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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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 instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television 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 INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or
reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for
errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein.
Trademarks
All brand names, logos and registered trademarks mentioned are property of their respective
owners.
Electronic Emission Notices
WARNING!
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Table of Contents
Motherboard Specications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Preparing the motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Installing the CPU ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Installing the CPU Fan ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Installing Memory Modules ------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Installing the motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Installing the I/O Shield ------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ---------------------------------------- 12
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ------------------------------------------------ 13
24-pin ATX Power Connector ---------------------------------------------------------- 14
4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector ------------------------------------------------------ 14
USB Headers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
FP Audio Header -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Front Panel Header ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Speaker Header --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Connecting Serial ATA Cables (optional) -------------------------------------------- 17
Fan Connectors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
SPDIF-Out Connector -------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Expansion Slots ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Jumper Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Conguring the BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Enter BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
Main Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
X-Setting Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Advanced Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
CPU Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
SATA Conguration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Power Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
USB Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
Security -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
PCIPnP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Chipset Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Display Conguration--------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
OnBoard Device Conguration -------------------------------------------------------- 24
Memory Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
PCI Express Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------- 24
PC Health Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
CPUFAN Mode Setting ------------------------------------------------------------------ 25
Boot Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
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Boot Settings Conguration------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Exit Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Save Changes and Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------ 26
Discard Changes and Exit -------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Discard Changes -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Load Optimal Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Load Failsafe Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Flash Update Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Installing Drivers and Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Drivers Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- 36
Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Sound Effect -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Mixer------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38
Audio I/O------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Microphone --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
3D Audio Demo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
SATA RAID User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46
Setting up the BIOS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Creating a RAID set --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Deleting a RAID set --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Installing the RAID Drivers ------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
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Motherboard Specications
q Chipset
v AMD® RS880G/SB850
q Size
v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch
q Microprocessor support
v AMD® AthlonTM II/SempronTM with socket AM3
q Operating systems:
v Supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7
32bit/64bit
q System Memory support
v Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1333/1066/800, maximum memory size: 8 GB
q USB 2.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Eight USB 2.0 ports (four on the back panel, four via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers) (optional)
v Supports wake-up from S1
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
q USB 3.0 Ports (Optional)
v Supports hot plug and play
v Two USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
q Onboard Serial ATA III
v Independent DMA operation on four ports (optional)
v Data transfer rates of 600 Mb/s
q Onboard LAN
v Supports IEEE 802.3
v Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
q Onboard Audio
v Azalia High-Denition audio
v Supports 6-channel/8-channel audio (optional)
v Supports Jack-Sensing function
q PCI Express Support
v Supports PCI Express 2.0
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v Low power consumption and power management features
q Green Function
v Supports ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR)
v RTC timer to power-on the system
v AC power failure recovery
q Onboard Graphics Support
v Integrates HD 4250 graphics chipset
v Supports DirectX10.1 & Shader Model 4.1
v HDMI and DVI-I port output support
q Expansion Slots
v One PCI Express x1 slot
v One Mini PCIE slot
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Motherboard Layout
Figure 1. Board Layout
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SYS FAN
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AUD IO
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1. CPU fan connector
2. 24-pin ATX power connector
3. Clear CMOS jumper
4. SYS fan connector
5. Front pannel header
6. Speaker header
7. USB headers
8. SATA connectors
9. Southbridge
10. MINI PCIE slot
11. PCI Express x1 slot
12. SPIDF connector
13. Front pannel audio header
14. Backpanel connectors
15. 4-pin ATX_12V power connector
16. Northbridge
17. CPU socket
18. DDR3 slots
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1. USB 2.0 Ports 2. Optical SPDIF Output
3. HDMI Port 4. USB 3.0 Ports (Optional)
5. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer
6. LAN Connector
Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status.
· Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity
· Yellow and Green/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity
· Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/link/Activity
7. DVI-I Port 8. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Figure 2: Backpanel connectors
Rear Panel
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9. WiFi antenna connectors (Optional)
This motherboard can support two WiFi antenna modules. Refer to the following to install
the WiFi antenna modules.
Step 1. Secure the MINI PCIE card into the MINI_PCIE1 slot with screws.
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MINI PCIE card
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Step 4. Remove the red caps from the WiFi antenna connectors.
Install the WiFi antennas to the WiFi antenna connectors, and make sure the screws
are rotated in clockwise direction.
Note: 1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi antenna modules may
not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
2. Users can install one or two WiFi antennas to the motherboard.
3. Users can bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction
according to the picture below.
Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below.
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MINI PCIE card
Bracket
WiFi wires
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics
covered in this section are:
q Preparing the motherboard
v Installing the CPU
v Installing the CPU fan
v Installing Memory Modules
q Installing the motherboard
v Installing the I/O shield
v Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
q Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precations.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main
source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU and memory. You need
to purchase these to complete this installation.
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Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on
the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the
processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard.
1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power
cord before installing the CPU. Pull the lever up and
away from the socket until it is at a 90 degree angle
to the motherboard.
2. Look for the gold arrow on the CPU. The gold arrow
should point away from the lever pivot. The CPU can
only sit properly in the socket in the correct orientation.
3. If the CPU is correctly seated, the pins should be
completely embedded in the socket and can not be
seen (Please note that any deviation from the correct
installation procedures may cause permanent damage
to your motherboard).
4. Press the CPU down rmly 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 ngers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to
make sure the CPU is properly and completely seated
in the socket.
5. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the
CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on
the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to
purchase and install them before turning on the
computer.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the
instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct
for your chassis type and your fan assembly.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066/800. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. You must install at least
one module in any of the two slots. Refer to the following recommendations to install
the memory modules.
Note that a memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Refer to the following
procedure to install memory modules into the slots on the motherboard.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM
slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the
connector.
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Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis
you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an
empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this
step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally
easier to secure the motherboard rst.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into
the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the
chassis covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also
make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the
covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency
transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and
promotes correct airow within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis.
Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not
t into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the
motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are
studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended
that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it
is recommended to secure the motherboard with spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the
chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan
assembly instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with screws.
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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on
the motherboard. This will include:
q Power Connectors
v 24-pin ATX Power Connector
v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v USB Headers
v Front Pannel Audio Header
v Front Panel Header
v Speaker Header
v SPDIF-Out Header
q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors
q Fan Connectors
q Expansion Slots
q Jumper Settings
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following
procedure.
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PWR1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V
9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
24-pin ATX Power Connector
PWR1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable
and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the
power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
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4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector
PW2, the 4-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins
to the connector and press rmly until seated.
PWR2-Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
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USB Headers
This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed
on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard also contains two 10-pin
internal headers onboard. The onboard headers are optional.
Note. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all
chassis are equipped with the front panel option).
FP USB1/FP USB2-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-
5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 NC
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FP Audio Header
The audio connector supports HD audio
standard and provides two kinds of audio
output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear
Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking
function.
Note:
In o rd e r to u ti l iz e th e f ro n t au di o
header, your chassis must have front
audio connector. Also please make
sure the pin assignment on the cable
is the same as the pin assignment on
the mainboard header. To find out if
the chassis you are buying supports a
front audio connector, please contract
your dealer.
FP_AUDIO1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 MIC2(L) 2 GND
3 MIC(R) 4 -ACZ-DET
5 Front Audio(R) 6 Reserved
7 FAVDIO-JD 8 Key(No pin)
9 Front Audio(L) 10 Reserved
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Front Panel Header
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the
following four cables:
q PWR LED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The
Power LED indicates the system’s status.
q PWR SW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the
power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the
power supply button.
q HDD LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator
LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
q RST SW
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins.
The system restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on
the connectors to the corresponding pins.
FP2-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+
3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-
5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
9 NC 10 KEY
Speaker Header-FP1
FP1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
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Connecting Serial ATA Cables (optional)
The Serial ATA III connector is used to connect the Serial ATA III device to the
motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA III cables for primary
storage devices. The current Serial ATA III interface allows up to 6 Gb/s data transfer
rate. There are four serial ATA connectors on the motherboard.
SATA-Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Fan Connectors
There are two fan connectors on the motherboard.
The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the
PC Health section of the CMOS Setup.
SPDIF-Out Connector
This connector provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips
Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device
through coaxial connector.
CN5 - Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SPDIF-out
3 VCC
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SATA4
SATA3
CPU FAN Connector
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
SYS FAN Connector
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
SATA2
SATA1
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Expansion Slots
The motherboard contains two expansion slots: one PCI Express x1 slot and one Mini
PCIE slot.
Mini PCIE Slot-MINI_PCIE1
There is one Mini PCIE slot, reserved for the WiFi Module.
PCIE x1 Slot-PCIEX1
There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate less bandwidth
intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
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Jumper Settings
This chapter explains how to congure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your
computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this
chapter whenever in doubt.
