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Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation
of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950
CE marking
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
Disturbances in supply systems caused
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
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 AMD SB950
RAID Configuration
Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 2 9
Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions..............................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis.......................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................10
Installing Hardware...........................................................................11
Installing the Processor............................................................11
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...................................................13
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................21
Connecting Case Components........................................................22
Front Panel Header................................................................25
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility......................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................27
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28
Using BIOS.........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Chipset Menu..........................................................................44
M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu....................................46
Boot Menu...............................................................................51
Security Menu.........................................................................52
Save & Exit Menu.......................................................................53
Updating the BIOS......................................................................54
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Chapter 4 55
Using the Motherboard Software 55
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7....................................55
Running Setup........................................................................55
Manual Installation..........................................................................57
Chapter 5 59
Setting Up AMD SB950 RAID Configuration 59
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..................................................59
Chapter 6 67
Trouble Shooting 67
Start up problems during assembly..............................................67
Start up problems after prolong use............................................68
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................68
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................69
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A970M-A DELUXE motherboard. This motherboard is a
high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
PhenomTM and later desktop processors (socket AM3+) for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard is based on AMD 970 Northbridge (NB) and SB950 Southbridge (SB)
chipsets. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of
2133(OC)/
of 64 GB. Two PCI Express x16 slots (the PCIEX16_T slot runs at x4 mode), intended for
Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0). In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are supported.
The SB950 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI v2.2 compliant. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to fourteen USB 2.0 ports (eight USB 2.0 ports
at the rear panel and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports).
The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please refer to
USB 2.0 headers of chapter 2 for more details. The Southbridge integrates a Serial
ATA host controller, supporting five SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to
6Gb/s each, and one eSATA3 6Gb/s connector at the rear panel.
In addition, the motherboard assembles extra USB3.0 chip, which supports two USB
3.0 ports at the rear panel with high speed of 5Gb/s.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard combo connector, one eSATA port, eight USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports,
one LAN port, one optical SPDIF out port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and
8-ch line-out.
1866/1600/1333. It supports four DDR3 slots with maximum memory size
Front Panel
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
A970M-A DELUXE Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA 6Gb/s Cables
Chapter 1
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Extra Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• AMD PhenomTM and later desktop processors (socket AM3+)
• Supports CPU up to 140W TDP
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
• NB: AMD 970 SB: SB950
• ASM1042 supports two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 64 GB
• Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333 MHz DDR3
SDRAM
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
• 2 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slots (the PCIEX16_T slot runs at x4
mode)
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• 2 x PCI slots
• Supported by AMD SB950 Express Chipset
- 5 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC
- Compliant with HD audio specification
•
RTL8111E Gigabit LAN
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector
• 8 x USB 2.0 ports
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x eSATA port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, Line out, and optical
SPDIF out)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 8-pin 12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports
(F_USB1 supports EZ Charger function)
• 5 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x TPM header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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System BIOS
AP Support
• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM
- Supports Plug and Play, S1/STR (S3)/STD (S4)
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports Hardware Monitor
- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
- Supports Over-Clocking
- Supports PaUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
- Supports Dual/Triple Display
- Supports GUI UEFI BIOS II
- Supports Multi-language
- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
• Supports EZ Charger
Note: Please go to ECS website to get the latest news for AP
supporting.
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Form Factor
• ATX Size, 305mm x 220mm
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
AMD Phenom
TM
and later desktop processors (socket AM3+)
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector
6. SATA1~5 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
7. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
9. TPM Trusted Platform Module
10. CASE Case open header
11. SPK Speaker header
Front panel USB 2.0 headers
(F_USB1 supports EZ Charger function)
13. COM Serial port header
14. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
15. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
16. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
17. PCI1~2 32-bit PCI add-on card slots
18. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots
19. PCIEX16_T PCI Express slot for graphics interface (runs at x4 mode)
20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
21. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector
12. F_USB1~3
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LAN LED Status Description
OFF
No da ta
Orange blinking
Act ive
OFF
No link
Green
Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
A: C ente r & Woo fer D : Fron t Out
B: Back Surround E: Mic_in Rea r
C: Line-in -
I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse combo connector
Use the PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse or a PS2 keyboard.
2. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
3. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
4. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
5. Audio Ports
Use the audio jack to connect audio devices. The C port is for stereo line-in
signal, while the E port is for microphone in signal. This motherboard supports
audio devices that correspond to the A, B, and D port respectively. In addition,
both of the 2 ports, B, and D provide user with both right & left channels
individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port funtion
definition.
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by
changing the driver utility setting.
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6. Optical SPIDF Output
This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices.
7. eSATA 6Gb/s Ports
Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or Serial ATA port multipliers.
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Memo
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. 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.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 220 mm. Choose a chassis that
accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can damage the motherboard.
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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Chapter 2
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to
enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save
and Exit Setup”
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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an AM3+ socket.
• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
B. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably
missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.
Chapter 2
C. Press the metal lever back into its original position.
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2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
Chapter 2
• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard and processor socket.
• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the
clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the
heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.
B. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and flip the levers
over the heat sink in place.
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C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 240-pin DDR3 2133(OC)/1866/1600/1333.
• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
• You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory
capacity is 64 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
orrectly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
seats c
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can
increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks
Chapter 2
that are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16/
PCIEX16_T Slot
PCIE1~2 Slots
PCI1~2 Slots
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 x16 slots are used to install external PCI Express graphics cards that are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0. And the PCIEX16_T slot runs at
x4 mode.
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus
standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a
supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this
board are PCI v2.2 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.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
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Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot
Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot
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No. Components No. Components
1 SATA1 ~5 5 COM
2 TPM 6 SPDIFO
3 CASE 7 F_AUD IO
4F_USB1~3—— ——
2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
Chapter 2
1. SATA1~5: Serial ATA III connectors
SATA1~5 connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA device for the highest
data transfer rates (6.0 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.
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2. TPM: Trusted Platform Module header
Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a micro controller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specification.
3. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis
equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
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4. F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting six USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-mounted ports to
the motherboard.
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F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB
2.0 port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful and excellent, especially for the
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster
recharging within less time.
5. COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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6. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
7. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header
The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by
default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,
please set as below picture.
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AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.
If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel
Detect ” . If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Disabled Front Panel
Detect ” .
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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you
use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .
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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive
This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.
About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features five SATA connectors supporting a total of five 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 ATA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other
end to the power supply.
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2-4-7. Connecting Case Components
No. Components No. Components
1 CPU_FAN5 SPK
2 ATX_P OWER 6 SYS_FAN
3 PW R_FAN 7 ATX _12 V
4F_PANEL—— ——
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
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1 & 3 & 6. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & PWR_FAN (Power
Cooling FAN Power Connector) & SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector)
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
Connect the System cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
Connect the Power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A
~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
2 & 7. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX 12V Power
Connector)
Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
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Connecting 24-pin power cable
The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 24-pin power
cable, the latches of power cable and the
ATX match perfectly.
24-pin power cable
Connecting 4-pin power cable
The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
When installing 4-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX12V
match perfectly.
4-pin power cable
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4. 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:
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that
data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly,
an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also
show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least
two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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5. SPK: Speaker header
Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
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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
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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.
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Resetting the Default CMOS Values
When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings
Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data
at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset
the default CMOS values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may
also trigger this message.
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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 an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
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In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by an icon .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions
with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default
values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused
by changing the BIOS settings.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
ESC Exits the current menu
+/- Change Opt.
Enter Select
F1 General Help
F2 Pr
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit
1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture
reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The
BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may
differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for
updated manual.
2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select
item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.
Scrolls through the items on a menu
evious Value
KEY FUNCTION
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Main Menu
This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system
language, date and time.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
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System Language (English)
This item is used to set system language.
System Date & Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are
running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make
changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Fri 08/24/2012
System Time 19:02:34
Choose the system default
language
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Legacy OpROM Support
Launch PXE OpROM Disabled
Launch Storage OpROM Enabled
LAN Configuration
PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Trusted Computing
Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)
The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.
Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.
