A885GM-M2 - Motherboard ECS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A885GM-M2 ECS

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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 system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Preface

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 Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1	Describes features of the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard	Go to page 1
Chapter 2	Describes installation of motherboard components.
Installing the Motherboard	Go to page 7
Chapter 3	Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Using BIOS	Go to page 25
Chapter 4	Describes the motherboard software
Using the Motherboard Software	Go to page 47
Chapter 5	Describes the Hybrid Graphics® Technology
Setting Up AMD SB850 RAID Configuration	Go to page 55
Chapter 6	Describes the eJIFFY setting up
Setting Up eJIFFY	Go to page 63
Chapter 7	Provides basic troubleshooting tips
Trouble Shooting	Go to page 73

TABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Chapter 11

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction....1

Features....2

Specifications....4

Motherboard Components....5

Chapter 2 7

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 SATA Hard Drives....19

Connecting I/O Devices....21

Connecting Case Components....22

Front Panel Header....24

Chapter 3 25 25

Using BIOS 25

About the Setup Utility....25

The Standard Configuration....25

Entering the Setup Utility....25

Resetting the Default CMOS Values....26

Using BIOS....27

Standard CMOS Setup....28

Advanced Setup....30

Advanced Chipset Setup....32

Integrated Peripherals....33

Power Management Setup....34

PCI/PnP Setup....35

PC Health Status....36

M.I.B.III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)....40

Load Default Settings....43

Supervisor Password....43

User Password....44

Save & Exit Setup ....44

Exit Without Saving....44

Updating the BIOS....45

Chapter 4 47 47

Using the Motherboard Software 47

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM....47

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7....47

Running Setup....48

Manual Installation....50

Utility Software Reference....50

Chapter 5 66 66

Setting Up AMD SB850 RAID Configuration 55

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array....55

Chapter 6 63 63

Setting Up eJIFFY 63

Introduction....63

Installation and BIOS Setup....64

Entering eJIFFY....67

Features Icons....68

Usage FAQ....69

Chapter 7 73 73

Trouble Shooting 73

Start up problems during assembly....73

Start up problems after prolong use....74

Maintenance and care tips....74

Basic Troubleshooting flowchart....75

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the A885GM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket AM3 for AMD Six-Core Phenom™ II/ PhenomII™ X4/ Phenom™/ Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

The motherboard incorporates the AMD 880G Northbridge (NB) and AMD SB850 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1333 / 1066^1 . It has two DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 8GB^2 . One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 2.0). In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are supported.

The AMD SB850 Southbridge supports one PCI slot which is PCI v2.2 compliant. It integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to fourteen functional ports (eight USB ports and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting five SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s each.

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 HDMI port, one ESATA port, eight USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

*1. Due to the limitation of AMD CPU spec, please refer to Memory QVL for more information.
*2. Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4GB at present, the memory maximum size we have tested is 4X2 = 8GB .

Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses a socket AM3 that carries the following features:

• supports socket AM3 for AMD Six-Core Phenom ^TM II/ PhenomII ^TM X4/ Phenom ^TM / Athlon ^TM II/ Sempron ^TM processors.
  • Supports HyperTransport ^TM (HT) 3.0 interface speeds

HyperTransport™ 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.

Chipset

The AMD 880G Northbridge (NB) and AMD SB850 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

AMD 880G (NB)

- One x4 A-Link Express III interface for connection to an AMD Southbridge. The A-Link Express III is a proprietary interface developed by AMD basing on the PCI Express technology, with additional Northbridge-Southbridge messaging functionalities. It supports the PCIe Gen 2 transfer rate of 5 GT/s, and is backward compatible with the A-Link Express II interface.

• Supports one PCI-Express x16 Gen2 graphics link
• Supports two PCI-Express x1 slots
• Fully supports ACPI states S1, S3, S4 and S5
• Supports ATI Radeon HD4250 Graphics*.
- Supports 16-bit up/down HyperTransport (HT) 3.0 interface up to 4.4 GT/s.

AMD SB850 (SB)

• Compliant with PCI 2.2 specification at 33 MHz
  • Supports five Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 6.0 Gb/s
• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to fourteen USB 2.0 ports
  • Supports integrated RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 functionality across all 5 ports (RAID 10 requires use of 4 or more SATA ports, and RAID 5 requires use of 3 or more SATA ports)

Memory

• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
- Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
- Up to 4GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 GB
• 128MB DDR3 Sideport memory onboard

Audio

• 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

Onboard LAN (optional)

Supports PCI ExpressTM1.1Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiverWake-on-LAN support and remote wake-up support

Supports PCI ExpressTM1.1Integrated 10/100 transceiverWake-on-LAN support and remote wake-up support

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface
- Two PCI Express x1 slots
• One 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slot
- Five 7-pin SATA connectors

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard connectors
• One VGA port
  • One HDMI port
• One ESATA port
• Eight USB ports
• One LAN port
  • 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 50^ .

