ECS A85F2-A DELUXE GOLDEN User Manual

A85F2-A DELUXE (GOLDEN) USER MANUAL

Preface

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• 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.

page 1

Describes installation of motherboard components.

page 9

page 27

page 53

Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 5

Describes the motherboard software.

page 59

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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Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

CE marking

About the Manual

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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

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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

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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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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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.

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.

HDMI Port

You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.

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.

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

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

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Four Display

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Three Display

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Three Display

OOO

Three Display

Two Display

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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6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC

’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,

please set as below picture.

5. COM: Onboard serial port header

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.

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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Using Front Jack Detect ” . If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please

tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ” .

* For reference only

If you use AC

’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel

Detect

”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel

Detect

” .

* For reference only

AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.

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This section describes how to install a SATA hard drive.

2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features seven SATA connectors supporting a total of seven 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.

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.

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other

end to the power supply.

* For reference only

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

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1. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & 3. SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) & 4. PWR_FAN (Power Cooling FAN Power Connector)

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

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

2-4-7. Connecting Case Components

No. Components No. Components

1 CPU_FAN 5 SYS_FAN

2ATX_POWER6 SPK

3 F_PANEL 7 ATX_12 V

4PWR_FAN

Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.

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2. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 7. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be connected to the ATX12V connector.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latch falls on the left side of the ATX12V connector.

Connecting 8-pin/4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V connector match perfectly.

8-pin power cable

* For reference only

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Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

6. SPK: Speaker Header

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

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

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

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

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 pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact 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.

5. Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

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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:

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Using BIOS

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with a icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

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.

Above image is for reference only, for details please refer to actual image.

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The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

 Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu

mnlk

Enter Select

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

F4 Save & Exit

1. 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.

2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.

Select the language icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can choose the language: English, Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese, Russian, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese.

Language

Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not.

Default

Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can choose the boot device.

Boot

Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen.

Advanced

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Main Menu

System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time.

Choose the system default language

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

BIOS Information

System Language English

System Date Wed 06/20/2012 System Time 15:09:42

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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.

Advanced Menu

Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status

Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration

SATA Configuration

USB Configuration

Super IO Configuration

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LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller.

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Network stack Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled

Network stack (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack.

Ipv4/6 PXE Support (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable the Ipv4/6 PXE Boot support. If disabled IPV4/6 PXE boot option will not be created.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu 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.

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

fSmart Fan Function

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CPU Tctl : +63 CPU Fan Speed : 5576 RPM System Fan Speed : N/A Power Fan Speed : N/A CPU Voltage : +1.456V DIMM Voltage : +1.552V NB Voltage : +1.240V VDDPR Voltage : +1.224V FCH Voltage : +1.208V

Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

This item enables you to define the CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled

Smart Fan Mode Normal

High Limit Temperature 60 Low Limit Temperature 30 High Limit PWM 255 Low Limit PWM 110

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quiet mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

• CPU Tctl

• CPU Fan Speed

• System Fan Speed

• Power Fan Speed

• CPU Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• NB Voltage

• VDDPR Voltage

• FCH Voltage

System Component Characteristics

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

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Power Management Setup

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

Resume By PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Resume By RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

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 By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

About Resume by Ring

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME

Disabled

Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

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ACPI Configuration

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults

ESC/Right Click: Exit

F4: Save & Exit

/Click: Select Item

: Select Screen

Enabled/disabled C6

CPU Configuration Socket0: AMD A8-5500 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Max Speed: 3200 MHZ Intended Speed: 3200 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 600110f

-- Cache par Core -L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way L1 Data Cache: 16KB/4-way L2 Cache: 2048 KB/16-way No L3 Cache Present

C6 Mode Enabled CPB Mode Disabled AMD C&Q Enabled

Microcode Patch Level (600110f)

This item shows the Microcode revision.

L1 Instruction Cache (64KB/2-way)

This item shows CPU L1 Instruction Cache.