Enable or Disable Boot
Option for Legacy Network
Devices.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
LAN Configuration
Onboard LAN 1 Controller Enabled
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Onboard LAN 1 Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN 1 Controller
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
CPU Tcontrol : +46
CPU Fan Speed : 1198 RPM
System Fan Speed : N/A
CPU Voltage : +1.464 V
DIMM Voltage : +1.560 V
PCH Voltage : +1.104 V
Smart Fan Function
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode Normal
Smart Fan start PWM value 64
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP 40
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 7 PWM value / unite
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) 67
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)
This item enables you to define the CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan. When it
is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly.
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 start PWM value (64)
This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (40)
This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.
DeltaT (+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 (7 PWM value / unite)
This item is used to set the slope select PWM of the smart fan.
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (67)
This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value.
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Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.
System Component Characteristics
These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc.
• CPU Tcontrol
• CPU Fan Speed
• System Fan Speed
• CPU Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
• PCH Voltage
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Power Management Setup
This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Power Management Setup
Resume By RING Disabled
Resume By PME Disabled
Resume By USB 2.0 (S3) Disabled
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled
EUP Function Enabled
Power LED Type Dual Color LED
About Resume by RING
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Resume By RING (Disabled)
An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call
on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Resume By PME (Disabled)
This item specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes
when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or components is
detected.
Resume By USB 2.0 (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable keyboard activity to awaken the sytem
from power saving mode.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable mouse activity to awaken the sytem from
power saving mode.
EUP Function (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)
This item shows the type of the Power LED.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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ACPI Settings
The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters
suspend.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)
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ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]
This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State(default).
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system
will enter when the
SUSPEND button is pressed.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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CPU Configuration
The item in the menu shows the CPU.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
CPU Configuration
Socket0: AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor
Quad Core Running @ 3600 MHz 1350 mv
Max Speed: 3600 MHZ Intended Speed: 3600 MHZ
Microcode Patch Level: 6000626
--------- Information de cachette par noyau --------L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way
L1 Data Cache: 16 KB/4-way
L2 Cache: 2048 KB/16-way
Total L3 Cache per Socket : 8 MB/64-way
Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled
AMD C&Q Enabled
Core Performance Boost Enabled
Core C6 State Enabled
Enhanced Halt (ClE) Disabled
SB Clock Spread Spectrum Enabled
Max/Intended Speed (3600 MHZ)
These items show the maximum/intended speed of the CPU.
Microcode Patch Level (6000626)
This item shows the Microcode revision.
L1 Instruction Cache (64KB/2-way)
This item shows CPU L1 Cache.
L1 Data Cache (16KB/4-way)
This item shows CPU L1 Cache.
L2 Cache (2048 KB/16-way)
This item shows CPU L2 Cache.
Total L3 Cache per Socket (8 MB/64-way)
This item shows CPU L3 Cache.
Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable
this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT
4.0.
AMD C&Q (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function.
Core Performance Boost (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the Core performance boost.
Core C6 State (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the Core C6 state.
Disabled for Windows XP
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Disabled)
Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running.
SB Clock Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the SB Clock Spread Spectrum.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
SATA Configuration
Serial-ATA Controller Enabled
SATA Mode IDE Mode
SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 Not Present
SATA Port3 Not Present
SATA Port4 Not Present
SATA Port5 Not Present
eSATA Not Present
Serial-ATA Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to select Serial-ATA controller options: Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.
SATA Mode (IDE Mode)
Use this it
em to select SATA mode.
SATA Port1~5/eSATA
This motherboard supports five SATA channels and one eSATA, each channel allows
one SATA/eSATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on
the SATA/eSATA channel.
Enable or Disable Serial ATA
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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USB Configuration
Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Super IO Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Chip IT8728
All USB Devices Enabled
Serial Port 0 Configutation
USB3.0 Controller Enabled
Parallel Port Configutation
Legacy USB Support Enabled
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All USB Devices (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.
USB 3.0 Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable USB 3.0 controller.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Set Parameters of Serial
Enabled/Disabled All USB
Port 0 (COMA)
Devices
: Select Screen
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
F1: General Help
+/- : Change Opt.
F2: Previous Values
F1: General Help
F3: Optimized Defaults
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC/Right Click: Exit
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip ITE IT8721F
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Super IO Chip (ITE IT8721F)
This item shows the information of the super IO chip.
