MSI A55M-P33 User Manual

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MS-7786

A55M-P25/ A55M-P33 series

MS-7786 (v1.x) Mainboard

G52-77861X5

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision	Revision History	Date
V1.0	First release for PCB 1.X	2012/ 01
V1.0	First release for PCB 1.X	2012/ 01

V1.1	Update for PCB 1.X	2014/ 01

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Safety Instructions

■Always read the safety instructions carefully.

■Keep this User Manual for future reference.

■Keep this equipment away from humidity.

■Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

■The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.

■Make sure the voltage of the power source is at 110/220V before connecting.

■Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

■Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

■All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

■Never pour any liquid into the opening that can cause damage or cause electrical shock.

■If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

○The power cord or plug is damaged.

○Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

○The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

○The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User Manual.

○The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

○The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

■DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60°C (140°F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

■Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download

■Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com

FCC -B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’NSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Battery Information

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan:

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA:

The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

BSMI_EMI

WEEE Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment”

cannot be discarded as municipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these

products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt

Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektround Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektround Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammelund Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS

En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...

Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.

РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды, поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL

MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:

Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/ o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS

Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….

De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI

Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…

Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI

Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przypomina, że...

ZgodniezDyrektywąUniiEuropejskiej(“UE”)dotyczącąodpadówproduktówelektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

TÜRKÇE

Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:

Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/ EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY

Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...

Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků 2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...

Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che…. In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta.

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Table of Content

English............................................................................11

Getting start.............................................................................................11

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................12

mOUNTING Screw Holes..........................................................................14

REAR PANEL...................................................................................................15

HARDWARE SETUP........................................................................................15

BIOS Setup....................................................................................................24

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BIOS .........................................................................................................44

FrançaiS..........................................................................51

Pour coMMencer......................................................................................51

SPéCIFICATIONS............................................................................................52

Trous Taraudés de Montage...............................................................54

Panneau arrière.......................................................................................55

inSTaLLaTion Du MaTérieL.......................................................................55

Réglage bios...............................................................................................64

DEUTSCH...........................................................................71

eINLEITUNG....................................................................................................71

SPEZIFIKATIONEN..........................................................................................72

Schraubenlöcher für die Montage.................................................74

Hinteres Anschlusspanel.....................................................................75

HARDWARE SETUP........................................................................................75

BIOS Setup....................................................................................................84

РуССКИЙ...........................................................................91

НАЧАЛО РАБОТЫ..........................................................................................91

ХарАКТЕРИСТИКИ........................................................................................92

Отверстия под установочные винты.............................................94

ЗАДНЯЯ ПАНЕЛЬ...........................................................................................95

УСТАНОВКА ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ....................................................................95

НаСТРОЙКА BIOS........................................................................................104

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BIOS .......................................................................................................	124
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BIOS .......................................................................................................	144
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I/O ........................................................................................................	155
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BIOS ....................................................................................................	164

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English

Getting start

Thank you for choosing the A55M-P33/ A55M-P25 series (MS-7786 v1.x) MicroATX mainboard. These series are designed based on AMD® A55 chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® FM1 processor, these series deliver a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Layout

	Top : mouse	JPWR2
	Bottom:keyboard	JPWR2
	Bottom:keyboard
	USB2.0 ports
	USB2.0 ports
	DVI-D port
	VGA port
	JUSB_PW2
	Top: LAN Jack	SYSFAN2
	Bottom: USB ports
	T:Line-In
	M:LineOut
	B:MIC-Int	PCI _E1

CPUFAN

FM1 SOCKET

DIMM1 DIMM2

PCI _E2	BATT +
	BATT +
PCI1	JBAT1
PCI1
JAUD1 JFP2	JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 JUSB_PW1	JFP1

JCI1

JCOM1

		JPWR1
JLPT1
JTPM1		SYSFAN1
SATA4	SATA5	SATA6
SATA1	SATA2	SATA3

SPECIFICATIONS

Processor Support

■Support AMD® A8/A6/A4/E2-series processors for FM1 socket

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support)

Chipset

■ AMD® A55 chipset Memory Support

■2x DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066 SDRAM (total Max. 16GB)

■Supports Dual-Channel mode

(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com/service/test-report)

LAN

■Supports LAN 10/ 100/ 1000 by Realtek® 8111E (A55M-P33)

■Supports LAN 10/ 100 by Realtek® 8105E (A55M-P25)

Audio

■Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC887

■Supports 8-channels audio out

■Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

SATA

■ 6x SATA 3Gb/s ports by AMD® A55 Connectors

■Back panel

1x PS/2 mouse port

1x PS/2 keyboard port

1x DVI-D port*

1x VGA port*

6x USB 2.0 ports

1x LAN jack

3x flexible audio jacks**

*(The DVI-D & VGA ports only work with Integrated Graphics Processor.) **(To reach the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be outputted from front panel.)

