Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 Manual

GA-F2A85X-UP4

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-F285XP4-1002R

Motherboard

GA-F2A85X-UP4

Motherboard

GA-F2A85X-UP4

Jul. 27, 2012

Jul. 27, 2012

Copyright

© 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

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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-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Layout............................................................................			7
GA-F2A85X-UP4 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	Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration.....................................................		20
1-8	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		21
1-9	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		24
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			33
2-1	Startup Screen...............................................................................................		34
2-2	The Main Menu..............................................................................................		35
2-3	M.I.T................................................................................................................		37
2-4	System............................................................................................................		45
2-5	BIOS Features................................................................................................		46
2-6	Peripherals.....................................................................................................		49
2-7	Power Management.......................................................................................		53
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................		55

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		57
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers...............................................................................	57
3-2	Application Software......................................................................................	58
3-3	Technical Manuals..........................................................................................	58
3-4	Contact...........................................................................................................	59
3-5	System............................................................................................................	59
3-6	Download Center............................................................................................	60
3-7	New Program..................................................................................................	60

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................		61
4-1	BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................	61
	4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...........................................................	61
	4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility...........................................................	64
4-2	EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................	65
4-3	Q-Share..........................................................................................................	66
4-4	Smart Recovery 2..........................................................................................	67
4-5	Auto Green.....................................................................................................	69

Chapter 5 Appendix			.......................................................................................................	71
5	-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s).....................................................................			71
	5	-1-1	Configuring SATA Controllers ................................................................................	71
	5	-1-2	Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .............................	77
5-2 Configuring ...............................................................Audio Input and Output				81
	5	-2-1 ..................................................................	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio	81
	5	-2-2 ........................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF Out	83
	5	-2-3 ......................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	84
	5	-2-4 ....................................................................................	Using the Sound Recorder	86
5	-3	Troubleshooting..............................................................................................		87
	5	-3-1 .................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	87
	5	-3-2 ...................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	88
5-4		Debug .........................................................................................LED Codes		90
5	-5	Regulatory ...................................................................................Statements		94

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Box Contents

55 GA-F2A85X-UP4 motherboard

55 Motherboard driver disk

55 User's Manual

55 Quick Installation Guide

55 Six SATA cables

55 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. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R)COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

HDMI-to-DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

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GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB3

DVI_VGA

DP_HDMI_SPDIF

USB_ESATA

USB30_LAN

AUDIO

Realtek

GbE LAN

CODEC

iTE Super I/O

SYS_FAN2

ATX_12V

Etron

EJ168

Socket FM2

CPU_FAN

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16 GA-F2A85X-UP4

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3 BAT

PCIEX8

PCI

PCIEX4

SPDIF_O

CMOS_SW

PW_SW

RST_SW

SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4

ATX

DDR3 4 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 1	F_USB30
	SATA3
	6 5
	SATA3
	4 3
	SATA3
AMD A85X	2 1
	B_BIOS
	M_BIOS
DB_PORT (Note)
CLR_CMOS	SATA3 0

F_AUDIO

COM

TPM

F_USB4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 5.

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GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Block Diagram

	1 PCI Express x16
2 PCI Express x8	or
PCIe CLK		LAN
			AMD APU
(100 MHz)		RJ45
		Realtek
	x16	x16 GbE LAN
PCI Express Bus	Switch	x1
x1	x1	x1
		Etron	UMI
		EJ168
2 PCI Express x1		2 USB 3.0/2.0
(PCIEX1_1/PCIEX1_2)
PCI Express Bus
	Switch
	x4	x1	AMD A85X

	or
1 PCI Express x4	2 PCI Express x1
	(PCIEX4/PCIEX1_3)

PCI Bus

CODEC

APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DDR3 1866/1600/

1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

HDMI

DVI-D

Switch DisplayPort

D-Sub

Dual BIOS

4 USB 3.0/2.0

10 USB 2.0/1.1

7 SATA 6Gb/s

1 eSATA 6Gb/s

LPC

Bus iTE COM

Super I/O

PS/2 KB/Mouse

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

1 PCI

Center/Subwoofer	Out Out	Out	S/PDIFOut
	Rear	MIC Line
OutSpeaker Speaker Speaker		In
		Line
	Side

For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."

