J&W JW-A870T-UC3 User Manual

Socket am3 processor mainboard

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JW-A870T-UC3
Socket AM3 Processor Mainboard
User's Manual
Rev: 1.0, May 2010
Website: http://www.jwele.com

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  • Page 1 JW-A870T-UC3 Socket AM3 Processor Mainboard User’s Manual Rev: 1.0, May 2010 Website: http://www.jwele.com...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer The intellectual property of this manual belongs to our company. The ownership of all of the products, including accessories and software etc. belong to our company. No one is permitted to copy, change, or translate without our written permission. We compiled this manual based on our careful attitude, but we can not guarantee the accuracy of the contents.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................... 3 1.1 Package Checklist ....................3 1.2 Specifications ......................4 1.3 Mainboard Layout ....................5 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................7 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .................7 2.2 Installing the Mainboard ..................7 2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............8 2.3.1 Installation of the CPU .................8 2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler................9...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    AMD Series User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Checklist Thank you for choosing our product. Please check with the following list of accessories, if there is any broken or missing part, please contact your dealer or the local distributor. •...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    AMD Series User's Manual 1.2 Specifications - Supports AMD Socket AM3 processors - Socket AM3 for AMD Phenom™ II x6/Phenom™ II x4/ Phenom™ II x3/ Phenom™ II x2/ Athlon™ II x4/ Athlon™ II x3/Athlon™ II x2/ Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 1xx series processors -Support AMD Cool'n'Quiet!™...
  • Page 6: Mainboard Layout

    AMD Series User's Manual 1.3 Mainboard Layout PWR 12V JRS890A01 D V1 0 205 295MM SPDIF OUT USB2 AUDIO BT 1 JBAT SFAN2 JMINIPCIE OC BT OC SLC Optional Optional SFAN1 (This picture is only for reference) -  -...
  • Page 7: Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

    AMD Series User's Manual 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O of the mainboard provides the following I/O ports: SPDIF OUT USB1 USB2 (This picture is only for reference) • PS/2 Mouse: Connects to a PS/2 mouse. • PS/2 Keyboard: Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. •...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were based mainly on model “JW-A870T-UC3”, unless specifi cally stated. • Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard. • As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required.
  • Page 9: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    AMD Series User's Manual 2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly.
  • Page 10: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler

    AMD Series User's Manual 2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler. 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules This mainboard provides four 240-pin DDRIII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    AMD Series User's Manual 2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable. If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 . PWR 12V JRS890A01 D V1 0 205 295MM...
  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup

    AMD Series User's Manual Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup 3.1 Checking Jumper Settings • For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position.
  • Page 13: Fan Power Connectors

    AMD Series User's Manual 3.4 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CFAN: CPU Fan Power Connector PWR 12V JRS890A01 D V1 0 205 295MM SFAN1: System Fan Power Connector SPDIF OUT USB2 AUDIO BT 1...
  • Page 14: Additional Usb Port Headers

    AMD Series User's Manual 3.6 Additional USB Port Headers The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. PWR 12V JRS890A01 D V1 0 205 295MM Pin Assignment Pin Assignment SPDIF OUT Data 0- Data 0-...
  • Page 15: Dual Bios Function&Cd_In Header

    AMD Series User's Manual 3.8 Real-time Overclocking Dial PWR 12V JRS890A01 D V1 0 205 295MM SPDIF OUT Button Function When you want to overclocking,please whirl the OC_SLC button,There is 0-9 ten stalls,Whirl the OC_SLC button have the fllowing functions:(0:Auto,1:CPU USB2 OC_SLC: overclocking,9:CPU downclocking,2:...
  • Page 16: Atx Power Input Connectors

    AMD Series User's Manual 3.10 ATX Power Input Connectors ATXPWR (ATX Power) connector We recommend to use our motherboard with a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Every ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be plugged into this connector.
  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Bios Setup Utility

    AMD Series User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory.
  • Page 18: Bios Setup - Cmos Setup Utility

    “JW-A870T-UC3”, unless specif cally stated. •  Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its function.
  • Page 19: Control Keys

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.2 Control Keys Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Please check the following table for the function description of each control key. Control Key(s) Function Description ←...
  • Page 20 AMD Series User's Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Overview Use [ENTER].[TAB] or AMIBIOS [SHIFT-TAB] to select Version :08.00.15 a field. Build Date:02/25/10 BIOS ID : RS88D1D1 Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. Processor AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 215 Processor Speed :2715MHz Count...
  • Page 21 AMD Series User's Manual • Type Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. • LBA/Large Mode Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. •...
  • Page 22: Advanced Setting

