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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0B Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction....................1 Feature.....................2 Specifications..................5 Motherboard Components..............6 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case..............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 4 Integrated Peripherals..............34 Power Management Setup.............35 PCI/PnP Setup................36 PC Health Status................37 M.I.B.II (MB Intelligent BIOS II)..........39 Load Default Settings..............42 Supervisor Password..............42 User Password................43 Save & Exit Setup .................43 Exit Without Saving...............43 Updating the BIOS................44 Chapter 4 45 45 45 45 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.........45 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7.......45 Running Setup................46...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A785GM-AD3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AM3 Phenom II/Athlon II/ Sempron processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard incorporates the AMD 785G Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets.
  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses a socket AM3 that carries the following features: • Accommodates AM3 Phenom II/Athlon II/ Sempron processors • Supports HyperTransport (HT) 3.0 interface speeds • Support transfer rate up to 5200 mega-transfers per second HyperTransport Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
  • Page 7: Onboard Lan

    Audio • All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate • High-quality analogy differential CD input • Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT • Meets Microsoft WLP3.10 audio requirements • Direct Sound 3D compatible Onboard LAN • Onboard PCI-Express LAN controller • Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet (optional 10/100 Ethernet only available) •...
  • Page 8: Bios Firmware

    BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • Power management • Wake-up alarms • CPU parameters • CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications • AM3 socket for Phenom II/Athlon II/ Sempron proces- sors • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU • Support transfer rate up to 5200 mega-transfers per sec- Chipset • AMD 785G & AMD SB710 Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 1600 memory architecture •...
  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS Socket for AM3 Phenom II/Athlon II/ Sempron 1. CPU Socket processors 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5. IDE Primary IDE connector 6.
  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings & Clear CMOS Button The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Setting (default) Type Description Jumper button CLR_CMOS_BTN CLEAR CMOS NO PUSH: NORMAL PUSH: CLEAR CLR_CMOS_BTN 1-2: VCC5 USB Power USBPWR_F1 3-pin...
  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis- tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
  • Page 15: Installing Memory Modules

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle. Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.
  • Page 16: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules. This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.
  • Page 17 Table A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR3 2100/1800/1600/1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name ELPIDA PC3-8500U-7-00-AP HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1 GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 Ramaxel...
  • Page 18 Table B: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR3 2100/1800/1600/1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name A-data AD3U1333B1G9-B Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAES KingMax FLFD45F-B8KG9 NAUS Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G...
  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 20 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
  • Page 21: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: COM: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. Signal Name Function DCDB Data Carrier Detect SINB...
  • Page 22 SATA1~5: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi- nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com- patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
  • Page 23: F_Usb1~3: Front Panel Usb Headers

    F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Addi- tionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 24: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD- ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE interface. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
  • Page 25: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply.
  • Page 26: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
  • Page 27: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
  • Page 28: Atx 12V Power Connector

    Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match per- fectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connector Function Signal Name System Ground...
  • Page 29: Front Panel Header

    SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal ATX12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Function...
  • Page 30 Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication. Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary- contact switch that is normally open.
  • Page 31: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup M.I.B.II (MB Intelligent BIOS II) Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &...
  • Page 33: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
  • Page 34: Standard Cmos Setup

    For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.
  • Page 35 Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. if the feature is unabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.
  • Page 36: Advanced Setup

    APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD/DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev. Boot Other Device ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F9: Default settings AMD C&Q (Enabled)
  • Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup

    ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ECS eJIFFY Function. eJIFFY is ECS unique software program for the quick access to the internet without entering O.S. Please refer to Chapter7 to know more about eJIFFY.
  • Page 38: Integrated Peripherals

    Init Display First (PCI) Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices. Memory Hole Remapping (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable memroy hole remapping. HDMI Audio (Enabled) This item is used to enable or disable the onboard audio chip. DCT Unganged Mode (Always) This item is used to select the DCT mode (DRAM Controller mode).
  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Serial Port1 Address ( Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. USB Functions (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the USB function. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
  • Page 40: Pci/Pnp Setup

    Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.
  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005 , American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item -=- System Hardware Monitor-=- Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature (CPU)
  • Page 42 Smart Fan Mode (Normal) This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment.
  • Page 43: M.i.b.ii (Mb Intelligent Bios Ii)

    M.I.B. II (MB Intelligent BIOS II) This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 44 DRAM Frequency (Auto) This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable. DRAM Timing Mode (Auto) This item enables you to specify the DRAM timing mode to be configured automati- cally or manually.
  • Page 45 HT Frequency (Auto) This item enables users to adjust the HT frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable. CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) (200) Use this item to set the CPU/HT Reference Clock through clock gen.
  • Page 46: Load Default Settings

    NB Voltage Default (1.15v) This item indicates the NB voltage default value. SB Voltage Default (1.20v) This item indicates the SB voltage default value. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not.
  • Page 47: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help item Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value...
  • Page 48: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 49: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard pack- age contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.
  • Page 50: Running Setup

    Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.
  • Page 51 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
  • Page 52: Manual Installation

