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Static Electricity Precautions
1. Don't take this motherboard and components out of their original static-
proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you
don't have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare
metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those compo-
nents unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of
static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power
to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.
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Copyright © 2012
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A47G Series, V1.0
February, 2012
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Page 1: Static Electricity Precautions
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board. 2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages. Copyright © 2012 All Rights Reserved A47G Series, V1.0 February, 2012... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ......................i Chapter 1: Introduction ..................1 Key Features ........................1 Package Contents ......................4 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............. 5 Motherboard Components.................. 6 Installing the Processor ....................7 Installing Memory Modules ..................9 Jumper Settings ...................... - Page 3 Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting Tips ..............56 Start up problems during assemly ................5 6 Start up problems after prolong use ................5 7 Maintenance and care tips ..................5 7 Notice: 1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft.
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that sup- ports socket FM1 for AMD A series processor for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on AMD A55 (Hudson D2) express chipset for best desktop platform. -
Page 5: Memory Support
Motherboard User’s Guide Chipset The AMD A55 (Hudson D2) chipset is based on an innovative and scalable archi- tecture with proven reliability and performance. Supports one PCI Express x1 slot • Supports one PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface, fully compliant to •... - Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard LAN (optional) Supports PCI Express • Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver • Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support • Supports PCI Express • Integrated 10/100 transceiver • Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support • Onboard I/O Ports PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors •...
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Page 7: Package Contents
Motherboard User’s Guide Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: The motherboard Two Serial ATA cables The Software support disk Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard. The Extended USB module The Serial ATA cable Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party, but please contact your local vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the motherboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the motherboard... -
Page 9: Motherboard Components
Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU SOCKET FM1 for AMD A series processors 2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 3. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 4. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 6. -
Page 10: Installing The Processor
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Mouse pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard keyboard. Connect your monitor to the VGA port. VGA Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port LAN Port to connect your computer to the Network. -
Page 11: Cpu Installation Procedure
Motherboard User’s Guide CPU Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install the CPU: Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the locking lever away from the socket and raising 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 12: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR3 1866/1600/1333 memory modules (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maximum 32 GB installed memory. Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 32 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. -
Page 13: Jumper Settings
Motherboard User’s Guide Jumper Settings Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating. -
Page 14: Install The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation USBPWR_R: REAR USB PS/2 POWER SELECT Jumper Use this jumper to set the Rear USB PS/2 Power function. Function Jum per Setting Short Pins 1-2 5VSB Short Pins 2-3 USBPWR_R Note: 1. Make sure the power supply provides enough SB5V voltage before selecting the SB5V function. -
Page 15: Connecting Optional Devices
Motherboard User’s Guide 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. Con- nect the cable from the cooling fan to the SYS_FAN fan power connector on the motherboard. - Page 16 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation 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 Signal PORT1L AUD_GND PORT1R PRESENCE# PORT2R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND PORT2L SENSE2_RETURN F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers The motherboard has USB 2.0 ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
- Page 17 Motherboard User’s Guide LPT: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can ba used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. Pin Signal Name Signal Name STROBE ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground BUSK Ground...
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Page 18: Install Other Devices
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. Serial ATA Devices The Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives, which is designed to overcome the design limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the growing media rate demands of PC platforms. -
Page 19: Expansion Slots
Motherboard User’s Guide Expansion Slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x1 and one 32-bit PCI slot. - Page 20 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Follow the steps below to install an PCI Express x16/ PCI Express x1/PCI expan- sion card. 1. Locate the PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1, PCI slots on the mainboard. 2. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. 3.
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when boot- ing up and basic functions of coordination between system components. -
Page 22: Main Menu
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press PgUp and PgDn keys to cycle through alternative values of that item. The other options on the main menu page lead to dialog boxes requiring your answer OK or Cancel by selecting the [OK] or [Cancel] key. -
Page 23: Advanced Menu
Motherboard User’s Guide Advaned Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Enable/Disable Onboard LAN Legacy OpROM Support Option ROM Launch PXE OpROM... -
Page 24: Lan Configuration
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS auto- matically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Enabled or Disabled Onboard LAN LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]... -
Page 25: Smart Fan Function
Motherboard User’s Guide Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Mode [Normal] Smart Fan Start Offset (-) - Page 26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Mode [Silent] Smart Fan Start Offset (-) Tolerance Value StartUp Value : Select Screen Stop Value /Click: Select Item...
- Page 27 Motherboard User’s Guide System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,... etc. • CPU Tct1 • CPU Fan Speed •...
- Page 28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Power Management Setup About Resume by RING Resume By RING Disabled] Resume By PME...