Notice:
1. Be sure to save the CMOS setting when exit the CMOS.
2. If the CPU is frequency multiplier locked, no CPU speed change will be seen
even if the frequency multiplier setting in CMOS setup is changed.
JP1-Clear CMOS
JP1 Selection
1-2* Normal*
2-3 Clear CMOS
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If you want to clear the system conguration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to
clear data.
Close Open * = Default setting.
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Conguring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly
setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
1. Power on the computer.,
2. Press the Del key when the following message displays at the bottom of the screen
during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Pressing Del takes you to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: 1. We reserve the right to update the BIOS version presented in the manual. The
BIOS pictures shown in this section are for reference only.
2. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your system.
Main Menu
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Note: Users please note that the
data in gray is non-changeable,
and the others are for selection.
q System Overview
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
q Processor
Display the auto-detected CPU specication.
q System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
q System Time/Date
Allows you to set the system time/date.
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X-Setting Menu
The X-Setting menu items show the settings of CPU, memory and so on.
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices. Press <Enter> to display the conguration options:
CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects. Press <enter>to display the conguration options:
q GART Error Reporting
Allows you to enable or disable GART (Graphics Address Remapping Table) Error
Reporting function.
q Microcode Update
Allows you to enable or disable Microcode Update.
q Secure Virtual Machine Mode
This item allows you to enable or disable AMD’s SVM (Secure Virtual Machine)
mode.
q PowerNow
This item allows you to enable or disable AMD PowerNow!TM technology.
Conguring the BIOS
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q ACPI SRAT Table
This item allows you to enable or disable ACPI Static Resource Afnity Table
(SRAT).
q Probe Filter
This item allows you to set Probe Filter.
SATA Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA
devices installed in the system. Press <Enter> to display the conguration options:
q OnChip SATA Type
Use this item to congure the SATA type.
q AHCI BIOS Support
This item allows you to enable or disable AHCI BIOS.
q HD Detect Time Out (Sec)
This item allows you to set the HD detect time out.
Power Management
The items in this menu allow you to control the system power management. Press
<Enter> to display the conguration options:
q ACPI Version Features
Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Di ACPI version
has some.
q Suspend mode
This item allows you to set the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
q Restore on AC Power Loss
This item allows you to congure how the system board responds to a power
failure.
q EUP Deep Sleep
When enabled, wake up from S4/S5 can only be done by power button.
q RTC Resume
Enable or disable Real Time Clock resume function.
USB Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Press <enter>
To display the conguration options:
q Legacy USB Support
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems.
q USB 2.0 Controller Mode
Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed .
q BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
q Legacy USB1.1 HC Support
Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB1.1 HC support.
q USB Mass Storage Device Conguration
Allows you to congure USB Mass Storage Device.
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Conguring the BIOS
Security
The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press
<enter> to display the conguration options:
q Change Supervisor/User Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/User
Password item on top of the screen shows the default setting: [Not Installed]. After you
set a password, this item shows [Installed].
To set a Supervisor/User Password:
1. Select the item [Change Supervisor/User Password] and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or
numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted:
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor/user password, follow the same steps as setting a use
password.
q Clear User Password
Select the item to clear user password.
PCIPnP
The items in this menu show the function of PCI bus system and PnP. Press <enter>to
display the conguration options:
q Clear NVRAM
The items allow you to select whether clear NVRAM during system boot.
q Plug and Play O/S
When set to [No], BIOS congure all the devices in the system. When set to
[YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
q PCI Latency Timer
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer
register.
q Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
When set to [YES], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the requests for an
IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even
if requested .
q Palette Snooping
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly.
q PCI IDE BusMaster
When set to [Enabled], BIOS use PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE
drives.
q OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card
Use this option to set the PCI slot number for some PCI IDE Cards holding.
q IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15
These items allow you to set the Interrupt Request.
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Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press
<Enter> to display the sub-menu:
Display Conguration
The items allow you to congure display features, including internal graphics mode,
surround view and so on.
OnBoard Device Conguration
The items allow you to congure onboard device, including HD Audio, LAN and so on.
Memory Conguration
The items allow you to congure memory.
PCI Express Conguration
The items allow you to congure PCI Express.
q DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7
Use these items to set the Direct Memory Access Channel.
q Reserved Memory Size
This item allows you to set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA
devices.
