ECS A880GM-M6 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 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.

Preface

Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the motherboard.

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Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5

Hybrid Graphics Support

Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Con-

figuration

Chatper 7 Setting Up eJIFFY

Chatper 8 Trouble Shooting

Technology

Provides basic trouble shooting tips

Preface

Describes installation of motherboard components.

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Describes the motherboard software Go to

Describes the Hybrid Graphics® Technol ogy

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Describes the AMD SB710 RAID Configuration

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Describes the eJIFFY setting up Go to

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction............................................................................................1

Features...................................................................................................2

Motherboard Components...................................................................4

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions.............................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case..............................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case.............................................7

Checking Jumper Settings................................................................8

Setting Jumpers.........................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................9

Jumper Settings.........................................................................9

Installing Hardware..........................................................................10

Installing the Processor...........................................................10

Installing Memory Modules.....................................................11

Expansion Slots

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................17

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Har d Drive......20

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...........................................21

Connecting I/O Devices..............................................................22

Connecting Case Components......................................................23

Front Panel Header..................................................................25

Chapter 3

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility ....................................................................27

The Standard Configuration..........................................................27

Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27

Resetting the Default CMOS V alues...............................................28

Using BIOS.......................................................................................29

Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30

Advanced Setup.............................................................................32

Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................34

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Integrated Peripherals..................................................................35

Power Management Setup.............................................................36

PCI/PnP Setup...............................................................................37

PC Health Status............................................................................38

M.I.B.II (MB Intelligent Bios)........................................................41

Load Default Settings.........................................................................44

Supervisor Password......................................................................44

User Password................................................................................45

Save & Exit Setup ...........................................................................45

Exit Without Saving..........................................................................45

Updating the BIOS...........................................................................46

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software 47

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM....................................47

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7....................................47

Running Setup...................................................................................48

Manual Installation..........................................................................50

Utility Software Reference................................................................50

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Chapter 5

Hybrid Graphics® T echnology Support 55

Hybrid Graphics® T echnology.........................................................55

Chapter 6

Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration 59

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array ...................................................59

Chapter 7

Setting Up eJIFFY 67

Introduction..........................................................................................67

Installation and BIOS Setup.................................................................68

Entering eJIFFY.............................................................................................71

Features Icons...........................................................................................72

Usage FAQ.................................................................................................73

Chapter 8

T r ouble Shooting 77

Start up problems during assembly.......................................................77

Start up problems after prolong use.................................................78

Maintenance and care tips..................................................................78

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................79

POST Code Checkpoints

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the A880GM-M6 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD

Phenom

markets. The motherboard incorporates the AMD 880G Northbridge (NB) and SB710

Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport terface. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1600 (OC)/1333/1066. It supports four DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 32 GB*. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0). In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are supported.

The SB710 Southbridge supports one PCI slot which is PCI v2.3 compliant. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to twelve functional ports (six USB ports and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB ports). One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 modes. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. It provides AMD SATA RAID configuration with RAID 0, 1 and 10 modes supported.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one DVI port, one VGA port, one HDMI port, one 1394A port, two eSATA ports, six USB ports, one optical SPDIFO port, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out.

II processor (socket AM3) for high-end business or personal desktop

3.0 in-

Currently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 16 GB.

Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses a socket AM3 that carries the following features:

• Accommodates AMD Phenom

• Supports HyperTransportTM (HT) 3.0 interface speeds

HyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.

This board supports CPU up to 125W TDP only.

II processor (socket AM3)

Chipset

The AMD 880G Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

AMD 880G (NB)

• One x4 A-Link Express II interface for connection to an AMD Southbridge

• Supports PCIe Gen 2 (version 2.0)

• Proven Radeon

• Enhanced Digital Display integration

• Fully ACPI 2.0 and IAPC (Instantly Available PC) power management

• Single chip solution in 55nm, 1.1 V CMOS technology

• Integrated ATI Hybrid CrossFire™, ATI AvivoTM HD1, AMD Cool'n'QuietTM, ATI SurroundViewTM, AMD OverDrive and AMD PowerNow!

graphics powering DirectX® 10.1

SB710 (SB)

• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz

• Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to

3.0 Gb/s

• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to twelve USB 2.0 ports

• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 133/100/ 66/33 modes

• Supports integrated RAID0, RAID1, and RAID 10 (requires use of 4 or more SATA ports) functionalities across all 6 ports

Introducing the Motherboard

Memory

• Supports DDR3 1600 (OC)/1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture

• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs

• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB

1. Since the AMD CPUs are varies, when A880GM-M6 is using some CPUs, its memory that OC to 1600 before can not run at 1600 now, it will be down to 800. This is normal. Please refer to AMD website: http://www .amd.com/ for mor e detailed information about how CPU supports memory. Herein ECS would like to remind you kindly: although A880GM-M6 has made well preperation for OC function in H/W specification, it still be very important to make the processor that has very good performance to be compliant with the memory also having good performance. When you want to raise up the voltage, please pay more attention to specification as well. M.I.B.II will give warning by showing red words, but it can not ensure your personal safety in using. Therefore, you should be pay more atten-

tion.

