Gigabyte GA-A75M-D2H Manual

GA-A75M-D2H

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-A75MD2H-1001R

Motherboard

GA-A75M-D2H

Motherboard

GA-A75M-D2H

Jun. 10, 2011

Jun. 10, 2011

Copyright

© 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.

Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.

Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			6
Optional Items..................................................................................................................			6
GA-A75M-D2H Motherboard Layout................................................................................			7
GA-A75M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram...................................................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................			9
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................		9
1-2	Product Specifications....................................................................................		10
1-3	Installing the APU and APU Cooler.................................................................		13
1-3-1		Installing the APU....................................................................................................	13
1-3-2		Installing the APU Cooler........................................................................................	15
1-4	Installing the Memory......................................................................................		16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration......................................................................			16
1-4-2		Installing a Memory ................................................................................................	17
1-5	Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................		18
1-6	Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration.............................................		19
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		20
1-8	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			31
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................		32
2-2	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		33
2-3	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................		35
2-4	Standard CMOS Features..............................................................................		39
2-5	Advanced BIOS Features...............................................................................		41
2-6	Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................		43
2-7	Power Management Setup.............................................................................		46
2-8	PC Health Status............................................................................................		48
2-9	Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................................		50
2-10	Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................		50
2-11	Set Supervisor/User Password.......................................................................		51
2-12	Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................................		52
2-13	Exit Without Saving.........................................................................................		52

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		53
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers................................................................................	53
3-2	Application Software.......................................................................................	54
3-3	Technical Manuals..........................................................................................	54
3-4	Contact...........................................................................................................	55
3-5	System............................................................................................................	55
3-6	Download Center............................................................................................	56
3-7	New Utilities....................................................................................................	56

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................			57
4-1	Xpress Recovery2..........................................................................................		57
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................		60
	4-2-1	Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................	60
	4-2-2	Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility..............................................................	63
4-3	EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................		64
4-4	Q-Share..........................................................................................................		65
4-5	SMART Recovery...........................................................................................		66
4-6	Auto Green.....................................................................................................		67

Chapter 5 Appendix		.......................................................................................................	69
5-1	Configuring .SATA Hard Drive(s) ...................................................................		69
	5-1-1 .................................................................................	Configuring SATA Controllers	69
	5-1-2 ................................Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System		75
5-2	Configuring ................................................................Audio Input and Output		79
	5-2-1 ...................................................................	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio	79
	5-2-2 ..........................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF Out	82
	5-2-3 .........................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	83
	5-2-4 ......................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		85
5-3	Troubleshooting..............................................................................................		86
	5-3-1 ..................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	86
	5-3-2 .....................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	87

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Box Contents

GA-A75M-D2H motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Four SATA cables

I/O Shield

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R)

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GA-A75M-D2H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB ATX_12V

VGA_DVI

HDMI

OPTICAL

R_USB30

USB_LAN	Realtek
	RTL8111E
AUDIO	BAT
	PCIEX16
iTE IT8720	PCIEX1
	PCI
CODEC	PCIEX4
	O
	SPDIF

F_AUDIO

TPM

CPU_FAN

Socket FM1

GA-A75M-D2H

COM			F_USB30
		F_	USB1

SYS_FAN

ATX

	CMOS	F PANEL
DDR3 2 DDR3 1	CLR	M_BIOS

AMD	B_BIOS
A75	SATA3_5

SATA3_4

SATA3_3

SATA3_2

SATA3_0 SATA3_1

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GA-A75M-D2H Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16

1 PCI

Express

x1

LAN

PCIe CLK

RJ45

(100 MHz)

Realtek

RTL8111E

x16

x1

x1

PCI Express Bus

1 PCI Express x4

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

x4

PCI Express Bus

PCI Bus

1 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

		APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
		1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz
	AMD APU		Dual Channel Memory
				DVI-D
		Switch		HDMI
	UMI
		GFX CLK (100 MHz)
			D-Sub
				4 USB 3.0/2.0
	AMD A75			6 USB 2.0/1.1
				Dual BIOS
				6 SATA 6Gb/s
		LPC
		Bus
	CODEC	iTE		COM Port
		IT8720
	Speaker Out ) Speaker Out ) Speaker Out ) S/PDIF Out			PS/2 KB/Mouse
	(Center/Subwoofer Line Out (Front Line In (Rear
	MIC
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

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

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, APU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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1-2 Product Specifications

APU	FM1 Socket:
	- AMD A series processors
	(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)

Chipset		AMD A75
Memory	2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
			* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
			memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
	Dual channel memory architecture
	Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
		modules.)
Onboard		APU:
Graphics		-	1 x D-Sub port

-1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600

*The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

*The resolution of 2560x1600 is supported only when Dual Link DVI mode is enabled.