Specifications

CPU	• AMD Six-Core Phenom ^TM II/ Phenom ^TM X4/ Phenom ^TM / Athlon ^TM II/ Sempron ^TM processors• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
Chipset	• NB: AMD 880G SB: SB850
Memory	• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM• 128MB DDR3 Sideport memory onboard
Expansion Slots	• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot• 2 x PCI Express Gen2 x1 slots• 1 x PCI slot
Storage	• Supported by AMD SB850 Express Chipset• 5 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
Audio	• VIA VT1705 6-channel audio codec
LAN	• RTL8111E Gigabit LAN Controller & RTL8105E 10/100 LAN Controller (optional)
Rear Panel I/O	• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connetors• 1 x VGA port• 1 x HDMI port• 1 x ESATA port• 8 x USB ports• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in and line out)
Internal I/OConnectors & Headers	• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector• 1 x ATX 4P connector• 1 x CPU_FAN connector• 1 x SYS_FAN connector• 5 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors.• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports• 1 x Front panel header• 1 x Case open header• 1 x SPDIF out header• 1 x Front panel audio header• 1 x Speaker header• 1 x COM header
System BIOS	• AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI ROM• Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI• Supports ACPI revision 1.0 specification

Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 210mm

Motherboard Components

Labeled diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components and CPU socket

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket	Socket AM3 for AMD Six-Core Phenom ^TM II/ Phenom ^TM X4/Phenom ^TM / Athlon ^TM II/ Sempron ^TM processors
2. CPU_FAN	CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~2	240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER	Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. SYS_FAN	System cooling fan connector
6. CASE	Chassis detect header
7. SATA1~5	Serial ATA connectors
8. SPK	Speaker header
9. F_PANEL	Front panel switch/LIED header
10. CLR_CMOS	Clear CMOS jumper
11. F_USB1~3	Front panel USB headers
12. COM	Onboard serial port header
13. SPDIFO	SPDIF out header
14. F_AUDIO	Front panel audio header
15. PCI	32-bit add-on card slot
16. PCIE1~2	PCI Express x1 slots
17. PCIEX16	PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
18. ATX12V 4-pin +	12V power connector

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

Green computer motherboard with visible CPU socket, RAM slots, and heatsink (no text or symbols)

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

Installing the Motherboard

Checking Jumper Settings

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

ABS5CM-12 CLR CMOS

Jumper Settings

Jumper	Type	Description	Setting (default)
CLR_CMOS	3-pin	CLEAR CMOS	1-2: NORMAL2-3: CLEARBefore clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn the system off.	CLR_CMOS

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to "Load Default Settings" and then "Save & Exit Setup".

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 surface-mount 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.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the "Page Up Key (PgUp)" of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up.
3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the "Page Up Key (PgUp)".
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

1 Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the locking lever away from the socket and raising it to the upright position.
2 Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket. Do not use force.
3 Push the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of socket.
4 Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5 Install the cooling fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU, and secure them all onto the socket base.
6 Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

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 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. Total memory capacity is 8 GB.

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

Close-up of a hand installing or adjusting a green RAM module on a computer motherboard (no visible text or symbols)

Installing the Motherboard

Table: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR3 1600 (OC)/1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

1.1 DDR3 800
NO.	Vendor	Module part number	IC Brand	IC Chip Number	SS/DS	Size
1	Qimonda	IMSH51U03A1F1C-0BE	Qimonda	IDSH51-03A1F1C-OBE	SS	512MB
1.2 DDR3 1066
NO.	Vendor	Module part number	IC Brand	IC Chip Number	SS/DS	Size
1 Elixtr	M2Y2G64CEB8HC9N-BE DS 2GB
2 Elixtr	M2Y2G64CEB8HC9N-BE elixtr N2CB1G80CN-BE DS 2GB
3 Elpida	PC3-8500D-7-00-AP Elpida	J5308BASE-AC-E SS 512MB
4	Hynix	IHYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA	Hynix	IHYSTQ1G831ZNFP-G8	SS	1GB
5	Hynix	HMT112U6AFP8C-G7NO AA	Hynix	HSTQ1G83AFP G7C	SS	1GB
6	Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G8 AA	Hymix HYSTQ1G831ZN FP-G8 DS 2GB
7	Hynix	HMT125U64P8C-G7NO AA	Hynix	HSTQ1G83AFP G7C	DS	2GB
8	Kingston	KVR1066D3N7	Elpida	J5308BASE-AE-E 07500W220	DS	1GB
9	Micron	MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1	Micron	7UD22D9JNL	SS	1GB
10	Micron	MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1	Micron	8TD22 D9JNL	SS	1GB
11	Micron	MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1	Micron	7UD22D9JNL	DS	2GB
12	Micron	MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1	Micron	8WD22 D9JNL	DS	2GB
13	Micron	MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1	Micron	9EF22 D9RPV	DS	2GB
14	Micron	MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1	Micron	9NF22 D9KPT	SS	1GB
15	Ramaxel	RMR1810NA48CF7-1066-LF	NANYA	NT5CB128HBAN-DE	SS	1GB
16	Samsung	M378B2873DZ1-CF8	SEC	HCF8 K4B1G0B46D	SS	1GB
17	Samsung	M378B5673DZ1-CF8	SEC	K4B1G0B46D HCF8	DS	2GB
18	Kingston	KVR1066D3N7/512	Elpida	J5308BASE-AE-E 07340W065	SS	512MB
19	Qimonda	IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10F	Qimonda	IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FSS15085	SS	1GB
20	Qimonda	MSH1GU03A1F1C-10G Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS14526 SS 1GB
21	Qimonda	IMSH12GU13A1F1C-10F	Qimonda	IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F FSS15085	DS	2GB
22	Qimonda	IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G	Qimonda	IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G FSS13467	DS	2GB
23	Hynix	HYMT112U642NFB-G8 AA	Hynix	HYSTQ1G831ZNFP-G8	SS	1GB
24	Samsung	M378B2873EH1-CF8	SEC	HCF8K4B1G0B46E	SS	1GB
25	Samsung	M378B5673DZ1-CF8	SEC	K4B1G0B46D IHF8	DS	2GB
26	Aeneon	AEH760UD00-10FA98X	Aeneon	AEH93R10F 0737	SS	1GB
27	Elpida	EBJ10UE8B0FD-AE-F	Elpida	J1108BDSE-DJ-F	SS	1GB
28	Elpida	EBJ21UE8B0FD-AE-F	Elpida	J1108BDSE-DJ-F	DS	2GB
29	Aeneon	AEH760UD00-10FA98X	Aeneon	AEH93R10F 0737	SS	1GB
30	Winchip	64ADTPHM8G17E	Elpida	J5308BASE-AC-E	SS	1GB
31	Nanya	M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-BD	elixtr	N2CB1G80AN-CG	DS	2GB

