ELITEGROUP ECS A780GM-A User Manual

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Preface

Copyright

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Disclaimer

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

Trademark Recognition

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

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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

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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

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5

Hybrid Graphics® Technology

Support

Describes features of the motherboard. Go to H page 1

Describes installation of motherboard components.

Go to H page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Go to H page 27

Describes the motherboard software

Go to H page 45

Describes the Hybrid Graphics®

Technology

Go to H page 55

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

i

Chapter 1

1

Introducing the Motherboard

1

Introduction............................................................................................

1

Features...................................................................................................

2

Motherboard Components...................................................................

4

Chapter 2

7

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/SATA Hard Drive......

20

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

21

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

22

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

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

25

Chapter 3

27

Using BIOS

27

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

27

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

27

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

27

Using BIOS.......................................................................................

28

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

29

Advanced Setup.............................................................................

32

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

34

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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

40

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

42

Supervisor Password....................................................................

42

User Password..............................................................................

43

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

43

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

43

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

44

Chapter 4

45

Using the Motherboard Software

45

About the Software CD-ROM.........................................................

45

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

45

Running Setup...............................................................................

46

Manual Installation..........................................................................

50

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

50

Chapter 5

55

Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support

55

Hybrid Graphics® Technology.........................................................

55

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the A780GM-A Ultra motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)/AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

The motherboard incorporates the AMD 780G Northbridge (NB) and SB750 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransportTM 3.0 interface. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066*1 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400. It supports four DDR2 slots with maximum memory size of 32 GB*2. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, are fully compliant to the PCI Express Genaration 2.0 (version 2.0).

The SB750 Southbridge supports three PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Generation 2.0 (version 2.0). It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to twelve functional ports (six USB ports and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB ports). One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 modes. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting six SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, one VGA port, one HDMI port, six USB ports, one ESATA port, one optical SPDIFO port, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, linein and 6/8-channel High Definition Audio output.

*1. Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used.

2. Currently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB (2 GB per dimm).

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Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:

Accommodates AMD PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)

AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/Sempron™ processors

Supports HyperTransportTM (HT) 3.0 interface speeds

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

This board supports CPU up to 140W TDP only.

Chipset

The AMD 780G Northbridge (NB) and SB750 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

AMD 780G

One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1

(NB)

 

compliant) for connection to an AMD Southbridge

Supports one PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface,

 

 

 

fully compliant to the PCI Generation 2.0 (version 2.0).

 

Proven RadeonTM graphics powering DirectX®10

 

Enhanced Digital Display integration

 

Fully ACPI 2.0, OnNow, and IAPC (Instantly Available

 

 

PC) power management

 

Single chip solution in 55nm, 1.1 V CMOS technology

 

Integrated ATI Hybrid Graphics, ATI AvivoTM HD1, ATI

 

 

PowerPlayTM, Low Power Design, AMD Cool’nQuietTM

 

 

2.0, ATI SurroundViewTM, AMD OverDrive and AMD

 

 

RAIDXpertTM

SB750

Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz

(SB)

Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 3.0

 

Gb/s

 

 

 

Complies with SATA 2.5 specification

 

Supports both SATA 1.5 and SATA3.0 compliance de-

 

 

vices

 

Supports AHCI hardware assist to support advanced

 

 

features such as NCQ ( Native Command Queuing), Hot

 

 

Plug, and Device or Host initiated power Management

 

 

(DIIPM/HIPM)

 

Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to

 

 

twelve USB 2.0 ports

 

Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66/

Memory

 

33 modes

 

 

Supports DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667 DDR SDRAM with Dualchannel architecture

Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs

Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB*

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Audio

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

High-quality analog differential CD input

Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT

Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 audio requirements

Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

Onboard LAN

Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface

Two PCI Express x1 slots

Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices

One floppy disk drive interface

Six 7-pin SATA connectors

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

Integrated I/O

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

Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

One VGA port

One HDMI port

One ESATA port

Six USB ports

One LAN port

One optical SPDIFO port

Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel High Definition

Audio output.

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.

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

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

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

 

 

LABEL

COMPONENTS

1.

CPU Socket

Socket for AMD PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)/

AthlonTM64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/SempronTM processors

 

 

 

2.

CPU_FAN

CPU cooling fan connector

3.

PWR_FAN2

Power cooling fan connector

4. DDR2_1~4

240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

5.

ATX_POWER

Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

6.

IDE

Primary IDE connector

7.

SPK

Speaker header

8.

PWR_FAN1

Power cooling fan connector

9.

SATA1~6

Serial ATA connectors

10.

CLR_CMOS

Clear CMOS jumper

11.

PWR_BTN

Power on button

12.

RST_BTN

Reset button

13.

F_PANEL

Front panel switch/LED header

14. SPI_DEBUG

SPI DEBUG header

15.

F_USB1~3

Front Panel USB headers

16.

FDD

Floppy disk drive connector

17.

SPDIFO

SPDIF out header

18.

F_AUDIO

Front panel audio header

19.

PCI1~3

32-bit add-on card slots

20.

PCIEX16

PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface

21.

PCIE1~2

PCI Express x1 slots

22.

SYS_FAN

System cooling fan connector

23.

ATX12V

8-pin +12V power connector

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

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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. Firstly, some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports 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 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

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

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

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

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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,

SHORT

OPEN

the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins

 

 

1 and 2 are SHORT.

 

 

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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

1

Before clearing the

CLR_CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS, make sure to

 

 

 

 

turn off the system.

 

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

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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 surfacemount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

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

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

Before installing the Processor

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

Warning:

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

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

This motherboard has a socket AM2+/AM2 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.

