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Preface

Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0A

Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.

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 systems
manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Preface

ii

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 numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur
le matriel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual


The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the motherboard

Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard

Describes installation of motherboard


components

Go to

Go to

Chapter 3
Using BIOS

Chapter 5

page 1

page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS


Setup Utility
Go to

Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software

page 27

Describes the motherboard software


Go to

page 45

Describes the AMD SB710 RAID Configuration

Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID


Configuration

Go to

Chapter 6

Describes the eJIFFY setting up

Setting Up eJIFFY

Go to

H
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page 49

page 57

Chatper 7

Provides basic troubleshooting tips

Trouble Shooting

Go to

Preface

page 67

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard


1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................4

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

Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................12
Expansion Slots..............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........20

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................22


Connecting Case Components..........................................................23
Front Panel Header.................................................................25

Chapter 3

27

Using BIOS
27
About the Setup Utility....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values..................................................28

Using BIOS.......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30
Advanced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................33

iv

Integrated Peripherals..................................................................34
Power Management Setup.............................................................35
PCI/PnP Configurations...............................................................37
PC Health Status...........................................................................38
Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................41
Load Default Settings....................................................................42
Supervisor Password....................................................................42
User Password..............................................................................43
Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................43
Exit Without Saving.......................................................................43
Updating the BIOS.........................................................................44

Chapter 4

45

Using the Motherboard Software


45
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.....................................45
Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7...........................................45
Running Setup...............................................................................46

Manual Installation..........................................................................48
Utility Software Reference................................................................48

Chapter 5

49

Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration


49
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array...................................................49

Chapter 6

57

Setting Up eJIFFY
57
Introduction........................................................................................57
Installation and BIOS Setup............................................................58
Entering eJIFFY.........................................................................................61
Features Icons...........................................................................................62
Usage FAQ.................................................................................................63

Chapter 7

67

Trouble Shooting
67
Start up problems during assembly.......................................................67
Start up problems after prolong use.................................................68
Maintenance and care tips..................................................................68
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................69

Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A750GM-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket AM3 for AMD
PhenomTM II processor/Athlon II/Sempron processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the AMD 740G (RS740) Northbridge (NB) and SB700
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransportTM 1.0 interface. It supports two DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 8 GB. One PCI
Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI
Express Base Specification Revision 1.1.
The SB700 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In
addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification, Revision 1.1. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to
eight functional ports (four USB ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional
four USB ports). One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA
133/100/66/33 modes. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller,
supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. It
provides AMD SATA RAID configuration with RAID 0, 1 and 10 modes supported.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, one VGA port, one optional DVI port, four USB ports, one
LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

Introducing the Motherboard

Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a Socket AM3 that carries the following features:

Accommodates socket AM3 for AMD PhenomTM II processor/Athlon II/


Sempron processors

Supports HyperTransportTM (HT) 1.0 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.
This board supports CPU up to 95W TDP only; you can refer to AMD
website to check your CPU.

Chipset
The AMD 740G Northbridge (NB) and SB700 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are
based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance.
One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1
AMD 740G
compliant) for connection to an AMD Southbridge
(NB)

Supports one PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface,


fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification
revision 1.1

Fully supports ACPI states S0, S1,S2, S3, S4, and S5

Single chip solution in 80nm, 1.2 V CMOS technology


SB700 (SB)

Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz


Supports four Serial ATA devices which speeds up to
3.0 Gb/s
Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to eight
USB 2.0 ports
Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66/
33 modes
Supports integrated RAID0, RAID1, and RAID 10 (requires use of 4 or more SATA ports) functionalities
across all 6 ports

Memory

Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR SDRAM with dual-channel architecture


Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 GB

Audio
The onboard Audio provides the following features:

5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program (WLP) Requirements

ADCs support 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz sample rate

Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V

Introducing the Motherboard

Onboard LAN (Optional)


The onboard LAN provides the following features:

Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1


Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1


Integrated 10/100 transceiver
Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface

One PCI Express x1 slot

Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices

Four 7-pin SATA connectors


This motherboard supports Ultra DMA 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 VGA port
One optional DVI port
Four USB ports
One LAN port
6 channel audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI 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 limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50C.