1.3 DDR3 1333

NO.	Vendor	Module part number	IC Brand	IC Chip Number	SS/DS	Size
1	A-DATA AD	U1333B1G9-B Hynix H5TQ1GB	BFR		SS 1GB
2	A-DATA AD	U1333B2G9-B Hynix H5TQ1GB	BFR		DS 2GB
3	Apacer 78	A1GC6.9L1 Apacer AM5D580BA	WPSBG		DS 2GB
4	Elixir M2F	G64CB8HA4N-CG Elixir N2CB10	8OAN-CG 0H03		DS 2GB
5	Elixir	M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG DS 2GB
6	Hynix HWI	112U6AFPBC-H9N0 AA Hynix H5	TQ1G83AFP	H9C	SS 1GB
7	Hynix HWI	125U6AFPBC-H9N0 AA Hynix H5	TQ1G83AFP	H9C	DS 2GB
8	G SKILL F3-104	66CL9D-4GBRL		DS 2GB
9	G SKILL F3-104	66CL8D-4GBECO 1.35 V			DS 2GB
10	G SKILL	F3-10666CL9D-4GBNQ			DS 2GB
11	Kingston	KVR1333D3N9	Elpida	J1108BASE-DJ-E	SS	1GB
12	Kingston	KVR1333D3N9	Elpida	J1108BABG-DJ-E	DS	2GB
13	Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/4G	Hynix	Hynix/H5TQ2G83AFR	DS	4GB
14	KingMax	FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAES	KingMax	KFBBFNXGF-ANX-15A	SS 1GB
15	KingMax	FLFE85F-B8KG9 REES	KingMax	KFBBFNXGF-ANX-15A	DS 2GB
16	Nanya	NT2GC64BBHAONF-CG	Elixir	N2CB1G80AN-CG	DS 2GB
17	Micron MT8	JTF12864AY-1G4D1	Micron 8UD22	DJNM	SS 1GB
18	Micron MT1	SJTF25664AY-1G4D1	Micron 8WD22	DJNM	DS 2GB
19	Micron MT8	JTF12864AZ-1G4F1	Micron 9AF22	DKPXT	SS 1GB
20	PSC	AL7FBG73D-DG1	PSC A3PT1	GF3DXF	SS 1GB
21	PSC	AL8FBG73D-DG1	PSC A3PT1	GF3DXF	DS 2GB
22	Ramaxel	RMR1810KD48EF7-1333	SEC K4	IG0846D	SS 1GB
23	Ramaxel	RMR186EA48DF-1333	ELPLDA	J1108BASE-DJ-E	DS 2GB
24	Samsung	M378B2873DZ1-CH9	SEC	K4B1G0846D	SS	1GB
25	Samsung	M378B2873CH1-CH9	SEC	K4B1G0846F HCH9	SS	1GB
26	Samsung	M378B5673EH1-CH9	SEC	K4B1G0846E HCH9	DS	2GB
27	Samsung	M378B2873FH5-CH9	SEC	K4B1G0846F	SS 1GB
28	Samsung	M378B5673FH0-CH9	SEC	K4B1G0846F	DS 2GB
29	Samsung	M378B5273CHO-CH9	SEC	K4B2G0846C	DS 4GB
30	Silicon Power	SP001GBLTU13501	Nanya	NT5CB128MBAN-CG	SS 1GB
31	Silicon Power	SP002GBLTU13501	Nanya	NT5CB128MBAN-CG	DS 2GB
32	Aeneon AXI	760UD00-13GA98X			SS 1GB
33	KingsMax	FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAUS	KingsMax	KTBDFNXGF-ANX-15U	SS 1GB
34	KingsMax	FLFE85F-B8KG9 NEUS	KingsMax	KFBBFNXGF-ANX-15U	DS 2GB
35	Kingston	KVR1333D3N8	Kingston	128X8DDR3 SL0931	DS 2GB
36	Kingston	KVR1333D3N9K2/2G	Elpida	J1108BASE-DJ-E	SS 1GB
37	Kingston	KVR1333D3N9/2G	Qimonda	IDSHTG-03A1F1C-13H	DS 2GB
38	Elixir M2Y	G64CB88A5N-CG	Elixir N2	CB1G80AN-CG	SS 1GB
39	Elixir M2Y	G64CB88A5N-CG	Elixir N2	CB1G80AN-CG	DS 2GB
40	Nanya	NT1GC64B88A0NF-CG	Nanya	NT5CB128MBAN-CG	SS 1GB
41	Qimonda	MSH1GU13A1F1C-13H	Qimonda	0734 IDSH51-03A1F1D	DS 1GB
42	Qimonda	MSH2GU13A1F1C-13H	Qimonda	IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H FS5DB244	DS 2GB
43	Unifosa	GU502203EP0201	Elpida	J1108BBDG-DJ-F	SS 1GB
44	Unifosa	GU512303EP0202	Elpida	J1108BBDG-DJ-F	DS 2GB
45	Ramaxel	RMR1810E7F-1333	Elpida	J1108BBDG-DJ-F	SS 1GB
46	Elpida	EBJ10UE8DF0-DJ-F	Elpida	J110BBDSE-DJ-F	SS 1GB
47	Elpida	EBJ21UE8DF0-DJ-F	Elpida	J110BBDSE-DJ-F	DS 2GB
48	Winchip	GDF2GB18L150C8	Winchip	AFE128AYE-15	DS 2GB
49	Hynix HWI	112U6TFR8C-H9N0	Hynix H5TQ1	683TFRH9C	SS 1GB
50	A-data	Game A-DATA 8-8-8-24			DS 2GB

