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ECS A790GXM-A Manual

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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 2.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
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.
Preface
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  • Page 1 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 2.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: 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 3: 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 4 PC Health Status................41 M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios)............43 Load Default Settings..............45 Supervisor Password..............45 User Password................46 Save & Exit Setup .................46 Exit Without Saving...............46 Updating the BIOS................48 Chapter 4 49 49 49 49 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM........49 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7........49 Running Setup................50 Manual Installation................52 Utility Software Reference..............52...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A790GXM-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64/Sempron pro- cessors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

  • Page 6: 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/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 7: Onboard Lan

    Memory • Supports DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture • Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs • Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB Audio All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate • •...

  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 9 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS Socket for AMD Phenom processor (socket AM2+)/AMD 1. CPU Socket Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64/Sempron processors CPU cooling fan connector 2. CPU_FAN1 3. DDR2_1~4 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5.
  • Page 10 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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: CMOS CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Installing Memory Modules

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Install your CPU. 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.

  • Page 16: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules. This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.
  • Page 17 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 1066(AM2+)/800/667/533/400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name Corsair VC256MB533D2 4PB11D9CHM Nanya Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-37B 256 MB 5PB42 D9DCD Ramaxel Elpida E5116AF-5C-E Aeneon AET94F370 DS...
  • Page 18 Type Size Vendor Module Name Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3-A 256 MB Ramaxel 5NB31 D9DCG A-DATA AD29608A88-3EG VALUESELECT 32M8CEC Corsair 64M8CFE PS1000545 Corsair K4T5108QC GEIL GL2L64M088BA18W 512 MB AL6E8E63J-6E1 Ramaxel 5LB31 D9DCL Samsung K4T51083QC Sync MAX 04400WB01 R050008A Transcend JetRam J12Q3AB-6 Twinmos TMM6208G8M30B Elpida AM4B5708GEWS7E- 0637F AM4B5708GQJS7E0631F...
  • Page 19 Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Infineon HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 512 MB Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 Sync MAX U538H8G090HL A-DATA VD29608A8D-25EG-E0722 Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 Corsair CM2X1024-6400PRO GEIL GL2L64M088BA18H Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48 KHX6400D2ULK2/2G Kingston 1 GB KVR800D2N5/1G IMEAER422LA0112 MEAER421LA0110-08A6 MEAER422LB0107 Silicon Pow er SP001GBLRU800S01 DDR2 800 Transcend...
  • Page 20 Mem ory Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Recom m end Volt 512 MB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 1.8 V Aeneon AXT760UD00-19DC97X 1.9 V Hynix HYMP512U64FP8-G7 AB 2.0 V Infinity 04701G16CY5U2A 2.0 V 1 GB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G 1.9 V DDR2 1066 Micron MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1 1.9 V Qimonda...

  • 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.

  • Page 23: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: 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.

  • Page 24: F_Usb1~3: Front Panel Usb Headers

    F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Addi- tionally, 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 25 WOL1: Wake On LAN connector (optional) If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL connector onboard. This enables the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. When your system is in a power-saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes the system.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    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 28: 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. VGA1 Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

  • Page 29: 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_FAN1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN1. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
  • Page 30 Connecting 8/4-pin power cable Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be con- nected to the ATX12V connector. When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V connector match perfectly. 8-pin power cable When installing 4-pin power cable, the latch falls on the left side of the ATX12V connec- tor.
  • Page 31 ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal ATX4P1: Auxiliary Power Connector for Graphics Interface Signal Name +12V Make sure to connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to ATX4P1; otherwise, the system will be unstable.

  • Page 32: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on FULL ATX, 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 33: 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 34: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup M.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios) Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. 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.

  • Page 38: 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) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Help Item HT Frequency Auto CPU Virtualization...
  • Page 39 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Hard Drive/CD/DVD/1st FlOPPY DRIVE) 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. Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 40 CD/DVD Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CD/DVD Drives CD/DVD Drives Help Item 1st Drive CD/DVD Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 41: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset 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) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Help Item Internal Graphics Mode UMA+SIDEPORT...

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Help Item Onboard SATA Mode Enabled SATA Configuration Native IDE Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Options Onboard AUDIO Function...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant Off Select the ACPI PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off state used for...