Introducing the Motherboard

Specifications

Socket AM3 for AMD PhenomTM II processor/Athlon II/Sempron


processors
Supports Hyper-Threading technology CPU

Chipset

AMD 740G & AMD SB700

Memory

Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory architecture


2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB
Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM

Expansion
Slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot


1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots

Storage

Supported by AMD SB700 Express Chipset


4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
Supports RAID 0, 1, and 10
2 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices

Audio

VIA VT1705 6-ch High Definition audio CODEC

LAN

Realtek 8103EL 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller (Gigabit LAN


optional)

CPU

Rear Panel I/O

1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector


4 x USB ports
1 x DVI port (optional)
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ45 LAN connector
1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in and line out)

Internal I/O
Connectors &

Headers

24-pin ATX Power Supply connector,


4-pin 12V connector
1 x CPU_FAN
1 x SYS_FAN
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB ports
1 x Front panel header
1 x Chassis Intrusion Detect header
1 x SPDIF out header
1 x Front panel audio header
1 x Speaker header
1 x parallel port header
1 x onboard serial header

System BIOS

AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI ROM


Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
Supports ACPI revision 3.0 specification

Form Factor

Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 210mm

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Components

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components


LABEL
1. CPU Socket
2. CPU_FAN
3. DDR3_1~2
4. ATX_POWER
5. IDE
6. SATA1~4
7. SPK
8. F_PANEL
9. SYS_FAN
10. CLR_CMOS
11. LPT
12. F_USB1~2
13. USBPWR_R1
14. SPDIFO
15. F_AUDIO
16. PCI1~2
17. CASE
18. PCIEX1
19. PCIEX16
20. USBPWR_F1
21. COM
22. ATX12V

COMPONENTS
Socket AM3 for AMD PhenomTM II/Athlon
II/Sempron processors
CPU cooling fan connector
240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
Primary IDE connector
Serial ATA connectors
Speaker header
Front panel switch/LED header
System cooling fan connector
Clear CMOS jumper
Parallel port header
Front Panel USB headers
Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper
SPDIF out header
Front panel audio header
32-bit add-on card slots
Chassis detect jumper
PCI Express x1 slot
PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
Front panel USB power select jumper
Onboard serial header
4-pin +12V power connector

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

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. Firstly, 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 two 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 210 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.

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.

Installing the Motherboard

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.

SHORT

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins


1 and 2 are SHORT.

Installing the Motherboard

OPEN

Checking Jumper Settings


The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.

Jumper Settings
Jumper

Type Description

Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL

CLR_CMOS 3-pin

Clear CMOS

Front Panel
USBPWR_F1 3-pin USB Power
Select Jumper
Rear USB PS/2
USBPWR_R1 3-pin Power Select
Jumper

2-3: CLEAR CMOS


Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.

1
CLR_CMOS

1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB

1-2: VCC
2-3: 5VSB

1
USBPWR_F1
1
USBPWR_R1

1. To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend


users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Optimal Defaults
and then Save Changes and Exit.
2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before
selecting the 5VSB function.
3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1 & USBPWR_R1 cap
onto 2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the
computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.

Installing the Motherboard

10

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 making
changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or 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:
1. 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.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from
the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or
other hardware components.
This motherboard has a Socket AM3 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.

Installing the Motherboard

11

CPU Installation Procedure


The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1
2

3
4

Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from


the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with
the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and
insert the CPU correctly.
Press the lever down and apply thermal
grease on top of the CPU.
Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four retention legs of the
cooling fan into place.
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

12

Installing Memory Modules


This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table


Memory module

Memory Bus

DDR3 1066

533 MHz

DDR3 1333

667 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be
installed with 4 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
2
3

4
5

This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only.


Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
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.
Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
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.
Install any remaining DIMM modules.

Installing the Motherboard

13

Table A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)


The following DDR3 1800/1600/1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and
qualified for use with this motherboard.
NO.

Vendor

Qimonda
1
1.2 DDR3 1066
NO.

Vendor

Elixir
1
Elixir
2
Hynix
3
Hynix
4
5
Kingston
6
Micron
Micron
7
Micron
8
Micron
9
Micron
10
Ramaxel
11
1.3 DDR3 1066
NO.

Vendor

Kingston
1
Qimonda
2
Qimonda
3
Qimonda
4
Qimonda
5
Hynix
6
7
Micron
Samsung
8
9
Samsung
10
Samsung
Aeneon
11
Elpida
12
Elpida
13
Elpida
14
1.4 DDR3 1333
NO.

Vendor

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
Elixir
Elixir
Hynix
Hynix
Hynix
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
Kingston
Nanya
Micron
Micron
Micron
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Nanya

Module part number


IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E
Module part number
M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE
M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE
HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
KVR1066D3N7
MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1
MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1
MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1
MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1
RMR1810NA48E7F-1066-LF
Module part number
KVR1066D3N7/512
IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10F
IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G
IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F
IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G
HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA
MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
M378B2873EH1-CF8
M378B2873DZ1-CF8
M378B5673DZ1-CF8
AEH760UD00-10FA98X
EBJ10UE8BDF0-AE-F
EBJ21UE8BDF0-AE-F
PC3-8500U-7-00-AP
Module part number
AD3U1333B1G9-B
AD3U1333B2G9-B
78.A1GC6.9L1
M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG
M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG
HMT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA
HMT125U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA
HMT112U6TFR8C-H9N0
F3-10666CL9D-4GBRL
F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO 1.35V
F3-10666CL9D-4GBNQ
KVR1333D3N9/4G
NT2GC64B8HAONF-CG
MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1
MT16JTF25664AY-1G4D1
MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1
M378B2873FHS-CH9
M378B5673FH0-CH9
M378B5273CH0-CH9
M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-BD

