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USER'S MANUAL
Of
AMD 740G/760G + AMD SB710
Based
M/B for AM3 Series Quad Core
Processor
NO. G03-MA3740GSM-LF
：
Rev
3.0
Release date: August, 2010
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 AMD 740G/760G + AMD SB710 Based M/B for AM3 Series Quad Core Processor NO. G03-MA3740GSM-LF ： Release date: August, 2010 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 Safety Instruction Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. 0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request of the main chipset) Generally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from the welding spots’...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF AMD740G/AMD 760G MOTHERBOARDS FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD..............1 1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD .........2 SPECIFICATION ...................3 ITEM CHECKLIST..................3 LAYOUT DIAGRAM ..................4 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION CPU INSTALLATION ..................6 INSTALL MEMORY ..................7 EXPANSION SLOTS..................8 CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS, HEADERS & JUMPERS SETTING CONNECTORS .....................9... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction Of Amd740G/Amd 760G Motherboards Features Of Motherboard
Introduction of AMD740G/AMD 760G Motherboards Features of motherboard This motherboard series are based on the latest AMD 740G (MA3-740GSM and MA3-740GSMD2) or AMD 760G (MA3-760GSMD2G) chipset and SB710 chipset which supports the following AM3 CPU under the 95W range: Phenom II x 6 ； Phenom II x 4 ；... -
Page 5: 1-1.1 Special Features Of Motherboard
system reliabilities. This motherboard provides the guaranteed performance and meets the demands of the next generation computing. But if you insist to gain more system performance with variety possibilities of the components you choose, please be careful and make sure to read the detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please get them in the coming section. -
Page 6: Specification
Description Design PCB size:22.5cm*17.1cm (MA3-740GSMD2 and MA3-740GSM); 22.5cm*17.6cm (MA3-760GSMD2G) AMD 740G or AMD 760G North Bridge Chipset Chipset AMD SB710 South Bridge Chipset Support Socket AM3 CPU under the 95W: Phenom II x 6； Phenom II x 4；Phenom II x 3；Phenom II x2；Athlon II x4；Athlon II x3；Athlon II CPU Socket x2；Sempron CPU... -
Page 7: Layout Diagram
DDRIII Slot x 2 CPU Socket ATX Power Conn. USB Connector RJ-45 over USB Connector ATA 133 IDE Audio Conn. (IDE1) Connector AMD 740G Chipset Realtek Megabit LAN Chip JBAT1 SYSFAN1 PCI Express x16 @16-lane PCI Slot AMD SB710 Chipset HDMI-SPDIF... - Page 8 NOTE! As the internal motherboard diagram shows, MA3-740GSMD2 and MA3-760GSMD2G share much of the specification, except that MA3-740GSMD2 series are based on AMD 740G+SB 710 chipset and integrated with Realtek megabit LAN chip while MA3-760GSMD2G series are based on AMD 760G+SB710 chipset and integrated with Realtek gigabit t LAN chip.
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Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2-1 CPU Installation This motherboard provides a surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket, referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD AM3 processors. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on your system. -
Page 10: Install Memory
2-2 Install Memory MA3-740GSM motherboard series provide two 240-pin DDRIII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) socket for DDRIII memory expansion to maximum memory volume of 8 GB. Valid Memory Configurations for MA3-740GSM Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Maximum Capacity DDRIII1 DDRIII800/DDRIII1066/DDRIII1333/DDRIII1600 DDRIII2 DDRIII800/DDRIII1066/DDRIII1333/DDRIII1600 Total... -
Page 11: Expansion Slots
2-3 Expansion Slots The AMD740G/760G Series motherboards offer one PCI-Express x16 graphics slot. This PCI-Express x16 by lane slot delivers up to 8Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction. The AMD740G/760G motherboards also carry one 32-bit PCI slot guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices. PCI-E x16 Slot by 16-lane 32-bit PCI Slot... -
Page 12: Connectors
Chapter 3 Connectors, Headers &Jumper Setting 3-1 Connectors Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR1 ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins ROW1 ROW2 connector that usually comes ROW1 ROW2 ROW1 ROW2 3.3V 3.3V with ATX case. The ATX Power 3.3V -12V Supply allows using soft power... - Page 13 (2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block): ATX12V This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully supports AMD AM3 processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
- Page 14 (7) 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 15: Headers
3-2 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): USB1 This header is 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 16 PWRLED1 Pin 1 JW FP1 SPEAK1 Pin 1 Pin 1 System Case Connections (8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1 (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.
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Page 17: Jumper Setting
HDMI_SPDIF_OUT HDMI_SPDIF Header 3-3 Jumper Setting (1) Keyboard/USB function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 1-2 Closed KB/USB Power ON Disable (Default) 2-3 Closed KB/USB Pow er ON Enabled Keyboard/ Mouse & USB Power On Setting (2) CMOS RAM Clear (2-pin): JBAT1 A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM, short 1-2 pins of JBAT to clear the CMOS data. - Page 18 JBAT 1-2 Open： Normal 1-2 Short： CMOS Clear CMOS Clear Setting Pictures of motherboard in this manual are for illustration and NOTE! description reference only. Please refer to the model you purchased for actual specification. 15 15...
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Page 19: Chapter 4 Useful Help
Chapter 4 Useful Help 4-1 How to Update BIOS Step1. Prepare a boot disc. (You may make one by click START click RUN type SYS A: click OK) Step2. Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from official website and then make a copy of it to your bootable floppy disk after decompressing these files Step3. - Page 20 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...
- Page 21 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. In this case we recommend users select a CPU fan with air outlet towards MOSFET so that CPU fan can carry away heat produced by MOSFET, for better heat dissipation effects.
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