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Page 29: Acpi Setting
Motherboard User’s Guide ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Select the highest ACPI sleep ACPI Setting state the system will enter when the Suspend button is... - Page 30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Max Speed (2300 MHz) This item shows the maximum & intended speed of the CPU. Microcode Patch Level (3000029) This item shows the Microcode revision. L1 Instruction Cache (64KB/2-way) This item shows CPU L1 Cache. L1 Data Cache (64KB/2-way) This item shows CPU L1 Cache.
- Page 31 Motherboard User’s Guide SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit SATA Configuration Serial-ATA Controller [Enabled] SATA Mode [IDE Mode] SATA Port1 WDC WD5000AAKX (500.1...
- Page 32 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit USB Configuration All USB Devices [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled]...
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Page 33: Super Io Configuration
Motherboard User’s Guide Super IO Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port Super IO Configuration 0 (COMA) Serial Port 0 Configutation... -
Page 34: Parallel Port Configuration
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Parallel Port Configuration Select an optional setting for Super IO device. -
Page 35: Chipset Menu
Motherboard User’s Guide Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit North Bridge Parameters North Bridge... -
Page 36: South Bridge
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit South Bridge Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]... -
Page 37: Tweak Menu
Motherboard User’s Guide Tweak 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset... - Page 38 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Memory Clock DCT1 is : (DDR-1333/667Mhz) This item shows current memory clock of DCT0. CPU Over-clocking Func . (Disabled) This item enables or disables CPU over-clocking function. IGD Over-clocking Func . (Disabled) This item enables or disables IGD over-clocking function.
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Page 39: Boot Menu
Motherboard User’s Guide Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock state Bootup NumLock State [On] Set Boot Priority 1st Boot... - Page 40 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility USB HardDisk Drive BBS Priorities (Press Enter) This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB HardDisk drives. USB Key Drive BBS Priorities (Press Enter) This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB Key drives.
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Page 41: Security Menu
Motherboard User’s Guide Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Set Setup Administrator Administrator Password Password : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. -
Page 42: Exit Menu
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving Discard Changes and Exit the changes. -
Page 43: Updating The Bios
Motherboard User’s Guide 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 44: Chapter 4 Software & Applications
Chapter 4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package. The support DVD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. - Page 45 Motherboard User’s Guide The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the DVD-ROM disk in the drive; or click the DVD-ROM driver from the Windows Explorer, and click the Setup icon. The Utilities button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.
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Page 46: Bundled Software Installation
Chapter 4: Software & Applications The support software will automatically install. Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing what- ever software you selected. -
Page 47: Chapter 5: Crossfire Tm Technology (Amd Dual Graphics) Support
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 5 CrossFire Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support CrossFire Technology The CrossFire 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 AMD A55 graphics core to render simultaneously in CrossFire mode. - Page 48 Chapter 5: CrossFire Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support 3. Set the CrossFire in Advanced Menu to Enabled. Then press F4 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit...
- Page 49 Motherboard User’s Guide ® Please reference latest AMD Dual Graphics Technology Graphic Card support list on AMD official website and subject to change without notice. 5. Enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFire click it and select Enable CrossFire , then CrossFire starts.
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Page 50: Crossfire Tm Technology
Chapter 5: CrossFire Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support Recommendation 1.The APU in the A55 platform delivers a discrete-class of graphics performance and enables leading GPU compute capability -Adding a discrete GPU is optional to extend graphics and GPU compute capacity 2.For optimal performance uplift, AMD recommends Dual Graphics (CrossFire Technology) combinations of -A4 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6450... -
Page 51: Chapter 6 Setting Up Amd A55 Raid Configuration
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration Setting Up a boota Setting Up a boota Setting Up a boota Setting Up a boota Setting Up a bootab b b b b le RAID le RAID le RAID le RAID Ar le RAID Arr r r r r a a a a a y y y y y... -
Page 52: Entering The Raid Bios Setup
Chapter 6: Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration Use the arrow keys to select the SATA Configuration (see Figure 1.2) and globally set SATA Configuration to RAID. Press F4 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots. 5 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. - Page 53 Motherboard User’s Guide 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 :...
- Page 54 Chapter 6: Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration 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.
- Page 55 Motherboard User’s Guide 3. 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 ] System is going to REBOOT! Controller Configuration....[ 4 ] Are You Sure?
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Page 56: Installing The Raid Drivers
Chapter 6: Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration 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 57 Motherboard User’s Guide Specify the AMD drivers. 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.
- Page 58 Chapter 6: Setting Up AMD A55 RAID Configuration Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy. Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP.
- Page 59 Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting Tips Star Star t up pr t up pr lems during assemb lems during assemb lems during assembl l l l l y y y y y Star Star Star t up pr t up pr t up prob oblems during assemb...
- Page 60 Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting Tips 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.
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