audio jack to connect audio devices. The C port is 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, both of the
2 ports, B and D provide user with both right & left channels individually. Users
please refer to the following note for specific port funtion 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.
DP-Hub is the Multi-Streaming function provided by DP1.2 screen.
D-Sub (VGA) DVI HDMI DP DP-Hub
OOOO
Four Display
OOO
Three Display
OOO
Three Display
OOO
Three Display
OO
Two Display
OO
Two Display
OO
Two Display
OO
Two Display
OO
Two Display
O
One Display
O
One Display
O
One Display
O
One Display
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Memo
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. Safety Precautions
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 220 mm. Choose a chassis that
accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage
from static electricity.
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded
object before working on the motherboard.
• Leave components in the static-proof bags.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to
enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save
and Exit Setup”.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an FM2 socket.
• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
B. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably
missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.
C. Press the metal lever back into its original position.
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A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the
heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.
B. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and flip the levers
over the heat sink in place.
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard and processor socket.
• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the
clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 240-pin DDR3 2600(OC)/2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333.
• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
• You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory
capacity is 64 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are divided
into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
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Recommend memory configuration
Model
Sockets
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~
1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Populated
2 DIMMs ~ Populated ~ Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populated ~ Populated
3 DIMMs ~ Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated
Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for
recommended memory configuration.
1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give
priority to the white DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4) when installing DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.
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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can
increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks
that are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot
The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the
card before installation.
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~3 Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 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 slot on this
board is PCI v2.2 compliant.
PCI1~2 Slots
PCIEX16_S Slot
The PCI Express x8 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
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1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot
you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot
Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot
Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1SATA1~74SPDIFO
2 F_USB1(EZ) & F_USB2~3 5 COM
3USB3F6F_AUDIO
SATA1~7 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility
with Parallel ATA.
1. SATA1~7: Serial ATA connectors
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The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting six USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.
2. F_USB1(EZ) & F_USB2~3: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
Unlike F_USB2~3 in this mainboard, F_USB1(EZ) supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful
and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a
large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
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This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
4. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB
3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
3. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
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