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.4 Advanced setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JustW00t! Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. ← Select Screen ► CPU Configuration Select Item ↑...
  • Page 23 AMD Series User's Manual ► SouthBridge Confguration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Options SB GPP Port Configuration SB GPP Function [Enable] GPP Port Link Configuration [2:1:1 mode] Unhide unused GPP ports [Disable] GPP Link ASPM [Disable] AUTO NB-SB PHY PLL Power Down...
  • Page 24 AMD Series User's Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Options Internal Graphics configuration GPP Core Configuration [Cfg.#B] GFXO-GPP-IGFX-PCI GPP-GFXO-IGFX-PCI Primary Video Controller [PCI-GFX0-GPP] PCI-GFXO-GPP-IGFX IGFX-GFXO-GPP-PCI PCIE GEN2 Setting ← Select Screen PCIE1 Gen2 High Speed Mode [Disabled] Select Item ↑...
  • Page 25 AMD Series User's Manual • ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection Select the mechanism for detecting 88pin ATA(PI) Cable. • Onboard Floppy Controller Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable FLOPPY Controller • Serial Port1 Address Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 base Addresses. •...
  • Page 26 AMD Series User's Manual ► PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Clear NVRAM during System Boot. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Clear NVRAM [No] Plug &...
  • Page 27: Boot Setting

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.5 Boot setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JustW00t! Exit Boot Settings Configure Settings during System Boot. ► Boot Settings Configuration ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives ► Removable Drives ← Select Screen ↑...
  • Page 28 AMD Series User's Manual ►   Boot Device Priority Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, it will be display specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priorty Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices.
  • Page 29: Security Setting

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.6 Security setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JustW00t! Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password ← Select Screen User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password...
  • Page 30: Power Setting

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.7 Power setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JustW00t! Exit Power Settings Section for Advanced ACPI Configuration. ► ACPI Configuration ← Select Screen ► APM Configuration Select Item ↑ ↓ ► PC Health Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit...
  • Page 31 AMD Series User's Manual ►   APM Confguration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, APM Configuration Template Manager allows you to manage Power Managerment default or custom configuration templates. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Settings Any Key: Support "On/OFF" PWRON After PWR-Fail [OFF] and "Suspend"...
  • Page 32 AMD Series User's Manual ►   PC Health Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, it will be display hardware health configuration, including System temperature, CPU temperature, FAN speed and all kinds of voltages. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power PC Health Fan configuration mode setting System Temperature C/77...
  • Page 33: Justw00T! Setting

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.8 JUSTw00t! setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JustW00t! Exit OverClock Settings Configuration CPU frequency and ► Overclocking Configuration voltage ► DRAM Timing ConFiguration ► ECC Configuration ► Memory Configuration ► I.E.S Advance Setting ←...
  • Page 34 AMD Series User's Manual ► DRAM Timing Confguration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY JustW00t! DRAM Timing Configuration Options Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Auto DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Limit Memory 2T Mode [2T Mode] Manual Memory CLK :N/A,667 MHZ CAS Latency(Tcl) :N/A,9 CLK...
  • Page 35 AMD Series User's Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY JustW00t! Memory Configuration Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleavin [Auto] Channel Inter leaving [Auto] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] ← Select Screen MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Select Item ↑ ↓ Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Change Option DCT Unganged Mode...
  • Page 36: Exit Options

    AMD Series User's Manual 4.5.9 Exit Options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JustW00t! Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes. Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation.
  • Page 37 AMD Series User's Manual Discard Changes and Exit Highlight this item and select <Ok>,then press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Or press <Cancel> to return to the main menu.
  • Page 38 AMD Series User's Manual Load Optimized Defaults This option opens a dialog box that let you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. select <Cancel> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demand on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory.
  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Driver Installation

    AMD Series User's Manual Chapter 5 Driver Installation Check your package and there is Driver CD included. This CD consists of all drivers you need. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which drivers needed so that your system can function properly.
  • Page 40 AMD Series User's Manual When you choose Mainboard Driver installation Utility, the drivers menu should appear as below: Back <- ATI Chipset Installation Utility Onboard LAN Driver Audio Driver Exit (This picture is only for reference) From the Drivers MENU you may make 4 selections: ATI Chipset Installation Utility Onboard LAN Driver Realtek HD Audio Driver...

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