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■On-Board Connectors

3x USB 2.0 connectors

1x Front Panel Audio connector

1x Parallel Port connector (optional)

1x Serial Port connector (optional)

1x TPM connector (optional)

1x Chassis Intrusion connector

Slots

■1x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot

■1x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot

■1x PCI slot

Form Factor

■ Micro-ATX (22.6 cm X 21.6 cm)

Mounting

■ 6x mounting holes

If you need to purchase accessories and request the part numbers, you could search the product web page and find details on our web address below http://www.msi.com/index.php

mOUNTING Screw Holes

When installing the mainboard, first install the necessary mounting stands re-

quired for a mainboard on the mounting plate in your computer case. If there is an I/ObackplateO/Iback plate that came with the computer case, please replace it with the I/O backplate that came with the mainboard package. The I/O backplate should snap

easily into the computer case without the need for any screws. Align the mounting . plate’s mounting stands with the screw holes on the mainboard and secure the

mainboard with the screws provided with your computer case. The locations of the screw holes on the mainboard are shown below. For more information, please refer to the manual that came with the computer case.

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Important

*Install the mainboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debris.

*To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuitry and the computer case, except for the mounting stands, is prohibited.

*Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the mainboard or within the computer case that may cause a short circuit of the mainboard.

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REAR PANEL

The rear panel provides the following connectors:

PS/2 mouse			LAN
PS/2 mouse			Line-In
			Line-In
USB 2.0 ports		VGA port	Line-Out
			Line-Out

			MIC
PS/2 keyboard	DVI-D port		USB 2.0 ports

Important

*To reach the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be output from front panel.

*The DVI-D & VGA ports only work with Integrated Graphics Processor.

HARDWARE SETUP

This section provides instructions on CPU and memory installation, as well as jumper settings on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.

CPU & Cooler Installation for FM1

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.

The surface of FM1 CPU.

Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better heat dispersion.

Gold arrow

Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

2.Look for the gold arrow of the CPU. The gold ar-

row should point as shown in the picture. The CPU

can only fit in the correct orientation.

3. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the cor-

rect installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard.

4. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and

close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU

to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket.

5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first.

6. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mecha- nism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .

7. Fasten down the lever.

8.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.

Important

*While disconnecting the Safety Hook from the fixed bolt, it is necessary to keep an eye on your fingers, because once the Safety Hook is disconnected from the fixed bolt, the fixed lever will spring back instantly.

*Read the CPU status in BIOS.

*Please refer to the documentation in the CPU fan package for more details about the CPU fan installation.

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Installing Memory Modules

. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.

2.Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly in- serted in the DIMM slot.

3.The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

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Volt

Important

*In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

*To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM1 first.

ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, align the power supply cable with the connector and firmly press the cable into the connector. If done correctly, the clip on the power cable should be hooked on the mainboard’s power connector.

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ATX 4-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

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Important

Make sure that all the power cables are securely connected to a proper ATX power supply to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1 (optional)

This connector is used to connect an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2

The fan power connectors support system cooling fans with +12V. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the mainboard and will instead connect to the power supply directly. A system fan can be plugged into any available system fan connector.

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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~6

This connector is a high-speed SATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one SATA device. SATA devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray).

Important

*Please do not fold the SATA cable at a 90-degree angle. Data loss may result during transmission otherwise.

*Many SATA devices also need a power cable from the power supply. Such devices include disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Please refer to the device’s manual for further information.

Front USB Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2/ JUSB3

This connector is designed for connecting high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDDs, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems, and many others.

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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2

These connectors connect to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

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Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 (optional)

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

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TPM Module Connector: JTPM1 (optional)

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module, optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

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Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this intrusion and a warning message will flash on screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

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Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is CMOS RAM onboard that is external powered from a battery located on the mainboard to save system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumpers to clear the CMOS RAM.

Keep Data

Clear Data

Important

You can clear the CMOS RAM by shorting this jumper while the system is off. Afterwards, open the jumper . Do not clear the CMOS RAM while the system is on because it will damage the mainboard.

USB power Jumper: JUSB_PW1/ JUSB_PW2

These jumpers are used to assign which USB and PS/2 ports could support “Wake Up Event Setup" field of BIOS.

JUSB_PW2

(for back panel USB ports & PS/2 ports)

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Important

If you set the jumper to Enabled, the power supply must be able to provide at least 2A currents.