1.4 DDR3 1600

NO.	Vendor	Module part number	IC Brand	IC Chip Number	SS/DS	Size
1	A-DATA	Superspeed flying dragon			DS	2GB
2 A-DATA	AX3U16	600GB2G9-AG		DS	2GB
3	Elixir	M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-DG			DS	2GB
4 G.SK	LL F3-128	DCL9D-4GBNQ		DS	2GB
5	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO 1.35V			DS	2GB
6	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO 1.35V			DS	2GB
7			G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
8	KingsMax	FLGD45F-B8KG9 NEES	KingsMax	KFBBFNGXF-ANX-12A	SS	1GB
9	KingsMax	FLGE85F-B8KG9 NEES	KingsMax	KFBBFNGXF-ANX-12A	DS	2GB

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 motherboard's features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16 Slot PCIE1-2 Slots PCI Slot

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® Generation 2.0.

PCIE1\~2 Slots

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express ^® Generation 2.0.

PCI Slot

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 v2.2 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.

Installing the Motherboard

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

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

Close-up of a red computer motherboard with visible components and circuitry (no readable text or symbols)

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.

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optional devices:

CASE SATA4~5 SATA2~3 SATA1 F_AUDIO 2 SPD/FO 19 COM 19 F_USB1 19 F_USB2 19 F_USB3 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 AB55M-80

F\_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1	PORT 1L	2	AUD_GND
3	PORT 1R	4	PRESENCE#
5	PORT 2R	6	SENSE1_RETURN
7	SENSE_SEND 8	KEY
9	PORT 2L	10	SENSE2_RETURN

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	Signal Name	Function
1	SPDIF	SPDIF digital output
2	+5VA 5V analog Power
3	Key	No pin
4	GND Ground

SATA1\~5: 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
1	Ground	2	TX+
3	TX-	4	Ground
5	RX-	6	RX+
7	Ground	-	-

F USB1\~3: 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.

FunctionPin Signal Name
1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10	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.

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

Pin 1-2	Function
Short	Chassis cover is removed
Open	Chassis cover is closed

COM: Onboard serial port header

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

Pin	Signal Name	Function
1	DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2	SINB Serial Input
3	SOUT'B UART B Serial Output
4	DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5	GND Ground
6	DSRB Data Set Ready
7	RTSB RART B Request to Send
8	CTSB Clear to Send
9	RIRing Indicator
10	Key	No pin

Installing SATA Hard Drives

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

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features five SATA connectors supporting a total of five 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 a 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 (optional)

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.

Close-up of a green computer motherboard with orange and black components (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of an electronic component with black housing, red and yellow wires, and a label on top (no readable text or symbols)

This motherboard supports the "Hot-Plug" function.

Connecting I/O Devices

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

PS2 mouse VGA Port USB ports LAN port Line-In Line-out Microphone PS2 keyboard HDMI Port ESATA Port USB ports USB 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.

HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices.

eSATA Port Use this port to connect to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier.

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the network.

Audio Ports Use the three audio ports 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.

Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU FAN.
2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX POWER.
3 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F PANEL.
5 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
6 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

ATX12V CPU_FAN ATX_POWER SYS_FAN SPK F_ANEL

1. Connecting 24-pin power cable

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

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

2. 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

Installing the Motherboard

CPU_FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin	Signal Name	Function
1	GND	System Ground
2	+12V	Power +12V
3	Sense	Sensor
4	PWM	CPU FAN control

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A\~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

SYS FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin	Signal Name	Function
1	GND	System Ground
2	+12V	Power +12V
3	Sense	Sensor

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin	Signal Name	Pin	Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 COM
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 COM
6 +5V 18 COM
7 Ground 19 COM
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 COM

ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin	Signal Name
1	Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V

SPK: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC

2 Key

3 NC

4 Signal

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:

F PANEL

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+)	2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)	4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)	6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)	8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)
9 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 momentary-contact 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.

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 system's 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

Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

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

► Standard CMOS Setup ► Advanced Setup ► Advanced Chipset Setup ► Integrated Peripherals ► Power Management Setup ► PCI/PnP Setup ► PC Health Status ► M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Load Default Settings ► Supervisor Password ► User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ||←→Move F1/EnServeSelfESC: Ekit Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults v02.62 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, 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.

Auto-Detecting 4th Slave...IDE Hard Disk 4th Slave : ST3120827AS 3.42 Ultra DMA Mode-5, S.M.A.R.T. Capable and Status CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS Date/Time Not Set Press F1 to Run SETUP

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

Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setu PCI/PnP Setup PC Health Status M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Load Default Settings Supervisor Password ord Setup Saving Load Default Settings? [OK] [Cancel] || : Move F1 & Save Select C: Exit Value F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults v02.62 (C) Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

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 .

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 ▶) 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

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 Exis the current menu
11---	Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/- Modifies the selected field's 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

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 manufacture's 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	Mon 03/29/2010 00:01:48	Help Item
SATA 1 Not DetectedSATA 2 Hard DiskSATA 3 Not DetectedSATA 4 Not DetectedSATA 5 Not DetectedeSATA Not DetectedIDE BusMaster Enabled		While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices.

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults

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.