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CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

1Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.

3Press the lever down and apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.

4Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.

5Flip 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 memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667. The total memory capacity is 32 GB*.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module

Memory Bus

DDR2 667

333 MHz

DDR2 800

400 MHz

 

 

DDR2 1066

533 MHz

 

 

You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory.

The four DDR2 memory sockets (DDR2_1, DDR2_2, DDR2_3, DDR2_4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

ffChannel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_2 ffChannel 1: DDR2_3, DDR2_4

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.

1This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.

2Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3Align 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.

4Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

5Install 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.

6Install 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

AM2

AM2+ *

1

 

 

 

 

Single Channel

Unganged Mode

2

 

 

 

 

Dual Channel

Ganged Mode

3

 

 

 

 

Single Channel

Unganged Mode

4

 

 

 

 

Dual Channel

Ganged Mode

* When Unganged Mode is disabled

: operation with normal performance

: operation with the best performance

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Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

 

 

 

 

Type

Size

Vendor

Module Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apacer

78.91G92.9K5

 

512 MB

Micron

MT4HTF6464AY-667E1

 

PSC

AL6E8E63J-6E1

 

 

 

 

Ramxel

R ML1520M38D6F-667

 

 

Samsung

K4T51083QC

 

 

Apacer

78.01G9O.9K5

 

 

Elpida 1GB AM4B5708GEWS7E-0637F

 

 

 

AU01GE667C5KBGC/Apacer/AM4B5708CPJS7E0810

 

 

 

C

 

 

Corsair

VS1GB667D2/Corsair/64M8CFEG QIB0900721

 

 

 

 

 

1 GB

Hexon

HYNT7AUDR-30M48

 

Kingston

KVR667D2N5/RAmos/RC12T083CA6-53EC

DDR2 667

 

Micron

MT8HTF12864AY-667E1

 

PSC

AL7E8E63B-6E1T

 

 

 

 

AL7E8F63J-6E1

 

 

 

 

 

 

AL7E8F73C-6E1

 

 

Samsung

Gold bar M378T2863DZS 0742/SEC/ZCE6

 

 

K4T1G084QD

 

 

 

 

 

Aeneon

AET860UD00-30DB08X

 

 

Apacer

78.A1G9O.9K4

 

 

Hexon

HYNT8AUDR-30M88

 

2 GB

Hynix

HYMP125U64AP8-Y5-AB-A

 

Kingston

KVR667D2N5

 

 

 

 

LeadMax

LD5PS1G831

 

 

PSC

AL8E8F73C-6E1

 

 

Qimonda

HYS64T256020EU-3S-C 2

 

 

 

 

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Infineon

HYS64T64020HU -2.5-A/Infineon/HYB18T256 800AF25

 

512 MB

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/512

 

Micron

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

 

 

 

 

Qimonda

HYS72T64000HU-2.5-

 

 

B/Qimonda/HYB18T512800BF25

 

 

 

 

 

A-DATA

M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E/A-DATA/VD29608A8D-

 

 

25EG-E0722

 

 

 

 

 

Aeneon

AET760UD00-25DC08X

 

 

 

AET760UD00-30DB97X/Aeneon/AET93R250B 0725

 

 

 

AU01GE800C5KBGC/Apacer/AM4B5708JQJS8E0749

 

 

Apacer

D

 

 

 

78.01GA0.9K5

 

 

Geil

Geil Millenary/Geil/GL2L64M088BA18H

 

1 GB

Hexon

ELPT7AU DR-25M48

 

Kingston

KHX6400D2ULK2/2G

 

 

 

 

KVR 800D2N5/1G

 

 

 

DDR2 800

 

Ramaxel

RML1320EH38D7F-800/Elpida/E5108AHSE-8E-E

 

0705098L1

 

 

Samsung

Gold bar M378T2953EZ3-CE7 0726/SEC/ZCE7

 

 

K4T510830E

 

 

 

 

 

Silicon

SP001GBLRU800S01

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

Smart

DM080818-HY1/Hynix/H Y5PS1G831CFP-S5 C822A

 

 

Transcend

Transcend/DIMM 5-5-5/Transcend/TQ123PGF8T0709

 

 

A-DATA

Red A-DATA M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z/A-DATA/Boxed

 

 

Aeneon

AET860UD00-25DC08X

 

 

Apacer

78.A1GA0.9K4

 

 

CORSAIR

CORSAIR/CM2X2048-6400C5/CORSAIR/Boxed

 

 

Geil

Platinum Edition/Geil/Boxed/2GB/DS

 

2 GB

Hexon

ELPT8AU DR-25M88

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N5

 

 

Micron

MT16HTF25664AY-800E1

 

 

PSC

AL8E8F73C-8E1

 

 

Qimonda

HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

 

 

Samsung

M378T5663QZ3-CF7/SEC/HCF7 K4T1G084QQ/DS

 

 

Silicon

SP002GBLRU800S01

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

 

Size

Vendor

Module Name

 

 

 

 

 

512 MB

Kingston

KVR1066D2N7/512

DDR2 1066

 

1 GB

Kingston

KVR1066D2N7/1G

 

Qimonda

HYB18T512800CF19F

 

 

 

Micron

MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1

 

 

2 GB

Micron

DMT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1

1.Due to the Phenom CPU and memory module limitation, the DRAM may need to adjust the voltage for supporting DDR2 1066. The memory modules which can be used stably are listed in the above QVL table for

reference.

2.DDR2 1066 is supported when using socket AM2+ CPU.

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