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PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCIe slot supports the PCIe interface expansion card.

The PCIe x16 slot

The PCIe x1 slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports additional LAN, SCSI, USB, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

BIOS Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter Setup Menu

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

The Menu Bar

Main Menu

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.

Overclocking

Use this menu to specify the settings for DRAM timing and CPU features.

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M-Flash

Use this menu to read/ flash the BIOS form storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).

Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Save & Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

Overclocking

Current CPU/ NB/ DRAM Frequency

These items show the current clocks of CPU, NB and Memory. Read-only.

Adjust Internal Core Clock

This item is used to adjust the internal core clock of CPU.

Adjust CPU Ratio

This item controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or mainboard clock speed. It is available only when the processor supports this function.

Power Capability Support

This item is used to set the CPU P-state. When setting to "Auto", it automatically sets appropriate values that defined by P-state for stability.

Adjust CPU-NB Ratio

This item is used to adjust CPU-NB ratio.

OC Genie

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the maximum FSB clock and to overclock automatically. If overclocking fails to run, you can try the lower FSB clock for overclocking successfully.

AMD Turbo Core Technology

This technology automatically increases the frequency of active CPU cores to improve performance.

Adjust Turbo Core Ratio

This item is used to adjust turbo core ratio.

IGD Engine CLK

This item is used to adjust integrated graphics clock.

DRAM Frequency

This is used to adjust the memory frequency.

DRAM Timing Mode

Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the following “Advanced DRAM Configuration” sub-menu to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the DRAM timings and the following related “Advanced DRAM Configuration” sub-menu manually.

Advanced DRAM Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu you can adjust the advanced DRAM timing.

Command Rate

This setting controls the DRAM command rate.

tCL

This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

tRCD

When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.

tRP

This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.

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tRAS

This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to memory cell.

tRC

The row cycle time determines the minimum number of clock cycles a memory row takes to complete a full cycle, from row activation up to the precharging of the active row.

tRTP

Time interval between a read and a precharge command.

tWR

Minimum time interval between end of write data burst and the start of a precharge command. Allows sense amplifiers to restore data to cells.

tRRD

Specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.

tWTR

Minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a column-read command. It allows I/O gating to overdrive sense amplifiers before read command starts.

tRFC0/ 1

These settings determine the time RFC0/1 takes to read from and write to a memory cell.

tWCL

This item is used to set the tWCL (Write CAS Latency) timing.

tFAW

This item is used to set the tFAW (four activate window delay) timing.

tREF

This item is used to set the tREF (refresh rate) timing.

Advanced Channel 1/ 2 Timing Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. And you can set the advanced memory timing for each channel.

tRWTT0/ tWRRD/ tWRWR/ tRDRD

These items is used to set the memory timings for memory channel 1/ 2.

Bank Interleaving

Bank Interleaving is an important parameter for improving overclocking capability of memory. It allows system to access multiple banks simultaneously.

DRAM Voltage

This item is used to adjust the memory voltage.

Spread Spectrum

When the mainboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.

Important

*If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

*The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation.

*Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.

Lab Burst Mode

When enabled, the internal core clock can be adjusted over than 132 MHz for overclocking.

Overclocking Profiles

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Set Name for Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Give a name by typing in this item.

Save Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

Save the current overclocking settings to ROM for selected profile.

Load/ Clear Overclocking Profile 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6 Load/ Clear the stored profile settings from ROM.

CPU Specifications

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the information of installed CPU.

CPU Technology Support

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the installed CPU technologies. Read only.

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MEMORY-Z

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the information of installed memory. Read only.

X.M.P Support Information

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The submenu shows the current status of the X.M.P information. Read only.

CPU Features

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. In this sub-menu you can adjust the CPU features.

AMD Cool’n’Quiet

The Cool’n’Quiet technology can effectively and dynamically lower CPU speed and power consumption.

Important

To ensure that Cool’n’Quiet function is activated and will be working properly, it is required to double confirm that:

*Run BIOS Setup, and select Overclocking Menu. Under Overclocking Menu, find CPU Features > AMD Cool’n’Quiet, and set this item to “Enabled”.

*Enter Windows, and select [Start]->[Settings]->[Control Panel]->[Power Options]. Enter Power Options Properties tag, and select Minimal Power Management under Power schemes.

SVM Mode

This item allows you to enable/disable the AMD SVM (Secure Virtual Machine) Mode.

Core C6 State

This item allows you to enable/ disable the C6 mode of CPU. This field will appear after you installed the CPU which support C6 mode.