ECS NFORCE6M-A2 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, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
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
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
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Setting Up eJIFFY
Chatper 7
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic troubleshooting
tips
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motherboard components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard
software
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
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.................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices............................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive...20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................21
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................22
Connecting Case Components.....................................................23
Front Panel Header...........................................................25
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Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
About the Setup Utility ................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility..................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS V alues..................................28
Standard CMOS Features.................................................30
Advanced Setup..................................................................33
Advanced Chipset Setup.....................................................35
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Integrated Peripherals......................................................36
Power Management Setup.................................................38
PnP/PCI Configurations....................................................40
PC Health Status................................................................40
Frequency/Voltage Contr ol.................................................43
Load Default Settings.........................................................44
Supervisor Password.........................................................44
User Password...................................................................45
Save & Exit Setup................................................................45
Exit Without Saving..............................................................45
Updating the BIOS...............................................................46
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 47
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.................................44
Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7...............................47
Running Setup....................................................................48
Manual Installation........................................................................52
Utility Software Reference............................................................52
Chapter 5
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Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration 51
Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array ....................................51
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array .............................................53
Chapter 6
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Setting Up eJIFFY 61
Introduction...................................................................................61
Installation and BIOS Setup..........................................................62
Entering eJIFFY......................................................................................64
Features Icons........................................................................................65
Usage FAQ............................................................................................66
Chapter 7
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T r oulbe Shooting 71
Start up problems during assembly............................................71
Start up problems after prolong use.............................................72
Maintenance and care tips...........................................................72
Basic Troubleshooting flowchart...................................................73
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the NFORCE6M-A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a
high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket AM3
TM
Phenom
kets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA® ΜCP61P media and communications processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. ΜCP61P is a single-chip, highly
integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched by
any other single chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 32 GB* of
system memory with DDR3 1333/1066/800. It supports high resolution graphics via
one PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot and it also integrates native
Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller, ten USB 2.0 ports (four USB ports and three USB
headers support additional six USB ports) and Serial ATA host controller with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for
microphone, line-in, and line-out.
II/Athlon
Currently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB (2 GB per
*
DIMM).
TM
II processors for high-end business or personal desktop mar-
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses
• Accommodates AM3 Phenom
• High-performance HyperTransport 1.0 CPU Interface
• Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT) 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 95W TDP only.
a Socket AM3 that carries the following features:
TM
II/AthlonTM II processors
Chipset
The NVIDIA® MCP61P is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• HyperTransport x16 up and down links at up to 1.0 GHz to the AM3
CPUs
• PCI Express x16 for external graphics
• PCI 2.3 interface at 33 MHz
• Four SATA controllers,each with integrated dual PHYs that are capable of operating at 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s speeds
• Ten USB 2.0 ports
• Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
• Support SATA RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
Memory
• DDR3 1333/1066/800 DDR SDRAM with Dual Channel supported
• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB
Audio
• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate
• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio
requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Onboard LAN
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Introducing the Motherboard
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface
• One PCI Express x1 slot
• Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices
• One floppy disk drive interface
• Four 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/
100/66/33 MB/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• Four USB ports
• One LAN port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 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.
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Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
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LABEL COMPONENTS
1.CPU Socket
2.DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
3.ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
4.IDE Primary IDE connector
5.SATA1~4 Serial ATA connectors
6.SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
7.SPK Speaker header
8.CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
9.USBPWR_F Front USB power select jumper
10.F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
11.F_USB1~3 Front Panel USB headers
12.FDD Floppy disk drive connector
13.SPDIFO SPDIF out header
14.CD_IN Analog audio input connector
15.F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
16.PCI1~3 32-bit add- on card slots
17.PCIE PCI Express x1 slot
18.PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
19.CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
20.ATX12V Standard 4-Pin ATX power connector
21.USBPWR_R Rear USB power select jumper
Socket AM3 Phenom
TM
II/AthlonTM II processor
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the ATX system case. First, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one floppy diskette drive and
two enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for
all drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 X 210 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
CLR_CMOS
3-pin CLEAR CMOS
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off.
CLR_CMOS
1
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USBPWR_R
USBPWR_F
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
1.
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults” and then “Save & Exit Setup”.
Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before
2.
selecting the 5VSB function.
3.
It is required that users place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R cap onto
2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the
computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.