Currently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 16 GB.

2.*

Audio

• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate

• Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

Onboard LAN

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

1394a FireWire

• Complies with PCI Express Rev 1.1

• Single chip Compliance with IEEE 1394a-2000, 1394-1995 and 1394a Open HCI host controller integrated 2-port PHY layer function

• Supports 400/200/100 Mbps of data transfer rate

Introducing the Motherboard

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface

• Two PCI Express x1 slots

• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot

• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices

• Six 7-pin SATA connectors

This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66/33 MB/s.

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• One DVI port

• One VGA port

• One HDMI port

• One 1394a port

• Two eSATA ports

• One optical SPDIFO port

• Six USB ports

• One LAN port

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware

The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. And it is available to adjust the voltages of the CPU, NB and SB.

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Components

The above image is for reference only; please take the actual motherboard for detailed parts.

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

2. CPU_FAN

3. DDR3_1~4

4. ATX_POWE

5. IDE

6. SATA1~6

7. SYS_FAN

8. F_PANEL

9. PWR_BTN

10. RST_BTN

11. SPI_DEBUG

12. CLR_CMOS_BTN

13. F_USB1~3

14. F_1394A

15. SPDIFO

16. F_AUDIO

17. PCI

18. PCIE1~2

19. PCIEX16

20. PWR_FAN

21. ATX12

Socket for AMD Phenom

CPU cooling fan connector 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots Standard 24-pin ATX power connecto Primar

IDE connecto

Serial ATA connectors System cooling fan connector Front Panel switch/LED header Power on button Reset button SPI DEBUG header Clear CMOS button Front Panel USB headers Onboard 1394a header SPDIF out header Front Panel Audio header 32-bit add-on card slot PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface Power cooling fan connector 8-pin +12V power connecto

II processor (socket AM3)

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. Firstly, some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.

This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 X 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Checking clear CMOS button

The following illustration shows the location of the clear CMOS button.

Name Type Description

CLR_CMOS_BTN

To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save Changes and Exit”.

button

CLEAR CMOS

Installing the Motherboard

Setting (default)

NO PUSH: NORMAL PUSH: CLEAR

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn the system off.

CLR_CMOS_BTN

Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surfacemount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning:

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

This motherboard has a socket AM3 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

Installing the Motherboard

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from

the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with

the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal

grease on top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-

ule and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.

5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in

place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the CPU fan connector. This completes the installation.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR3 1600 (OC)/1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 32 GB*.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR3 1066 533 MHz

DDR3 1333 667 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. The total memory capacity is up to 32 GB*.

The four DDR3 memory sockets (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel 1: DIMM3, DIMM4

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.

Currently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 16 GB.

Installing the Motherboard

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only. 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users install DIMMs in the sequence of DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM1 and

DIMM2.

Recommend configuration for best performance and compatibility

Numb e r o f D IMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM 3

1 2 3 4

Single Channel

Dual Channel

Single Channel

Dual Channel

* When Unganged Mode is disabled

: operation with normal performance : operation with the best performance

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Table A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

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The following memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

DDR3 800

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size

1 Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E

DDR3 1066

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size

1 Eli xir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE DS 2GB 2 Eli xir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE DS 2GB 3 Elpida PC3-8500U-7-00-AP Elpida J53088ASE-AC-E SS 512MB 4 Hynix H YMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G8 SS 1GB 5 Hynix H MT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C SS 1GB 6 Hynix H YMT125U64ZNF8-G8 AA Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZN FP-G8 DS 2GB 7 Hynix H MT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP G7C DS 2GB 8 Kingston KVR1066D3N7 Elpida J5308BASE-AE-E 07500W220 SS 1GB

