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USER'S MANUAL
Of
AMD 780G & AMD SB700
Based
M/B For Socket AM2+ 64-bit Quad Core
AMD Processor
NO. G03-XBLUE-78GA2 F
：
Rev
1.0
Release date: Sept, 2008
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 780G & AMD SB700 Based M/B For Socket AM2+ 64-bit Quad Core AMD Processor NO. G03-XBLUE-78GA2 F ： Release date: Sept, 2008 Trademark: * Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are...
- 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 AMD 790X CROSSFIREX MOTHERBOARDS FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD ..................1 1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD............ 2 SPECIFICATION........................3 PERFORMANCE LIST......................4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING ..............5 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS................ -
Page 4: User's Notice
Please refer to the website below for collection of heatsinks evaluated and recommended for Socket AM2+ processors by AMD. In addition, this collection is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all heatsinks that support Socket-AM2+ processors. -
Page 5: Features Of Motherboard
Introduction of AMD 780G Motherboards Features of motherboard The AMD 780G chipset motherboard series are based on the latest AMD 780G Chipset and the SB700 chipset which supports the innovative 64-bit AMD Socket AM2+ dual core multi-tasking Socket AM2+ AMD quad core Phenom™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth DDRII memory controller and a highly-scalable Hyper Transport technology-based system bus up to 2 GHZ. -
Page 6: 1-1.1 Special Features Of Motherboard
Embedded USB controllers as well as capability of expanding to 8 of USB2.0 functional ports delivering 480Mb/s bandwidth of rich connectivity, these motherboards meet the future USB demands which are also equipped with hardware monitor function on system to monitor and protect your system and maintain your non-stop business computing. -
Page 7: Specification
Design * AMD 780G North Bridge Chipset Chipset * AMD SB700 South Bridge Chipset ∗ Support 64bit AMD Socket AM2+ processor utilizing Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array package ∗ Support for AMD Athlon64 Dual –Core Athlon 64x2 processor, Athlon CPU Socket AM2+ 64 &... -
Page 8: Performance List
Kingxon 1G 800X2 Memory DRAM: 1. Hybrid CrossFire 2. HD 2400 VGA Card : Hard Disk Driver: Sumsung 160GB BIOS: Windows XP Professional (SERVICE PACK 2) AMD 780G Chipset Based Motherboard 3D Mark 2001SE 14141 3D Mark 2003 4685 3D Mark 2005 3418... -
Page 9: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
Conn. (IDE1) Audio Connector (CN2) SYSFAN2 DDR2 64 MB Side Port Power on Button 4-pin PWR Connector AMD 780G Chipset Reset Button PCI Express2.0 x16 by 16-lane RTL 8111CVC LED3(Power-saving Indicator) Gigabit LAN AMD 700 SB chipset PCI Express2.0 x1 Clear CMOS (JBAT) PCI Express2.0 x16... - Page 10 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard/USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block JBAT CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR1 ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block P.12 ATX12V1 ATX 12V Power Connector 8-pin Block P.13 PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector 6-pin Female P.13 USB from CN1, UL1...
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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 other WARNING! 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
Note: When should clear CMOS 1. Troubleshooting 2. Forget password 3. After over clocking system boot fail JBAT JBAT 1-2 Closed Normal 2-3 Closed Clear CMOS 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. -
Page 13: About Amd Athlon64 Socket Am2+ Cpu
2-3-2 About AMD Athlon64 Socket AM2+ CPU This motherboard provides a surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket, referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD Athlon64 processor in the 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: Expansion Cards
*DDR2 1066 could only be reached in the case of overclocking. Recommend DIMM Module Combination One DIMM Module ----Plug in DIMM1 Two DIMM Modules---Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 or DIMM3 and DIMM4 for Dual channel function Dual channel Limited! 1. 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. -
Page 15: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
One PCI Express2.0 x1 I/O slot offers 1 Gbyte/sec concurrently, over 7 times more bandwidth than PCI at 133Mbye/sec, tackling the most demanding multimedia tasks nowadays. The AMD 780G motherboards also carry two 32-bit PCI slots guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices. -
Page 16: Connectors, Headers
PCI-E2.0 x1 Slot PCI-E 2.0x16 Slot@16-lane 32-bit PCI Slot PCI-E 2.0x16 Slot@4-lane 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 17 (2) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin block) : ATX12V1 This is a new defined 8-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully supports Socket AM2+ processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
- Page 18 PS/2 Mouse Line-IN RJ-45 LAN Line-OUT Connector HDMI Connector MIC-IN PS/2 Keyboard (8) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD1 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives. Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector (9) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1...