▶ SATA1\~5, eSATA

This motherboard supports five SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

SATA 1

SATA1Device: Not DetectedType AutoLBA/Large Mode AutoBlock (Multi-Sector Transfer AutoPIO Mode AutoDMA Mode AutoS.M.A.R.T. Auto32Bit Data Transfer Enabled

Help ItemSelect the type of device connected to the system.

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

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 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 to return to the main menu setting page.

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

AMD C&Q Auto Enhanced Halt (C1E) Disabled Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev. ►Hard Disk Drives Press Enter Boot Other Device Yes ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled	Help Item
	Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC,_PSS,and_PCI objects.

↑↓ ↔ :Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults

AMD C&Q (Auto)

This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency decreases, the temperature will drop automatically as well.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables enhanced halt.

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/2nd/3rd 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.

▶Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter)

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

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

Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive ST3320620AS Help Item Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults

Press to return to the Advanced Setup page.

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 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.

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

Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Size Auto GFX Clock Override Disabled Init Display First PCI Memory Remap Feature Enabled HDMI Audio Enabled	UMA+SIDE PORT	Help Item
		Options
		UMA UMA+SIDEPORT

↑↓ ⇔ :Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults

Internal Graphics Mode (UMA+SIDEPORT)

Use this item to choose the onboard VGA mode. You can select [Disabled] to disable the onboard VGA, [UMA] to use the system memory.

Warning: If Internal Graphics Mode is Disabled, please do a Load Default Settings to enable it.

Share Memory Size (Auto)

This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application.

GFX Clock Override (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable GFX Clock Override.

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

Memory Remap Feature (Enabled)

This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physicalmemory if you have a 64 bit OS and 8 GB of RAM.

HDMI Audio (Enabled)

This item is used to enable or disable the NB HDMI audio support.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Integrated Peripherals

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

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

Onboard SATA Mode Enabled SATA Configuration IDE Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled	Help Item
	Options Disabled Enabled

↑↓↔ :Move Enter:Select +/-: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Onboard SATA Mode (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the build-in on-chip Serial ATA.

SATA Configuration (IDE)

Use this item to select the type of the build-in on-chip Serial ATA.

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.

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.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Power Management Setup

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

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

ACPI Suspend Type S3 PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled EUP Support Enabled	Help Item
	Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-: Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults

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.

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.

EUP Support (Enabled)

When enabled, system can not resume by some devices (PCI/PCIE/PME/Ring/RTC, etc) at S5 state. You can use this item to save power.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

PCI/PnP Setup

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

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

Init Display First PCI Help Item Options PCI Express PCI ||→←:Move Enter: Select F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-: Value F1:General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Init Display First (PCI)

Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

PC Health Status

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

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

PC Health Status

- = - System Hardware Monitor - = - ▶Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature (CPU) Disabled CPU Temperature : 40°C/104°F NB Temperature : 60°C/140°F System Temperature :37°C/98°F		Help Item
CPU FAN Speed : 2490 RPM SYS FAN Speed : 0 RPM CPU Vcore : 1.392V HT Voltage : 1.188V NB Voltage : 1.248V VDIMM : 1.608 V
Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Open No

↑↓ ⇔ :Move Enter :Select +/- :Value F10: Save ESC: Exit

F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

▶ Smart Fan Function

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

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

SMART Fan Control	Enabled	Help Item
Smart Fan Mode	Normal	Options
SMART Fan start PWM value	154	Disabled
SMART Fan start TEMP.(℃)	27	Enabled
DeltaT1	+3
SMART Fan Slope PWM value	3 PWM value/℃
CPU FAN Full Limit Temp	60°C

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

SMART Fan Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system 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.

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

SMART Fan Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Quiet SMART Fan start PWM value 20 SMART Fan start TEMP.(°C) 52 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 8 PWM value/°C CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 65°C	Help Item
	Normal: auto ajusts depending on the CPU temperature. Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

↑↓→:Move Enter:Select F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-: Value F9: Optimized Defaults

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

SMART Fan Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Silent SMART Fan start PWM value 5 SMART Fan start TEMP.(℃) 60 DeltaT1 +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 14 PWM value/℃ CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 68℃	Help Item
	Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select F1:General Help
F10: Save ESC: Exit+/-/: Value F9: Optimized Defaults

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

Smart Fan Function

SMART Fan Control EnabledSmart Fan Mode ManualSMART Fan start PWM value SMART Fan start TEMP.(°C) DeltaT1 SMART Fan Slope PWM value CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 68 °C	5 60 +3 14 PWM value/°C	Help Item
		Normal: auto ajusts depending on the CPU temperature.Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation.

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select value F10:Save ESC:Exit+/-:V

F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Press to return to the Smart Fan Function page.

SMART Fan start PWM value (154)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) (27)

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT1 (+3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

SMART Fan Slope PWM value (3 PWM value/°C)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp (60°C)

This item is used to set the limit temperature of the smart fan.

Press to return to the PC Health Status page.

Shutdown Temperature (CPU)

Enable you to set the maximum temperature the CPU can reach before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc.

• CPU Temperature
• NB Temperature
• System Temperature
• CPU FAN Speed
• SYS FAN Speed
• CPU Vcore
• HT Voltage
• NB Voltage
• VDIMM

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

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.