9 Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 Micron 7UD22D9JNL SS 1GB 10 Micron M T8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 Micron 8TD22 D9JNL SS 1GB 11 M icron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 Micron 7UD22D9JNL DS 2GB 12 Micron M T16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 Micron 8WD22 D9JNL DS 2GB 13 Micron M T16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 M icron 9EF22 D9KPV DS 2GB 14 Micron M T8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 Micron 9NF22 D9KPT SS 1GB 15 Ramaxel RMR1810NA48E7F-1066-LF NANYA NT5CB128H8AN-DE SS 1GB 16 Samsung M378B2873DZ1-CF8 0818 SEC HCF8 K4B1G0846D SS 1GB 17 Samsung M378B5673DZ1-CF8 0842 SEC K4B1G0846D HCF8 DS 2GB 18 Kingston KVR1066D3N7/512 19 Qimonda IMSH1G U03A1F1C-10F Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FS S15085 SS 1GB 20 Qimonda IMSH1G U03A1F1C-10G Qimonda IDSH 1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS14526 SS 1GB 21 Qimonda IMSH2G U13A1F1C-10F Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FS S15085 DS 2GB 22 Qimonda IMSH2G U13A1F1C-10G Qimonda IDSH 1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS13467 DS 2GB 23 H ynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA 24 Samsung M 378B2873EH1-CF8 SEC HCF8K4B1G0846E SS 1GB 25 Samsung M 378B5673DZ1-CF8 0842 SEC K4B1G0846D HCF8 DS 2GB 26 Aeneon AEH760UD00-10FA98X Aeneon AEH93R10F 0737 SS 1GB 27 Elpida EBJ10UE8BDF0-AE-F Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F SS 1GB 28 Elpida EBJ21UE8BDF0-AE-F Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F DS 2GB 29 Corsair CM3X1024-1066C7 S S 1GB 30 Nanya M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-BD elix ir N2CB1G80AN-CG DS 2GB 31 Winchip 64A0TPHM8G17E

DDR3 1333

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size

1 A-DATA AD3U1333B1G9-B Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR SS 1GB

2 A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-B Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR DS 2GB

3 Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 Apacer AM5D5808ADWS BG DS 2GB

4 Eli xir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG Elixir N2CB1G80AN-CG 0903 DS 2GB

5 Eli xir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG DS 2GB

6 Hynix H MT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA Hynix H5TQ1G83A FP H9C SS 1GB

7 Hynix H MT125U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA Hynix H5TQ1G83A FP H9C DS 2GB

8 G.S KILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBRL DS 2GB

9 G.S KILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO DS 2GB 10 G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBNQ DS 2GB 11 Kingston KVR1333D3N9 Elpida J1108BASE-DJ-E SS 1GB 12 Kingston KVR1333D3N9 Elpida J1108BABG-DJ-E DS 2GB 13 Kingston KVR1333D3N9 H ynix Hynix/H5TQ2G83AFR DS 4GB 14 KingMax FL FD45F-B8KG9 NAES KingMax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15A SS 1GB 15 KingMax FL FE85F-B8KG9 NEES KingMax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15A DS 2GB 16 Nanya NT2GC64B8HAONF-CG Elixir N2CB1G80AN-CG DS 2GB 17 Micron M T8JTF12864AY-1G4D1 Micron 8UD22 D9JNM SS 1GB 18 Micron M T16JTF25664AY-1G4D1 Micron 8WD22 D9JNM DS 2GB 19 Micron M T8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 Micron 9MF22 D9KPT SS 1GB 20 PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 PSC A3P1GF3DGF SS 1GB 21 PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 PSC A3P1GF3DGF DS 2GB 22 Ramaxel RMR1810KD48E7F-1333 SEC K4B1G0846D SS 1GB 23 Ramaxel RMR186EA48D8F-1333 ELPLDA J1108BASE-DJ-E DS 2GB 24 Samsung M 378B2873DZ1-CH9 SEC K4B1G0846D SS 1GB 25 Samsung M 378B2873EH1-CH9 SEC K4B1G0846E HCH9 S S 1GB 26 Samsung M 378B5673EH1-CH9 SEC K4B1G0846E HCH9 DS 2GB 27 Samsung M 378B2873FHS-CH9 SEC K4B1G0846F SS 1GB 28 Samsung M 378B5673FH0-CH9 SEC K4B1G0846F DS 2GB 29 Samsung M 378B5273CH0-CH9 SEC K4B2G0846C DS 4GB 30 Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S01 Nanya NT5CB128M8AN-CG SS 1GB 31 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S01 Nanya NT5CB128M8AN-CG DS 2GB

Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1 C-OBE

ElpidaJ5308BASE-AE-E 07340W065SS 512MB

Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZN FP-G8

Elpida J5308BASE-AC-E

SS 512MB

SS 1GB

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DDR3 1333

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Nu mber SS/DS Size

1 Aeneon AXH760UD00-13GA98X 2Corsai 3KingsMaxFLFD45F-B8KG9 NAUS 4 KingsM ax FLFE85F-B8KG9 NEUS 5 Kingston KVR1333D3N9 Micron 8CD22 D9JNM S S 1GB 6 Kingston KVR1333D3N9 Kingston 128X8DDR3 SL0931 DS 2GB 7 Kingston KVR1333D3N9K2/2G Elpida J1108BASE-DJ-E DS 2GB 8 Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G Qimonda IDSH 1G-03A1F1C-13H