L1 Data Cache (16KB/4-way)

This item shows CPU L1 Data Cache.

L2 Cache (2048 KB/16-way)

This item shows CPU L2 Cache.

AMD C&Q (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function.

C6 Mode (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the C6 mode.

CPB Mode (Disabled)

This item is used to set the CPB mode.

Max Speed (3200 MHz) Intended Speed (3200 MHz)

This item shows the maximum speed of the CPU.

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SATA Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Port 1~7 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports seven SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Serial-ATA Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to select the Serial-ATA controller options: Disabled, Enhanced.

SATA Configuration

Serial-ATA Controller Enabled SATA Mode IDE Mode

SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present SATA Port7 Not Present eSATA Not Present

eSATA (Not Present)

Use this item to configure eSATA device on the eSATA channel.

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Legacy USB Support Enabled USB 3.0 Controller Enabled

USB 3.0 Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable USB 3.0 Controller.

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Super IO Configuration

Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.

Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

fSerial Port 0 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enabled or Disabled Serial Port (COM)

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings

Auto

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/Click: Select Item

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

Chipset Menu

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults

ESC/Right Click: Exit

North Bridge South Bridge

North Bridge Parameters

North Bridge Parameters.

IGD Memory (Auto)

This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

IGD Share Memory Size

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

North Bridge

IGD Memory Auto Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express Dual Graphics Mode Disabled

/Click: Select Item

Initate Graphic Adapter (PCI Express)

North Bridge

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

This item allows you to enable or disable Dual Graphics Mode.

Dual Graphics Mode (Disabled)

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fSouth Bridge

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

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

Audio Configuration

This item shows the information of the audio configuration.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Azalia internal HDMI codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia internal HDMI codec.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

Select AC Power state when Power is re-applied after a power failure.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

South Bridge

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration

Azalia HD Audio Enabled Azalia internal HDMI codec Enabled

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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.

M.I.B X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu

Memory Timing Configuration (Auto)

This item shows the information of Memory Timing.

CAS# Latency (tCL) (9)

This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS (colulmn address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.

Core clock multiplier

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Memory Clock (Auto)

This item is used to set memory clock.

Core clock multiplier (Auto)

This item is used to set Core clock multiplier.

Command Rate (1T)

This item shows the information of command rate.

Row Precharge Time (tRP) (10)

This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) (9)

This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.

Core clock multiplier Auto

Memory Clock Auto

Memory Clock is (DDR3-1333/667Mhz)

Memory Timing Configuration Auto

Command Rate 1T CAS# Latency (tCL) : 9 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 Row Precharge Time (tRP) 10 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 24 Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) 5 Row Cycle Time (tRC) 33 Write Recovery Time (tWR) 10 Active to Active Delay (tRRD) 4 Write to Read Delay (tWTR) 5 Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) 20 Row Refresh Cycle Time 0 (tRFC0) 4 Row Refresh Cycle Time 1 (tRFC1) 3 Row Refresh Cycle Time 2 (tRFC2) 4 Row Refresh Cycle Time 3 (tRFC3) 4

SB Spread Spectrum Enabled CPU Over-clocking Func. Disabled Spread Spectrum Disabled IGD Over-clocking Func. Disabled CPU Voltage Default

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RAS# Active Time (tRAS) (24)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) (5)

This item controls the Read to PRECHARGE delay for memory devices, in memory clock cycles.

Active to Active Delay (tRRD) (4)

This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles.

Row Refresh Cycle Time 0/1/2/3 (tRFC0/1/2/3)

This item specifies the row refresh cycle time.

Write Recovery Time (tWR) (10)

This item specifies the write recovery time.

Write to Read Delay (twTR) (5)

This item specifies the write to read delay time.

Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) (20)

This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles.

Row Cycle Time (tRC) (33)

This item specifies the row cycle time.

SB Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the SB Spread Spectrum.

