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USER'S MANUAL
Of
NVIDIA MCP 78S
Based
M/B for Socket AM2+ Quad Core
AMD Processor
NO. G03-HA05-F
：
Rev
4.0
Release date: Oct., 2009
Trademark:
* Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
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- Page 1 USER'S MANUAL NVIDIA MCP 78S Based M/B for Socket AM2+ Quad Core AMD Processor NO. G03-HA05-F ： Release date: Oct., 2009 Trademark: * Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
- Page 2 Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE ........................III MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ..................III COOLING SOLUTIONS ......................III CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MCP 78S MOTHERBOARDS FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD ................1 1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD ..........2 SPECIFICATION ......................3 PERFORMANCE LIST....................4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM.................... -
Page 4: User's Notice
BENEFIT, WITHOUT INTENT TO INFRINGE. Manual Revision Information Reversion Revision History Date Forth Edition Oct. 2009 Item Checklist MCP 78S Platform Processor Chipset based motherboard CD for motherboard utilities SATA Cable User’s Manual I/O Back panel IDE Cable AMD K10 Processor Family Cooling Solutions... -
Page 5: Features Of Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introduction of MCP78S Motherboards Features of motherboard The MCP78S chipset motherboard series are based on the latest MCP78S Chipset which supports AM2 CPU under 125 W range ; AM2+ /AM3 CPU under 140W range.With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth DDRII memory controller and a highly-scalable Hyper Transport technology-based system bus up to HT 3.0. -
Page 6: 1-1.1 Special Features Of Motherboard
careful and make sure to read the detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please get them in the coming section. 1-1.1 Special Features of Motherboard CPU Thermal Throttling Technology---(The CPU Overheat Protection Technology) To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at high workload, the CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter partially idle mode from 87.5% to 12.5% according to preset CPU operating temperature in BIOS (from 40℃... -
Page 7: Specification
Specification Spec Description ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5cm*24.5cm Design MCP78S single Chipset Chipset Support 64bit AMD Athlon64 940-Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array package processor CPU Socket AM2+ Support AM2 CPU under 125W range; AM2+/AM3 CPU under 140W range Support HTT 3.0. -
Page 8: Performance List
Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Performance Test Report AMD Sempron 3600+... -
Page 9: Layout Diagram
CMOS1 USB Connector DDR2 Socket x 4 RJ45 Over USB Connector ATA 133 IDE Conn. (IDE1) CHA FAN Audio Connector NVIDIA MCP78Shipset PCI Express x1 Mavell 8056 Serial-ATAII Connectors Gigabit LAN SATA,4,5,6 JBAT PCI Express x16 by 16-lane Serial-ATAII Connectors... - Page 10 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard/USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block JBAT Clear CMOS 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR1 ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block P.13 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 8-pin Block P.13 VGA Conn. VGA Port Connector 15-pin Female P.15 HDMI Conn.
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or WARNING! other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. -
Page 12: Install Cpu
JBAT JBAT 1-2 Closed: Normal (Default) 2-3 Closed: Clear COMS CMOS RAM Clear Setting Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. -
Page 13: About Amd Socket Am2+ Cpu
2-3-2 About AMD Socket AM2+ CPU This motherboard provides a 940-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket, referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD AM2+ processor in the 940 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array package technology. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. - Page 14 Dual channel Limited! Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in either both DIMM1 & DIMM2or DIMM3 &DIMM4, or four DIMM Modules plug in DIMM1~DIMM4. DIMM1 & DIMM2, or DIMM3& DIMM4 must be the same type, same size, same frequency for dual channel function.
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Page 15: Expansion Cards
Expansion Cards 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. 3. -
Page 16: Pci-Express Slot
2-5-3 PCI Express Slot One PCI-Express2.0 x16@16 lane graphic slot offer 8Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction and up to 16Gbyte/sec concurrent bandwidth at full speed. Fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision2.0, support PCI Express VGA card, and other PCI Express device.One x1 PCI Express Slot offer 512Mbyte/sec concurrently over 3.5 times more bandwidth than PCI at 133Mbye/sec, tackling the most demanding multimedia tasks nowadays. -
Page 17: Connectors, Headers
2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (24-pin block) : ATXPWR1 ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard. - Page 18 (3) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse. (4) USB Port connector:US1 for USB The connectors are 4-pin connector that connects USB devices to the system board. (5) LAN Port connector: UL3 for RJ45 LAN This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network.It supports 10M/100Mb/1000Mb s data transfer rate (6) Audio Line-In, Lin -Out, MIC, Surrback, Surround, CEN/BASS Connector...
- Page 19 (8) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumpers accordingly.
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Page 20: Headers
2-6-2 Headers (1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO1 These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers (2) USB Port Headers (9-pin): USB2/USB3/USB4/USB5 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel. - Page 21 PWRLED Pin 1 JW FP SPEAK Pin 1 Pin 1 System Case Connections (8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, CHAFAN(3-pin), CPUFAN (4-pin) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
- Page 22 (10) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin): IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. Pin 1 IR infrared module Headers (11) Serial COM Port header: COM1 COM1 is the 9-pin block pin-header.