9 Elixir M2Y1G64CB88A5N-CG 10 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA5N-CG 11 Nanya NT1GC64B88A0NF-CG 12 Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-13H Qimonda 0734 IDSH 51-03A1F1D SS 1GB 13 Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H Qimonda IDSH 1G-03A1F1C-13H FSS 08244 DS 2GB 14 Unifosa 15 Unifosa 16 Ramaxe 17 Elpida EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F SS 1G B 18 Elpida EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F DS 2GB 19 A-data Game A-DATA 8-8-8-24 DS 2GB 20 Winchip GDF2GB18L150C8

DDR3 1600

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Nu mber SS/DS Size

1 A -DATA Super s peed flying dragon DS 2 GB

2 A-DATA AX3U1600GB2G9-AG

3 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG DS 2GB

4 G.S KILL F3-12800C L9D-4GBN

5 G.S KILL F3-12800C L9D-4GECO DS 2GB

6 G.S KILL F3-12800C L7D-4GBECO DS 2GB

7 G.S KILL F3-12800C L9D-4GBRL DS 2GB

8 KingsM ax FL GD45F-B8KG9 NEES

9 KingsM ax FLG E85F-B8KG9 NEES

DDR3 1800

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Nu mber SS/DS Size

1 Kingston KHX1800C9D3K3/3GX SS 1GB

DDR3 2000

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Nu mber SS/DS Size

1 Apacer 78.A AGD5.9KD DS 2GB

DDR3 2133

NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Nu mber SS/DS Size

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Nanya NT5CB128M8AN-CG

Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F

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SS 1GB SS 1GB SS 1GB DS 2GB

DS 2GB SS 1GB DS 2GB SS 1GB

SS 1GB DS 2GB

DS 2GB

SS 1GB DS 2GB

DS 2GB

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Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCIE1~2 Slots

PCIEX16 Slot

PCI Slot

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 Gen 2 (version 2.0).

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen 2 (version 2.0).

This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. 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 v2.3 compliant.

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the

slot you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

SAT A1~6: Serial A T A connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

SPDIFO: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output

2 +5VA 5V analog Power

3 Key No pin

4 GND Ground

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F_1394A: Onboard IEEE 1394a header

Connect this header to any device with IEEE 1394a interface.

Pin Signal Name

Pin Signal Name Function

1 XTPA1P 2 XTPA1M

Pin Signal Name

3 GND 4 GND 5 XTPB1P 6 XTPB1M

7 PWR 8 PWR

9 Key 10 GND

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Function

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND

Pin Signal Name

3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN

7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY

9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

SPI_DEBUG: SPI DEBUG header

This 16 MB DEBUG contains the programmable BIOS program.

Pin Signal Name

1 CHIP SELECT Select chip 2 VCC VC C 3 DATA OUTPUT data output

4 HOLD hold 5 WRITE PROTECT BIOS write protect 6 CLOCK clock 7 CND C ND

8 DATA INPUT data input

Function

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F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers

The motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal Name

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal

6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground

9 Key No pin

10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

Function

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SAT A Hard Drive

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has one IDE interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.

ou must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the

Y cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

IDE: IDE Connector

This motherboard supports six high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD-ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports.

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About SAT A Connectors

Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial A T A Hard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

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Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

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

other end to the power supply.

This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect the monitor.

HDMI Port 1394A Port Use the 1394a port to connect any 1394a device.

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

ESATA Ports

LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your

Optical SPDIF Output

Audio Ports

Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices.

Use this port to connect to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier.

computer to the network. This jack connects to external optical digital audio output

devices.

Use the audio jacks 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, all of the 3 ports, B, and D provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.

A: Center & Woofer D: F ront Out B: Back Surround E: Mic_in Rear C: Line-in -

The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.

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Connecting Case Components

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

1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. 3 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN. 4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. 5 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 6 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

The ATX_POWER 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_POWER match perfectly.

24-pin power cable

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Connecting 8/4-pin power cable

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

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

8-pin power cable

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

connector.

4-pin power cable

CPU_FAN: F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor

4 PWM CPU FAN control

Function

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

SYS_FAN: F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND Ground 2

+12V +12V Power

Sense Sensor

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ATX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 Ground 15 COM

4 +5V 16 PS_ON

5 Ground 17 COM

6 +5V 18 COM 7 Ground 19 COM 8 PWRGD 20 -5V

9 +5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 COM

PWR_FAN: F AN Power Connectors

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground 2

+12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor

ATX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground

2 Ground 3 Ground

4 Ground

Pin Signal Name

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

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Front Panel Header

The front panel header (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:

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)

5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)

7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)

9 RSVD Reserved

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

10 Key No pin

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

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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

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

Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PCI/PnP Setup

PC Health Status

: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit

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Enter : Select

F9: Optimized Defaults

M.I.B. II (MB Intelligent BIOS II)

Load Default Settings Supervisor Password

User Password

Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PCI/PnP Setup

PC Health Status

: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit

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Load Default Settings?