IC Brand
Qimonda
IC Brand
elixir
Hynix
Hynix
Elpida
Micron
Micron
Micron
Micron
Micron
NANYA

IC Chip Number
IDSH51-03A1F1C-OBE
IC Chip Number
N2CB1G80CN-BE
H5TQ1G83AFP G7C
H5TQ1G83AFP G7C
J5308BASE-AE-E 07500W220
7UD22D9JNL
8TD22 D9JNL
8WD22 D9JNL
9EF22 D9KPV
9NF22 D9KPT
NT5CB128H8AN-DE

SS/DS

Size

SS

512MB

SS/DS

Size

DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS

2GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
1GB
1GB

IC Brand

IC Chip Number

SS/DS

Size

Elpida
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Hynix
Micron
SEC
SEC
SEC
Aeneon
Elpida
Elpida
Elpida

J5308BASE-AE-E 07340W065
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FSS15085
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS14526
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FSS15085
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS13467
HY5TQ1G831ZN FP-G8
7UD22D9JNL
HCF8K4B1G0846E
HCF8 K4B1G0846D
K4B1G0846D HCF8
AEH93R10F 0737
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
J53088ASE-AC-E

SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS

512MB
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
512MB

IC Chip Number

SS/DS

Size

SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS

1GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
2GB

IC Brand
Hynix
Hynix
Apacer
Elixir

H5TQ1G83BFR
H5TQ1G83BFR
AM5D5808ADWSBG
N2CB1G80AN-CG 0903

Hynix
Hynix
Hynix

H5TQ1G83AFP H9C
H5TQ1G83AFP H9C
H5TQ1G83TFRH9C

Hynix
Elixir
Micron
Micron
Micron
SEC
SEC
SEC
elixir

Hynix/H5TQ2G83AFR
N2CB1G80AN-CG
8UD22 D9JNM
8WD22 D9JNM
9MF22 D9KPT
K4B1G0846F
K4B1G0846F
K4B2G0846C
N2CB1G80AN-CG

Installing the Motherboard

14
1.5 DDR3 1333
NO.
Vendor
1
Aeneon
2
KingMax
3
KingMax
4
KingMax
5
KingMax
6
Kingston
7
Kingston
8
Kingston
9
Kingston
10
Kingston
11
Elixir
12
Elixir
13
PSC
14
PSC
15
Nanya
16
Qimonda
17
Qimonda
18
Samsung
19
Samsung
20
Samsung
21
Silicon Power
22
Silicon Power
23
Unifosa
24
Unifosa
25
Ramaxel
26
Elpida
27
Elpida
28
A-data
29
Hynix
30
Hynix
1.5 DDR3 1600
NO.
Vendor
1
A-DATA
2
A-DATA
3
Elixir
4
G.SKILL
5
G.SKILL
6
G.SKILL
7
G.SKILL
1.6 DDR3 1600
NO.
Vendor
1
KingsMax
2
KingsMax
1.7 DDR3 1800
NO.
Vendor
1
Corsair
1
Kingston

Module part number


AXH760UD00-13GA98X
FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAUS
FLFE85F-B8KG9 NEUS
FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAES
FLFE85F-B8KG9 NEES
KVR1333D3N9
KVR1333D3N9K2/2G
KVR1333D3N9/2G
KVR1333D3N9
KVR1333D3N9
M2Y1G64CB88A5N-CG
M2Y2G64CB8HA5N-CG
AL7F8G73D-DG1
AL8F8G73D-DG1
NT1GC64B88A0NF-CG
IMSH1GU13A1F1C-13H
IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H
M378B2873DZ1-CH9
M378B2873EH1-CH9
M378B5673EH1-CH9
SP001GBLTU133S01
SP002GBLTU133S01
GU502203EP0201
GU512303EP0202
RMR1810E7F-1333
EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F
EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F
Game A-DATA 8-8-8-24
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9

IC Brand
KingsMax
KingsMax
KingMax
KingMax
Kingston
Elpida
Qimonda
Elpida
Elpida
Elixir
Elixir
PSC
PSC
Nanya
Qimonda
Qimonda
SEC
SEC
SEC
Nanya
Nanya
Elpida
Elpida
Elpida
Elpida
Elpida
Hynix
Hynix

