Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 User Manual

GA-M52L-S3

AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor

User's Manual

Rev. 1003

12ME-M52LS3-1003R

Motherboard

GA-M52L-S3

Motherboard

GA-M52L-S3

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

Copyright

© 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclusive global distributor of GIGABYTE branded motherboards.

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 instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

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

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

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-M52L-S3 Motherboard Layout .................................................................................			7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ....................................................................................			9
1-1	Installation Precautions .....................................................................................		9
1-2	Product Specifications ....................................................................................		10
1-3	Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............................................................		12
1-3-1		Installing the CPU ................................................................................................	12
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...................................................................................			14
1-4	Installing the Memory .....................................................................................		15
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................			15
1-4-2		Installing a Memory .............................................................................................	16
1-5	Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................		17
1-6	Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................		18
1-7	Internal Connectors ........................................................................................		20
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup .................................................................................................			31
2-1	Startup Screen ................................................................................................		32
2-2	The Main Menu ..............................................................................................		33
2-3	Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................		35
2-4	Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................................		37
2-5	Integrated Peripherals .....................................................................................		39
2-6	Power Management Setup .............................................................................		42
2-7	PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................		44
2-8	PC Health Status ...........................................................................................		45
2-9	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) .......................................................................		47
2-10	Load Fail-Safe Defaults ...................................................................................		49
2-11	Load Optimized Defaults .................................................................................		49
2-12	Set Supervisor/User Password .....................................................................		50
2-13	Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................................		51
2-14	Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................		51

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ......................................................................................		53
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers ...............................................................................	53
3-2	Software Applications .....................................................................................	54
3-3	Driver CD Information ....................................................................................	54
3-4	Hardware Information .....................................................................................	55
3-5	Contact Us .....................................................................................................	55

Chapter 4 Unique Features .........................................................................................			57
4-1	Xpress Recovery2 .........................................................................................		57
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities .....................................................................................		62
	4-2-1	Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ......................................................	62
	4-2-2	Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .......................................................	65
4-3	EasyTune 5 ....................................................................................................		67
4-4	Windows Vista ReadyBoost ...........................................................................		68

Chapter 5 Appendix		....................................................................................................	69
5-1	Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ....................................................................		69
	5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller .........................................................		69
	5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette (For Windows XP and 2000) ...........		74
	5-1-3 ................................Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System		75
5-2	Configuring .................................................................Audio Input and Output		78
	5-2-1 ............................................................	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio	78
	5-2-2 ...........................................................Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)		80
	5-2-3 ...................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	82
	5-2-4 .................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		84
5-3	Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................		85
	5-3-1 .............................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	85
	5-3-2 ................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	86
5-4	Regulatory ...................................................................................Statements		88

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Box Contents

GA-M52L-S3 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista)

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

One SATA 3Gb/s cable

I/O Shield

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) SATA bracket (Part No.12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R)

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GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

COAXIAL

	LPT
COMA
	_RUSB	ATX_12V
USB	LAN
		CPU_FAN
AUDIO
	F_AUDIO
		PCIE_16
	SPDIF_O
	Realtek	PCIE_1
	8201CL
		PCIE_2
	CODEC
CD_IN		SPDIF_I

IT8716

CI

Socket AM2

GA-M52L-S3

BIOS BATTERY

CLR_CMOS

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

FDD

ATX

DDRII 1

DDRII 2

DDRII 3

DDRII 4

nVIDIA® nForce 520LE

	IDE
SATAII1	SATAII0
F_USB2
F_USB1

SYS_FAN F_PANEL

PWR_LED

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Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

(100 MHz)

AMD

DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM

Socket AM2

CPU

Dual Channel Memory

Hyper Transport Bus

PCI Express x16

PCI Express x1 Bus

x 1

x 1

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

2 PCI Express x1

PCI Bus

Out

Out

Out

SurroundSpeaker

Center/SubwooferSpear

SideSpeaker

4 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

LAN

nVIDIA

®

RTL

RJ45

nForce 520LE

8201CL

2 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

LPC BUS

BIOS

Floppy

IT8716

LPT Port

CODEC

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

MIC -LineOut Line-In SPDIFIn SPDIFOut

8 USB

Ports

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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, 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 a 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
CPU		Support for Socket AM2 processors:
		AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/
		AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Front Side Bus		2000 MHz FSB
Chipset		nVIDIA® nForce 520LE chipset
Memory		4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz memory modules
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Audio		Realtek ALC883 codec
		High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
		Support for S/PDIF In/Out
		Support for CD In
LAN		RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit)
Expansion Slots		1	x PCI Express x16 slot
		2	x PCI Express x1 slots
		4	x PCI slots
Storage Interface		nVIDIA® nForce 520LE chipset:
		- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
		- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
		- Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1
		iTE IT8716 chip:
		- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB		Integrated in the nVIDIA® nForce 520LE chipset
		Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets
		connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal Connectors		1	x 24-pin ATX main power connector
		1	x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
		1	x floppy disk drive connector
		1 x IDE connector
		2	x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
		1 x CPU fan header
		1	x system fan header
		1 x front panel header
		1 x front panel audio header
		1 x CD In connector
		1 x S/PDIF In header
		1 x S/PDIF Out header
		2	x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		1	x chassis intrusion header