Enter : Select

M.I.B. II (MB Intelligent BIOS II)

Load Default Settings Supervisor Password

User Password

Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

[OK] [Cancel]

+/-/: Value

F9: Optimized Defaults

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 triangle the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

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

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

ESC Exits the current menu

< >

+/- Modifies the selected field’s values

Enter Select

F9 F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions

Scrolls through the items on a menu

Load a default optimized setting

Using BIOS

For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

Standard CMOS Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

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IDE Master Not Detected

IDE Slave Not Detected

SATA1 Not Detected

SA TA 2 Not Detected

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SA TA 3 Not Detected

SATA 4 Not Detected

SATA5 Not Detected

SATA6 Not Detected

IDE BusMaster Enabled

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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.

Standard CMOS Setup

: Move

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-T AB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

IDE Master

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

IDE Master

Device : Not Detected

Type Auto LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S.M.A.R.T Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled

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Enter : Select

IDE Master

Auto

+/-/: Value

F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Select the type of device connected to the system.

TA channel.

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Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the featureis enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more dataduring each transfer.

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)

Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

IDE BusMaster (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

Advanced Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

AMD C&Q Auto Core Performance Boost Auto Enhanced Halt (CIE) Disabled Quick Power on Self T est Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev . Hard Disk Drives Press Enter

CD/DVD Drives Press Enter

Boot Other Device Yes ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled

Advanced Setup

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Enter : Select

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Enable/disable the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PPS, and _PCT objects.

AMD C&Q (Enabled)

This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.

Core Performance Boost (Auto)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables enhanced halt.

Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)

Boot Up Numlock Status (On)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode.

APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys-

tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

1st/2nd3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)

Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

Using BIOS

fHard Disk Drives (Press Enter)

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

Hard Disk Drives

Removable Drives

1st Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE

Enter : Select

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F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

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

fCD/DVD Drives (Press Enter)

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

CD/DVD Drives 2nd Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST

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CD/DVD Drives

Enter : Select

F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

Boot Other Device (Yes)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices.

ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ECS eJIFFY Function. eJIFFY is ECS uniquesoftware program for the quick access to the internet without entering O.S. Pleaserefer to Chapter 7 to know more about eJIFFY

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

Advanced Chipset Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Advanced Chipset Setup

Disabled UMA

Help Item

Options

Internal Graphics Mode UMA GFX Clock Override Disabled Share Memory Size Auto Init Display First PCI Memory Hole Remapping Enabled HDMI Audio Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Always

Enter : Select

: Move

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F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

Internal Graphics Mode (UMA)

Use this item to choose the onboard VGA mode. You can select [Disabled] to disablethe onboard VGA, [UMA] to use the system memory.

Warning: If Disabled Internal Graphics Mode, please Loading default toEnable it.

GFX Clock Override (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable GFX Clock Override.

Share Memory Size (Auto)

This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application.

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

Memory Hole Remapping (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping.

HDMI Audio (Enabled)

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard audio chip.

DCT Unganged Mode (Always)

This item is used to select the DCT mode (DRAM Controller mode).

Using BIOS

Integrated Peripherals

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface.

SATA Configuration (IDE)

Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options: Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.

Onboard SATA Mode (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard SATA mode.

Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function.

Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Onboard 1394 Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard 1394 function.

USB Functions (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Onboard JMB362 (AHCI Mode)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard JMB362 mode. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Onboard IDE Controller Enabled SAT A Configuration IDE Onboard SAT A Mode Enabled Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard 1394 Function Enabled USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Onboard JMB362 AHCI Mode

Integrated Peripherals

Enter : Select

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F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. Enabled: enables both Controllers.

Help Item

Using BIOS

Power Management Setup

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

Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type S3 PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled

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F9: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

Help Item

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

ACPI Suspend Type (S3)

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)

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

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)

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

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

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

Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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PCI / PnP Setup

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes

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PCI / PnP Setup

Enter : Select

: Move

F1:General Help

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Options

YES: Assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ. NO: Does not assign IRQ to PCI VGA card even if card requests an IRQ.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Using BIOS

PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

-=- System Hardware Monitor-= Smart Fan Function Press Enter

Shutdown Temperature (CPU) Disabled Shutdown T emperature (NB) 85°C/185°F

CP U Temper a t u r e : 40°C/104°F NB Temperature : 56°C/132°F System Temperature : 33°C/91°F

CPU Fan Speed : 2606 RPM PWR Fan Speed : N/A System FAN Speed : N/A

CPU Vcore : 1.344 V Vcc NB : 1.088 V Vcc SB : 1.200 V VDIMM : 1.600 V VBAT : 2.928 V

Smart Fan Function

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

SMART FAN Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value. 2 8 SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) 27 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 3 PWM value/°C

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp. 60°C

PWR Fan Control Disabled System Fan Control Disabled

PC Health Status

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Enter : Select

Options Normal Quiet Silent Manual

F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

F9: Optimized Defaults

Help Item

Options

Disabled Enabled

SMART FAN Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

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 Quite 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.