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Page 23: Starting Up Your Computer
SPDIF HDMI_SPDIF_OUT Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. -
Page 24: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization. -
Page 25: The Main Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press <Esc>. The Main Menu Once you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. -
Page 26: Standard Bios Features
Use this menu to set supervisor password and user password. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values these are setting for optimal performances system operations for performance use. Load Failsafe Defaults This menu uses a minimal performance setting, but the system would run in a stable way. -
Page 27: Advanced Bios Features
Type: The optional settings are: Not Installed; Auto; CD/DVD and ARMD LBA/Large Mode: The optional settings are Auto; Disabled. Disabled: Disables LBA Mode. Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer): The optional settings are: Disabled and Auto. -
Page 28: Advanced Chipset Features
The default value is On. On (default) Keypad is numeric keys. Keypad is arrow keys. ACPI APIC Support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list. MPS Revision This option is only valid for multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) that the motherboard will use. -
Page 29: Integrated Peripherals
Primary Graphics Adapter Use this item to set primary graphics adapter. The optional settings are: PCI VGA Card First; Internal VGA First; PCIE VGA Card First. iGPU and Ext VGA Selection The optional settings are: Disable iGPU if External VGA Card Exit; Both Exist and iGPU by Frame Buffer Detect. -
Page 30: Onboard Device
Onchip P-ATA Controller Disabled: to disable integrated IDE controller. Primary: to enable only the primary IDE controller. Secondary: to enable both IDE controller. OnChip SATA Controller Press Enter to enable or disable OnChip SATA Controller. SATA Mode Select The optional settings are: SATA Mode; RAID Mode; AHCI Mode. Hard Disk Write Protect Disables /Enables device write protection. -
Page 31: Super Io Configuration
3-7-3 Super IO Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Serial Port1/Port2 Address Use this item to allow BIOS to select serial port Base Address Serial Port2 Mode... -
Page 32: Power Management
Power Management Setup The Power Management Features allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. Suspend Mode Use this item to select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Power Management/APM Use this item to enable or disable APM support. -
Page 33: Miscellaneous Control
3-9 Miscellaneous Control CPU-LDT Spread Spectrum Use this item to enable or disable CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum. iGPU Spread Spectrum The optional settings are: Disabled; 1.00% Tri-Center; 2.00% Tri-Center; 3.00% Tri-Center and 5.00% Tri-Center. Palette Snooping The optional settings are: Enabled; Disabled. Enable: inform the PCI device that an ISA graphics devices is installed in the system so the card will function correctly. -
Page 34: Smart Fan Configuration
H/W Health Functio It displays information list below when set as below. The choice is either Enabled or Disabled. CPU Temperature/ System Temperature/ FAN1 Speed /FAN2 Speed/FAN3 Speed/VCORE/NB/+5V/+12V/5VSB/VDIMM/VBAT This will show the CPU/ /System voltage chart and FAN Speed, etc. 3-10-1 Smart FAN Configuration FAN1 Mode Setting The optional settings are: Auto Fan by RPM;... -
Page 35: Power User Overclock Settings
Thermal Throttling Duty if CPU Thermal Throttling is set as Enabled., 3-12 Power User OverClock Settings PCI E Clock Use this item to set PCI E Reference Clock from 100 to 200. CPU Clock Use this item to set CPU Clock from 200 to 600. CPU Ratio Use this item to set CPU ratio. -
Page 36: Cpu Configuration
3-12-1 CPU Configuration 3-12-2 Memory Configuration DRAM Command Rate The optional settings are: Auto; 1T; 2T. Bank Interleaving Use this item to enable bank memory interleaving. Enable Clock to ALL DIMMs Enable unused clocks to DIMMS when memory slots are not populated. Mem CLK Tristate during C3 and Alt VID. -
Page 37: Password Settings
This allows selection of unganged DRAM MODE (64- bit width). Auto=Ganged Mode; Always= Unganged Mode. Power Down Enable Enable or DisableDDR power down mode. 3-13 Password Settings You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus. -
Page 38: Load Optimal Defaults/Load Failsafe Defaults
3-14 Load Optimal Defaults /Load Failsafe Defaults Load Optimal Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Pressing <OK> loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. -
Page 39: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation
Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. 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: Install Nforce
4-1 Install nFORCE 1. Click nFORCE in the MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT when nFORCE software driver MENU appears. pack appears. 3. Select the feature setup will install then Review the information then click click “Next” NEXT 5. Choose “No, I will restart my computer Later”, then click FINSH... -
Page 41: Sound Install Al888 Hd Codec Audio Driver
SOUND Install ALC888 HD Codec Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT When Realtek High Definition MENU appears Audio driver windows appear 3. Click FINISH and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting 5. Devices and mixer setting 6. -
Page 42: Lan
NOTE: Please upgrade your Windows XP to Service Pack 1 / Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4 or later before you the HD Audio CODEC driver. 4-3 LAN 1 Click LAN when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. choose NEXT. appears 3. Choose the license agreement 4. -
