Foxconn A6GMV User Manual

A6GMV Series Motherboard
User’s Manual
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User’s Manual V1.0 for A6GMV Series motherboard.
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better, and tells you how to avoid problems.
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Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard A6GMV
is in conformity with
(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
■ EN 55022:1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio
disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity
characteristics limits and methods of measurement
Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2010
Printed Name : James Liang
Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: FOXCONN
Model Name:
Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.
Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
Telephone: 714-738-8868
Facsimile: 714-738-8838
Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
A6GMV
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2010
Installation Precautions
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current
that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it
comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.
Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing
CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to
unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug
the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.
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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :
It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage
to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the
computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your
CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac-
ity of your device.
If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF
cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their
pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect con-
nections might damage the motherboard.
When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec-
tors.
If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we
recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.
Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input
voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact
with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no
leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the
computer casing.
If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to
the use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Product Specications ..............................................................................2
Layout.......................................................................................................4
Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Install
Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............................................................8
Install the Memory ..................................................................................10
Install an Expansion Card ......................................................................12
Install other Internal Connectors ............................................................13
Jumpers ..................................................................................................16
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup ...................................................................................18
Main Menu..............................................................................................18
System Information ................................................................................20
Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................22
Fox Central Control Unit .........................................................................23
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................27
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................32
Power Management Setup .....................................................................34
PC Health Status ....................................................................................36
BIOS Security Features..........................................................................37
Load Optimal Defaults ............................................................................38
Save & Exit Setup ..................................................................................38
Exit Without Saving ................................................................................38
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
Utility CD content....................................................................................40
Install driver and utility ............................................................................41
FOX ONE
Main Page ........................................................................................43
CPU Control .....................................................................................47
Frequency Control ............................................................................49
Limit Setting......................................................................................50
Voltage Control .................................................................................52
Fan Control.......................................................................................53
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update ....................................................................................54
Online Update ..................................................................................56
Congure .........................................................................................59
About & Help ....................................................................................61
FOX LOGO .............................................................................................62
FOX DMI ................................................................................................63
Chapter 5 RAID Conguration
RAID Introduction ...................................................................................65
Install SATA Hard Disks ..........................................................................66
RAID Conguration ................................................................................66
Create RAID Driver Disk ........................................................................68
Install Windows OS ................................................................................69
Technical Support :
Support
Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Support Website :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com
Worldwide online contact Support :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx
CPU Support List :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
Thank you for buying Foxconn A6GMV Series motherboard.
Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power,
providing only what you need for break-through performance.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity
features for today multi-media computing requirements, A6GMV
enables you to unleash more power from your computer.
This chapter includes the following information:
■ Product Specications
■ Layout
■ Back Panel Connectors
1-1 Product Specications
CPU
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http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
HyperTransport Up to 2000MT/s (HT1.0) for AM3 CPU
Chipset North Bridge: AMD 690G
South Bridge: AMD SB600
Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs
Support up to 8GB of system memory
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
VGA
Support DirectX 9.0, Vertex Shader version 2.0 and Pixel Shader version
Storage SB600 chipset:
- 4 x SATA II connectors
Up to 3Gb/s transfer speed
Support RAID 0, 1, 10
Support hot plug
- 1 x IDE connector
LAN Realtek RTL8111D Gigabit LAN chip
Audio VIA VT1708s audio chip:
- High Denition Audio
- 2/4/5.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
- Support Jack-Sensing function
USB Support hot plug
Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB
headers supporting 4 extra ports)
Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s
Support AMD AM3 socket processors, Max processor power up to 95W
For the latest CPU information,
Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066 MHz architecture
Integrated ATI X1250 GPU
2.0
please visit
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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x Front Audio connector
1 x CD_IN connector
1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Frant Panel connector
1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR)
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x Serial port
1 x Parallel port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN port
6-channel Audio ports
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan speed control
PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM),
S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)
Support EuP function
Bundled Software FOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.4 inches (24.4cm x 21.3cm)
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1-2 Layout
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1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
2. SYS_FAN Header
3. North Bridge: AMD 690G
4. PCI Express x1 Slot
5. PCI Express x16 Slot
6. PCI Slots
7. Front Audio Connector
8. CD_IN Connector
9. S/PDIF Out Connector
10. Speaker Connector
12. Clear CMOS Jumper
13. Front Panel Connector
14. SATA Connectors
15. South Bridge: AMD SB600
16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
17. IDE Connector
18. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header
19. DDR3 DIMM Slots
20. CPU_FAN Header
21. CPU Socket
11. Front USB Connectors
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical mother-
board for detail.