IC Chip Number
KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15U
KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15U
KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15A
KFB8FNGXF-ANX-15A
128X8DDR3 SL0931
J1108BASE-DJ-E
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H
J1108BASE-DJ-E
J1108BABG-DJ-E
N2CB1G80AN-CG
N2CB1G80AN-CG
A3P1GF3DGF
A3P1GF3DGF
NT5CB128M8AN-CG
0734 IDSH51-03A1F1D
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H FSS08244
K4B1G0846D
K4B1G0846E HCH9
K4B1G0846E HCH9
NT5CB128M8AN-CG
NT5CB128M8AN-CG
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
H5TQ2G83BFR
H5TQ2G83BFR

SS/DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS

Size
1GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
2GB

Module part number


Superspeed flying dragon
AX3U1600GB2G9-AG
M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG
F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO
F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO
F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

IC Brand

IC Chip Number

SS/DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS

Size
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB

Module part number


FLGD45F-B8KG9 NEES
FLGE85F-B8KG9 NEES

IC Brand
IC Chip Number
KingsMax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-12A
KingsMax KFB8FNGXF-ANX-12A

SS/DS
SS
DS

Size
1GB
2GB

Module part number


TR3X6G1866C9D
KHX1800C9D3K3/3GX

IC Brand

SS/DS
DS
SS

Size
2GB
1GB

IC Chip Number

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Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboards features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboards capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.1.
PCIEX1 Slot

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.1 as well.

PCI1~2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for
expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the
older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3
compliant.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the
card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to
manually configure the card before installation.

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1
2
3

Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the


slot you are going to use.
Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network
adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can
begin using the add-on card.

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Connecting Optional Devices


Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboards optional
devices:

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers


The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted
ports to the motherboard.
Pin

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Function

Signal Name
USBPWR

Front Panel USB Power

USBPWR

Front Panel USB Power

USB_FP_P0-

USB Port 0 Negative Signal

USB_FP_P1-

USB Port 1 Negative Signal

USB_FP_P0+

USB Port 0 Positive Signal

USB_FP_P1+

USB Port 1 Positive Signal

GND

Ground

GND

Ground

Key

No pin

USB_FP_OC0

Overcurrent signal

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or
system hang-up.

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LPT: Onboard parallel port header


This is a header that can ba used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

STROBE

14

ALF

PD0

15

ERROR

PD1

16

INIT

PD2

17

SLCTIN

PD3

18

Ground

PD4

19

Ground

PD5

20

Ground

PD6

21

Ground

PD7

22

Ground

10

ACK

23

Ground
Ground

11

BUSK

24

12

PE

25

Ground

13

SLCT

26

Key

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header


This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
Pin
Pin

1
3
5
7
9

Signal Name
Signal Name
PORT 1L
PORT 1R
PORT 2R
SENSE_SEND
PORT 2L

Pin

Signal Name
Function
AUD_GND

2
4
6
8
10

PRESENCE#
SENSE1_RETURN
KEY
SENSE2_RETURN

SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors


These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin

Signal Name

Pin

Signal Name

Ground

TX+

3
5
7

TXRX-

4
6
-

RX+

Ground

Ground
-

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SPDIFO: SPDIF out header


This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin

1
2
3
4

Signal Name
SPDIF

Function
SPDIF digital output

+5VA

5V analog Power

Key
GND

No pin
Ground

CASE: Chassis intrusion detect header


This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis
equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
Pin 1-2

Function

Short
Open

Chassis cover is removed


Chassis cover is closed

COM: Onboard serial port header


Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to
your system.
Pin

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Signal Name
DCDB
SINB
SOUTB

Function
Data Carrier Detect
Serial Input
UART B Serial Output

DTRB

UART B Data Terminal Ready

GND

Ground

DSRB

Data Set Ready

RTSB
CTSB

RART B Request to Send


Clear to Send

RI
Key

Ring Indicator
No pin

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive


This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.

About IDE Devices


Your motherboard has one IDE interface.
IDE1: IDE Connector
This motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to
3.0 Gb/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CDROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard dives on the SATA ports.

IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or
SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device users manual. Installing two IDE devices on one
cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE.
The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About SATA Connectors


Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives.
SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors
are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on
the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives


To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the
Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can
connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the
motherboard.

SATA cable

(optional)

SATA power cable

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21
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1
2
3

Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.


Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the
other end to the power supply.

This motherboard does not support the Hot-Plug function.

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Connecting I/O Devices


The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

PS2 Mouse

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS2 Keyboard

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

DVI Port (optional)

Use the DVI port to connect the monitor.

LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your


computer to the network.

USB Ports

Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

Audio Ports

Use the three audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first
jack is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for
stereo line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

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23

Connecting Case Components


After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1
2
3
4
5
6

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.


Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Connecting 24-pin power cable


Users please note that the 24-pin power cable can be connected to the
ATX_POWER connector.
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 24-pin power
cable, the latches of power cable and the
ATX_POWER match perfectly.
24-pin power cable

Connecting 4-pin power cable


The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
When installing 4-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX12V
match perfectly.

4-pin power cable

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24

CPU_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connector


Pin

1
2
3
4

Function

Signal Name
GND
+12V

System Ground
Power +12V

Sense

Sensor

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.

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector


Pin

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Signal Name
+3.3V
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWRGD
+5VSB

10
11

+12V

12

Pin

Signal Name

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

+3.3V

+3.3V
-12V
COM
PS_ON
COM
COM
COM
-5V
+5V
+5V

+12V

22
23

+3.3V

24

COM

+5V

SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector


Pin

1
2
3

Signal Name

Function

System Ground
Power +12V
Sensor

GND
+12V

Sense

SPK: Internal speaker


Pin

1
2
3
4

Signal Name
VCC
Key
NC
Signal

ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector


Pin

Signal Name

1
2
3

Ground

+12V

Ground
+12V

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Front Panel Header


The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED
headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for
information:

Pin

Signal

Function

Pin

Signal

Function

HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2

FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)

HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)

FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)

PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

RST_SW_P

Reset Switch (+)

PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

RSVD

Reserved

10

Key

No pin

* 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 SCSI (hard drive activity LED)
connector.

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.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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Memo

Installing the Motherboard

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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc. BIOS with support for
Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM
setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the systems
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The
parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information
when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is
configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

Video display type and display options

Password protection from unauthorized use

Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before
using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration


A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we
recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the
future.
This Setup Utility should be used:

when changing the system configuration

when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make


changes to the Setup Utility

when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

when making changes to the Power Management configuration

when changing the password or making other changes to the Security


Setup

Entering the Setup Utility


When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)
routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the
POST routines are completed, the following message appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP

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28
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

f Standard CMOS Setup


f Advanced Setup
f Advanced Chipset Setup
f Integrated Peripherals
f Power Management Setup
f PCI/PnP Configuration
f PC Health Status

fFrequency/Voltage Control
Load Default Settings

fSupervisor Password
fUser Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save


F1:General Help
F9: Load Default Settings

ESC: Exit

v02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Mega trends, Inc.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values


When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a CMOS
Settings Wrong message. This standard message will appear following a clear
CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default
Settings to reset the default CMOS values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also
trigger this message.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

f Standard CMOS Setup


f Advanced Setup
f Advanced Chipset Setup
f Integrated Peripherals
f Power Management Setup
f PCI/PnP Setup
f PC Health Status

fFrequency/Voltage Control
Load Default Settings

fSupervisor Password
fUser Password

Load Default Settings?


Save & Exit Setup
[OK]

mnlk : Move Enter : Select


F1:General Help

Exit Without Saving


[Cancel]

+/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F9: Load Default Settings

v02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

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29

Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle f) lead to sub menus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
sub menu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Sub menu items are denoted
by a triangle f .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions
with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default
values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to
any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys


The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY

FUNCTION

ESC

Exits the current menu

mnlk

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

Modifies the selected fields values

Enter

Select

F9

Loads an optimized setting for better performance

F10

Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F1

Displays a screen that describes all key functions

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30
For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves
the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS
setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ
from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufactures website for updated
manual.

Standard CMOS Setup


This option displays basic information about your system.
CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Standard CMOS Setup
Date
Time
f
f
f
f
f
f

Wed 12/05/2010
00:11:10

SATA1
SATA 2
SATA 3
SATA4
IDE Master
IDE Slave

IDE BusMaster

Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected
Not Detected

Help Item
User [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Date.

Enabled

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F1: General Help
F9: Load Default Settings

Date & Time


The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are
running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make
changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
f SATA1
This motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA
device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.
CMOS SETUP UTILITY Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
SATA1
SATA1
Device :

Help Item
Not Detected

LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T
32Bit Data Transfer

Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enabled

mnlk: Move

Disabled: Disables LBA


Mode.
Auto: Enables LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F1: General Help
F9: Load Default Settings

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31
LBA/Large Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)
If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing
more data during each transfer.
PIO Mode (Auto)
Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing
the hard disk timing.
DMA Mode (Auto)
DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for
compatible IDE devices.
S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a
diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T.
software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)
Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.
IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave
this item at the default value.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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32

Advanced Setup
This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Setup
HT Frequency
AMD C&Q
Quick Power on Self Test
Boot Up Numlock Status
APIC Mode
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
Boot Other Device
ECS eJIFFY Function

Auto
Enabled
Enabled
On
Enabled
Hard Drive
CD/DVD
Removable Dev.
Yes
Disabled

Help Item
Auto
200 MHz
400 MHz
800 MHz
1000 MHz

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F1:General Help
F9: Load Default Settings

