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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 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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 Feature....................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............31 Power Management Setup..........33 PCI/PnP Setup..............34 PC Health Status...............35 Frequency/Voltage Control..........37 Load Default Settings............38 Supervisor Password............38 User Password..............39 Save & Exit Setup..............39 Exit Without Saving............39 Updating the BIOS.............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...
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Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G43T-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket ® ® for latest Intel 45nm Multi-Core processors/Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core/Celeron ®... -
Page 8: Feature
Feature Processor ® The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel 45nm Multi-Core processors/ ® ® ® Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core/Celeron Dual Core/Celeron 400 series processors that carries the following features: • Accommodates Intel ® 45nm Multi-Core processors/Core 2 Quad/ ®... -
Page 9: Onboard Lan
Audio The onboard Audio provides the following features: • 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate • Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio requirements • Direct Sound 3D compatible Onboard LAN The onboard LAN provides the following features: •... -
Page 10: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard... - Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS ® LGA775 socket for Intel 45nm Multi-Core processors/ 1. CPU Socket ® Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Dual Core/ ® ® Celeron Dual Core/Celeron 400 series CPUs processors 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3.
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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 Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn the system off. CLR_CMOS Front Panel 1-2: VCC... -
Page 16: 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 17: Cpu Installation Procedure
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. ·... -
Page 18: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 667 333 MHz DDR2 800 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. - Page 19 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules and combination have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1 512 MB AL6E8E63J-6E1 Ramxel RML1520M38D6F-667 Samsung...
- Page 20 Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Kingston KVR800D2N5 512 MB Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 Qimonda HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E APOGEE AU1G082-800P000 AET760UD00-30DB97X Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X 78.01GAO.9K5 Apacer AU01GE800C5KBGC GEIL Millenary/Geil/GL2L64M088BA18H/1GB/DS Geil GEIL Platinum Edition/Geil/BOXED/1GB/DS 1 GB Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48 Infinity 04701G16CZ5U2G KHX6400D2ULK2/2G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1.8V 9905316-054.A01LF AL7E8F73C-8E1 DDR2 800 Ramaxel...
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Page 21: Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots 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 increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. - Page 22 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.
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Page 23: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name PORT 1L AUD_GND PORT 1R... - Page 24 SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi- nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com- patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
- Page 25 LPT: Onboard parallel port header Signal Name Signal Name STROBE ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground BUSK Ground Ground SLCT Installing the Motherboard...
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Page 26: Installing Sata Hard Drive
Installing SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is 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. -
Page 27: Connecting I/O Devices
Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: 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 (COM) fax/modems. -
Page 28: 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 system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. -
Page 29: Atx 12V Power Connector
CPU_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor Control 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... -
Page 30: 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 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: Using Bios
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, 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 Save &... -
Page 33: Standard Cmos Setup
For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this 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. Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. - Page 34 CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SATA1 Help Item SATA1 Device : Not Detected Select the type of device connected to the system. Type Auto LBA/Large Mode Auto Block (Multi-Sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S.M.A.R.T.
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Page 35: 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) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Thermal Management Enabled Help Item TM Status... -
Page 36: Advanced Chipset Setup
Boot Up Numlock Status (On) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. APIC Mode (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Inter- rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys- tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors. -
Page 37: Integrated Peripherals
PAVP Mode (Lite) This item allows you to select the PAVP (Protected Audio-Video Path) mode. PAVP supports secure playback of Intel HD Audio and Video content. Pre-allocated share mem (64MB) This item is used to choose the pre-allocated Graphics VGA memory size when IGD (Internal Graphics Device) is enabled. - Page 38 OnBoard AUDIO Function (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function. Serial Port1 Address (3F8/IRQ4) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. Parallel Port Address (378) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.
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Page 39: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant Off PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Select the ACPI Resume by Ring... -
Page 40: Pci/Pnp Setup
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). -
Page 41: 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) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item -=- System Hardware Monitor-=- Smart Fan Function Press Enter CPU FAN Speed... - Page 42 ECS supports the latest PECI host technology. While using Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPU, the original images of the BIOS item “PC Health Status” and “Smart FAN Function” will be replaced by PECI mode and negative number. (The max data from PECI is zero.) CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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Page 43: Frequency/Voltage Control
Case Open Warning (Disabled) This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case. Chassis Opened (No) This item indicates whether the case has been opened. Press <Esc>... -
Page 44: Load Default Settings
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum (Enabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Memory Voltage (1.90V) This item allows users to adjust the DDR memory voltage. -
Page 45: User Password
User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help Item Install or Change the Change User Password Press Enter password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value... -
Page 46: 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 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...
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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.