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1-3 Back Panel Connectors
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PS/2 Mouse Port
1
Parallel Port
3
LAN Port
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Line In
Line Out
Microphone
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PS/2 Keyboard Port
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Serial Port
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VGA Port
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USB Ports
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Audio Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Parallel Port
This connect provides printer port interface.
4. Serial Port
This is output of RS232 COM1 port.
5. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
6. USB Ports
The USB ports support the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use these ports for USB devices such as
an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
7. Audio Ports
For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel
Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*
Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*
* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio
output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are
depicted in the table above.
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8. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
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LAN Type
1000M
Left: Active Right: Link
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off No Link
Green
Blinking
Data
Activity
Off 10 Mb/s Connection
Green 100 Mb/s Connection
Orange 1000 Mb/s Connection
Active
LED
Link
LED
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This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers
and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during
the installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard
layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter
carefully.
This chapter includes the following information :
■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
■ Install the Memory
■ Install an Expansion Card
■ Install other Internal Connectors
■ Jumpers
Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
CPU Support List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before
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Install the CPU
Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of the CPU socket.
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating
and damage of the CPU may occur.
■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications
since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you want to
set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your
hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1. Release the CPU socket lever.
Pin-1 corner of the
CPU socket
2. Align Pin-1 of the CPU with the CPU
socket, and gently put the CPU
onto the socket.
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Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU
3. When CPU is properly seated,
push the CPU socket lever back
to its locked position.
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Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.)
1. Apply and spread an even thermal
grease on the surface of CPU.
2. Buckle the heatsink rmly at one
side of the stand.
3. Buckle the heatsink at another
side, and press the fasten lever
down to tightly seat the cooler.
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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
4. Attach t he 3-wire C PU cooler
connector to the CPU fan header
on the motherboard .
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2-2 Install the Memory
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory
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Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel 1 : DIMM2
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
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of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only
one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DIMM1 DIMM2
Single Channel DS/SS -
Single Channel - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)
used and please select dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.
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Installing a Memory
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Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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144-Pin
Notch
96-Pin
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated
by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules into the sockets.
Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put
your ngers on top edge of the module, and push it down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory
socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
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2-3 Install an Expansion Card
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■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual
that came with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
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installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
PCI
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis
back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.
Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
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2-4 Install other Internal Connectors
Power Connectors
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.
24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
Pin # Denition Pin # Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V
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PWR1
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10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 3.3V 24 GND
Pin No. 24
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We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply. If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector according to the picture.
20-Pin Power
4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2
Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
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3 1
4 2
PWR2
GND
Pin # Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
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Front Panel Connector : FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It
indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin
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connector is directional with +/- sign.
Reset Switch (RESET-SW)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)
Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED
is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector
is directional with +/- sign.
Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)
Connect to the power button on the front panel of the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate.
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
NC
SATA_1/2/3/4
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2
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PWR-LED
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PWR-SW
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FP1
1
GND TX+
TX­GND
RX­RX+
GND
Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN
There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically
turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping
states.
Speaker Connector : SPEAKER
The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.
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GND POWER SENSE CONTROL
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN
NC
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2
3
4
SPKJ
EMPTY
SPKJ
SPEAKER
Audio Connector : F_AUDIO
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.
Audio Connector : CD_IN
CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable.
PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
1 2
AUD_GND
PRESENCE_J SENSE1_RETURN EMPTY
SENSE2_RETURN
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F_AUDIO
CD_L GND CD_R
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CD_IN
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S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT
The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2
In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports on the front panel.
EMPTY
VCC
GND
1
2
VCC D­D+
D-
D+
GND
NC
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F_USB 1/2
IDE Connector : PIDE
With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive.
+5V
EMPTY
SPDIF_OUT
GND
SPDIF_OUT
1
2
3
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Chassis Intruder Alarm Connector : INTR
The connector can be connected to a security switch on the chassis. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of this connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.
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INTRUDERJ
1
GND
INTR
2-5 Jumpers
For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.
Description of Jumpers
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1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.
However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.
2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper
cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two
pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent
hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.
Jumper Diagram Denition Description
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1
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Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to
factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.
1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed
2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed
The steps to clear CMOS data are :
1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS
data.
3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.
4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.
5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described
in next chapter.
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Clear
Normal (Default)
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■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
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