SGS ECS AMD690GM-M2 User Manual
Preface
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not 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 following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Setting Up AMD SB 600 RAID Con-
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motherboard.
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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Provides information on using the
BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard software
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Provides information about
SAT A RAID Setup
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Connecting Case Components.....................................................10
Front Panel Connector......................................................12
Installing Hardware........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.....................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...............................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive...17
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................19
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices............................................22
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................26
Chapter 3
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility.................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27
Updating the BIOS............................................................29
Using BIOS.....................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features.................................................30
Advanced BIOS Features..................................................32
Advanced Chipset Features...............................................35
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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................38
Power Management Setup...........................................................42
PnP/PCI Configurations..............................................................44
PC Health Status..........................................................................45
Frequency/Voltage Contr ol..........................................................46
Load Fail-Safe Settings................................................................47
Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................47
Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................48
Save & Exit Setup.........................................................................48
Exit Without Saving......................................................................48
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 49
About the Software CD-ROM......................................................49
Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP/V ista.........................49
Running Setup....................................................................50
Manual Installation........................................................................54
Utility Software Reference............................................................54
Chapter 5
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Setting Up AMD SB600 RAID Configuration 55
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array .............................................55
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the AMD690GM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a
high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports Socket AM2 AMD
Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ CPUs for high-end business or
personal desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the AMD 690G Northbridge (NB) and SB600
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport (HT) interface speeds up to 2000 MT/s data rate. It supports two or four DDR2 slots with
maximum memory size of 16 GB/32 GB (32 GB with four DIMMs only). One PCI
Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI
Express Base Specification revision 1.1a.
The motherboard with SB600 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3
compliant. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to ten functional ports (4
USB ports and 3 USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports). One onboard IDE
connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 mode. The
Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting four SATA ports with
maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each.
This motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, LPT (optional), one VGA port, one
DVI port, four USB ports, one optional LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone,
line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out.
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses Socket AM2 that carries the following features:
• Accommodates AMD Athlon 64™ X2 Dual-Core/Athlon™ 64/Sempron
processors
• Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT) interface speeds
HyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
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Chipset
The AMD 690G Northbridge (NB) and SB600 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based
on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
AMD 690G
(NB)
SB600 (SB)
Memory
• DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual Channel supported
• Accommodates two or four unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB/32 GB (32
GB with four DIMMs only)
• One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1 compliant) for connection to the ATI IXP
• Compliant with the PCI Express Specification revision
1.1a.
• Integrated 2D/3D graphics engine, dual display, and an
integrated TV encoder supported
• Full DirectX 9.0 support (Vertex Shader version 2.0 and
Pixel Shader version 2.0)
• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz
• Supports Four Serial ATA devices, compliant with Serial
ATA 1.0a specification which speeds up to 3.0 Gb/s
• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to ten
USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66/
33 modes
Audio (Optional)
This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipset:
• 7.1 + 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
• High-quality analog differential CD input
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0 audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
• 7.1 + 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
• Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
• 5.1Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96K sample rate
• Meet Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0x audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Introducing the Motherboard
Onboard LAN (Optional)
The onboard LAN controller provides the following features:
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Supports PCI v2.3, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz
• Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up
• Supports 10/100 Mb/s N-Way Auto negotiation operation
• Half/Full duplex capacity
• Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 for Graphic Interface
• One PCI Express x1 slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
• One 40-pin IDE connector supporting up to 2 IDE devices
• One floppy disk drive interface
• Four 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports UltraDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/
100/66/33 MB/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One parallel port (optional)
• One DVI port
• One VGA port
• Four USB ports
• One LAN port (optional)
• Audio jacks for microphone in, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out
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BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AWARD BIOS that enables users to configure many
system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitatioan, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
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LABEL COMPONENTS
1.CPU Socket
2.DIMM1~2
3.ATX_POWER
4.FDD
5.IDE1
6.WOL1*
7.SATA1~4
8.JLPC1
9.IRDA*
10.CLR_CMOS
11.PANEL1
12.USB3~5
13.COM1
14.CD_IN1
15.AUDIO1
16.SPDIFO
17.PCI1~2
18.PCIEX16
19.PCIEX1
20.TV_OUT1
21.SYS_FAN
22.ATX12V
23.CPU_FAN
* Stands for optional components
Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core/
Althlon
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64/Sempron™ processors
240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
Floppy disk drive connector
Primary IDE connector
Wake On LAN Connector
Serial ATA connectors
TPM header
Infrared header
Clear CMOS jumper
Front panel switch/LED header
Front Panel USB headers
Onboard serial port header
Analog audio input connector
Front panel audio header
SPDIF out header
32-bit add-on card slots
PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
PCI Express x1slot
TV-out header
System cooling fan connector
Auxiliary 4-pin power connector
CPU cooling fan connecto
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This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. First, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one or two floppy diskette
drives and one enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power
and space for all drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Ensure that
your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your
motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper
CLR_CMOS
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users
to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults” and
then “Save & Exit Setup”.
Type
3-pin
Description
CLEAR CMOS
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR CMOS
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
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CLR_CMOS
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
4 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Connecting 20/24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be
connected to the ATX_POWER connector. With the 20-pin power cable,
just align the 20-pin power cable with the pin 1 of the ATX_POWER
connector. However, using 20-pin power cable may cause the system to
become unbootable or unstable because of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W is recommended for a fully-configured system.
With ATX v1.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 20-pin power cable,
the latche of power cable clings to the left
side of the ATX_POWER connector latch,
just as the picture shows.
20-pin power cable
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 24-pin power cable,
the latches of power cable clings to the right
side of the ATX_POWER connector latch.
24-pin power cable
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CPU_FAN/SYS_F AN: F AN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 PWM CPU FAN control
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan
of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.
ATX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 Ground 19 GND
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for
information:
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+)
9 RSVD Reserved
* MSG LED (dual color or single color)
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication
that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function
properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED
will also show activity for devices connected to the SATA (hard drive activity LED)
connector.
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)
10 Key No pin
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two
seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure
that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surfacemount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the
cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious
damage to the motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near
the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is
carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you
can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system
bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by changing
the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not
over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability
of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can
permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
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This motherboard has a Socket AM2 processor socket. When choosing a processor,
consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the
processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the
quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from
the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the
pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert
the CPU correctly.
3 Press the lever down and apply thermal grease
on top of the CPU.
4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-
ule and snap the four retention legs of the
cooling fan into place.
5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in
place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power
cable to the CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink
installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
Installing the Motherboard
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two or four memory modules. It can support two
or four 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs, DDR2 800/667/533/400. The maximum memory
capacity is 16 GB/32 GB.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHz
DDR2 667 333 MHz
DDR2 800 400 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the two or four slots. Each module can
be installed with 8 GB of memory.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules
only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts.
Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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