Spread Spectrum (Disabled)

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

CPU Over-clocking Func. (Disabled)

This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in your system. If the over-clocking fails, please turn off the system power. And then, hold the PageUp key (similar to the Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS will recover the safe default.

IGD Over-clocking Func. (Disabled)

This item enables or disables IGD Over-clocking Function.

CPU Voltage

This item allows you to adjust the CPU Voltage.

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When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up.

3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.

4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

Warning: 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.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

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This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.

Operation System Select (Windows 7 or other OS)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot

(Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Boot mode select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Set Boot Priority

This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices.

Boot Option #1/2/3/4/5/6/7

These items show the boot priorities.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS

Windows 8: Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module(CSM)

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy

Boot Configuration

Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled

Bootup NumLock State

Quiet Boot Enabled Boot mode select LEGACY

Set Boot Priority Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Boot Option #2 CD/DVD Boot Option #3 USB Floppy Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk Boot Option #6 USB Key: Ut165 1.00 Boot Option #7 Network

Hard Disk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB/Floppy Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB HardDisk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB Flash Drive Priorities [Press Enter] NETWORK Device Priorities [Press Enter]

CSM parameters [Press Enter]

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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fCSM parameters

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Launch CSM Always

Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM

Launch CSM (Always)

This option controls if CSM will be launched

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

Launch PXE OpROM policy (Do not Launch)

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy (Legacy only)

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Launch Video OpROM policy (Legacy only)

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority (Legacy OpROM)

For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch.

Boot option filter (UEFI and Legacy)

This option controls what devices system can boot to.

Hard Disk Drive/ CD/DVD ROM Drive/ USB/IDE Floppy Drive/ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive/ USB HardDisk Drive/ USB Flash Drive/ NETWORK Device Drive Priorities

These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu.

CSM parameters

OpROM execution, boot options filter,etc.

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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

Secure Boot state (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state.

Secure Boot (Enabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

Secure Boot Mode (Custom)

This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Secure Boot mode selector. ‘Standard’ -fixed Secure boot policy, ‘Custom’ changeable Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key databases

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

Administrator Password

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled

Secure Boot Enabled

Secure Boot Mode Custom Image Execution Policy Key Management

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Internal FV/Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media (Always Execute/Deny Execute)

These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security violation. Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user policy setting.

fImage Execution Policy

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Note: Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Internal FV Always Execute

Option ROM Deny Execute Removable Media Deny Execute Fixed Media Deny Execute

Press <Esc> to return to the Security Menu page.

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fKey Management

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Force OEM default Secure Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode.

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Default Key Provisioning Disabled Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)

Install default Secure Boot keys

Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED

Set PK from File Get PK to File Delete the PK

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) NOT INSTALLED

Set KEK from File Get KEK to File Delete the KEK Append an entry to KEK

Authorized Signature Database (DB) NOT INSTALLED

Set DB from File Get DB to File Delete the DB Append an entry to DB

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) NOT INSTALLED

Set DBX from File Get DBX to File Delete the DBX Append an entry to DBX

Platform Key (PK)

This item shows the information of the platform key.

Set PK/KEK/DB/DBX from File

This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Get PK/KEK/DB/DBX to File

This item is used to store secure variable to a file with a matching name in selected file system’s root.

Delete the PK/KEK/DB/DBX

This item is used to delete the variable.

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)

This item shows the information of the key exchange key database.

Authorized Signature Database (DB)

This item shows the information of the authorized signature database.

Default Key Provisioning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot keys if system is in setup mode.

Append an entry to KEK/DB/DBX

This item launches the file browser to Append new signature database from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)

This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database.

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Save Options

This item enables you to save the options that you have made.

Save Changes

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options.

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.

This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.

Exit Menu

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

Go back to EZ Mode.

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Back to EZ Mode

Load Non Disk Utility Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options

Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

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Updating the BIOS

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

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

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

allow BIOS flashing.

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

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

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

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

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

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.

