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A85F2-A DELUXE (GOLDEN) USER MANUAL

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

4. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header

This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB

3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.

3. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header

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Summary of Contents for A85F2-A DELUXE

Page 1: ...nt 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 inte...

Page 2: ...board IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 5 Describes the motherboard software page 59 H Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char...

Page 3: ...A Hard Drive 22 ConnectingCaseComponents 23 Front Panel Header 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 MotherboardComp...

Page 4: ...g Setup 53 ManualInstallation 55 ECSUtilitySoftware IntelligentEZUtility 55 Chapter 6 67 Trouble Shooting 67 Start up problems during assembly 67 Start up problems after prolong use 68 Maintenanceandc...

Page 5: ...1866 1600 1333 It supports four DDR3 slots with maximum memory size of 64 GB Two PCI Express x16 slots in tended for Graphics Interface are fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 version 2 0 In addit...

Page 6: ...PU up to 125W TDP Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Pow...

Page 7: ...OS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play Supports ACPI DMI Supports STR S3 STD S4 Supports OC adjustment Supports Hardware monitor Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up dev...

Page 8: ...Chapter 1 4 A85F2 A DELUXE GOLDEN USER MANUAL Motherboard Components...

Page 9: ...EZ Front panel USB 2 0 header F_USB1 EZ supports EZ Charger 8 F_USB2 3 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 9 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 10 USB3F Front panel USB 3 0 header 11 PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connect...

Page 10: ...clear CMOS 6 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 7 eSATA 6Gb s Port Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or SATA port multipliers 8 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0...

Page 11: ...ally Users please refer to the following note for specific port funtion definition A Center Woofer D Front Out B Back Surround E Mic_in Rear C Line in The above port definition can be changed to audio...

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Page 13: ...es in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard...

Page 14: ...lustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Set...

Page 15: ...ity of internal cache memory and external cache memory You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents to...

Page 16: ...the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious da...

Page 17: ...ou must install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 64 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to...

Page 18: ...opulated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance...

Page 19: ...y compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card care fully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manuall...

Page 20: ...the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt ers you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on car...

Page 21: ...nts No Components 1 SATA1 7 4 SPDIFO 2 F_USB1 EZ F_USB2 3 5 COM 3 USB3F 6 F_AUDIO SATA1 7 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6 0Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly...

Page 22: ...2 F_USB1 EZ F_USB2 3 Front Panel USB 2 0 headers Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up Unli...

Page 23: ...FO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector 4 SPDIFO SPDIF out header This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 e...

Page 24: ...auxiliary front oriented mi crophone and line out ports for easier access This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as b...

Page 25: ...lease tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please do...

Page 26: ...ATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol...

Page 27: ...e installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector...

Page 28: ...ector to ATX12V Users please note that the 8 pin and 4 pin power cables can both be con nected to the ATX12V connector When installing 4 pin power cable the latch falls on the left side of the ATX12V...

Page 29: ...K 6 SPK Speaker Header 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...

Page 30: ...waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs P...

Page 31: ...tions This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read thi...

Page 32: ...execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with a icon lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cur...

Page 33: ...his 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 2 In this Gui BIOS you can...

Page 34: ...ystem 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 time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Ad...

Page 35: ...egacy Network Devices Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F...

Page 36: ...ious Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller E...

Page 37: ...5576 RPM SystemFanSpeed N A PowerFanSpeed N A CPU Voltage 1 456V DIMM Voltage 1 552V NB Voltage 1 240V VDDPR Voltage 1 224V FCH Voltage 1 208V Smart Fan Function PC Health Status CPU Smart Fan Contro...

Page 38: ...ment 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 Press Esc to retur...

Page 39: ...bled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type o...

Page 40: ...3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select I...

Page 41: ...Core L1 Instruction Cache 64 KB 2 way L1 Data Cache 16KB 4 way L2 Cache 2048 KB 16 way No L3 Cache Present C6 Mode Enabled CPB Mode Disabled AMD C Q Enabled Microcode Patch Level 600110f This item sh...

Page 42: ...Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click...

Page 43: ...pport for legacy USB devices Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDef...

Page 44: ...item to change device settings Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General...

Page 45: ...s item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics Device memory This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device lk IGD Share Memory Size Main Advanced Chip...

Page 46: ...or disables Azalia HD audio Azalia internal HDMI codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia internal HDMI codec Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Select AC Power state when Power i...

Page 47: ...to This item is used to set memory clock Core clock multiplier Auto This item is used to set Core clock multiplier Command Rate 1T This item shows the information of command rate Row Precharge Time tR...

Page 48: ...20 This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles Row Cycle Time tRC 33 This item specifies the row cycle time SB Spread Spectrum Enabled This item enables or disables the SB S...

Page 49: ...oard 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 Warning Over clocking components can adversely affect...

Page 50: ...Exit Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows 8 Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module CSM Manual User customized CSM parameters boot policy Boot Configuration Op...

Page 51: ...SM will be launched Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not Launch This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only This controls the execution of UEFI and Legac...

Page 52: ...cure Boot Mode Custom This item is used to select secure boot mode when you select standard mode se cure boot policy is fixed when you select custom mode the image execution policy and secure boot key...

Page 53: ...is item to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Image E...

Page 54: ...nd an entry to DBX Platform Key PK This item shows the information of the platform key Set PK KEK DB DBX from File This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file The file data m...

Page 55: ...ou to exit 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 re...

Page 56: ...fer 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...

Page 57: ...e path for all software and drivers available on the disk Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click Exit button to close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Click the Setup but...

Page 58: ...install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to re start a few times to complete the install...

Page 59: ...tup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder Manual Installation ECS Utilit...

Page 60: ...e and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan sp...

Page 61: ...ng tool that provides user friendly windows operation interface for novices and over clockers Combining with ECS MIB III tech nology eOC challenges the undiscovered over clocking capability than ever...

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Page 63: ...Configuration to RAID Choosethesystemdefault language Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previ...

Page 64: ...d drives you want to make part of the array Entering the RAID BIOS Setup Figure 1 3 Main Menu View Drive Assignments 1 Define LD 2 Define LD 3 Controller Configuration 4 Press 1 4 to Select Option ESC...

Page 65: ...s 64KB but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB When choose RAID 1 the Stripe block size is unchangeable Selecting the Stripe Block Size Note If you want to use the function of the following RAID Mode y...

Page 66: ...N Cache Mode WriteThru Channel ID Drive Model Capacity MB Assignment 3 Mas WDC WD3200AAJS 22B4 320073 Y 4 Mas WDC WD1600JS 22NVB1 160042 Y Drives Assignments FastBuild tm Utility c 2006 ATI Technology...

Page 67: ...iguration 4 Press 1 4 to Select Option ESC Exit Main Menu Keys Available System is going to REBOOT AreYou Sure Y Reboot Any Key Back FastBuild tm Utility c 2006 ATI Technology Inc RAID BIOS Version 2...

Page 68: ...p 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 load support for the following mass s...

Page 69: ...ss Enter for 32 bit OS or Select ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller x64 plat form and press Enter for 64 bit OS 5 Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation Be sure to leave the floppy disk...

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Page 71: ...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 sho...

Page 72: ...r 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...

Page 73: ...r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H s...

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