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Serial Port Enabled
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings Auto
Device Mode Standard Serial Port...
Set Parameters of Serial
Port 0 (COMA)
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Enabled or Disabled Serial
Port (COM)
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Serial Port (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.
Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)
This item shows the information of the device settings.
Change Settings (Auto)
Use this item to change device settings.
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Device Mode (Standard Serial Port...)
This item shows the information of the device mode.
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Trusted Computing
Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Enables or Disables BIOS
Configuration
Security Device Support Disabled
Current Status Information
SUPPORT TURNED OFF
Security Device Support (Disabled)
This item enables or disables security device support.
Current Status Information
This item shows the information of current status.
SUPPORT TURNED OFF
This item shows the information of the support turned off.
support for security
device. O.S. will not show
Security Device. TCG EFI
protocol and INT1A
interface will not be
available.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
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South Bridge
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
South Bridge
Restore AC Power Loss Power Off
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio Enabled
Case Open Warning Disabled
Chassis Opened No
South Bridge
South Bridge Parameters
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Select What state to go
to when power is
re-applied after a power
failure (G3 state).
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status.
Audio Configuration
This item shows the information of the audio configuration.
Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.
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Case Open Warning (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item
below indicates the current status of the case.
Chassis Opened (No)
This item indicates whether the case has been opened.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
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M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu
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.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X)
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Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled
CPU Over-clocking Func. Enabled
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) 2 00
CPU Unlock Disabled
CPU Voltage Default
NB Voltage Default
VDIMM Voltage Default
Processor Power Planes and Voltage Controls
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Processor Power Planes and Voltage Controls
Current CPU Speed : 3600MHz
Core Clock multiplier Auto
AltVidC3 Enable Auto
Slam Time Mode Auto
VSSlamTime Auto
Processor Power Planes and Voltage Controls
Memory Control
HT Control
NB Frequency/Voltage
Processor Power Planes
and Voltage Controls
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Core clock multiplier
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Current CPU Speed (3600MHz)
This item shows current CPU speed.
Core Clock multiplier (Auto)
Use this item to set the core clock multiplier.
AltVidC3 Enable (Auto)
This item allows you to select amdAltVidEn 0:24N:3x80[12].
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Slam Time Mode (Auto)
This item enables you to set slam time mode, this option is only for RB-C3, BL-C3, DAC3.
VSSlamTime (Auto)
This item specifies the time to wait for voltage stabilization during altvid transitions
if a new VID is provided to the voltage regulator without ramping. 0:24N:3xDC [31:29].
Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.
Memory Control
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Memory Control
Memory Clock Mode Auto
Memory Clock is : DDR3-1333/667Mhz
Command Rate Auto
tCL Auto
tRCD Auto
tRP Auto
tRAS Auto
tRC Auto
tRRD Auto
tRTP Auto
tWTR Auto
Command Rate 1T
tCL 9
tRCD 9
tRP 9
tRAS 24
tRC 33
tRRD 4
tRTP 5
Set Memory Clock Mode.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Memory Clock Mode (Auto)
This item allows you to set memory clock mode.
Memory Clock is (DDR3-1333/667 Mhz)
This item shows the information of memory clock.
Command Rate (Auto/1T)
This item allows you to set command rate.
Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.
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HT Control
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
HT Control
Current Width Up: 16 bit
Upstream Link Width Auto
Current Width Down: 16 bit
Downstream Link Width Auto
Current IO HT Freq: 2400Mhz
IO HT Frequency Auto
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Current Width Up (16 bit)
This item shows the current Upstream Link Width.
Upstream Link Width (Auto)
This item allows you to set Upstream Link Width.
Current Width Down (16 bit)
This item shows the current Downstream Link Width.
Downstream Link Width (Auto)
This item allows you to set Downstream Link Width.
Current IO HT Freq (2400Mhz)
This item shows the current IO HT Frequency.
IO HT Frequency (Auto)
This item allows you to set IO HT Frequency.
Set Upstream Link Width.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.
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NB Frequency/Voltage
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
NB Frequency/Voltage
Current NB Frequency/Voltage 2000Mhz 1.2375V
NB Frequency Auto
NB Voltage Auto
NB Frequency
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Current NB Frequency/Voltage (2000Mhz 1.2375V)
This item shows the current North Bridge frequency/voltage.