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SMART FAN Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Quiet SMART Fan start PWM value. 2 0 SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) 52 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 8 PWM value/°C

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp. 65°C

PWR Fan Control Disabled System Fan Control Disabled

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SMART FAN Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Silent SMART Fan start PWM value. 5 SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) 60 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 14 PWM value/°C

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp. 68°C

PWR Fan Control Disabled System Fan Control Disabled

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Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation

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Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation

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SMART FAN Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Manual SMART Fan start PWM value. 5 SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) 60 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 14 PWM value/°C

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp. 68°C

PWR Fan Control Disabled System Fan Control Disabled

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Options

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature

Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation

SMART Fan start PWM value (28)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) (27)

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT1 (+3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

SMART Fan Slope PWM value (3 PWM value/°C)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp. (65°C)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

PWR Fan Control (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the control of the power fan.

System Fan Control (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the control of the system fan speed bychanging the fan voltage.

Press <Esc> to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

Shutdown Temperature (CPU) (Disabled)

Enable you to set the maximum temperature the CPU can reach before powering down

Shutdown Temperature (NB) (Disabled)

Enable you to set the maximum NB temperature the system can reach before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Temperature

• NB Temperature

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• PWR Fan Speed

• System FAN Speed

• CPU Vcore

• Vcc NB

• Vcc SB

• VDIMM

• VBAT

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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M.I.B. II (MB Intelligent Bios)

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

Memory Configuration Press Enter

Advanced Clock Calibration Disabled CoreX Control Disabled CPU Frequency Ctrl: Auto HT Frequency Auto CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) 2 0 0 Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled CPU Voltage Disabled DIMM Voltage Disabled NB Voltage +50mV SB Voltage 1.20 v

M.I.B. II(MB Intelligent BIOS)

Help Item

AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 250 Processor

Speed : 3000MHz, NB CLK: 2000MHz Physical Count : 1 Logical Count : 4

Current CPU Frequency 3000MHz Current CPU Voltage 1.3250v Current NB Frequency 2000MHz

DIMM Voltage Default 1.60v NB Voltage Default 1.15v

SB Voltage Default 1.20v

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

Memory Configuration DRAM Frequency Auto

DRAM Timing Mode Auto Bank Interleaving Auto Channel Interleaving XOR of Address bits

Memory Configuration

Help Item

Options

Auto Limit Manual

Memory CLK : 533MHz, N/A

CAS Latency (T cl) : 8CLK, N/A RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) : 8CLK, N/A Row Precharge Time (Trp) : 8CLK, N/A Min Active RAS (Tras) : 20CLK, N/A RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) : 4CLK, N/A Row Cycle (Trc) : 27CLK, N/A

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DRAM Frequency (Auto)

This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable.

DRAM Timing Mode (Auto)

This item enables you to specify the DRAM timing mode to be configured automatically or manually.

Bank Interleaving (Auto)

This item is used to set the bank interleaving.

Channel Interleaving (XOR of Address bits)

This item is used to set the channel interleaving.

Memory CLK (533 MHz, N/A)

This item is used to set the memory clock mode.

CAS Latency (Tcl) (8 CLK, N/A)

This item controls the timing delay (inclockcycles) before the DRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) (8 CLK, N/A)

This is the amount of time a CAS is performed after a RAS. The lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low figures.

Row Precharge Time (Trp) (8 CLK, N/A)

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

Min Active RAS (Tras) (20 CLK, N/A)

This item determins the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell.

RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) (4 CLK, N/A)

This item specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.

Row Cycle (Trc) (27 CLK, N/A)

Use this item to specify the Row Cycle Time.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B.II page.

Advanced Clock Calibration (Disabled)

This item can enable greater performance turning mar PhenomTMBlack Edition CPUs. The optimal gain can be seen in configurations that use high-end CPU cooling solution in combination with elevated CPU core voltage (CPUVID) value. The motherboards that support “anvanced Clock Calibration” feature should enable power delivery capabilities that exceed the 125W CPU TDP specifica-tions in order to maximize the performance tuning potential.

CoreX Control (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable CoreX control.

CPU Frequency Ctrl (Auto)

This item allows user to enable or disable CPU frequency control.

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HT Frequency (Auto)

This item enables users to manually set up the HyperT Manual,the HT Frequency Value will display, and the options are 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600MHz, 800 MHz and 1000 MHz.

CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) (200)

Use this item to set the CPU/HT Reference Clock through clock gen.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

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

CPU Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.