-1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

		(All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to
		another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer
		first.)
Audio		Realtek ALC889 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

*To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN		1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
			* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
			be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX4)
		1 x PCI Express x1 slot
		(All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
		1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics		Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
Technology
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices
		-	Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD

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USB		Chipset:
		- Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
		through the internal USB header)
		- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
		through the internal USB header)
Internal	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors	1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	1 x APU fan header
	1 x system fan header
	1 x front panel header
	1 x front panel audio header
	1 x S/PDIF Out header
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
	1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
	1 x serial port header
	1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
	1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors	1 x D-Sub port
	1 x DVI-D port
	1 x HDMI port
	1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
	1 x RJ-45 port
	3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller		iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware		System voltage detection
Monitor		APU/System temperature detection

APU/System fan speed detectionAPU overheating warning

APU/System fan fail warningAPU/System fan speed control

*Whether the APU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the APU/system cooler you install.

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	BIOS		2 x 32 Mbit flash
		Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
		Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
	Unique Features		Support for @BIOS
			Support for Q-Flash
		Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
		Support for Download Center
		Support for Xpress Install
		Support for Xpress Recovery2
		Support for EasyTune
			* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
		Support for Smart Recovery
		Support for Auto Green
		Support for ON/OFF Charge
		Support for 3TB+ Unlock
			Support for Q-Share
	Bundled	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
	System
	Form Factor		Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the APU. The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the APU and alignment keys on the APU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the APU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the APU may occur.

•Set the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the APU

A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU.

A Small Triangle Mark

FM1 Socket

Denotes Pin One of the

Socket

	A Small Triangle Marking	A Series APU
	Denotes APU Pin One

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B.Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket.

•Before installing the APU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the APU.

•Do not force the APU into the APU socket. The APU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the

APU orientation if this occurs.

APU Socket

Locking Lever

Step 1:

Completely lift up the APU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the APU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the APU socket and gently insert the APU into the socket. Make sure that the APU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the APU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the

APU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU cooler on the APU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed APU.

Step 3:

Hook the APU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. On the other side,push straight down on the the APU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

Step 2:

Place the APU cooler on the APU.

Step 4:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your APU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5:

Finally, attach the power connector of the APU cooler to the APU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the APU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the APU cooler and APU may adhere to the APU. Inadequately removing the APU cooler may damage the APU.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•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.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_1

DDR3_1

DDR3_2

Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

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.

DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert 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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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•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 installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16)

PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4)

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI slot

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(s).

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.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

•Removing the Card from the PCIEX16 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

•Removing the Card from the PCIEX4 Slot:

Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring a

Dual Graphics system.

A.System Requirements

-AMD A series processor

-Windows 7 operating system

-An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver

-An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver

B.Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technologysupported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer.

Step 2:

Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu:

-Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512MB or 1024MB.

-Set Init Display First to Onboard.

Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Power off your computer.

Step 3:

Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the integrated graphics port on the back panel and restart your computer.

C. Configuring the Graphics Driver

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected.

(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

D-Sub Port (Note 1)

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 (the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and the resolution of 2560x1600 is supported only when Dual Link DVI mode is enabled). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

HDMI Port (Note 1)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the HDMI monitor, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item

name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.)

In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Realtek HDMI Output - ATI HDMI Audio to the default playback device.

(Note 1) All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first

(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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A. Dual Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Please note that the D-Sub and HDMI ports will be disabled when Dual Link DVI mode is enabled (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS

Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," "IGX Configuration," for more information). The table below shows the supported and unsupported dual display configurations.

Dual Display	Combination	Supported or Not
	D-Sub + DVI-D	Yes
	D-Sub + HDMI	Yes
	DVI-D + HDMI	No *

"*" Only the HDMI port is enabled.

B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:

In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below.