NB Frequency (Auto)
This item shows the information of North Bridge frequency.
NB Voltage (Auto)
This item shows the information of North Bridge voltage.
Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
CPU Over-clocking Func. (Enabled)
This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in your system. If the overclocking fails, please turn off the system power. And then, hold the PageUp key (similar to the Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS will recover the safe
default.
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) (200)
Use this item to set the CPU/HT reference clock through clock gen.
CPU Unlock (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable CPU unlock function. It works depends on
your CPU.
CPU/NB/VDIMM Voltage (Default)
These items allows you to adjust the CPU/NB/VDIMM voltage.
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Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the
following steps to recover from it.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC
up.
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3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.
Warning:
Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system
and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently
damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are
run beyond the rated limits.
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Boot Menu
This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Boot Configuration
Bootup NumLock State On
Quiet Boot Enabled
Set Boot Priority
1st
Boot Hard Disk
2nd Boot CD/DVD
3rd Boot USB/Floppy
4th Boot USB CD/DVD
5th Boot USB Hard Disk
6th Boot USB Flash
7th Boot Network
8th Boot UEFI
Hard Disk Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB/Floppy Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB HardDisk Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
USB Flash Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
Network Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
UEFI Boot Drive Priorities [Press Enter]
Boot Configuration
This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.
Bootup NumLock State (On)
This item enables you to select NumLock state.
Quiet Boot (Enabled)
This item enables or disables quiet boot.
Set Boot Priority
This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices.
1st/
2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th Boot
These items show the boot priorities.
Hard Disk Drive/ CD/DVD ROM Drive/ USB/Floppy Drive/ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive/
USB HardDisk Drive/ USB Flash Drive/ Network Drive/ UEFI Boot Drive Priorities
These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system.
Press <Enter> to see the submenu.
Select the Keyboard
NumLock state
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Security Menu
This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Administrator Password
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Administrator Password
This item allows you to set or change administrator password.
Set Setup Administrator
Password
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Save & Exit Menu
This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the
changes.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
Back to EZ Mode
Load Non Disk Utility
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
Back to EZ Mode
This item enables you to back to EZ mode.
Load Non Disk Utility
This item allows you to load non disk utility.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.
Save Options
This item enables you to save the options that you have made.
Save Changes
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.
Discard Changes
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.
Restore Defaults
This item enables you to restore the system defaults.
Save as User Defaults
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.
Restore Defaults
This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
Go back to EZ Mode
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
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This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to
allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-
vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS
from being overwritten.)
3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to
Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.
(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items
on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to
boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE
040706.ROM
7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.
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Using the Motherboard Software
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7
The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software.
The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista/
7. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature
will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on
it: Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.
Information:
Displays the path for all
software and drivers
available on the disk.
Click “Exit” button to
close the Auto-Setup
window.
Browse CD:
Open Windows Explorer
and show the contents
Click the “Setup”
button to select and
run the software
installation program.
Click the “ Utilities”
button to select and
install ECS Intelligent
Utility.
of the support disk.
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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 options are recommended.
4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the
onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
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.
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Manual Installation
If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look
for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path
t
o 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.
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Chapter 5
Setting Up AMD SB950 RAID Configuration
Setting Up a bootable RAID Array
This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.
Setting Up the BIOS
1. Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Fri 08/24/2012
System Time 19:02:34
Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen
2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced menu (see Figure 1.1), then select
SATA Configuration and press Enter.
Choose the system default
language
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Save & Exit
SATA Configuration
Serial-ATA Controller Enabled
SATA Mode IDE Mode
SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 Not Present
SATA Port3 Not Present
SATA Port4 Not Present
SATA Port5 Not Present
eSATA Not Present
Enable or Disable Serial ATA
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Figure 1.2 SATA Configuration Screen
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3. Use the arrow keys to select the SATA Configuration (see Figure 1.2) and
globally set SATA Configuration to RAID.
4. Press F4 to save the configuration and exit.
The PC reboots.
5. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed
to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section.
Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS (Windows XP Installation)
The AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you
want to make part of the array.
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:
1. Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl-F.
