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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...
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. •...
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!™...
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. •...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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-...
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:...
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.
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.
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 ←...
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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...
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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. •...
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 ↑...
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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...
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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. •...
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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 &...
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 ↑...
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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.
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...
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...
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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"...
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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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