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Boot Menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <Enter> to
display the conguration options:
Boot Settings Conguration
The items allow you to congure Boot settings. Press <Enter> To display the
conguration options:
q Quick Boot
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests while booting
to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS
performs all the POST items.
q Fullscreen LOGO Show
Enable or disable fullscreen LOGO show.
q AddOn ROM Display Mode
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
PC Health Menu
Select PC Health from the BIOS Setup Utility menu to display the System menu.
CPUFAN Mode Setting
This item allows you to set the CPUFAN mode.
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Exit Menu
The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS
items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <Enter> to display
the sub-menu:
Save Changes and Exit
Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the
BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save conguration
changes and exit setup?] appears, select [Ok] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to
return to the main menu.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the
setup program. If you made changes to elds other than system date, system time,
and password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously
saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select [Ok] to discard any change and load the previously saved values.
Load Optimal Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
setup menus. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select
[Ok] to load default values. Select [Cancel] to make other changes before saving the
values to the non-volatile RAM.
q Bootup Num-Lock
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
q Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs.
q 1st Boot Device/Hard Disk Drives
Allows you to specify the boot sequence from the available devices.
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Flash Update Procedure
The program AFUDOS XX.ROM is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\AFUDOS XX.ROM). Please
follow the recommended procedure to update the ash BIOS, as listed below.
1. Create a DOS-bootable oppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS le (just obtained or downloaded)
and the utility program AFUDOS XX.ROM to the diskette.
2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.
3. At the DOS prompt, type
AFUDOS XX.ROM /P /C /B /N /X <ENTER>
Note: XX (the BIOS le name) can be dened by users.
4. Wait until the ash-update is complete.
5. Restart the PC.
Warning: - Do not turn off or RESET the computer during the ash process.
- If you are not sure how to upgrade the BIOS, please take your computer to an
Authorized Service Center and have a trained technician do the work for you.
Load Failsafe Defaults
This option has been set by the manufacturer and represents settings which provide
the minimum requirements for your system to operate.
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Installing Drivers and Software
Note: 1. It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in
the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports
Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit; Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit.
2. We reserve the right to update the driver version presented in the manual. The
driver installation pictures shown in this section are for reference only.
3. To ensure a successful installation, please install Microsoft .net framework 2.0 or
Windows XP SP3 or later version before installing the driver CD.
The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional software.
Drivers Installation
1. Insert the driver CD into the drive after loading your operating system, and then
you can see the interface below.
2. Left-click AMD RS880 Chipset driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
chipset driver.
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Note: If the software Microsoft.
net Framework 2.0 has not been
installed, the failure report will
display: Failures occurred during
installation.
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3. Left-click Realtek HD Audio driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
sound driver.
4. Left-click ATI HDMI Audio driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
sound driver.
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5. Left-click Realtek PCIE network Driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
network driver.
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6. Left-click NEC USB3.0 Host driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
USB3.0 host driver.
Installing Drivers and Software
Note: USB 3.0 port would not work in POST,
CMOS setup and DOS mode.
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7. Left-click Atheros Wireless driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
wireless driver.
8. At last, you can enter Device Manager interface that provides information about the
hardware devices on this motherboard, and check if the installation is nished.
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Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup
Getting Started
After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the onscreen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as
below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear:
Sound Effect
After clicking on the “Sound Effect” tab, 3 sections “Environment”, “Equalizer” and
“Karaoke” are available for selection.
Environment Simulation
You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally
23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager
also provides ve popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer pipe”, “Arena”
and “Audio Corridor” for quick enjoyment.
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Equalizer Selection
The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing
this tool.
In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available:
Frequently Used Equalizer Setting
Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience
at audio eld, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.
How to Use
Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down
the arrow in “Others” , you will nd more optimized settings available to you.
Karaoke Mode
Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home by simply using the music you usually
play, Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to
accommodate your range.
Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “Voice Cancellation”, the vocals of the songs will
be erased, while the background music is still playing which lets you take over the vocal
part.
Key Adjustment: Using “Up / Down Arrow” to nd a key which better ts your vocal
range.
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Mixer
Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions
into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound
effect in one single tool.
Playback control
Mute
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute
sound output.
Tool
√ Show the following volume control
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed, total
13 items to be chosen.
√ Advanced controls
√ Enable playback multi-streaming
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With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone
(stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing.
At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.
Recording control
Mute
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute
sound input.
Tool
√
Show the following volume controls
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
√ Advanced controls.
Advanced control is a “Microphone Boost” icon.
Once this item is checked, you will nd “advanced” icon beside “Front Pink In” &
“Mic Volume”. With this, the input signal into “Front Pink In” & “Mic Volume” will
be strengthen.
