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PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

6Introducing the MotherboardMemo

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardDo not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

9Installing the MotherboardChecking clear CMOS buttonThe following illustration shows the location of the clear CMOS button.To avoid the system unstab

10Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make surethat you DO NO

11Installing the MotherboardCPU Installation ProcedureThe following illustration shows CPU installation components.1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lev

12Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDR

13Installing the MotherboardTable A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following memory modules have been tested and qualified for u

14Installing the MotherboardUsers please be noted that DDR3 1800/1600 MHz is validated to run at1333 MHz only.Type Size Vendor Module NameAeneon AXH76

15Installing the MotherboardExpansion SlotsInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem t

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma

16Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

17Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:SATA1~6:

18Installing the MotherboardF_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio headerThis header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out p

19Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Addi-tionall

20Installing the MotherboardInstalling a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard DriveThis section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk d

21Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either

22Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect th

23Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case Components1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.2 Connect the standard power supply connector to

24Installing the MotherboardWhen installing 4-pin power cable, the latchfalls on the left side of the ATX12Vconnector.4-pin power cableUsers please no

25Installing the MotherboardPWR_FAN: FAN Power ConnectorsPin Signal Name Function1 GND System Ground2 +12V Power +12V3 Sense

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the Moth

26Installing the MotherboardFront Panel HeaderThe front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LEDheaders commonly found on ATX

27Using BIOSChapter 3Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and P

28Using BIOSCMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.ffff v02.62 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.f: M

29Using BIOSThe default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditionswith optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the defau

30Using BIOSFor the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reservesthe right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BI

31Using BIOSBlock (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writingmore data during

32Using BIOSQuick Power on Self Test (Enabled)Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system startup faster. You might l

33Using BIOSBoot Other Device (Yes)Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.When enabled, the system searches all other possible loca

34Using BIOSAdvanced Chipset SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect

35Using BIOSIntegrated PeripheralsThis page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)SAT

iv Integrated Peripherals...35 Power Management Setup...

36Using BIOSPower Management SetupThis page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.Select the ACPIstate used forSystem Suspend.

37Using BIOSPCI / PnP SetupThis page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and thoseutilizing the system plug and play capabili

38Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical voltages, temperatures

39Using BIOSSMART Fan Mode (Normal)This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for abetter operation environment. I

40Using BIOSCMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan FunctionHel

41Using BIOSSystem Component CharacteristicsThese items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,such as System & CPU

42Using BIOSM.I.B. II(MB Intelligent BIOS)This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus a

43Using BIOSSpread Spectrum (Enabled)If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-MagneticInterference) generated by th

44Using BIOSNB Voltage (+50mV)This item allows users to adjust the Northbridge voltage.SB Voltage (1.20V)This item allows users to adjust the Southbri

45Using BIOSSupervisor Password (Not Installed)This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password hasbeen installed, Inst

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionCurrently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 16 GB.*Thank you for

46Using BIOSSave & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the S

47Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

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49Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows XP/VistaThe Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for

50Using the Motherboard SoftwareSetup TabApplication TabLists the software utilities that are available on the CD.Read Me TabDisplays the path for all

51Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

52Using the Motherboard SoftwareFollow these instructions to Disable Vista UAC function:1. Go to Control Panel.Method 1. Run Reboot SetupWindows Vista

53Using the Motherboard Software2. Select Classic View.3. Set User Account.4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

54Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the rootdirectory. This file cont

55Using the Motherboard SoftwareHDMI Audio setting SOPOS: XP system1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties2.b. Audio--> Sound playb

2Introducing the MotherboardFeatureProcessorHyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, itenables integrated circuits to

56Using the Motherboard SoftwareOS: Vista systemControl Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device(HDMI) --> Set Default1. Volum

57Using the Motherboard Software3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK User Speaker Palyback function working4. SPDIF-Out --> Set Default -->

58Using the Motherboard SoftwareMemo

59Hybrid Graphics® Technology SupportChapter 5Hybrid Graphics® Technology SupportHybrid Graphics® TechnologyThe Hybrid Graphics® technology provides

60Hybrid Graphics® Technology SupportSurroundViewTM provides the power and convenience of multiadapter,multimonitor support for computers that use a

61Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFireTM, click it andselect Enable CrossFireTM, t

62Hybrid Graphics® Technology SupportMemo

63AMD RAID ConfigurationSetting Up a bootable RAID ArrayThis section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.Setting Up the BIOSUse the ar

64AMD RAID Configuration5Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceedto set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next s

65AMD RAID ConfigurationSelect [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.3The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu

3Introducing the MotherboardOnboard LANThis motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of133/100/66/33 MB/s.Expansion OptionsThe

66AMD RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have beenassigned as RAID 0 array disks.Figure 1.5 Fast

67AMD RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.7 Main MenuPress ESC to exit.4Press Y to reboot.3.The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).Figure 1.8The followin

68AMD RAID Configuration1Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\SB750\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot

69AMD RAID Configurationb Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and pressEnter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RA

70AMD RAID ConfigurationMemo

Setting Up eJIFFY71IntroductioneJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to startexecution, eJIFFY is ready to provide

Setting Up eJIFFY72Installation and BIOS SetupYou need to finish the CD installation first before setting the BIOS.2. Enter My Computer to find the eJ

Setting Up eJIFFY734. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOSsetup page after boot up.5. And then enter

Setting Up eJIFFY74Entering eJIFFYThe post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttonson it, Operating system, eJIFFY

Setting Up eJIFFY75Feature IconsThe following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on themenu.ePix: Photo viewing.eWeb: Fire

4Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard ComponentsThe above image is for reference only; please take the actual motherboardfor detailed parts.

Setting Up eJIFFY76Usage FAQQ1: How to download files to hard disk through eWeb?Click on the file link directly. Then select “Save File” in the pop-up

Setting Up eJIFFY77Q2: How to switch to different languages settings?Step1.Step2.

Setting Up eJIFFY782. Then the “Save Image” window appears. You may rename the image file in the“Name” column and save the file in a folder as the fol

Setting Up eJIFFY79Enter the ePix window, then click the icon “Folder” located in the upper left-handcorner, then follow the path for the files you ha

Setting Up eJIFFY80Q2: How to use the fit function under slide show?1. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences” option from the menu.2. Click “Viewer” an

Setting Up eJIFFY81“Unmount” is to safely remove the storage devices.To unplug the external storage devices such as USB drives, users need to clik the

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5Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsLABEL COMPONENTS1. CPU Socket Socket for AMD PhenomTM II processor (socket AM3)2. CPU_FAN C