M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)

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.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)

▶ Memory configuration Press EnterCPU Frequency Ctrl: ManualCPU Frequency x8.0 1600 MHzCPU Voltage 1.550vNB Frequency x4.0 800MHzHT Frequency AutoCPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) 200SIDEPORT Clock Speed 667MHzAuto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk EnabledSpread Spectrum EnabledCPU Voltage DisabledHT Voltage DisabledNB Voltage DisabledDIMM Voltage 1.6vAMD Athlon (tm) II x4 635 ProcessorSpeed: 2900MHz, NB Clk: 2000MHzCurrent CPU Frequency 2900MHzCurrent CPU Voltage 1.4000vCurrent NB Frequency 2000MHzCPU Vcore : 1.392VHT Voltage : 1.188VNB Voltage : 1.248VVDIMM : 1.608V	Help Item
	Options
	1.6v1.8v1.9v2.1v

↑↓<→ :Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults

▶ Memory Configuration

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

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

Memory Configuration		Help Item
Memory Clock Mode	Auto	Options
DRAM Timing Mode	Auto	Auto
Bank Interleaving	Auto	Limit
Channel Interleaving	XOR of Address bits	Manual
Memory CLK	: 667 MHz, 667MHz
CAS Latency (Tcl)	: 9 CLK, 9 CLK
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)	: 9 CLK, 9 CLK
Row Precharge Time (Trp)	: 9 CLK, 9 CLK
Min Active RAS (Tras)	: 24 CLK, 24 CLK
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)	: 4 CLK, 4 CLK
Row Cycle (Trc)	: 33 CLK, 33 CLK

1↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ECS:Exit F1:General help F9:Optimized Defaults

Memory Clock Mode (Auto)

This item enables users to adjust the memory clock mode. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable.

DRAM Timing Mode (Auto)

This item enables you to specify the DRAM timing mode to be configured automatically or manually.

Bank Interleaving (Auto)

This item is used to set the bank interleaving.

Channel Interleaving (XOR of Address bits)

This item is used to set the channel interleaving.

Memory CLK (667 MHz, 667 MHz)

This item is used to set the memory clock mode.

CAS Latency (Tcl) (9 CLK, 9 CLK)

This item controls the timing delay (inclockcycles) before the DRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) (9 CLK, 9CLK)

This is the amount of time a CAS is performed after a RAS. The lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low figures.

Row Precharge Time (Trp) (9 CLK, 9 CLK)

This item specifies the Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

Min Active RAS (Tras) (24 CLK, 24 CLK)

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

RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) (4 CLK, 4 CLK)

This item specifies the active-to-active delay of different banks.

Row Cycle (Trc) (33 CLK, 33 CLK)

Use this item to specify the Row Cycle Time.

Press to return to the M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) page.

CPU Frequency Ctrl (Manual)

This item allows users to enable or disable CPU frequency control.

CPU Frequency (x8.0 1600 MHz)

This item shows the current CPU frequency.

CPU Voltage (1.550v)

This item shows the current CPU voltage.

NB Frequency (x4.0 800 MHz)

This item shows the current NB frequency.

HT Frequency (Auto)

Use this item to set the CPU/HT Reference Clock through clock gen.

CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) (200)

Use this item to set the CPU/HT Reference Clock through clock gen.

SIDEPORT Clock Speed (667MHz)

This item allows you to adjust the onboard memory (SIDEPORT) clock speed, and it is available for over-clocking or under-clocking.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

CPU Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.

HT Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the HyperTransport voltage.

NB Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the NB voltage.

DIMM Voltage (1.6v)

This item allows users to adjust the DIMM voltage.

AMD Athlon (tm) IIx4 635 Processor Speed (2900MHz)

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

NB CIk (2000MHz)

This item shows the current NB frequency.

Current CPU Frequency (2900MHz)

This item shows the current CPU frequency.

Current CPU Voltage (1.4000v)

This item shows the current CPU voltage.

Current NB Frequency (2000MHz)

This item shows the current NB Frequency.

CPU Vcore (1.392V)

This item shows the current CPU voltage.

HT Voltage (1.188V)

This item shows the current HyperTransport voltage.

NB Voltage (1.248V)

This item shows the current NB voltage.

VDIMM (1.608V)

This item shows the current DIMM voltage.

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 , the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then press , the Setup Utility does not load default values.

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

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

Supervisor Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Press Enter	Help Item
	Install or Change the password.

↑↓→←Move Enter:Select

F1:General Help

F10: Save

ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

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 to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

User Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

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

User Password: Not Installed	Help Item

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select

F1: General Help

F10: Save

ESC: Exit+/-/: Value

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.

Press to return to the main menu setting page.

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press 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 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.

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer's 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.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)
3 Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer's Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 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.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new bios and then press . Example: afudos 780D725.ROM /b /p /n /c /x
7 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 XP/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 XP/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.

Mainboard Setup Utility Drivers Utilities Information ECS ELITEGROUP Setup Browse CD Exit v1.0.2

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

Using the Motherboard Software

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 XP/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 double-clicking 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:

A885GM-M2 AutoSetup Program Auto Setup Package software version 2.0G.011 Mainboard ID WebCam to the InstallShield Wizard for AutoSetup The installShield Wizard will install AutoSetup on your computer. To continue, click Next. Save Cancel

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.

Using the Motherboard Software

1. Click Next. The following screen appears:

Auto Setup Package software Version 2.00.0018 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install. Select the features you want to install, clear the features you do not want to install. IDE 36175K Device 62540K Resolution ATI Software Package Version 8.082.041130a Release Date: 20/05/01/04 Space Required: C: 90715 K Space Available: C: 6621104 K OK Next > Cancel

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

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

ATI Software Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ATI Software The InstallShield® Wizard will install ATI Software on your computer. To continue, click Next.

1. 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.

Using the Motherboard Software

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.

User Account Control An unidentified program wants access to your computer Don't run the program unless you know where it's from or you've used it before. ChPrio.exe Unidentified Publisher Cancel I don't know where this program is from or what it's for. All I trust this program. I know where it's from or I've used it before. Details User Account Control helps stop unauthorized changes to your computer.

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.