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Page 19: Headers
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”. • For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. - Page 20 (2) USB Port Headers (9-pin): USB1/USB2 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. USB2 USB1 Pin 1 Pin 1 USB Port Headers (3) Speaker connector: SPEAK1...
- Page 21 (8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, 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. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
- Page 22 (11) HDMI_SPDIF Out header: SPDIF Out The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. SPDIF HDMI_SPDIF_OUT (12) WI-FI Header:...
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Page 23: Starting Up Your Computer
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
The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. -
Page 26: Standard Cmos Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults This menu uses a minimal performance setting, but the system would run in a stable way. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values these are setting for optimal performances system operations for performance use. Password Settings This entry for setting Supervisor password and User password Save &... -
Page 27: Advanced Bios Features
number of heads Head write precomp Precomp Landing Zone landing zone number of sectors Sector Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature Press Enter Item Help Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter Virus Warning Disabled CPU Internal Cache Enabled... - Page 28 CPU Internal Cache The default value is Enabled. Enabled (default) Enable cache Disable cache Disabled Note: The internal cache is built in the processor. External Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory. Quick Power On Self-Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer.
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Page 29: Advanced Chipset Features
Allows OS2 ® to be used with >64MB or DRAM. Settings are Non-OS/2 (default) and OS2. Set to OS/2 if using more than 64MB and running OS/2 ® . Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. -
Page 30: Dram Configuration
3-6-2 DRAM Configuration Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration DRAM Latency (tcl) Auto Item Help (Trtc) RAS to CAS R/W Delay Auto (Trp)Row precharge Time Auto (Tras) Minimum RAS Active Time Auto DRAM Command Rate CKE base Power dowe mode Disabled CKE BASED Powerdown per channel... -
Page 31: Ht Link Control
3-6-3 HT Link Control Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility HT Link Control HT Link Width Auto Item Help HT Link Frequency Auto CLMC Support Disable *CDLC Disable Menu Level > *CDLD Disable *CDLW Disable *CDLF Disable *CDLK Disable *CDLR Disable *CDLR Int Disable... -
Page 32: Dram Configuration
3-6-4 IGX Configuration Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA+SidePort Item Help UMA Frame Buffer Size Aotu Frame Buffer Location Above 4G IGX Engine Clock Override Disabled Menu Level > * IGX Engine Clock Surround View Disabled IGX Clock Spread 400 MHz... -
Page 33: Super Io Device
3-7-1 Super IO Device Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Super IO Function Setup Item Help Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Onboard Side Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 UART Mode Select IrDA Menu Level >> * IRDA Duplex Mode Half PWROM After PWR-Fail [OFF] ↑↓→←... -
Page 34: Onchip Pci Device
IDE DMA Transfer The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for one IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Primary Master/Slave PIO The two IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-2) for each of the two IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. -
Page 35: Onchip Sata Device
3-7-4 Onchip SATA Device Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip SATA Device Onchip SATA Channel Enabled Item Help Onchip SATA Type Native IDE Combined Mold Enabled SATA smbus Interface Enaled Menu Level >> Aggressive Link PM Enabled Port Multiplier Enabled Slumber &... -
Page 36: Miscellaneous Configuration
MODEM Use IRQ If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is used by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the motherboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work. -
Page 37: Pc Health Status