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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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•• 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, CPU 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		FM2 Socket:
			-	AMD A series processors
			-	AMD Athlon™ series processors
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)
	Chipset		AMD A85X
	Memory		4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
				* Due to a 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 the
				size of the physical memory installed.
				* The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above)
				memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official
				website when the memory modules are available on the market.
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
			SupportforAMDMemoryProfile(AMP)/ExtremeMemoryProfile(XMP)memorymodules
			(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory
			modules.)
	Onboard		APU:
	Graphics			* To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated
				graphics.

-1 x D-Sub port

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

* Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support

Dual Link DVI.

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

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

-1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600

		(The DisplayPort port does 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 ALC892 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN		Realtek GbE LAN 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 x8 (PCIEX8)

*The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

*The PCIEX1_3 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. When the PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x1 mode.

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

1 x PCI slot

Multi-Graphics		Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots only.)
Technology		Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
		* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.

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Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~6) supporting up to 7 SATA 6Gb/s
			devices
		-	1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 6Gb/s
			device
			* Actual transfer rate is dependent on the device being connected.
		-	Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB		Chipset:
		-	Upto4USB3.0/2.0ports(2portsonthebackpanel,2portsavailablethrough
			the internal USB header)
		-	Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 8 ports available
			through the internal USB headers)
		Etron EJ168 chip:
		-	Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
			* Be sure to connect your USB device(s) to the USB 2.0/1.1 ports before the USB 3.0
			driver is installed. (Refer to the labels in section 1-8, "Back Panel Connectors.")
Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		1 x APU fan header
		4 x system fan headers
		1 x front panel header
		1 x front panel audio header
		1 x S/PDIF Out header
		1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		1 x serial port header
		1 x Clear CMOS jumper
		1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
		1 x power button
		1 x reset button
		1 x Clear CMOS button
Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors		1 x D-Sub port
		1 x DVI-D port
		1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
		1 x HDMI port
		1 x DisplayPort
		4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector
		1 x RJ-45 port
		6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker
		Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

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	I/O Controller		iTE I/O Controller Chip
	Hardware		System voltage detection
	Monitor		APU/System temperature detection
		APU/System fan speed detection
		APU overheating warning
		APU/System fan fail warning
		APU/System fan speed control
			* Whether theAPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the
			APU/system cooler you install.
	BIOS		2 x 64 Mbit flash
		Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
		Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
	Unique Features		Support for @BIOS
			Support for Q-Flash
		Support for Xpress Install
		Support for EasyTune
			* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
		Support for Smart Recovery 2
		Support for Auto Green
		Support for ON/OFF Charge
		Support for 3TB+ Unlock
			Support for Q-Share
	Bundled		Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software		LucidLogix Virtu MVP
			* Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on
			the back panel.
	Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 8/7/Vista/XP
	System
	Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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

*Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

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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.

•• 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 theAPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the APU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard APU socket and the notches on the APU.

A Small Triangle Marking Denotes

FM2 Socket

Pin One of the Socket

	A Small Triangle Marking	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 motherboard.

Step 1:

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

Step 2:

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 3:

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 4:

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 four 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 four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4

Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

	DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3			DDR3_1
Two Modules	- -	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS
	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS	- -
Four Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

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.WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

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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

ADDR3 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

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:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out 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 (with the BIOS updated to the latest version) and correct driver (make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev. 8.981 or above)

-- 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 technology-supported 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 Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu:

-- Set Integrated Graphics to Force.

-- Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512M or above.

Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer.

C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver

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

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

Procedure and driver screen for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics card for more information.

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1-7 Setting up AMD CrossFire™ Configuration

A.System Requirements

-- Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system

-- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Two CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

-- CrossFire (Note) bridge connector

-- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)

B.Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.