HDMI Audio setting SOP

OS: XP system

1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties

Windows 800+ System Device settings Options for the settings below to change individual system size and size settings. Options for the settings below to change individual system size and size settings.

1. a. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HD Auido Output

b. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HDMI Auido Output

Sound and Audio Devices Options Details Audio Value Updated Sound & Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Current Audio Devices Circuit 10.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.

1. a. User Playback Audio speaker function working

b. User Playback HDMI speaker function working

Control Panel Create and Audio Settings Properties Volume Search Audio View Windows RANGE HCI Audio System Current settings Low High More Place selection Mechanical Advanced Create settings Use the settings below to change additional control or video and other settings. Update Views... Advanced OK Cancel Change this and also for your computer, a suitable setting for your system and recording device.

Using the Motherboard Software

OS: Vista system

Control Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default

Current Panel 3 Start Menu Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Start Menu Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 3 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 0 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 1 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2 Current Panel 2

1. Volume --> Playback
   

Open Volume Manager Open Volume Manager Recording Panel BOOKS

1. Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default --> OK

User HDMI Playback function working

Digital Output Server (USB) C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 网络 USB/CPU C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\iTunes4 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My 安装程序 C:\iTunes4 C:\Users\Windows\Apache\OSI\My

Using the Motherboard Software

1. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK

User Speaker Palyback function working

This concludes chapter 4.

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Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD SB850 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.

CNO Setup Utility - Copyright CO 1985-2007, American Regatcrews, Inc. ► Standard CNO Setup ► Advanced Setup ► Advanced Chipset Setup ► Integrated Peripherals ► Power Management Setup ► PCI/PoP Setup ► PC Health Status ► M.I. I. II ON Intelligent Base Load Default Settings ► Supervisor Password ► User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Sailing 14->Mean Enter:Select +/-Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F3:Default settings v02.61 © Copyright 1985-2007, American Regatcrews, Inc.

Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen

2 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.

CNS Setup Utility - Copyright CO 1985-2007, Americas Annotations and Integrated Peripherals Only Item Options IIE RAID AICI Disboard IIE Controller Disboard SOTs Mode SWN Configuration Disboard AWDU Function Disboard LAM Function Disboard LAM Next ROM Serial Porti Address USB Functions Legacy USB Support Options IDE RAID AICI TI--Move Enter Select +/-Value P10-Save EX-Exit P1 General Help P1 Default settings

Figure 1.2 Integrated Peripherals Screen

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

AMD RAID Configuration

4 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit.

The PC reboots.

5 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.

2 Press Ctrl-F.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.3).

Build (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. File Edit View Help View Drive Assignments....[1] Define L0....[2] Delete L0....[3] Controller Configuration....[4] Press 1..4 to Select Option (1) 2006 ESC Exit

Figure 1.3 Main Menu

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).

Strive Block: 04 KB Cognitive Boundary: 08 Channel ID Drive Model Capacity (MD) Assignment 3 Mos WDC MD3288AUS-22B4 328873 4 Mos WDC MW158AUS-22NC01 168RMZ Ttl Up Lil Now [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-V] Save

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 box—RAID0/1/10/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.

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.

Stripe Block: 64 KB Packet Boundary: ON Channel ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment 1. Max ABC WD2508A3S-220H 320073 V 2. Max ABC WD1608S-220CR1 150042 EID Up EID Down ESC1 Exit [Speed] Change Option EStr-V3 Save

Figure 1.5 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned

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

The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.6).

1D No 1D 1 1D 2 1D 3 1D 4 1D 5 1D 6 1D 7 1D 8 GRID Mode GRID H Total Dev 2 Capacity(MB) 310000 States Functional (1) Up (1) Down ESC1 Exit [Enter] Select

Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu

1. Press ESC to exit.

The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).

[Use Driver Assignments .... £ 1 ] [Reserve LB.... (2) ] [Reserve LB.... (3) ] [Cost System is going to REBOOT?? Are You Sure! Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back]

Figure 1.7 Main Menu

4 Press Y to reboot.

The following screen appears (Figure 1.8).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100

Figure 1.8

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\SB850\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.

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

Press 16 if you need to install a third party DOS or HLL driver...

Figure 1.9

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

Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will bad support for the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices

4 Specify the AMD drivers.

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

AMD RAID Configuration

The following Windows Setup screen appears:

Hi-Fi Compatible DOS Controller+84 platforms Hi-Fi Compatible DOS Controller+84 platforms

Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected 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:

You will load support for the following mine storage credentials: VII HMSC Compatible DOS Controller vbb platform. • To specify additional HSCI adapters, (AD-BDM) drives, or special film control(s) are for use with Windows, including those for which you have a service support disk from a mine storage device manufacturer, press 3. • If you do not have any device support disks from a mine storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mine storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD 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.

6 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.

AMD RAID Configuration

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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.

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

Version: 5.0

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.

Mainboard Setup Utility Drivers Utilisec Information Utilities Adobe Reader eJIFFY Select utility & Click to install...

1. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.

Setup - eJIFFY Welcome to the eJIFFY Setup Wizard This will install eJIFFY v1.1 on your computer. It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing. Click: Next to continue, or Cancel to exit Setup. Next > Cancel

Setting Up eJIFFY

1. 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.

eJIFFY Configuration eJIFFY ELITEGROUP Language English(US) English(US) Keyboard Arabic Deutsch German English(UK) English(UK) English(US) English(US) Español Spanish Français French Nduy Hebrew Indonesia Indonesian Italiano Italian 日本語 Japanese 한국어 Korean Nederlandse Dutch Polska Poish Português Portuguese Русский Russian 1yy Thai Türkçe Turkish Українська Ukrainian Viêt Vietnamese 简体中文 Chinese(Simplified) 繁體中文 Chinese(Traditional)

eJIFFY Configuration eJIFFY ELITEGROUP Language Türkçe Turkish Keyboard Türkçe Turkish A...all Arabic Deutsch German English(UK) English(UK) English(US) English(US) Español Spanish Français French Philv Hebrew Italiano Italian 日本語 Japanese Nederlandse Dutch Polska Polish Português Portuguese Русский Russian Türkçe Turkish Українська Ukrainian Viết Vietnamese

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.