√ Enable recording multi-streaming
At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.
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Audio I/O
Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from
before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now
each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input
(i.e. Recording) function, we call this “Retasking”.
Audio I/O aims to help you setting jacks as you wish. Moreover, other than blue to blue,
pink to pink, the way that you used to do, Audio I/O would guide you to other right jacks
that can also serve as microphone / speaker / headphone.
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Speaker Conguration
Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack.
Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the
device you are trying to plug in.
* If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to nd the icon
beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.
* If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the
correct jack.
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Global Connector Settings
Click to access global connector settings
√ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in
Once this option is checked, whenever front headphone is plugged, the music
that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped.
√ Disable front panel jack detection (option)
Did not nd any function on front panel jacks?
Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so,
please check this item to disable front panel jack detection.
√ Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in.
Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device”, would not automatically
pop up when device plugged in.
S/PDIF
Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a
standard audio le transfer format. S/PDIF
allows the transfer of digital audio signals
from one device to another without having to
be converted rst to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents
the quality of the signal from degrading when
it is converted to analog.
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√
Output Sampling Rate
- 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD
- 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.
- 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio.
√
Output Source
- Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3,
.midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.
Speaker Calibration
After you have successfully plugged in speakers and assigned to the right jacks, you are
only one more step to go to enjoy the intended sound. We provide “Speaker Calibration”
to help you check if the speakers are located in the correct position.
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Microphone
This page is designed to provide you better microphone / recording quality.
Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo
Cancellation” are both enabled.
Noise Suppression
If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan
inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise.
Beam Forming
Also known as “directional recording”, this option lets you do the following: Once beam
forming is enabled; only the sound from certain direction will be recorded. You will get
the best quality if you chose 90° position, which we recommend you to use, this effectively means that you speak right into the microphone.
Note: A Stereo Microphone is required when using Beam Forming function.
Acoustic Echo Cancellation
This function prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together
with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through
Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers (playback). However, the voice of your friend might also be recorded into your microphone
then go back to your friend through Internet. In that case, your friend will hear his/her
own voice again. With AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) enabled at your side, your
friend can enjoy the benet with less echo.
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3D Audio Demo
The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The
Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way.
This section provides information about your current system audio device.
Information
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SATA RAID User Manual
Setting up the BIOS
1. Setting your computer, then press <Delete> to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY.
2. Use the arrow key to select Advanced menu. When enter the Advanced menu,
select the Item “SATA Conguration”.
3. Press <Enter> to display SATA and AHCI Conguration, then select the item
“OnChip SATA Type”.
4. Press <Enter> and enable the option “RAID”.
5. Enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks.
6. Press F10 to save the conguration and exit. The PC reboots.
7. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set
up the RAID BIOS as described in the next Section.
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Entering the RAID BIOS Setup
1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting
you to press <Ctrl-F>.
2. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.-Main Menu window
appears.
Creating a RAID set
1. In Main Menu, select <2> to enter LD View Menu, and press <Ctrl-C> to enter
LD Dene Menu.
a. In the RAID Mode eld, use the space bar to select a RAID Mode. The supported
RAID modes include Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0) and Stripe Mirroring
(RAID 10), Spanning(JBOD) and RAID 5. The following is an example of RAID 0
array creation.
b. If RAID 0 (Striping) is selected, you can manually set the striping block size. In the
Striping Block eld, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to set the Striping Block
size. The KB is standard unit of Striping Block size. We recommend you leaving
it to the default setting-Optimal (64k). The size range is from 4k to 128k.
2. In Drives Assignments menu, use the space bar to select <Y>, and press <Ctrl-
Y>.
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3. Enter the LD name.
4. Modify Array Capacity, and press <Ctrl-Y> to save the modication. When the setup
is nished, press <Esc> to exit the RAID interface. After the PC reboots, the RAID
controller will display the ready RAID.
Deleting a RAID set
1. In Main Menu, select <3> to enter Delete LD Menu, and select the RAID you
want to delete.
2. Press <Ctrl-Y> to delete the RAID, or press any other key to abort.
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Installing the RAID Drivers
1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the windowsXP CD. The
Windows Setup program starts.
2. Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to appear.
3. Specify the AMD drivers.
a. Insert the oppy that has the RAID driver, and select the SCSI Adapter, then press
<Enter>.
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b. When the window below display, press <S> to use the driver on oppy.
c. Press <Enter> to continue the windows setup.
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