HT Frequency (Auto)
This item enables users to manually set up the HyperTransport frequency, ranging
from Auto, 1x, to 5x.
AMD C&Q (Enaled)
This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the
frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.
Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start
up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system
hardware is operating smoothly.
Boot Up Numlock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started.
APIC Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
1st/2nd3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.)
Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an
operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different
depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

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33
Boot Other Device (Yes)
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating
system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third
boot devices.
ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the ECS eJIFFY Function. eJIFFY is ECS unique
software program for the quick access to the internet without entering O.S. Please
refer to Chapter 6 to know more about eJIFFY.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Advanced Chipset Setup


This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page
with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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Advanced Chipset Setup
Share Memory Size
Current Share Memory Size
Surround View

Help Item

Auto
[128MB]
Disabled

Options
Auto
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

+/-/: Value
F10: Save
F9: Optimized Defaults

ESC: Exit

Share Memory Size (Auto)


This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA
display application.
Current Share Memory Size (128MB)
This item is used to show the current Share Memory Size.
Surround View (Disabled)
ATI Surround view function only support when using ATI PCIE graphics card.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Integrated Peripherals
This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
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Integrated Peripherals
Onboard IDE Controller
SATA Configuration
Onboard SATA Mode
Onboard AUDIO Function
Onboard LAN Function
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ
USB Functions
Legacy USB Support

Enabled
Enanled
IDE
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
378
ECP
DMA3
IRQ7
Enabled
Enabled

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

Help Item

Options
Disabled
Enabled

+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings

Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)


Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface.
SATA Configuration (Enabled)
Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options: Disabled, Compatible,
Enhanced.
Onboard SATA Mode (AHCI)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard SATA mode.
Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function.
Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network
add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port
address.
Parallel Port Address (378)
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port
address.

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Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard
Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or
BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port).
ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3)
Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port.
Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7)
Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.
USB Functions (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto
allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup. If detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB
support is disabled.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Power Management Setup


This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
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Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type


PWRON After PWR-Fail
Resume By RING
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME
Resume By USB (S3)
Resume By PS2 KB (S3)
Resume By PS2 MS (S3)
Resume on RTC Alarm

mnlk: Move

S3
Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

Help Item
Select the ACPI
state used for
System Suspend.

+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings

ACPI Suspend Type (S3)


Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend
mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh
current to the system memory.

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PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status.
Resume By RING (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You
must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or
PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use
this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from
power saving mode.
Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the systems RTC (realtime
clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm.
You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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PCI / PnP Configuration


This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those
utilizing the system plug and play capability.
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PCI / PnP Setup
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Init Display First

Yes
PCI

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

Help Item
YES: Assigns IRQ to
PCI VGA card if card
requests IRQ.
NO: Does not assign
IRQ to PCI VGA card
even if card requests
an IRQ.

+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)


If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You
set this value to No to free up an IRQ.
Init Display First (PCI)
Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
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PC Health Status
Help Item

-=- System Hardware Monitor-=-

fSmart Fan Function

Press Enter
Disabled
: 51C/123F
: 2793 RPM
: 1.312V
: 1.520V

Shutdown Temperature
CPU Tcontrol
CPU Fan Speed
CPU Vcore
VDIMM
Case Open Warning
Chassis Opened

Disabled
No

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F1:General Help
F9: Load Default Settins

f Smart Fan Function


Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Smart Fan Function
CPU SMART FAN Control
SMART Fan Mode
High Limit Temperature.(C)
Low Limit Temperature.(C)
High Limit PWM
Low Limit PWM

mnlk: Move

Enabled
Normal
60
37
200
56

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

Help Item
Options
Disabled
Enabled

+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settins

CPU SMART FAN Control (Enabled)


This item allows you to enable or disable the control of the CPU fan speed by
changing the fan voltage.
SMART Fan Mode (Normal)
This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a
better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be
auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan
speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the
fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual
mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters.

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Smart Fan Function
Help Item
CPU SMART FAN Control
SMART Fan Mode
High Limit Temperature.(C)
Low Limit Temperature.(C)
High Limit PWM
Low Limit PWM

Enabled
Quiet
60
37
200
56

Normal: auto adjusts


depending on the CPU
temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes
fan speed for quiet
environment operation.
Silent: auto restricts
fan speed to make
system more quietly.
Manual: the fan adjust
depending on users
parameter.

mnlk : Move

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings

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Smart Fan Function
Help Item
CPU SMART FAN Control
SMART Fan Mode
High Limit Temperature.(C)
Low Limit Temperature.(C)
High Limit PWM
Low Limit PWM

Enabled
Silent
60
37
200
56

Normal: auto adjusts


depending on the CPU
temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes
fan speed for quiet
environment operation.
Silent: auto restricts
fan speed to make
system more quietly.
Manual: the fan adjust
depending on users
parameter.