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process
prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl-F before the
screen disappears.
2. Press Ctrl-F.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).
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FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
[ Main Menu ]
View Drive Assignments..................[ 1 ]
Define LD..........................................[ 2 ]
Define LD..........................................[ 3 ]
Controller Configuration...................[ 4 ]
[ Keys Available ]
Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit
Figure 1.3 Main Menu
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3. Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.
The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
LD No RAID Mode Total Drv
LD 1 RAID 0 0
Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init : OFF
Gigabyte Boundary : ON Cache Mode : WriteThru
Channel : ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment
3 : Mas WDC WD3200AAJS-22B4 320073 N
4 : Mas WDC WD1600JS-22NVB1 160042 N
[
] Up [
] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save
[ Define LD Menu ]
[ Drives Assignments ]
[ Keys Available ]
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.
Note: If you want to use the function of the following RAID Mode, you have
to install enough HDD.
RAID READY (1 piece of HDD); RAID 0,1 ,JBOD (2 or more pieces of HDD);
RAID 0+1 (4 pieces of HDD)
• Selecting the RAID Mode
By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode,
press the spacebar until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode
box—RAID0/1/10/JBOD.
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Note: Not all RAID levels are supported on all platforms.
• Selecting the Stripe Block Size
Stripe block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on
the disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal,
which is 64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID
1, the Stripe block size is unchangeable.
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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.
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
LD No RAID Mode Total Drv
LD 1 RAID 0 2
Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init : OFF
Gigabyte Boundary : ON Cache Mode : WriteThru
Channel : ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment
3 : Mas WDC WD3200AAJS-22B4 320073 Y
4 : Mas WDC WD1600JS-22NVB1 160042 Y
[
] Up [
] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save
Figure 1.5 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned
[ Define LD Menu ]
[ Drives Assignments ]
[ Keys Available ]
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2. Press Ctrl-Y to save the configuration and exit.
The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
LD No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status
LD 1 RAID 0 2 318000 Functional
LD 2 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 3 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 4 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 5 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 6 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 7 ---- ---- ------ ---LD 8 ---- ---- ------ ----
[
] Up [
] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save
[ Define LD Menu ]
[ Keys Available ]
Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu
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3. Press ESC to exit.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).
FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit
[ Main Menu ]
View Drive Assignments..................[ 1 ]
Define LD..........................................[ 2 ]
Define LD..........................................[ 3 ]
System is going to REBOOT!
Controller Configuration...................[ 4 ]
Are You Sure?
Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back
[ Keys Available ]
Press Y to reboot.
The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).
RAID BIOS Version 2.5.1540.33
(c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
ID Mode Size TRACK-MAPPING STATUS
1 2+0 RAID 0 318000M 38661/255/63 Functional
2 ASUS DVD-E818AT
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility..._
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Installing the RAID Drivers
Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAID
drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant.
If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you
will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy. Check to see if one came with your
system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driver package
and following the steps in this section.
1. Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\SB950\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.
2. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
The Windows Setup program starts.
Windows Setup
---------
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Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...
Figure 1.9
3. Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to
appear.
Windows Setup
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices.
installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.
Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s).
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storag device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices
4. Specify the AMD drivers.
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a Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.
The following Windows Setup screen appears:
Windows Setup
---------
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with windows£¬
using a device support disk provided bu an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.
ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform
ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
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:.
Windows Setup
---------
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storag device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
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S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed
5. Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.
Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue
screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out
the floppy.
6. Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP.
After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that you
install the ForceWare software in order to access the FastBuild RAID Management tool.
Note: 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
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up
problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this
chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic
troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:
http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49&
childid=M 49&LanlD=0
a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and
other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Make sure the power cord is
plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned
“ on “ as well. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.
2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as
screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.
3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.
4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent
pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.
5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.
6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the
motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are
locked into place.
b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display
1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected
to the PC.
2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.
3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is
connected.
a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected
b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected
c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.
1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply
the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected
with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system
is running.
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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.
5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal
component.
Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/
Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.
Maintenance and care tips
Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and
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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.
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1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the
PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.
2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and
areas of high moisture content.
3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once
every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.
5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the
system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the
wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.
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