Page 43: Raiddisk
4-5 RAIDDISK 1. Click RAIDDISK when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears Install PC-CILLIN 2007 Anti-virus program Please select Next when the "Trend 1 Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Micro internet security" install shield MENU appears wizard windows appears 3. Click Next after you select the features you 4. -
Page 44: Pc-Health Install Myguard Hardware Monitor Utility
5. Wait while the computer installing online 6. Click “automatically restart your computer services. now ”and Finish to activate this function. PC-HEALTH Install MyGuard Hardware monitor Utility 1. Click PC-HEALTH when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click Next on Install shield wizard Window MENU appears appears 3. -
Page 45: Hdmi
4-8 HDMI 1. Click PC-HEALTH when MAGIC 2. Choose NEXT INSTALL MENU appears 3. Choose NVIDIA HD AUDIO Driver 4. choose finish. then choose next The above driver screen and operation steps are for reference only NOTICE! because we might update the drivers or make modifications due to technological need and user’s benefits. -
Page 46: Amd Platform Raid Function Installation
4-10 AMD Platform RAID Function Installation Step 1. Please get into the location: BIOS setup \ Integrated Peripherals \ Onchip IDE function RAID Config, select RAID and enable the RAID function. After the System reboots, you can find the AMD RAID IDE ROM BIOS windows appear. It will ask you to “Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility …“... - Page 47 Type B to boot the disks enabled the RAID function, or press Enter to have a view of Array Detail information Step 3. Making RAID driver diskette before Install WindowsXP/2000 Before you install the Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to make a RAID driver diskette before you start to install the Operating System.
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Page 48: Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction
4-11 Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction What’s Pro Magic Plus? Tired with reinstall OS each time when it doesn’t work? Does your computer often crash down or unable to work after installed new software? Have you had great loses and troubles because of computer problems? Still using time-consuming backup software that occupies lots of HD space? Pro Magic Plus- an instant system recovery software tailored to solve these problems for you. - Page 49 NOTE: Functions of each version will differ from each other, and will be based on the function descriptions of each version. System Requirements ◇ First OS must be Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP ◇ Support Only Windows OS (No Linux) ◇ Windows server OS and Windows NT not supported ◇...
- Page 50 APPENDIX I Subject 1: Regarding the Application of 3-Phase or 3+1 Phase Power Supply Mold As a result of the increasing power consumption demand from many AMD CPUs in current market, we suggest not to use a CPU that demands more than 65W power consumption at work for an AMD CPU compliant board that comes with power supply design as 3 phase or 3+1 phase mold and MOSFET design as working in High SideX1 and Low SideX1 mold so as to avoid MOSFET getting...
- Page 51 We recommend users choose motherboards with power design of 4-phase, 4+1 phase or more for CPUs that demand 89W or 95W power consumption. We recommend users choose motherboards with power design of 5-phase, 5+1 phase or more for CPUs that demand 125W or 140W power consumption. Subject 2: Suggestion on choosing electric fan Both the amount of electric current to MOSFET and the heat produced from the motherboard go up as AMD’s CPU power consumption increases.
- Page 52 APPENDIX II Post BIOS Beep Code Number of Beeps Description Memory refresh timer error. Parity error in base memory (first 64KB block) Base memory read/write test error Motherboard timer not operational Processor error 8042 Gate A20 test error (cannot switch to protected mode) General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) AMIBIOS ROM checksum error...
- Page 53 code to memory in right segments. Copies BIOS from ROM to RAM for faster access. Performs main BIOS checksum and updates recovery status accordingly. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is forced. If BIOS recovery is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.
- Page 54 Start reading the recovery file cluster by cluster. Disable L1 cache. Check the validity of the recovery file configuration to the current configuration of the flash part. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Detect proper flash part. Verify that the found flash part size equals the recovery file size.
- Page 55 Set up boot strap processor Information Set up boot strap processor for POST Enumerate and set up application processors Re-enable cache for boot strap processor Early CPU Init Exit Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse. Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
- Page 56 EBDA…etc. Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
- Page 57 OEM POST Error Checkpoints Checkpoints from the range 61h to 70h are reserved for chipset vendors & system manufacturers. The error associated with this value may be different from one platform to the next. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to initialize different system busses.
- Page 58 4 = func#4, IPL device initialization on the BUS concerned. 5 = func#5, general device initialization on the BUS concerned. 6 = func#6, error reporting for the BUS concerned. 7 = func#7, add-on ROM initialization for all BUSes. 8 = func#8, BBS ROM initialization for all BUSes. The lower nibble 'Y' indicates the BUS on which the different routines are being executed.
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