DIMM Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the DIMM voltage.

Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This function is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Enable for AM2+ / Disable for AM2)

NB Voltage (+50mV)

This item allows users to adjust the Northbridge voltage.

SB Voltage (1.20V)

This item allows users to adjust the Southbridge voltage.

AMD Athlon (tm) II x2 250 Processor

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer

NB CLK (2000 MHz)

This item shows the frequency of Northbridge clock.

Physical/Logical Count (1/4)

This item shows the physical/logical count.

Current CPU Frequency (3000 MHz)

This item indicates the current CPU frequency. Users can not make any change tothis item. Please noted that the frequency will be varied with different CPU.

Current CPU Voltage (1.3250v)

This item indicates the current CPU voltage.

Current NB Frequency (2000 MHz)

This item indicates the current NB frequency.

DIMM Voltage Default (1.60v)

This item indicates the current NB frequency

NB Voltage Default (1.15v)

This item indicates the NB voltage default value.

SB Voltage Default (1.20v)

This item indicates the SB voltage default value.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values.

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

Supervisor Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

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Supervisor Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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User Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

User Password : Not Installed

User Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Exit Without Saving” item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

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Updating the BIOS

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

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

allow BIOS flashing.

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

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

3 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 com-

puter. (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: AMINF340.EXE040706.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.

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

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Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM

The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual.

1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard.

2. The notice of Intel HD Audio Installation (optional): The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the driver disk. Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/ default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105# appliesto for more information.

Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7

The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.

If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.

The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk in the DVD-ROM/CDROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the root directory.

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Drivers Tab

Setup

Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.

Browse CD

Exit

Utilities Tab

Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.

Information Tab

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

The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems.

In installing the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.

The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default optionsare recom

mended.

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

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

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

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Manual Installation

Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.

Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior no tice.

1. Please refer to the support disk for available software.

Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool “n” Quiet

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HDMI Audio setting SOP

OS: XP system

1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties

a. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HD Auido Output b. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HDMI Auido Output

a. User Playback Audio speaker function working b. User Playback HDMI speaker function working

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OS: Vista system

Control Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default

1. Volume --> Playback

2. Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default --> OK User HDMI Playback function working

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3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK User Speaker Palyback function working

4. SPDIF-Out --> Set Default --> OK User SPDIF-Out Playback function working

This concludes chapter 4.

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Chapter 5

Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support

Hybrid Graphics® Technology

The Hybrid Graphics® technology provides significant display performance boost to AMD-based systems by inserting the external PCI Express graphics card and enabling both the discrete GPU and the AMD785G graphics core to render

simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFireTM mode.

Follow the steps below to start the Hybrid Graphics

1.Insert a graphics card (which can be used for Hybrid Graphics HD3400 series) into the PCIEX16 slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

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* For reference only

2. For Hybrid Graphics®, if display by PCI-Express, you must enter the BIOS, set the Surround View in Advanced Chipset Setup to PCI Express. Then press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. After entering OS, enter Catalyst Control Center to enable Hybrid CrossFireTM.

Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support

SurroundView

provides the power and convenience of multiadapter, multimonitor support for computers that use a PCI-Express based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphic processors.

And there are two options: Disabled and PCI Express. If SurroundViewTM set to Disabled, and Init Display First set to

OnBoard, SurroundView based on cancel the Enable CrossFire

will be Enabled by Catalyst Control Center

option.

While if display by OnBoard, you must enter the BIOS, set the Init Display First in Advanced Chipset Setup to OnBoard. Then press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. After entering OS, enter Catalyst Control Center to enable CrossFire

3. Click with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the option Manage and choose the Device Manager, finally, click the Display Adapters. The following screen appears. Be sure that the external ATI graphics (ATI Radeon HD 3400 Grapics) and Onboard graphics (Radeon HD 4200) are both displaying in the Display adapters.

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4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFireTM, click it and

select Enable CrossFire

, then Hybrid Graphics® starts.

To disable Hybrid Graphics®, please make sure to cancel Enable CrossFire in Catalyst Control Center firstly.

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Chapter 6

Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration

Setting Up a bootable RAID Array

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

Setting Up the BIOS

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

Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), then press Enter.

The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.

Figure 1.2 Integrated Peripherals Screen

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

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Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots.

Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section.

Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS

The AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.

Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:

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

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.

Press Ctrl-F.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).

Figure 1.3 Main Menu

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu

Using the Define a New Array Screen

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

• Selecting the RAID Mode

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

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

• Selecting the Stripe Block Size

Stripe block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on the disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is 64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID 1, the Stripe block size is unchangable.

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Assigning the Disks

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

Figure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have been assigned as RAID 0 array disks.

Figure 1.5 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).

Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu

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Press ESC to exit.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

Figure 1.7 Main Menu

Press Y to reboot.