    These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior no tice. Please refer to the support disk for available software. Please go to ECS website to download AMD Cool “n” Quiet technology. This concludes chapter 4. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 53: Hybrid Graphics Technology

    Chapter 5 Hybrid Graphics Technology Support ® ® Hybrid Graphics Technology The Hybrid Graphics ® technology provides significant display performance boost to AMD-based systems by inserting the external PCI Express graphics card and enabling both the discrete GPU and the AMD785G graphics core to render simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFire mode.
  • Page 54: Hybrid Graphics Technology Support

    SurroundView provides the power and convenience of multiadapter, multimonitor support for computers that use a PCI-Express based graphics card in conjunction with ATI integrated graphic processors. And there are two options: Disabled and PCI Express. If SurroundView set to Disabled, and Init Display First set to OnBoard, SurroundView will be Enabled by Catalyst Control Center based on cancel the Enable CrossFire...
  • Page 55: Technology Support

    4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFire , click it and ® select Enable CrossFire , then Hybrid Graphics starts. ® To disable Hybrid Graphics , please make sure to cancel Enable CrossFire in Catalyst Control Center firstly. Hybrid Graphics Technology Support ®...
  • Page 56 Memo Hybrid Graphics Technology Support ®...
  • Page 57: Setting Up Amd Sb710 Raid Configuration

    Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration Setting Up a bootable RAID Array This section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array. Setting Up the BIOS Start your computer, then press Delete to enter the BIOS setup. The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.
  • Page 58 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots. Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceed to set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section. Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS The AMD RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
  • Page 59 Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page. The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4). Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu Using the Define a New Array Screen If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.
  • Page 60 Assigning the Disks 1. Select the Assignment to Y to designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk. Figure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have been assigned as RAID 0 array disks. Figure 1.5 FastBuild Utility—Array Disks Assigned 2.
  • Page 61 Press ESC to exit. The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7). Figure 1.7 Main Menu Press Y to reboot. The following screen appears (Figure 1.8). Figure 1.8 AMD RAID Configuration...
  • Page 62 Installing the RAID Drivers Your system may come with a Windows install CD that already includes AMD RAID drivers. If so, then this section is not relevant. If that is not the case (or you are trying to install a new version of Windows), then you will need an AMD RAID driver F6 install floppy.
  • Page 63 The following Windows Setup screen appears: Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Selected SCSI Adapter Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and press Enter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform” and press Enter for 64-bit OS. The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:. Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation.
  • Page 64 Memo AMD RAID Configuration...
  • Page 65: Setting Up Ejiffy

    Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature.
  • Page 66: Installation And Bios Setup

    DVD Activation Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation. 1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.
  • Page 67 3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after rebooting. Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for more tips.
  • Page 68 Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up. 5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.
  • Page 69: Entering Ejiffy

    Entering eJIFFY The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup. Click to enter the normal OS you have installed such as Windows. Click to enter eJIFFY OS. Click to set the BIOS.
  • Page 70: Features Icons

    Feature Icons The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu. eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video. ePix: Photo viewing. ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN, ICQ , AIM, etc.) Shows ePal on-line connection status.
  • Page 71: Usage Faq

    Usage FAQ Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for language- switch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting. Keyboard Language Setup to open the language control panel. Step1.
  • Page 72 Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language” icon to open the keyboard selection list, which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard. Step 3: Click the selected keyboard language (e.g. French) and press “OK”. Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 73 Tips for Language Switch: Tip 1: Click “Change Keyboard” icon to switch the typing language. The typing language on text box will switch to the selected one: Click again to switch to English typing back. Tip 2. If you use the default English keyboard, eJIFFY still offers other language inputs to switch with English.
  • Page 74 Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 75 Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 76 Tip 3. How to change display language? Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting. Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 77 eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video. Q1: How to download files to hard disk through eWeb? Click on the file link directly. Then select “Save File” in the pop-up window. 1. Before downloading files, please “mount” the storage devices to make Note: sure the device is connected with eJIFFY interface.
  • Page 78 Q2: How to save image file through eWeb? 1. Select the image you want to save and press the right key of your mouse to show the menu, then click the option “ Save Image As” from the menu. 2. Then the “Save Image” window appears. You may rename the image file in the “Name”...
  • Page 79 ePix: Photo viewing. Q1: How to find image files saved in hard disk through ePix? Enter the ePix window, then click the icon “Folder” located in the upper left-hand corner, then follow the path for the files you have saved to view the image files. Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 80 Q2: How to use the fit function under slide show? 1. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences” option from the menu. 2. Click “Viewer” and choose “Keep previous zoom” in “After loading an im- age”. Close the window and you can use the fit function under slide show now. Note: ePix supports to view image files only.
  • Page 81 Mount/Unmount Disk. Q1: What does it mean for “Mount Disk”? “Mount” means to connect the storage devices to eJIFFY interface. After plugging the external device to the computer such as USB drives, a new disk icon will appear as the following picture shows. Please click the “mount” prompt on the icon.
  • Page 82 Memo Setting Up eJIFFY...
  • Page 83: Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 84: Maintenance And Care Tips

    c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed.
  • Page 86 Memo Trouble Shooting...

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