you must leave this item disabled. Assign IRQ For USB Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the USB on your system. Activity ofthe selected IRQ always awakens the system. BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug and Resources Controlled By play compatible devices. -
Page 38: Power User Overclock Setting
PCIE Reference clock Item Help SB Reference clock Spread Spectrum Enabled CPU Ratio at Next Boot Auto NPI Vid Control Auto AMD K8 Cool&Quiet Control Disabled VDIMM Select 1.95v Menu Level > NB Voltage setting 1.15v Memory Clock Mode Auto... -
Page 39: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
3-13 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y> loads the default values that are factory settings for stable performance system operations. -
Page 40: 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 41: Ati Install Ati Driver Pack
4-1 ATI Install ATI Driver Pack 1. Click ATI appears on the MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT when ATI software driver pack MENU. appears. 3. Click “Yes” to accept the license agreement 4. Choose whether you would like to restart and and start installation. -
Page 42: Sound Install Al662Hd Codec Audio Driver
SOUND Install ALC662 HD 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 43: Lan Install Tealtek Lan Controller Driver
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. Install RealTek LAN Controller Driver 4-3 LAN 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appears. 2. Click Next to install RealTek LAN Driver. 3. -
Page 44: Pc-Cillin Install Pc-Cillin 2007 Anti-Virus Program
4-5 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2008 Anti-virus Program 1 Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Please select Next when the "Trend Micro MENU appears internet security" install shield wizard windows appears 3. This is license agreement, select "I accept the 4. The preinstallation checkup process terms in the license agreement"... -
Page 45: Pc-Health Install Myguard Hardware Monitor Utility
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. Click Install to begin the installation. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. 4-7 How to Update BIOS Before updating the BIOS, users have to check if the “Miscellaneous Control”... -
Page 46: Amd Platform Raid Function Installation
STEP 5. Type ENTER to update and flash the BIOS, then the system will restart automatically. AMD Platform RAID Function Installation Please set these choice in the BIOS as RAID：BIOS setup \Integrated Peripherals \Onchip SATA Device \ Onchip SATA Type. When the below figures appeared, please press [Ctrl-F]... - Page 47 [figure3] Press [2] key, the interface of RAID, as figure 4. RAID function: 1.RAID 1 2. RAID 0 3. RAID 10 4. JBOD [figure4] Choose LD 1 then press Enter. Take Raid0 for example, use [↑] [↓] to shift the cursor, press space key to change the choice, press [Ctrl-Y] to keep.
- Page 48 [figure5] [figure6] Press [3], delete the RAID mode, as figure 7.press [Delete] will delete the array. As figure 7 . [figure7] Press [4], showing the information of controller, as figure 8.
- Page 49 [figure8] 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. How to make a RAID driver diskette? 1: Insert the diskette which is being formatted in floppy drive on a system which can start OS.
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Page 50: Pro Magic Plus Function Insruction
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 51: G.p.i.function Installation Step
The Default setting in BIOS has already enabled this function. If you wish to change the settings, please enter BIOS and take the following steps: Select: Advanced BIOS Features→CPU Feature→AMD K8 Cool&Quiet Control: AUTO/Disable(This function control the POWER SAVING MODE: Auto/Disabled) Phoenix –... - Page 52 DRAM CLOCK at Next Boot DDR533 ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults Compatible with OS: Windows XP/ 64 series. Users must install CPU driver program(AMD Processor Driver) and select the "Minimal"item in Power Setting.
- Page 53 With OS Windows Vista series, there is no need for to take more steps. If needed, please enter Power Settings to make corresponding changes...
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Page 54: Led Display
4-11 G.P.I. LED Display Light on-CPU workload is light and Light off-CPU workload is heavy and motherboard works in power-saving motherboard work in normal mold.