(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

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Using the Motherboard Software

The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it:

Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8

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

Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

Click the “Utilities” button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility.

Information:

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

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

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 options are recommended.

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.

Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.

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

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Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue

this process to complete the drivers installation.

If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer).

Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and 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.

Manual Installation

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently.

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.

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

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eBLU

ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.

eDLU

ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

eSF

eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature.

It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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eOC

ECS eOC Utility is a simple over-clocking tool that provides user-friendly windows operation interface for novices and over-clockers. Combining with ECS MIB III technology, eOC challenges the undiscovered over-clocking capability than ever before.

Monitor Easy Tuning

Advance Tuning Options

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Setting Up AMD A85X RAID Configuration

Setting Up a bootable RAID Array

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

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

Setting Up the BIOS

2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced menu (see Figure 1.1), then select SATA Configuration and press Enter.

Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

Figure 1.2 SATA Configuration Screen

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

Choose the system default language

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

BIOS Information System Language English

System Date Wed 06/20/2012 System Time 15:09:42

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B X Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

SAT A Configuration

Serial-AT A Controller Enabled SAT A Mode IDE Mode

SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present SATA Port7 Not Present eS A T A Not Present

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4. Press F4 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 (Windows XP Installation)

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:

Figure 1.3 Main Menu

View Drive Assignments..................[ 1 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 2 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 3 ]

Controller Configuration...................[ 4 ]

Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

[ Main Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

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

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

2. Press Ctrl-F.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).

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Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu

Using the Define a New Array Screen

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

• Selecting the RAID Mode

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

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

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 unchangeable.

• Selecting the Stripe Block Size

Note: If you want to use the function of the following RAID Mode, you have to install enough HDD.

RAID READY (1 piece of HDD); RAID 0,1 ,JBOD (2 or more pieces of HDD); RAID 0+1 (4 pieces of HDD)

[

m] Up [

n] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv

LD 1 RAID 0 0

Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init : OFF Gigabyte Boundary : ON Cache Mode : WriteThru

Channel : ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment 3 : Mas WDC WD3200AAJS-22B4 320073

4 : Mas WDC WD1600JS-22NVB1 160042 N

[ Drives Assignments ]

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

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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

Assigning the Disks

Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu

[

m] Up [

n] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv

LD 1 RAID 0 2

Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init : OFF Gigabyte Boundary : ON Cache Mode : WriteThru

Channel : ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment 3 : Mas WDC WD3200AAJS-22B4 320073 Y 4 : Mas WDC WD1600JS-22NVB1 160042

[ Drives Assignments ]

[

m] Up [

n] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save

[ Define LD Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

LD No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status

LD 1 RAID 0 2 318000 Functional LD 2 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 3 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 4 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 5 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 6 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 7 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 8 ---- ---- ------ ----

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).

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

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3. Press ESC to exit.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

Press Y to reboot.

The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).

View Drive Assignments..................[ 1 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 2 ]

Define LD..........................................[ 3 ]

Controller Configuration...................[ 4 ]

Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit

[ Main Menu ]

[ Keys Available ]

System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure? Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back

ID Mode Size TRACK-MAPPING STATUS

1 2+0 RAID 0 318000M 38661/255/63 Functional 2 ASUS DVD-E818AT

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility..._

Figure 1.7 Main Menu

Figure 1.8

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Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices

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.

Figure 1.9

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...

S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Windows Setup

Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices. installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s).

<none>

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storag device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

Windows Setup

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1. Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\A85X\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

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

The Windows Setup program starts.

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

4. Specify the AMD drivers.

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The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.

Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed

Note: 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.

Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter

Windows Setup

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You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with windows£¬ using a device support disk provided bu an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.

ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform

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

The following Windows Setup screen appears:

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.

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.

Windows Setup

---------

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):

ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

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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. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:

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. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned “ on “ as well. 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.

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

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running.

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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

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 components may be at fault.

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.

Maintenance and care tips

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.

5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component.

Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.

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