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Using BIOS

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Page 1: ...cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a...

Page 2: ...eur du Canada AbouttheManual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Describes features of the motherboard Go to H page 1 Describes installation of motherboard compo...

Page 3: ...cking Jumper Settings 11 Installing Hardware 12 Installing the Processor 12 Installing Memory Modules 13 Expansion Slots 15 Connecting Optional Devices 17 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 21 ConnectingI O...

Page 4: ...6 61 61 61 61 61 SettingUpAMDA75RAIDConfiguration 61 Setting Up a Bootable RAIDArray 61 Chapter 7 69 69 69 69 69 Trouble Shooting 69 Start up problems during assembly 69 Start up problems after prolo...

Page 5: ...rts DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1866 1600 1333 It supports four DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 32 GB One PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI...

Page 6: ...architec ture Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB Supports one PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot Supports one PCI Express x1 slot Compliant with PCI 2 3...

Page 7: ...d memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many sys tem features including the f...

Page 8: ...x USB 2 0 ports 2 x USB 3 0 blue ports 1 x RJ45 LAN port 1 x DVI Port 1 x optical SPDIFO port and audio jacks for microphone line in and 8 ch line out 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4 pin A...

Page 9: ...board AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Multi language BIOS Utility Supports ECS M I B III Utility System BIOS Form Factor MATX Size 244mm x 220mm Support eBLU Support eDLU Support eSF Support...

Page 10: ...6 IntroducingtheMotherboard Motherboard Components...

Page 11: ...7 SATA1 6 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 8 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 9 F_USB1 Front panel USB 2 0 header with EZ Charger function 10 F_USB2 3 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 11 USB3F Front pan...

Page 12: ...8 IntroducingtheMotherboard Memo...

Page 13: ...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 case...

Page 14: ...ard 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...

Page 15: ...1 is labeled To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save Changes and Exit Name Type Description Se...

Page 16: ...rmance 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 me...

Page 17: ...rd 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 You must install at least one module in any of the four s...

Page 18: ...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 no...

Page 19: ...d 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 standa...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...support the new Serial ATAIII devices for the highest data transfer rates 6 0 Gb s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It doubles the transfer rate of current SATA 3 0Gb s interface SPDI...

Page 22: ...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 Nopin 10 GND Ground Function Pin Signal Name Pin Sign...

Page 23: ...D USB3 ICC Port2 D 13 GND GND 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 15 IntA_P2_SSTX USB3 ICC...

Page 24: ...18 Ground 6 PD4 19 Ground 7 PD5 20 Ground 8 PD6 21 Ground 9 PD7 22 Ground 10 ACK 23 Ground Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 11 BUSK 24 Ground 12 PE 25 Ground 13 SLCT 26 Key F_1394A Onboard IEEE 1394a h...

Page 25: ...the standard inter face 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 motherbo...

Page 26: ...in signal while the E port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports audio devices that cor respond to the A B and D port respectively In addition all of the 3 ports B and D provide users...

Page 27: ...OWER 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL 4 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN 5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V 6 Connect the cas...

Page 28: ...Sense Sensor 4 PWM CPU FAN control Function Pin Signal Name ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector 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...

Page 29: ...25 InstallingtheMotherboard ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name 4 12V 3 12V 2 Ground 1 Ground SPK Internal speaker Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal...

Page 30: ...rovides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for informa tion Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single...

Page 31: ...de 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 option...

Page 32: ...ify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a icon lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for t...

Page 33: ...efault values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a icon F4 Save Exit 1 For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items p...

Page 34: ...ick the left key of the mouse to display the following screen Then you can load optimized defaults or not Default Select the boot icon and press Enter or double click the left key of the mouse to disp...

Page 35: ...Windows Date and Time Properties utility System Language English This item is used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and ti...

Page 36: ...ault language Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save...

Page 37: ...that the BIOS automatically detects Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page EnableorDisabeOnboard LAN Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Se...

Page 38: ...Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Clic...

Page 39: ...vironment 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 CPUTctl CPUFA...

