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Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Software

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A70MD PRO / A68MD PRO / A70MG PRO

6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking 

if you are sure to flash the BIOS file. Click “Yes” to 

start updating BIOS.

7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed, 

asking you to restart the system. Press the <Y> key 

to restart system.

8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS 

setup.

After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the <Save & Exit>, using the <Restore Defaults> 

function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes and Reset> to restart the 

computer. Then the BIOS Update is completed.

BIOS Update Utility (through the Internet)

1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. 

2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this function.

3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the 

“Online Update” button on the main screen.

4. An open dialog will show up to request your 

agreement to start the BIOS update. Click “Yes” 

to start the online update procedure.

 

Summary of Contents for A68MD PRO

Page 1: ...this publication and to make changes to the contents here without obligation to notify any party beforehand Duplication of this publication in part or in whole is not allowed without first obtaining...

Page 2: ...stall a Heatsink 8 2 3 Connect Cooling Fans 9 2 4 Install System Memory 9 2 5 Expansion Slots 11 2 6 Jumper Switch Setting 12 2 7 Headers Connectors 13 Chapter 3 UEFI BIOS Software 16 3 1 UEFI BIOS Se...

Page 3: ...d on the edge do not try to bend or flex the board Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment Keep...

Page 4: ...A70M FCH 4x USB 3 0 port 2 on rear I Os and 2 via internal headers 6x USB 2 0 port 2 on rear I Os and 4 via internal headers Expansion Slots 1x PCI Slot 1x PCIe x1 Slot 1x PCIe 3 0 x16 Slot Only FM2 p...

Page 5: ...audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification the function of each audio jack can be defined by software The input output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default sett...

Page 6: ...6 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 5 Motherboard Layout Note represents the 1st pin...

Page 7: ...ng Unit CPU Step 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Step 2 Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90 degree angel Step 3 Look for the white triangle on so...

Page 8: ...me Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting lug Hook the spring clip to the mounting lug Step 2 On the other side push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the rete...

Page 9: ...der Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control By Fan SYS_FAN1 System Fan Header Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 support 4 pin and...

Page 10: ...it all the way out and try again Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 4GB 8GB 16GB Max is 32GB DIMMB1 4GB 8GB 16GB Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer t...

Page 11: ...for Peripheral Component Interconnect and it is a bus standard for expansion cards Install an Expansion Card You can install your expansion card by following steps Read the related expansion card s i...

Page 12: ...S1 Clear CMOS Jumper The jumper allows users to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard Pin 1 2 Close Normal Operation...

Page 13: ...round 18 Ground 6 5V 19 Ground 7 Ground 20 NC 8 PW_OK 21 5V 9 Standby Voltage 5V 22 5V 10 12V 23 5V 11 12V 24 Ground 12 3 3V ATXPWR2 ATX Power Source Connector This connector will provide 12V to CPU p...

Page 14: ...r on button 8 Reset control 16 Ground SATA1 SATA3 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s Connectors These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX 3 TX 4 Ground 5 RX 6 RX...

Page 15: ...Right in 3 Mic Power 4 GPIO 4 Audio Power 5 Right line in 5 RT Line Out 6 Jack Sense 6 RT Line Out 7 Front Sense 7 Reserved 8 Key 8 Key 9 Left line in 9 LFT Line Out 10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out Not...

Page 16: ...pdate Utility It enables automated updating while in the Windows environment Using this utility the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk a USB drive a flash drive or a USB hard drive or a CD...

Page 17: ...ter entering the BIOS setup please go to the Save Exit using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults and select Save Changes and Reset to restart the computer Then the BIOS Update is...

Page 18: ...press DEL key to enter BIOS setup After entering the BIOS setup please go to the Save Exit using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults and select Save Changes and Reset to restart t...

Page 19: ...the system 7 While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up press DEL key to enter BIOS setup After entering the BIOS setup please go to the Save Exit using the Restore Defaults function...

Page 20: ...mation and content about following software are subject to be changed without notice For better performance the software is being continuously updated The information and pictures described below are...

Page 21: ...the problem you may have encountered and then send these information to our tech support department to help you fix the problem After filling up this information click Send to send the mail out A warn...

Page 22: ...set Outlook Express as your default e mail client application program We will not share customer s data with any other third parties so please feel free to provide your system information while using...

Page 23: ...and operating system Click on each device driver to launch the installation program B Software Installation To install the software please click on the Software icon The setup guide will list the soft...

Page 24: ...into place System does not boot from a hard disk drive but can be booted from optical drive 1 Check cable running from disk to disk controller board Make sure both ends are securely plugged in check t...

Page 25: ...lear the CMOS data See Close CMOS Header JCMOS1 section 2 Wait for seconds 3 Power on the system again 4 4 RAID Functions RAID Definitions In a RAID 0 system data are split up in blocks that get writt...

Page 26: ...rawbacks Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds Fault Tolerance Yes RAID 10 combines the advantages and disadvantages of RAID 0 and RAID 1 i...

Page 27: ...Under Investigation Oland Pro 6CU R7 240 Note2 Note2 Oland Pro 5CU R7 240 Note2 Note2 Oland Pro 64b R7 240 Richland APUs AMD Radeon Graphics Card A10 Series HD 8670D A8 Series HD8570D A6 Series HD 847...

Page 28: ...DIMM ECC 512 1 2 4 8 16 DDR3 www biostar com tw AMD A70M FCH x4 SATA 6 10 RAID 0 1 AHCI LAN RTL 8111G REALTEK 10 100 1000 ALC662 5 1 USB AMD A70M FCH 4 x USB 3 0 2 2 6 x USB 2 0 2 4 1 x PCI 1 x PCIe x...

Page 29: ...l Duplex f hig Audio Codec ALC662 5 1 Kan le HD Audio USB AMD A70M FCH 4x USB 3 0 Port 2 hintere I Os und 2 via interne Header 6x USB 2 0 Port 2 hintere I Os und 4 via interne Header Erweiterungsansch...

Page 30: ...4 8 16 DDR3 www biostar com tw AMD A70M FCH 4x SATA 6 RAID 0 1 10 AHCI Realtek RTL 8111G 10 100 1000 ALC662 5 1 USB AMD A70M FCH 4 USB 3 0 2 2 6 USB 2 0 2 4 1x PCI 1x PCIe x1 1x PCIe 3 0 x16 1 PS 2 1...

Page 31: ...ta Definici n 5 1 USB Plataforma AMD A70M FCH Ranura 4x USB 3 0 2 en las entradas salidas posteriores y 2 por los distribuidores internos Ranura 6x USB 2 0 2 en las entradas salidas posteriores y 4 po...

Page 32: ...TA 6Gb s RAID 0 1 10 AHCI Realtek RTL 8111G 10 100 1000 Mb s Half Full ALC662 5 1 Channels High Definition Audio AMD A70M FCH 4x USB 3 0 2 I O 2 6x USB 2 0 2 I O 4 1x PCI 1x PCIe 2 0 x1 1x PCIe 3 0 x1...

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