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provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern- ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Describes the motherboard Using the Motherboard Software software.  Chapter 5 Provides information about page 59 Setting Up AMD SB950 SATA RAID Setup RAID Configuration  Chapter 6 page 67 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Entering the Setup Utility............27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........28 Using BIOS..................28 BIOS Navigation Keys..............29 Main Menu................30 Advanced Menu..............31 Chipset Menu................44 M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu........46 Boot Menu................51 Security Menu.................52 Save & Exit Menu...............53 Updating the BIOS..............54 A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD SB950 RAID Configuration Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..........59 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........67 Start up problems after prolong use..........68 Maintenance and care tips..............68 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............69 A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A970M-A DELUXE motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD Phenom and later desktop processors (socket AM3+) for high-end business or per- sonal desktop markets.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications • AMD Phenom and later desktop processors (socket AM3+) • Supports CPU up to 140W TDP Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. Chipset • NB: AMD 970 SB: SB950 Extra Chipset • ASM1042 supports two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel Memory •...
  • Page 7 - Supports Multi-language - Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default) AP Support • Supports EZ Charger Note: Please go to ECS website to get the latest news for AP supporting. Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 220mm A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 32-bit PCI add-on card slots 18. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots 19. PCIEX16_T PCI Express slot for graphics interface (runs at x4 mode) 20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 21. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    Users please refer to the following note for specific port funtion definition. A: Center & Woofer D: Front Out B: Back Surround E: Mic_in Rear C: Line-in The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 6. Optical SPIDF Output This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices. 7. eSATA 6Gb/s Ports Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or Serial ATA port multipliers. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12 Memo A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can damage the motherboard. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14: 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” A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    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. Press the metal lever back into its original position. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    CPU, and make it to be a thin layer. B. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and flip the levers over the heat sink in place. C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Installing Memory Modules

    Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Installing Add-On Cards

    PCI v2.2 compliant. Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card care- fully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards. Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the LAN Card in the PCIEX1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Connecting Optional Devices

    SATA1~5 connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA device for the highest data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 3. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi- cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang- 5. COM: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 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. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 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 A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    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. * For reference only A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • 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 ATX_POWER SYS_FAN PWR_FAN ATX_12V F_PANEL —— —— A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 2 & 7. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector) Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 24-pin power cable 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 perfectly. 4-pin power cable A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29: Front Panel Header

    50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 5. SPK: Speaker header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Using Bios

    When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa- tion. Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Bios Navigation Keys

    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. 2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: Main Menu

    The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled) The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Lan Configuration

    F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN 1 Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37: Pc Health Status

    If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38 System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc. • CPU Tcontrol • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • CPU Voltage • DIMM Voltage • PCH Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the Power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Acpi Settings

    F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)] This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State(default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    AMD C&Q (Enabled) This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function. Core Performance Boost (Enabled) This item enables or disables the Core performance boost. Core C6 State (Enabled) This item enables or disables the Core C6 state. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not run- ning. SB Clock Spread Spectrum (Enabled) This item enables or disables the SB Clock Spread Spectrum. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Sata Configuration

    This motherboard supports five SATA channels and one eSATA, each channel allows one SATA/eSATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA/eSATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Usb Configuration

    USB 3.0 Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: Super Io Configuration

    Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46 Device Mode (Standard Serial Port...) This item shows the information of the device mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47: Trusted Computing

    This item enables or disables security device support. Current Status Information This item shows the information of current status. SUPPORT TURNED OFF This item shows the information of the support turned off. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48: Chipset Menu

    This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration. Azalia HD Audio (Enabled) This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 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> to return to the Chipset Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50: Mb Intelligent Bios X) Menu

    ESC/Right Click: Exit Current CPU Speed (3600MHz) This item shows current CPU speed. Core Clock multiplier (Auto) Use this item to set the core clock multiplier. AltVidC3 Enable (Auto) This item allows you to select amdAltVidEn 0:24N:3x80[12]. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Memory Control

    This item allows you to set memory clock mode. Memory Clock is (DDR3-1333/667 Mhz) This item shows the information of memory clock. Command Rate (Auto/1T) This item allows you to set command rate. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52 Current IO HT Freq (2400Mhz) This item shows the current IO HT Frequency. IO HT Frequency (Auto) This item allows you to set IO HT Frequency. Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53 Use this item to set the CPU/HT reference clock through clock gen. CPU Unlock (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable CPU unlock function. It works depends on your CPU. CPU/NB/VDIMM Voltage (Default) These items allows you to adjust the CPU/NB/VDIMM voltage. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55: Boot Menu

    Hard Disk Drive/ CD/DVD ROM Drive/ USB/Floppy Drive/ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive/ USB HardDisk Drive/ USB Flash Drive/ Network Drive/ UEFI Boot Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56: Security Menu

    Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Administrator Password This item allows you to set or change administrator password. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57: Save & Exit Menu

    This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58: Updating The Bios

    BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59: Using The Motherboard Software

    Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 60 Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61: Manual Installation

    If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the oper- ating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 63: Setting Up Amd Sb950 Raid Configuration

    : Select Screen  /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Figure 1.2 SATA Configuration Screen A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 64 [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments....[ 1 ] Define LD..........[ 2 ] Define LD..........[ 3 ] Controller Configuration....[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit Figure 1.3 Main Menu A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 65 It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is 64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID 1, the Stripe block size is unchangeable. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 66: Assigning The Disks

    LD 8 ---- ---- ------ ---- [ Keys Available ] [     ] Up [     ] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 67 The following screen appears (Figure 1.8). RAID BIOS Version 2.5.1540.33 (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Mode Size TRACK-MAPPING STATUS 2+0 RAID 0 318000M 38661/255/63 Functional ASUS DVD-E818AT Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility..._ A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 68: Installing The Raid Drivers

    * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 1.10 Windows Setup—Specify Devices Specify the AMD drivers. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
  • Page 69 Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed. A970M-A DELUXE USER MANUAL...
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  • Page 71: 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 72: 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.
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