1 x power LED header

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Back Panel	1	x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors	1	x PS/2 mouse port
	1	x parallel port
	1	x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
	1 x COMA port
	4	x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	1	x RJ-45 port
	6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side
	Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller	iTE IT8716 chip
Hardware Monitor	System voltage detection
	CPU/System temperature detection
	CPU/System fan speed detection
	CPU/System overheating warning
	CPU/System fan fail warning
	CPU/System fan speed control (Note 2)
BIOS	1	x 4 Mbit flash
	Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
	PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features	Support for @BIOS
	Support for Download Center
	Support for Q-Flash
	Support for EasyTune (Note 3)
	Support for Xpress Install
	Support for Xpress Recovery2
	Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Bundled Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System	Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000
Form Factor	ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm

(Note 1) 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.

(Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

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

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

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

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

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

•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU 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 CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

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

A Small Triangle Mark

Denotes Pin One of the AM2 CPU Socket

Socket

A Small Triangle Marking

Denotes CPU Pin One	AM2 CPU

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

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

CPU Socket Locking

Lever

English

Step 1:

Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

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

Step 1:		Step 2:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease		Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:

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

Step 5:

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

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 CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

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

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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 memory support list.)

•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 DDR2 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 DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3

Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

DDRII_1

DDRII_2

DDRII_3

DDRII_4

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)

If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets.

DDRII_4

DDRII_3

DDRII_2

DDRII_1

Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets 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. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR2 DIMM

A DDR2 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 x16 Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot.

•Removing the Card:

Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Parallel Port

Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called a printer port.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

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

Serial Port

Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.

USB Port

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

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Speed LED

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

State

Description

State

Description

Green

100 Mpbs data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

10 Mpbs data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

•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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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)

Use this audio jack to connect rear 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 configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-7 Internal Connectors

				2
	1
	3
	11
	14
	9			6
	17
	12			7
	13
	16			15
				10
	5		8	4
1)	ATX_12V	10)	F_PANEL
2)	ATX (Power Connector)	11)	F _ AUDIO
3)	CPU _ FAN	12)	CD_IN
4)	SYS_FAN	13)	SPDIF_I
5)	F D D	14)	SPDIF_O
6)	IDE	15)	F_USB1 / F_USB2
7)	SATAII0 / 1	16)	C I
8)	PWR_LED	17)	CLR_CMOS
9)	BATTERY

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 CPU. 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 (400W 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.

•The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x10 power supply.

1 2

2 4

11 3

		ATX_12V:
			Pin No.	Definition
4	2		1	GND
3	1		2	GND
			3	+12V
ATX_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	5V SB(stand by +5V)	21	+5V
10	+12V	22	+5V
11	+12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX)
12	3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX)

ATX

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-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 color-coded 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 CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU 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

GND

1

2

+12V / Speed Control

CPU_FAN

3

Sense

4

Speed Control

SYS_FAN:

Pin No.

Definition

1

1

GND

SYS_FAN

2

+12V

3

Sense

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

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

5)FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the connector.

3 3	1
3 4	2

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6)IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

4 0

3 9

2

1

7)SATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The nVIDIA® nForce 520LE controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

																	Pin No.	Definition
																	1	GND
																	2	TXP
						1											3	TXN
																7	4	GND
						SATAII1										SATAII0
																	5	RXN
						7										1
																	6	RXP
																	7	GND

A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives.

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8)PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)

This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

						Pin No.	Definition
						1	MPD+
						2	MPD-
						3	MPD-

1
System Status	LED
S0	On
S1	Blinking
S3/S4/S5	Off

9)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.

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10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

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

Message/Power/

Power

Speaker

Sleep LED

Switch

Connector

MSG+ MSG-	PW+ PW-	SPEAK+	SPEAK-
2			2 0
1			1 9
HD+ HD-	RESRES+ NC
IDE Hard Disk	Reset
Active LED	Switch

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

System Status	LED	Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The
S0	On	LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when
		the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in
S1	Blinking
S3/S4/S5	Off	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 (IDE 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.

•NC (Purple): No connection

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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11)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:
								1 0	9	Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
										1	MIC2_L		1	MIC
								2	1	2	GND		2	GND
										3	MIC2_R		3	MIC Power
										4	-ACZ_DET		4	NC
										5	LINE2_R		5	Line Out (R)
										6	FSENSE1		6	NC
										7	FAUDIO_JD		7	NC
										8	No Pin		8	No Pin
										9	LINE2_L		9	Line Out (L)
										10	FSENSE2		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 functioninality 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.

12)CD_IN (CD In Connector)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

											Pin No.	Definition
								1			1	CD-L
											2	GND
											3	GND
											4	CD-R

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13)SPDIF_I (S/PDIF In Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer.

									1				Pin No.	Definition
													1	Power
													2	SPDIFI
													3	GND

14)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	1	SPDIFO
	2	GND

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15)F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header 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)
									2	1 0	3	USB DX-
											4	USB DY-
									1	9	5	USB DX+
											6	USB DY+
											7	GND
											8	GND
											9	No Pin
											10	NC

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

16)CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)

This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Pin No.	Definition
1
1	Signal
2	GND

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17)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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