Page 40: ...coming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you...

Page 41: ...return to the Advanced Menu page Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen C...

Page 42: ...C Q Enabled This item enables or disables the CPU C Q Function SB Clock Spread Spectrum Disabled This item enables or disables the SB Clock Spread Spectrum Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu pag...

Page 43: ...channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page SATA Mode IDE Use this item to select SATA mo...

Page 44: ...enable or disable all USB devices USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Selec...

Page 45: ...t Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optim...

Page 46: ...d and Bi dir This item shows the information of the device mode Press Esc to return to the Super IO Configuration page Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boo...

Page 47: ...TPM support for this system Please note that a system reboot is needed before a change on the TPM state to take effect Current TPM Status Information This feature displays the current status of the T...

Page 48: ...Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit North Bridge South Bridge Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save E...

Page 49: ...ge Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Enabled DisabledAzaliaHD Audio SB Chipset Config...

Page 50: ...ry CAS column address strobe It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B III...

Page 51: ...Drive Priorities USB Floppy Floppy Drive Priorities USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities USB HardDisk Drive Priorities USB KEY Drive Priorities NETWORK Device Priorities UEFI Boot Device Priorities Boot Co...

Page 52: ...assword Press Enter to setup administrator password Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previou...

Page 53: ...it system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset syst...

Page 54: ...50 Using BIOS Boot Override Use this item enables you to set the device order...

Page 55: ...stem 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 bootab...

Page 56: ...52 Using BIOS Memo...

Page 57: ...luded 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 locat...

Page 58: ...E by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk...

Page 59: ...onsare recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically ins...

Page 60: ...ogram 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 oper ating system Utility Software...

Page 61: ...hics card which can be used for CrossFireTM technology such as HD6670 series into the PCIEX16 slot Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot 2 For CrossFireTM you must enter the BIOS set...

Page 62: ...lowing screen appears Be sure that the External ATI graphics ATI Radeon HD 6670 and Onboard graphics Radeon HD 6530D or HD6550D are both displaying in the Display adapters Main Advanced Chipset M I B...

Page 63: ...rossFireTM click it and select Enable CrossFireTM then CrossFireTM starts To disable CrossFireTM please make sure to cancel Enable CrossFireTM in Catalyst Control Center firstly Please reference lates...

Page 64: ...t AMD recommends Dual Graphics CrossFireTM Technology combinations of A4 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6450 A6 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6570 A8 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6570 or HD6670...

Page 65: ...tart your computer then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears Figure 1 1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen 1 2 3 Chapter 6 SettingUpAMDA75RAIDConfiguration...

Page 66: ...es you want to make part of the array EnteringtheRAIDBIOSSetup 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...

Page 67: ...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 Selectin...

Page 68: ...n n n n n Down ESC Exit Space Change Option Ctrl Y Save DefineLDMenu Keys Available LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 2 Stripe Block 64 KB Past Init OFF Gigabyte Boundary ON Cache Mode WriteThru C...

Page 69: ...Define LD 3 Controller Configuration 4 Press 1 4 to Select Option ESC Exit Main Menu Keys Available FastBuild tm Utility c 2006 ATI Technology Inc System is going to REBOOT AreYou Sure Y Reboot Any K...

Page 70: ...een to appear The Windows Setup program starts 2 3 a Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver press S then press Enter Specify the AMD drivers 4 Figure 1 9 Press F6 if you need to install a third pa...

Page 71: ...drive After that the driver will not have to be installed 5 6 Figure 1 11 Windows Setup Selected SCSI Adapter The following Windows Setup screen appears S Specify Additional Devices ENTER Continue F3...

Page 72: ...68 SettingUpAMDA75RAIDConfiguration Memo...

Page 73: ...eck 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...

Page 74: ...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 m...

Page 75: ...t RMA No If 3 short beeps DIMM memory not properly inserted or memory failure If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected Yes Yes Halt at POST screen Yes R CMO L C S and restart If fail contact...

Page 76: ...72 TroubleShooting Memo...

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