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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.

  • 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..............5 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..............36 Power Management Setup..............37 PCI/PnP Setup................39 PC Health Status................39 Frequency/Voltage Control............41 Load Default Settings..............42 Supervisor Password..............42 User Password................43 Save & Exit Setup ................43 Exit Without Saving.................43 Updating the BIOS................44 Chapter 4 45 45 45 45 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............45 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista........45 Running Setup.................46...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A760GM-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon Sempron processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

  • Page 8: Feature

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/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) 3.0 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 (optional) The onboard LAN controller provides either of the following features: • Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceiver • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) by Magic Packet/Frame/Link Change • Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps •...
  • Page 10 BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • Power management • Wake-up alarms • CPU parameters • CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Components

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

  • 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 CLR_CMOS turn the system off.

  • 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. Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the locking lever away from the socket and raise it to the upright position. Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket.

  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533. The total memory capacity is 16 GB*. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 266 MHz DDR2 333 MHz DDR2 400 MHz DDR2 1066...
  • Page 19 Table A: Unbuffered DIMM Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU DRAM Timing DIMM1 DIMM2 Speed Mode DDR2-533 SRx16 SRx16 DDR2-533 SRx16 SRx8 SRx8 SRx16 DDR2-533 SRx8 SRx8 DDR2-533 DRx8 DRx8 DRx8 SRx16 DDR2-533 SRx16 DRx8 DRx8 SRx8 DDR2-533 SRx8 DRx8 DDR2-667 SRx16 SRx16 DDR2-667...
  • Page 20 Table B: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Nam e 512 MB Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1 DDR2 533 A-data A-DATA Vitesta 1 GB Kingmax KLBD48F-A8KE4...
  • Page 21 Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Kingston KVR800D2N5 512 MB Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 Qimonda HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E AET760UD00-30DB97X Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X 78.01GAO.9K5 Apacer AU01GE800C5KBGC APOGEE AU1G082-800P000 800/Geil Millenary Geil Geil Platinum/Geil/Boxed 1 GB Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48 Infinity 04701G16CZ5U2G KHX6400D2ULK2 Kingston KVR800D2N5 AL7E8F73C-8E1 DDR2 800 Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-800 Samsung...

  • Page 22: 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 in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 23 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 24: 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 Signal Name Function PORT 1L...
  • Page 25 SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data 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 26 IR: Infrared header The motherboard supports an Infrared (IR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wire- less exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. Signal Name Function Not Assigned Not assigned...

  • Page 27: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    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. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
  • Page 28 Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.

  • Page 29: 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 mouse (COM) or fax/modems.

  • Page 30: 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 31 Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match per- fectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN: CPU FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground...
  • Page 32 SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 33: 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 informa- tion: 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 34 Memo Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    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 Save &...

  • Page 37: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.

  • Page 38: 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.
  • Page 39 LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time. 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.

  • Page 40: 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 Help Item HT Frequency Auto CPU Virtualization...

  • Page 41: Advanced Chipset Setup

    1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/Removable Dev.) Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard. 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...

  • Page 42: 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 Help Item Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Onboard SATA Mode Enabled SATA Configuration Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Parallel Port Mode (Normal) 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). Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7) Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port. USB Functions (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.
  • Page 44 PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off) This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Resume by Ring (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

  • Page 45: Pci/Pnp Setup

    PCI/PnP Setup 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 Init Display First Options PCI-E : Move...
  • Page 46 Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART FAN Control Enabled SMART Fan start PWM value Options SMART Fan start TEMP.(°C) Disabled DeltaT1...

  • Page 47: 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 installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Help Item Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CIK...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 Help Item User Password : Not Installed Install or Change the Change User Password Press Enter password. <...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 56: 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.

  • Page 57: Setting Up Amd Sb710 Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD SB710 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 58 Press F10 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 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 59 Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page. The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4). Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu Using the Define a New Array Screen If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.
  • Page 60 Assigning the Disks 1. 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. Figure 1.5 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned 2.
  • Page 61 Press ESC to exit. The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7). Figure 1.7 Main Menu Press Y to reboot. The following screen appears (Figure 1.8). Figure 1.8 AMD RAID Configuration...
  • Page 62 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 63 The following Windows Setup screen appears: Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and press Enter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform” and press Enter for 64-bit OS. The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:. Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.
  • Page 64 Memo AMD RAID Configuration...

  • Page 65: Hybrid Graphics ® Technology

    Chapter 6 Hybrid Graphics Technology Support ® ® Hybrid Graphics Technology The Hybrid Graphics ® technology provides significant display performance boost to AMD-based systems by inserting the external PCI Express graphics card and enabling both the discrete GPU and the RS780L graphics core to render simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFire mode.
  • Page 66 SurroundView provides the power and convenience of multiadapter, multimonitor support for computers that use a PCI-Express based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphic processors. And there are two options: Disabled and PCI Express. If SurroundView set to Disabled, and Init Display First set to OnBoard, SurroundView will be Enabled by Catalyst Control Center based on cancel the Enable CrossFire...
  • Page 67 4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFire , click it and ® select Enable CrossFire , then Hybrid Graphics starts. ® To disable Hybrid Graphics , please make sure to cancel Enable CrossFire in Catalyst Control Center firstly. Hybrid Graphics Technology Support ®...
  • Page 68 Memo Hybrid Graphics Technology Support ®...

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