  • Page 44: Pci/Pnp Setup

    Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

  • Page 45: 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) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item -=- System Hardware Monitor-=- Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature...
  • Page 46 DeltaT1 (+3) This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works. SMART Fan Slope PWM value (4 PWM value/°C) This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan. Press <Esc>...

  • Page 47: Mb Intelligent Bios)

    : 3 CLK, 3 CLK Row Cycle (Trc) : 21 CLK, 21 CLK : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ECS: Exit F1: General help F9: Optimized Defaults DRAM Frequency (Auto) This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged.
  • Page 48 Bank Interleaving (Auto) This item is used to set the bank interleaving. Channel Interleaving (XOR of Address bits) This item is used to set the channel interleaving. Memory CLK (333 MHz) This item is used to set the memory clock mode. CAS Latency (Tcl) (5.0) This item controls the timing delay (inclockcycles) before the DRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

  • Page 49: Load Default Settings

    NB Clk (1800MHz) This item shows the frequency of Northbridge clock. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not.

  • Page 50: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value...

  • Page 51: 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 52 Memo Using BIOS...

  • Page 53: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/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 54: Running Setup

    Drivers 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 disk.
  • Page 55 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. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.

  • Page 56: Manual Installation

    These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software. Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool “n” Quiet technol- ogy. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 57: Hdmi Audio Setting Sop

    HDMI Audio setting SOP OS: XP system 1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties a. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HD Auido Output b. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HDMI Auido Output a. User Playback Audio speaker function working b. User Playback HDMI speaker function working Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 58 OS: Vista system Control Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default 1. Volume --> Playback 2. Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default --> OK User HDMI Playback function working Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 59 3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK User Speaker Palyback function working 4. SPDIF-Out --> Set Default --> OK User SPDIF-Out Playback function working This concludes chapter 4. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 60 Memo Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 61: Ati Crossfirex

    Edi- tion graphics card and a CrossFireX ready graphics card. Visit the ECS website (www.ecs.com.tw) for a list of qualified CrossFireX ready graphics card for this motherboard. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com).

  • Page 62: Technology Support

    3. Connect the two CrossFireX Edition graphics cards installed on PCIE16X_1 and PCIE16X_2 slots with the CrossFire Bridge. 4. Connect the external cable to the corresponding port on your monitor. 5. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. Table A: Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for CrossFireX Func- tion...
  • Page 63 7. Enable the CrossFireX function in Catalyst Control Center. View The Catalyst Control Center provides two views; one is Standard view for begin- ners, the other is Advance view for advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software. To enable CrossFireX •...

  • Page 64: Hybrid Graphics Technology

    ® 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 RS780D graphics core to render ® mode. simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFire Follow the steps below to start the Hybrid Graphics ®...
  • Page 65 While if display by OnBoard, you must enter the BIOS, set the Init Display First in Advanced Chipset Setup to OnBoard. Then press F10 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. After entering OS, enter Catalyst Control Center to enable CrossFire. 3.
  • Page 66 4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFire , click it ® and select Enable CrossFire , then Hybrid Graphics starts. Note: You can only use either the CrossFireX™ technology or the Hybrid ® Graphics technology since AMD does not support the case for Hybrid Graphics ®...

  • Page 67: Setting Up Amd Sb750 Raid Configuration

    Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD SB750 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 Memo AMD RAID Configuration...

  • Page 75: Setting Up Ejiffy

    Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature.

  • Page 76: Installation And Bios Setup

    DVD Activation Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation. 1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.
  • Page 77 3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after rebooting. Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for more tips.
  • Page 78 Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up. 5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.

  • Page 79: Entering Ejiffy

    Entering eJIFFY The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup. Click to enter the normal OS you have installed such as Windows. Click to enter eJIFFY OS. Click to set the BIOS.

  • Page 80: Features Icons

    Feature Icons The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu. eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video. ePix: Photo viewing. ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN, ICQ , AIM, etc.) Shows ePal on-line connection status.

  • Page 81: Usage Faq

    Usage FAQ Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for language- switch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting. Keyboard Language Setup Step1. Click to open the language control panel. Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language”...
  • Page 82 Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click “ A p p l y ” : Move your mouse pointer on the text box and press Ctrl+Space. The language bar will then appear as fol- lows.
  • Page 83 How to change display language? Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting. Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk. Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 84 Memo Setting Up eJIFFY...

  • Page 85: Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. 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.

  • Page 86: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed.
  • Page 88 Memo Trouble Shooting...

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