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  • Page 3 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 2.0A Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction....................1 Features....................2 Motherboard Components..............4 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case...............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 6 Integrated Peripherals..............32 Power Management Setup.............33 PCI/PnP Configurations...............35 PC Health Status................36 Frequency/Voltage Control............38 Load Default Settings..............39 Supervisor Password..............39 User Password................40 Save & Exit Setup .................40 Exit Without Saving...............40 Chapter 4 41 41 41 41 41 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............41 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista........41 Running Setup................42 Manual Installation................46...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing this motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports AMD Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron™ processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard incorporates the AMD 740G (RS740) Northbridge (NB) and SB700 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.

  • Page 8: Features

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses a Socket AM2+ that carries the following features: • Accommodates AMD Phenom processor (socket AM2+) AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron™ processors • Supports HyperTransport (HT) 1.0 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.

  • Page 9: Onboard Lan/Expansion Options/Integrated I/O

    Onboard LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN provides the following features: • Integrated 10/100/1000 Base-T Transceiver • Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.3 compliant • IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation • Integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Transceiver • Integrated IEEE802.3z compliant • IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: •...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS AMD Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/ 1. CPU Socket AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon Sempron™ processors CPU cooling fan connector 2. CPU_FAN 3. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 4. DDR2_1~2 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5.
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 13: Installing 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 dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...

  • Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings

    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.

  • Page 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Setting (default) Jumper Type Description 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CMOS CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

  • Page 16: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have 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 standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.

  • Page 17: Atx 12V Power Connector

    CPU_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connector Function Signal Name System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor CPU FAN control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Header

    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: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

  • Page 19: Installing Hardware

    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.

  • Page 20: Cpu Installation Procedure

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 800/667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 200 MHz DDR2 266 MHz DDR2 333 MHz DDR2 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots.
  • Page 22 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and quali- fied for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name Hynix HYMP532U646-E3 AA DDR2 400 256 MB Nanya NT512T64U88A0F-5A 512 MB Elixir M2U25664TUH4A0F-37B...

  • Page 23: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    Type Size Vendor Module Name Infineon HYS64T32000HU-25F-B 256MB A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160I1E53 Aeneon AET660UD00-25DB98X Apacer AU512E800C5KBGC 512MB DDR2 800 APOGEE AU51082-800P505 Infineon HYS64T64000HU-25F-B Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/1G Nanya NT512T64U88BOBY-25C AL6E8E63H-8E1 APOGEE AU1G082-800P000 Infineon HYS64T128020HU-25F-8 Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/2G Nanya NT1GT64U8HBOBY-25C AL7E8E63H-8E1 UMAX 53016042-7100B Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 24 IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

  • Page 25: Installing Add-On Cards

    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 in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 26 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

  • Page 27: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: 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.
  • Page 28 LPT: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can ba used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. Pin Signal Name Signal Name STROBE ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground BUSK Ground SLCT F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-...
  • Page 29 CD_IN: Analog audio input connector Signal Name Function CD_L Left CD-in signal Ground Ground CD_R Right CD-in signal 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. Signal Name Function SPDIF...

  • Page 30: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or (COM1) fax/modems.

  • Page 31: Using 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.

  • Page 32: Bios Navigation Keys

    Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup...

  • Page 33: Updating The Bios

    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, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

  • Page 34: Standard Cmos Setup

    Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Date Fri 12/07/2007 Help Item Time 00:11:10 User [Enter], [TAB] SATA1 Not Detected or [SHIFT-TAB] to SATA 2 Not Detected select a field.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Advanced Setup

    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) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup HT Frequency Auto Help Item AMD C&Q...

  • Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup

    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. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system.

  • Page 38: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Help Item SATA Configuration Enanled Onboard SATA Mode Options Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Parallel Port Mode (ECP) Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port). ECP Mode DMA Channel (DMA3) Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port. Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7) Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.
  • Page 40 Soft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off) Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is con- trolled by the power button on your system.

  • Page 41: Pci/Pnp Configurations

    PCI / PnP Configuration This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI / PnP Setup Help Item Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Init Display First...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    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) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item -=- System Hardware Monitor-=- Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature...
  • Page 43 DeltaT (+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 (5 PWM value/°C) This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan. Press <Esc>...

  • Page 44: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in- stalled in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Help item Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK...

  • Page 45: Load Default Settings

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

  • Page 46: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help item Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value...

  • Page 47: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software 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.

  • Page 48: Running Setup

    Setup 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 CD.
  • Page 49 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
  • Page 50 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 51 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 52: Manual Installation

    Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.

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