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value


F10: Save ESC: Exit
F1:General Help
F9: Load Default Settings
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Smart Fan Function
Help Item
CPU SMART FAN Control
SMART Fan Mode
High Limit Temperature.(C)
Low Limit Temperature.(C)
High Limit PWM
Low Limit PWM

Enabled
Manual
60
37
200
56

Normal: auto adjusts


depending on the CPU
temperature.
Quiet: auto minimizes
fan speed for quiet
environment operation.
Silent: auto restricts
fan speed to make
system more quietly.
Manual: the fan adjust
depending on users
parameter.

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

+/-/: Value
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings

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Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)
Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering
down
System Component Characteristics
These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as System temperature & CPU Tcontrol, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU &
system fan speed,...etc.

CPU Tcontrol
CPU FAN Speed
CPU Vcore
VDIMM

Case Open Warning (Disabled)


This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below
indicates the current status of the case.
Chassis Opened (No)
This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Frequency/Voltage Control
This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The
clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK
Memory Voltage
Spread Spectrum
CPU Over-clocking Function

Help item

Enabled
1.6V
Enabled
Disabled

Options
Disabled
Enabled

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select
F1:General Help

+/-/: Value
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F9: Load Default Settings

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)


When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Memory Voltage (1.6V)
This item allows users to adjust the DDR3 memory voltage.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
CPU Over-clocking Function (Disabled)
This item decides the CPU over-clocking function/frequency installed in your system.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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Load Default Settings


This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or
not. You select [OK], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default
values; or select [Cancel], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load
default values.

Supervisor Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
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Supervisor Password
Supervisor Password

Help item

:Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Press Enter

Install or Change the


password.

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults

Supervisor Password (Not Installed)


This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has
been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)
You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the
sub menu to change the supervisor password.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

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User Password
This page helps you install or change a password.
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User Password
User Password

: Not Installed

Change User Password

Help item
Press Enter

Install or Change the


password.

mnlk: Move

Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit


F1:General Help
F9: Optimized Defaults

User Password (Not Installed)


This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been
installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
Change User Password (Press Enter)
You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the
sub menu to change the supervisor password.
Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup


Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the
Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears,
select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving


Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in
the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog
box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to
the main menu.
If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the Exit Without
Saving item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

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Updating the BIOS


You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturers Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
1

If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to


allow BIOS flashing.

If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten.)

Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for


information on creating a bootable system disk.)

Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturers
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot
priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force
your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new bios and then press <Enter>. Example: afudos
780D725.ROM /b /p /n /c /x

When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.

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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard
package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the
bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program,
and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT
or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not
included in this manual.
1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with
your motherboard.
2. The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk.
Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;enus;901105#appliesto for more information.

Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7


The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers
and software for your motherboard.
If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not work on your system,
you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for
example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes
later in this chapter.
The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk loads automatically under Windows
Vista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen
has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file setup.exe
in the root directory.

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Drivers Tab
Setup

Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.


Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the
support disk.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain
important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as Windows Vista/7. Always go to the correct folder for
the kind of OS you are using.
In install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by doubleclicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.

Exit

The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Utilities Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.
Information Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1.

Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2.

Click Next. The following screen appears:

3.

Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

4.

Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

5.

Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the


onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to
restart a few times to complete the installation.

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Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message
after the system restart. You must select Allow to install the next driver.
Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Manual Installation
Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in
the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for
your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

Utility Software Reference


All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are
provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of
the license.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support disk for available software.
This concludes Chapter 4.

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Chapter 5
Setting Up AMD SB 700 RAID Configuration
Setting Up a bootable RAID Array
This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.

Setting Up the BIOS


1

Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup.
The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.

Figure 1.1
2

BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), then
press Enter.
The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears.

Figure 1.2
3

Integrated Peripherals Screen

Use the arrow keys to select the SATA Configuration (see Figure 1.2) and
globally set SATA Configuration to RAID.

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4

Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.


The PC reboots.

Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed
to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section.

Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS


The AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives
you want to make part of the array.

Entering the RAID BIOS Setup:


1

Wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl-F.
The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process
prior to loading of the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl-F before the
screen disappears.

Press Ctrl-F.
The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).

Figure 1.3

Main Menu

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3

Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.


The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

Figure 1.4

Define LD Menu

Using the Define a New Array Screen


If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field
is highlighted.

Selecting the RAID Mode


By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode,
press the spacebar until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode
boxRAID0/1/10/JBOD.
Note: Not all RAID levels are supported on all platforms.

Selecting the Stripe Block Size


Stripe block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on the
disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is
64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID 1, the
Stripe block size is unchangable.

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Assigning the Disks


1. Select the Assignment to Y to designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk.
Figure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have been
assigned as RAID 0 array disks.