Step 2:

Insert the CrossFire (Note) bridge connectors in the CrossFire gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

Step 3:

Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver

To Enable CrossFire Function

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

(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire technology may differ by graphics cards. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire technology.

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1-8 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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

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.

D-Sub Port

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)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600.

Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Please note that the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.

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.

HDMI Port

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 MasterAudio 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 device, 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 AMD High Definition

Audio Device to the default playback device.

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

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DisplayPort (Note 1)

DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to Dis-

playPort. (Refer to the configuration steps for HDMI on the last page.)

A. Triple-Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The table below shows the supported and unsupported triple-display configurations.

Triple-display	Combination	Supported or Not
configurations	D-Sub + DVI-D + HDMI	Yes
	D-Sub + DVI-D + DP	No (Note 2)
	DVI-D + HDMI + DP	Yes

B. Playback of Blu-ray Discs:

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

•• Processor: AMD A series processors

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

•• BIOS Setup:At least 512 MB of UMAFrame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\ GFX Configuration," for more information)

•• Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 10.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled. Whether Hardware Acceleration can be enabled for 3D Blu-ray discs is dependent on the APU being used.)

•• HDCP compliant monitor(s)

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.

eSATA 6Gb/s Port

The eSATA 6Gb/s port conforms to SATA 6Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.

(Note 1) The DisplayPort port does 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) When the D-Sub port and DisplayPort are connected at the same time, images will output from the

DisplayPort only.

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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/

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity 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

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

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.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the~audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack (). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio con-

figuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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

•• Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosidetoprevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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1-9 Internal Connectors

1

4

17

3

5

10

9

13

14

12

4

8

15

16

4

2

4

11

6

7

6

1)	ATX_12V	10)	SPDIF_O
2)	ATX	11)	F_USB30
3)	CPU_FAN	12)	F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4
4)	SYS_FAN1/2/3/4	13)	COM
5)	BAT	14)	TPM
6)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6	15)	PW_SW
7)	CLR_CMOS	16)	RST_SW
8)	F_PANEL	17)	CMOS_SW
9)	F_AUDIO

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 (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthecomponents 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

			ATX_12V:
			Pin No.	Definition
	8	4	1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			3	GND
	5	1	4	GND
	ATX_12V		5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			7	+12V
			8	+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		23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
	ATX)
12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin		24	GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX)
	ATX)

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.

When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function 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/SYS_FAN1:

Pin No.

Definition

1

1

1

GND

2

+12V /Speed Control

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN1

3

Sense

4

Speed Control

SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3:

Pin No.

Definition

1

1

GND

1

2

+12V

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3

3

Sense

4

Speed Control

SYS_FAN4:

Pin No.

Definition

1

GND

1

2

+12V

SYS_FAN4

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.

•• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

5)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 screwdriverto 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.
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6)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A85X Chipset supports

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

																													SATA3						Pin No.	Definition
																																			1	GND
							7																											1
																																			2	TXP
				7																														1
																																			3	TXN
																					2									4			6		4	GND
																					1									3			5
																																			5	RXN
																																			6	RXP
				1																									7 SATA3			0			7	GND

•• ARAID 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.

•• ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

•• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

7)CLR_CMOS (Clear 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, 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.

•• Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or manuallyconfiguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOSconfigurations).

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8)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.

Message/Power/

Power

Sleep LED

Switch

Speaker

MSG+ MSG

-PW

SPEAK+

-SPEAK

- PW+

2

20

1

19

HD-

RES+

CI+

PWR+

PWR-

HD+

RES-

CI

-

Hard Drive

Reset

Power LED

Activity LED

Switch

Chassis Intrusion

Header

•• 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," 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.

•• 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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9)F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) andAC'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:
																9	1			Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
																				1	MIC2_L		1	MIC
																				2	GND		2	GND
																				3	MIC2_R		3	MIC Power
																10	2
																				4	-ACZ_DET		4	NC
																				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.

10)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
1	2	GND

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