3-pin
3-pin
USB Power
Select Jumper
USB Power
Select Jumper
1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB
1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB
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USBPWR_R
1
USBPWR_F
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount
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 these settings by changing
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 module
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 CPUFAN 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 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports
DDR3 1333/1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of
the four slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
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DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 800 400 MHz
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1333 667 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the two or four slots. Each module can
be installed with 8 GB of memory.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their
edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered 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
Number of DIMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM3
1
2
3
4
Single Chan nel
Dual Channel
Dual 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 V endor List)
The following DDR3 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with
this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
DDR3 1066
DDR3 1333
512MB
1GB
2 GB
4 GB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
ELPIDA
A-data M3OSS3H3I3120B5Z
Corsair
Hynix
Hynix
Kingston
Micron
Samsung
Samsung K4B1G0846D-HCF8
Unifosa
Hynix
Hynix
Kingston J1108BASE-DJ-E
Micron
Micron
Samsung
Samsung
Unifosa
Samsung
A-data
Apacer
Hynix
KingMax
Kingston
Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1
Samsung
Samsung
Unifosa
A-data
Elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 0903.TW
Hynix
Kingston
Micron
Samsung
Samsung
Unifosa
Samsung
PC3-8500U-7-00-AP
CM3X1024-1066C7
HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA
HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
KVR1066D3N7/1G
MT8JTF12864AY-1G 1D1
Golden Bar M378B2873DZ1-CF8 0818
Elpida J1108BABG-AE-E
HYMT125U64ZNF8-G8 AA
HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
M378B5673DZ1-CF8 0842
M378B2873DZ1-CF8 /K4B1G0846D-
HCF8
GU512302EP0200 / Elpida J1108BABG-
AE-E
M378B2873DZ1-CF8 /K4B1G0846D-
HCF8
AD31333001GOU(AD63I1A08)/A-
data/AD30908C8D-151C
AHU02GFA33C9N1C
HMT112U6AFP8 C-H9N0 AA
FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAES
KVR1333D3N9/1G
M378B2873DZ1-CH9
M378B2873EH1-CH9
GU502203EP0200 / Elpida J1108BABG-
DJ-E
AD31333002GOU(AD63I1B16)
HMT125U6AFP8 C-H9N0 AA
KVR1333D3N9/2G
MT16JTF25664AY-1G4D1
M378B5673EH1-CH9
M378B2873DZ1-CH 9/K4B1G0846D-
HCH9
GU512303EP0200 / Elpida J1108BABG-
DJ-E
M378B2873DZ1-CH 9/K4B1G0846D-
HCH9
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Type Size Vendor Module N ame
FLGD45F-B8KG9 NEES/ KFB8FN GXF-
ANX-12A
FLGE85F-B8KG9 NEES/KFB8FNGXF-
ANX-12A
KHX14400D 3K3/1GX /SS
1GB
DDR3 1600
2 GB
DDR3 1800 1 GB
KingMax
Kingston KHX12800D3K3/3GX
KingMax
Kingston
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Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
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PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
PCIE Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
PCI1~3 Slots
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1.
Specification revision 1.1 as well.
This motherboard is equipped with three standard PCI slots. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement
of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI
v2.3 compliant.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the
card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to
manually configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
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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
1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
Pin Signal Name
SAT A1~4: Serial A T A connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date
transfer rates (1.5/3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It
eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register
compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
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F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four 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 NC Not connected
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
CD_IN: Analog Audio Input header
Pin Signal Name
1 CD_Right CD In right channel
2 CD_GND Ground
3 CD_GND Ground
4 CD _Left CD In left channel
Function
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is a 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 pi n
4 GND Ground
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LPT : Onboard parallel port header (Optional)
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 STROBE 14 ALF
2 PD0 15 ERROR
3 PD1 16 INIT
4 PD2 17 SLCTIN
5 PD3 18 Ground
6 PD4 19 Ground
7 PD5 20 Ground
8 PD6 21 Ground
9 PD7 22 Ground
10 ACK 23 Ground
11 BUSK 24 Ground
12 PE 25 Ground
13 SLCT 26 Key
COM2: Onboard serial port header (Optional)
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to
your system.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 DCDB Data carry detect
2 NSINB Serial Data In
3 NSOUTB Serial Data Out
4 DTRB Data terminal ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Date set ready
7 RTSB Request to send
8 CTSB Clear to send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 Key No pin
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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 channel interface.
IDE: IDE Connector
This motherboard supports four 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 four SATA connectors supporting a total of four 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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