Figure 1.5

FastBuild UtilityArray Disks Assigned

2. Press Ctrl-Y to save the configuration and exit.


The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).

Figure 1.6

Define LD Menu

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3.

Press ESC to exit.


The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

Figure 1.7
4

Main Menu

Press Y to reboot.
The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).

Figure 1.8

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Installing the RAID Drivers


Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAID
drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant.
If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then
you will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy. Check to see if one came with
your system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driver
package and following the steps in this section.
1

Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\SB700\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD.
The Windows Setup program starts.

Figure 1.9
3

Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to
appear.

Figure 1.10
4

Windows SetupSpecify Devices

Specify the AMD drivers.


a Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter.

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The following Windows Setup screen appears:

Figure 1.11

Windows SetupSelected SCSI Adapter

b Select ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press


Enter for 32-bit OS or Select ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64
platform and press Enter for 64-bit OS.
The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:.

Figure 1.12 Windows SetupAMD drives listed


5

Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.


Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue
screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the
floppy.

Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP.


After Windows XP is completely installed, it is recommended that you
install the ForceWare software in order to access the FastBuild RAID Management tool.

Note:

Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver
will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After
that, the driver will not have to be installed.

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Memo

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Chapter 6
Setting Up eJIFFY
Introduction
eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to start
execution, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing,
photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up.

Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and
BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy users guide or product color-box to see
if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature. (eJIFFY icon on color-box

Version: 5.0

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Installation and BIOS Setup


DVD Activation
Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.
1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below Utilities screen. Click eJIFFY
feature item to install.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.

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3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard
language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after
rebooting.

Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard
setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for
more tips.

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4. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS
Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up.

5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Function. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.

Note: 1. eJIFFY is available in SATA/IDE/AHCI mode. It does not support RAID


configuration and the onboard 34-pin floppy drives.
2. Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates.

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Entering eJIFFY
The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons
on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup.

Click to enter the normal


OS you have installed
such as Windows.
Click to enter eJIFFY OS.

Click to set the BIOS.

If you click eJIFFY, the following screen will appear. And If you make no choice it
will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds.

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Feature Icons
The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the
menu.

eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video.

ePix: Photo viewing.

ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN,
ICQ , AIM, etc.)

Shows ePal on-line connection status.

Shut Down/Restart: Ends your session and turns off the computer./Ends
your session and restart the computer..
Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer. Click for the second
time to remove your storage disk safely. (please refer to the FAQ for more
usage information.)

Shows the network connection status.

Language Control Panel

Switch Keyboard Languages

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Usage FAQ
Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface,
eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for languageswitch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting.

Keyboard Language Setup


Step1. Click

to open the language control panel.

Step 2: Click Keyboard Language icon

to open the keyboard selection

list, which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard.
Step 3: Click the selected keyboard language (e.g. French) and press OK.

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Click

to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click

Apply:

Move your mouse pointer on


the text box and press
Ctrl+Space. The language
bar will then appear as follows.

Click the language bar here.

Select your desired


language

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How to change display language?


Open the Language Control Panel and click

to show the display language

list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be
applied after rebooting.

Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.

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Chapter 7
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up
problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter
may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting
tips.

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB
and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the
CPU and power supply fans are running.
2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers
from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.
3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.
4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent
pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.
5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.
6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the
motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are
locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display


1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected
to the PC.
2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.
3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is
connected.
a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected
b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected

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c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.


1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself.
Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.
2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at
default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

Start up problems after prolong use


After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as
HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the
cause of failure.
1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS
jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When
completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.
2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce
its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if
necessary.
3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the
motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are
locked into place.
4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of
these component may be at fault.

Maintenance and care tips


Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and
keep it running as best as it can.
1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between
the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.
2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight
and areas of high moisture content.
3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once
every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.
5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the
system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the
wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

Trouble Shooting

If fail, contact RMA

CLR CMOS and restart.

Yes

Halt at POST screen

Yes

Check if monitor has


display

Yes

Check if Power Supply


Unit (PSU) is working

Power Bu on is pressed
but PC fails to start.

CMOS setup error,

need to CLRCMOS.

HDD problem.

Peripheral device issue

No

No

No

VGA not detected

- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:

inserted or memory failure

DIMM memory not properly

- If 3 short beeps:

Yes

Any Beep sound

No

Yes

Check if monitor
has display

Restart the PC

is connected

if CPU 12V power

CLR CMOS and check

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

Board problem
-> contact RMA

a er modify BIOS se ng.

System fail to start or unstable

No

If board problem -> contact RMA

Problem with PSU or board?

Yes

and PSU switch is turned on?

AC power cord is plugged

CLR CMOS and restart

and restart.

or connect to wall socket

Turn on PSU switch

No

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