•Processor: AMD A series processor or above

•Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1333 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled

•BIOS Setup: At least 512 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)

•Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 10.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.)

•HDCP compliant monitor(s)

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the

multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-8 Internal Connectors

	1				3
						4
						2
13						6
						12
						5
7	8	14	11	9	10	5

1)	ATX_12V	8)	SPDIF_O
2)	ATX	9)	F_USB1
3)	CPU_FAN	10)	F_USB30
4)	SYS_FAN	11)	COM
5)	SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5	12)	CLR_CMOS
6)	F_PANEL	13)	BAT
7)	F_AUDIO	14)	TPM

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the APU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

12 24

1

13

ATX

3	4	ATX_12V:
		Pin No.	Definition
		1	GND
1	2	2	GND
ATX_12V		3	+12V
		4	+12V

ATX:
Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
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	-5V
9	5VSB (stand by +5V)	21	+5V
10	+12V	22	+5V
11	+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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SATA3_1

SATA3_2

SATA3_3

SATA3_4

SATA3_5

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin APU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with colorcoded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

		CPU_FAN:
		Pin No.	Definition
	1	1	GND
	CPU_FAN	2	+12V /Speed Control
		3	Sense
		4	Speed Control
		SYS_FAN:
		Pin No.	Definition

1 GND

1	2	+12V /Speed Control
SYS_FAN	3	Sense
	4	Reserve

•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the APU or the system may hang.

•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

5)SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD A75 Chipset)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A75 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

1 7 1 7 1 7

1 7

SATA3_0

1 7

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two

hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	TXP
3	TXN
4	GND
5	RXN
6	RXP
7	GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.

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6)F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

20

19

SPEAK-

PWR-

Speaker

SPEAK+

PWR+

Power LED

CI+

Chassis Intrusion

PW

-

CI-

Header

Power

RES+

Reset

Switch

PW+

RES-

Switch

Message/Power/

MSG-

HD-

Hard Drive

Sleep LED

MSG+

HD+

Activity LED

2

1

• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):

System Status	LED
S0	On
S3/S4/S5	Off

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

•PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).

•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

•RES (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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7)F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

																				For HD Front Panel Audio:		For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
																				Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
																	1			1	MIC2_L		1	MIC
				9
																				2	GND		2	GND
																				3	MIC2_R		3	MIC Power
																				4	-ACZ_DET		4	NC
										10							2
																				5	LINE2_R		5	Line Out (R)
																				6	GND		6	NC
																				7	FAUDIO_JD		7	NC
																				8	No Pin		8	No Pin
																				9	LINE2_L		9	Line Out (L)
																				10	GND		10	NC

•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

8)SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Pin No.	Definition
1	SPDIFO
2	GND

1

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9)F_USB1 (USB 2.0/1.1 Header)

The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

																				Pin No.	Definition
																				1	Power (5V)
																				2	Power (5V)
																				3	USB DX-
										9									1	4	USB DY-
															10				2	5	USB DX+
																				6	USB DY+
																				7	GND
																				8	GND
																				9	No Pin
																				10	NC

10) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.

																		1	10
																		20	11
																	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.		Definition
																	1	VBUS	11		D2+
																	2	SSRX1-	12		D2-
																	3	SSRX1+	13		GND
																	4	GND	14		SSTX2+
																	5	SSTX1-	15		SSTX2-
																	6	SSTX1+	16		GND
																	7	GND	17		SSRX2+
																	8	D1-	18		SSRX2-
																	9	D1+	19		VBUS
																	10	NC	20		No Pin

•• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.

•• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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11)COM (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

																			Pin No.	Definition
																			1	NDCD-
				9														1	2	NSIN
				10														2
																			3	NSOUT
																			4	NDTR-
																			5	GND
																			6	NDSR-
																			7	NRTS-
																			8	NCTS-
																			9	NRI-
																			10	No Pin

12)CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

•• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).

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13)BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1.Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3.Replace the battery.

4.Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.

•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

14)TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

									19				1
												20	2

Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
1	LCLK	11	LAD0
2	GND	12	GND
3	LFRAME	13	NC
4	No Pin	14	ID
5	LRESET	15	SB3V
6	NC	16	SERIRQ
7	LAD3	17	GND
8	LAD2	18	NC
9	VCC3	19	NC
10	LAD1	20	SUSCLK

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