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GA-A75M-S2V
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-A75MS2V-1003R
dr aobr eht o M
GA-A75M-S2V
Motherboard
GA-A75M-S2V
Jun. 20, 2011
Jun. 20, 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.
In order to assist in the use of this product, 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
GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Layout................................................................................ |
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... |
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Installation Precautions.................................................................................... |
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Product Specifications...................................................................................... |
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Installing the APU............................................................................................ |
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Installing the Memory..................................................................................... |
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Installing an Expansion Card......................................................................... |
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Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration............................................ |
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Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. |
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Internal Connectors........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................... |
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Startup Screen............................................................................................... |
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The Main Menu............................................................................................... |
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ |
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Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. |
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Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................... |
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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... |
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Power Management Setup............................................................................. |
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PC Health Status............................................................................................ |
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. |
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Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ |
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Set Supervisor/User Password...................................................................... |
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Save & Exit Setup........................................................................................... |
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Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 4 Appendix....................................................................................................... |
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Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)................................................................................ |
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Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. |
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GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Layout
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Motherboard driver disk |
Two SATA cables |
User's Manual |
I/O Shield |
*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram
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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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Hardware Installation |
1-2 Product Specifications
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- AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors |
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Memory |
2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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Support for DDR3 2400 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules |
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High Definition Audio |
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*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
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Expansion Slots |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) |
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1 x PCI Express x1 slot |
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(All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) |
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Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology |
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Technology |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices |
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Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD |
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Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available |
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through the internal USB header) |
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Internal |
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1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
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Connectors |
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1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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1 x APU fan header |
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1 x system fan header |
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1 x front panel header |
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1 x front panel audio header |
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1 x S/PDIF Out header |
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1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header |
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1 x serial port header |
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1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header |
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1 x clearing CMOS jumper |
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Back Panel |
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1 x DVI-D port |
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4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports |
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1 x RJ-45 port |
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3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) |
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I/O Controller |
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System voltage detection |
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APU overheating warning |
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2 x 32 Mbit flash |
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Use of licensed AWARD BIOS |
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Support for DualBIOS™ |
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PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b |
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Unique Features |
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Support for @BIOS |
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Support for Q-Flash |
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Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue |
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Support for Download Center |
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Support for Xpress Install |
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Support for Xpress Recovery2 |
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Support for EasyTune |
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Support for Smart Recovery |
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Hardware Installation |
Unique Features Support for ON/OFF ChargeSupport for 3TB+ Unlock
Support for Q-Share
Bundled |
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*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
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.
•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.
Installing the APU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU.
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Hardware Installation |
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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Hardware Installation |
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 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
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.
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The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
(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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