The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).

Figure 1.8

AMD RAID Configuration

Installing the RAID Drivers

Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAID drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant.

If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy. Check to see if one came with your system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driver package and following the steps in this section.

Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\SB750\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

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

The Windows Setup program starts.

Figure 1.9

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

appear.

Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices

Specify the AMD drivers.

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

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The following Windows Setup screen appears:

Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter

b Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and press Enter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform” and press Enter for 64-bit OS.

The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.

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.

Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP. After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that you

install the ForceWare software in order to access the FastBuild RAID Management tool.

Note:

Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed

Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.

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Chapter 6

Setting Up eJIFFY

Introduction

eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to start execution, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing, photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up.

Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see

if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature. (eJIFFY icon on color-box )

Version: 5.0

Setting Up eJIFFY

Installation and BIOS Setup

DVD Activation

Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.

1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.

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3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after

rebooting.

Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for

more tips.

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4. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up.

5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.

Note:

1. eJIFFY is available in SATA/IDE/AHCI mode. It does not support RAID configuration and the onboard 34-pin floppy drives.

2. Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Entering eJIFFY

The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup.

Click to enter the normal OS you have installed

such as Windows.

Click to enter eJIFFY OS.

Click to set the BIOS.

If you click eJIFFY, the following screen will appear. And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds.

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Feature Icons

The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu.

eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video.

ePix: Photo viewing.

ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN, ICQ, AIM, etc.)

Shows ePal on-line connection status.

Shut Down/Restart: Ends your session and turns off the computer./Ends your session and restart the computer..

Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer. Click for the second time to remove your storage disk safely. (please refer to the FAQ for more usage information.)

Shows the network connection status.

Language Control Panel

Switch Keyboard Languages

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Usage F AQ

Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for languageswitch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting.

Keyboard Language Setup

Step1. Click

Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language” icon to open the keyboard selection

list, which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard. Step 3: Click the selected keyboard language (e.g. French) and press “OK”.

to open the language control panel.

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Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click

“Apply”:

Move your mouse pointer on the text box and press Ctrl+Space. The language bar will then appear as follows.

Select your desired language

Click the language bar here.

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How to change display language?

Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language

list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting.

Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.

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Chapter 8

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

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

Trouble Shooting

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

Maintenance and care tips

Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its lifespan.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

Trouble Shooting

Power Bu

on is pressed

but PC fails to start.

Yes

Check if Power Supply

Unit

(PSU) is working

Any Beep sound？

CLR CMOS and check

if CPU 12V power

is connected

art the PC stRe

Problem with PSU or board?

If board problem -> contact RMA

AC power cord is plu ed gg

and PSU switch is turned on?

Yes

oblem rBoard p

-> contact RMA

- If 3 short beeps:

DIMM memory not properly

inserted or memory failure

- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:

VGA not detected

Yes

Halt at POST screen？

Yes

R CMOLC S and restart.

If fail, contact RMA

Yes

Peripheral device issue

- HDD problem.

- CMOS setup error,

dnee to CLRCMOS.

System fail to start or unstable

er modify BIOS se

ng.

MCLR C OS and restart

Turn on PSU switch

or connect to wall socket

start. eand r

Check if monitor h sa

dis

play

Check if monitor

has display

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

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Trouble Shooting

POST Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS preboot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS

Checkpoint Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS,

POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags."

04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS

checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A. Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt

vector table.

06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the

POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt. Traps INT1Ch vector to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock."

08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the

keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of

KB/MS using AMI KB-5. C0 Early CPU Init Start -- Disable Cache - Init Local APIC C1 Set up boot strap processor Information C2 Set up boot strap processor for POST C5 Enumerate and set up application processors C6 Re-enable cache for boot strap processor C7 Early CPU Init Exit 0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. 0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse. 0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port. 0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the

Kernel Variables.

Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets control for

IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo

modules. 13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers. 24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. 30 Initialize System Management Interrupt. 2A Initializes different devices through DIM.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. 2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter

installed in the system that have optional ROMs. 2E Initializes all the output devices. 31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM

module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM.

Activate ADM module. 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text

information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any

OEM specific information. 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints

section of document for more information. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC

keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in

CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,

EBDA…etc.

50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs

an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. 52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates

memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory. 60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. 75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection. 78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. 7A Initializes remaining option ROMs. 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam. 84 Log errors encountered during POST. 85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. 8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt. A0 Check boot password if installed. A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS. A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill

the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ

Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the

system configuration display if needed. A4 Initialize runtime language module. A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s. A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values. A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM

module. AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot. AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers. B1 Save system context for ACPI. 00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h). 61-70 OEM POST Error. This range is reserved for chipset vendors & system

manufacturers. The error associated with this value may be different from

one platform to the next.

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