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

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ► Standard CMOS Setup ► Advanced Setup ► Advanced Chipset Setup ► Integrated Peripherals ► Power Management Setup ► PCI/PnP Setup ► PC Health Status ► M.I.B.(MB Intelligent BIOS) Load Default Settings ► Supervisor Password ► User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/::Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Load Default Settings v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

1. 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.

CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup HT Frequency Auto AMD C8Q Quick Power on Self Test Boot Up Numlock Status LOGO Display APIC Mode 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device ► Hard Disk Drives Boot Other Device ECS eJIFFY Function Restore Default Settings Auto Enabled Enabled On Enabled Enabled ARY01 NVIDIA SPAN 1 CD/DVD Removable Dev. Press Enter Yes Enabled No Help Item Options Disabled Enabled TI++:Move Enter:Select +/-:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Load Default Settings

Note: 1. eJIFFY is available in SATA/IDE/AHCI mode. It does not support RAID configuration and the onboard 34-pin floppy drives.

1. Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates.

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. Operating system eJIFFY BIOS Setup

If you click cJIFFY, 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.

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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 Q for more usage information.)

Shows the network connection status.

Language Control Panel

Switch Keyboard Languages

Usage FAQ

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

Keyboard Language Setup

Step1. Click

to open the language control panel.

Control panel Input Method Setup Display Language Keyboard Language Exit:

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".

Keyboard language(Keyboard Language) Keyboard language Check Language Language ○ العربية Arabic ○ Deutsch German ○ English(UK) English(UK) ○ English(US) English(US) ○ Español Spanish ● Français French ○ Jin'au Habrow ○ ItalianoITALIAN ○ 日本語 Japanese ○ Nederlandse Dutch ○ Polska Polish ○ Português Portuguese ○ Rysokniş Russian ○ Turkçe Turkish ○(Yukrainksya) Ukrainian ○ Viett Vietnamese Cancel OK

Setting Up eJIFFY

Click

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

"Apply":

SCIM Input Method Setup Frontline Global Setup IMEngine Global Setup Anthy Chewing Smart Pinyin Generic Table Panel GTK The installed Input method services: Name Enable Hotkeys Filters Amharic ✓ sengali ✓ Gujarati ✓ Indi ✓ Japanese ✓ Korean ✓ Malayalam ✓ Nepali ✓ Punabi ✓ Expand Collapse Enable All Disable All Select Plan Edit Hotkeys Envert Apply Out OK You can enable/disable input methods and set hotkeys for input methods here.

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

Amharic - Amharic Bengali Gujarati Hindi Japanese Korean Malayalam Nepali Punjabi Tamil Thai Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Other English/Keyboard

Setting Up eJIFFY

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.

Check to select your language. Your selection will be applied after rebooting. Check Language Language ○ Arabic ○ Deutsch German ○ English(UK) English(UK) ● English(US) English(US) ○ Español Spanish ○ Français French ○ Ḍπινη Hebrew ○ Indonesia Indonesian ○ Italiano Italian ○ 日本語 Japanese ○ 한국어 Korean ○ Nederlandse Dutch ○ Polska Polish ○ Português Portuguese ○ Русский Russian ○ lǐnǚ Thai ○ Türkçe Turkish ○ Українська Ukrainian ○ Viét Vietnamese ○ 简体中文 Chinese(Simplified) ○ 繁體中文 Chinese(Traditional) Cancel OK

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

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 lifespan.
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.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

graph TD
    A["Power Button is pressed but PC fails to start."] --> B{Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working}
    B -->|No| C{AC power cord is plu ed gg and PSU switch is turned on?}
    B -->|Yes| D{Check if monitor has display}
    D -->|Yes| E{Any Beep sound ?}
    D -->|No| F{Halt at POST screen ?}
    F -->|Yes| G["R CMOLC S and restart. If fail, contact RMA"]
    F -->|No| H{>| Check if monitor has display |
    H -->|Yes| I["Peripheral device issue - HDD problem.<br>- CMOS setup error,<br>dnee to CLRCMOS."]
    H -->|No| J{- If 3 short beeps:
DIMM memory not properly
inserted or memory failure
- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:
VGA not detected}
    J --> K["ART THE PC stRe"]
    K --> L{Check if monitor has display}
    L -->|No| M["problem rBoard p --> contact RMA"]
    L -->|Yes| N["OR: System fail to start or unstable after modify BIOS setting."]
    C --> O{Problem with PSU or board?
If board problem --> contact RMA}
    O --> P["Turn on PSU switch or connect to wall socket and restart."]
    C --> Q{AC power cord is plu ed gg and PSU switch is turned on?}
    Q -->|No| R["OR: System fail to start or unstable after modify BIOS setting."]
    Q -->|Yes| S["OR: Problem with PSU or board?<br>If board problem --> contact RMA"]
    R --> T["OR: Turn on PSU switch or connect to wall socket and restart."]
    S --> U["OR: System fail to start or unstable after modify BIOS setting."]
    T --> V["OR: System fail to start or unstable after modify BIOS setting."]
    U --> W["OR: System fail to start or unstable after modify BIOS setting."]

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