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  • Page 1 Инструкция ECS A75F2-A2 V1.0 Перейти в карточку товара 8 800 775 98 98...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives: Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char- EN 55022...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction...................1 Pakage Contents..................1 Specifications..................2 Motherboard Components..............4 I/O Ports....................6 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis........7 Checking Jumper Settings..............8 Installing Hardware................9 Installing the Processor............9 Installing the CPU Cooler............10 Installing Memory Modules...........11 Installing Add-on Cards............12 Connecting Optional Devices..........14...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7.........49 Running Setup...............49 Manual Installation................51 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........51 Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD A75 RAID Configuration Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..........53 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........61 Start up problems after prolong use..........62...

  • Page 6: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A75F2-A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per- formance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket FM2 for AMD TRIN- ITY processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard is based on AMD A75 express chipset for best desktop platform. A75 is a single-chip, highly integrated.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications • Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors • Supports CPU up to 125W TDP Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. Chipset • AMD A75 Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB •...
  • Page 8 AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM • Support Multi-language BIOS Utility • Support Over-Clocking • Support eBLU, eDLU, eOC, eSF • Support ECS M.I.B III Utility • Support EZ Charger Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 210mm A75F2-A2 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components A75F2-A2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 6.

  • Page 11: I/O Ports

    I/O Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. VGA Port You can connect the display device to the VGA port. DVI Port You can connect the display device to the DVI port.

  • Page 12: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2-1. Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard: • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard.

  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    2-3. Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration 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 Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.

  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    2-4. Installing Hardware 2-4-1. Installing the Processor • This motherboard has an FM2 socket. • When choosing a processor, consider the performance 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 memory.

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler • Install 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 damage to the motherboard or its components.

  • Page 16: Installing Memory Modules

    2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules • This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 2200+(OC)/1866/1600/1333. • Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges.

  • Page 17: Installing Add-On Cards

    2-4-4. 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 18 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 19: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components SATA1~6 F_USB1~2 F_AUDIO USB3F SPDIFO CASE 1. SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors SATA1~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly.
  • Page 20 2. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Addition- ally, 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 21 4. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. 5. COM: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.
  • Page 22 6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install 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 below picture.
  • Page 23 If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ”. * For reference only 7.
  • Page 24 8. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. A75F2-A2 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a 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 interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs.

  • Page 26: Connecting Case Components

    2-4-7. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Components Components CPU_FAN F_PANEL ATX_POWER SYS_FAN ATX_12V PWR_FAN 1. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & 3. SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) &...
  • Page 27 2. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 7. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. Connecting 8-pin/4-pin power cable Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be con- nected to the ATX12V connector.
  • Page 28 Connecting 24-pin power cable 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 cable and the ATX match perfectly. 24-pin power cable 6.

  • Page 29: Front Panel Header

    5. 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: Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive.

  • Page 30: 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 con- figuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer.

  • Page 32: Bios Navigation Keys

    In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a icon. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

  • Page 33: Main Menu

    Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Choose the system default BIOS Information language System Language English System Date Wed 05/02/2012 System Time...

  • Page 34: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Enable or Disable Boot Legacy OpROM Support Option for Legacy Network Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Devices.

  • Page 35: Lan Configuration

    LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Enabled or Disabled LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Network Boot Protocol Boot Order Int 18h : Select Screen...

  • Page 36: 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. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Tctl : +29 CPU Fan Speed : 1867 RPM...
  • Page 37 Smart Fan Mode (Normal) This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment.

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit About Resume by Ring Power Management Setup Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled...

  • Page 39: Acpi Configuration

    ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM) SUSPEND button is pressed.

  • Page 40: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit CPU Configuration Enabled/disabled C6 Socket0: AMD A8-5500 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Max Speed: 3200 MHZ Intended Speed: 3200 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 600110f -- Cache par Core -- L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way...

  • Page 41: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit SATA Configuration Serial-ATA Controller Enabled SATA Mode IDE Mode SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present : Select Screen /Click: Select Item SATA Port3...

  • Page 42: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.

  • Page 43: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) Super IO Configuration Serial Port 0 Configutation Parallel Port Configutation : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select...
  • Page 44 Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Enabled or Disabled Parallel Parallel Port Configuration Port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5 Change Settings Auto : Select Screen...

  • Page 45: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit North Bridge Parameters North Bridge South Bridge : Select Screen /Click: Select Item /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select...
  • Page 46 South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit South Bridge Select AC Power state when Power is re-applied after Restore AC Power Loss Power Off a power failure.

  • Page 47: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu 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 installed in your system. Main Advanced Chipset...
  • Page 48 SB Spread Spectrum (Enabled) This item enables or disables the SB Spread Spectrum. CPU Over-clocking Func. (Disabled) This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in your system. If the over-clocking fails, please turn off the system power. And then, hold the PageUp key (similar to the Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS will recover the safe default.
  • Page 49 Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits. Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

  • Page 50: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save&Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock state Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot Enabled Set Boot Priority 1st Boot Hard Disk 2nd Boot CD/DVD : Select Screen...

  • Page 51: Security Menu

    Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Set Setup Administrator Administrator Password Password User Password Security Check Setup : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.

  • Page 52: Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit Back to EZ Mode Go back to EZ Mode. Load Non Disk Utility Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset...

  • Page 53: Updating The Bios

    Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. 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 54: Using The Motherboard Software

    Click “Setup” Click the “ Utilities” button to select and button to select and software install ECS Intelligent installation program. Utility. Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard: Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only.
  • Page 55 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.

  • Page 56: Manual Installation

    ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.
  • Page 57 ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. ECS eOC Utility is a simple over-clocking 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 before.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Amd A75 Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD A75 RAID Configuration Setting Up a bootable RAID Array This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array. Setting Up the BIOS Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup. The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
  • Page 59 Press F4 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section. Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS (Windows XP Installation) The AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
  • Page 60 Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page. The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4). FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init :...

  • Page 61: Assigning The Disks

    Assigning the Disks Select the Assignment to Y to designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk. Figure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have been assigned as RAID 0 array disks. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc.
  • Page 62 Press ESC to exit. The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7). FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments....[ 1 ] Define LD..........[ 2 ] Define LD..........[ 3 ] Controller Configuration....[ 4 ] System is going to REBOOT! Are You Sure? Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back...

  • Page 63: Installing The Raid Drivers

    Installing the RAID Drivers Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAID drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant. If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy.
  • Page 64 a. Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter. The following Windows Setup screen appears: Windows Setup --------- You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with windows£¬ using a device support disk provided bu an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
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  • Page 66: Trouble Shooting

    Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information: http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49& childid=M 49&LanlD=0 a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

  • Page 67: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component. Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information. Maintenance and care tips Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.

  • Page 68: Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...
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