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890GX/880G-USB3
User's Manual
Website: http://www.jwele.com
Rev: 1.00, Aug 2010

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  • Page 1 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual Website: http://www.jwele.com Rev: 1.00, Aug 2010...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer The intellectual property of this manual belongs to our company. The ownership of all of the products, including accessories and software etc. belong to our company. No one is permitted to copy, change, or translate without our written permission. We compiled this manual based on our careful attitude, but we can not guarantee the accuracy of the contents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .................... 4 1.1 Package Checklist ........................4 1.2 Specifications ........................5 1.3 Mainboard Layout ........................6 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ..................7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................8 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ....................8 2.2 Installing Mainboard ......................8 2.3 Installing CPU and CPU Cooler....................9 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Checklist Thank you for choosing our product. Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing, please contact with your franchiser. • Rear I/O Panel X 1 •...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 1.2 Specifications - Support AMD(R) Socket AM3 processors - AMD Phenom™ II x4/ Phenom™ II x3/ Phenom™ II x2/ Athlon™ II x4/ Athlon™II x3/Athlon™ II x2/ Sempron™ 1xx processors - 890GX+SB850(Optional) Main Chipset/ - Radeon HD 4290...

  • Page 6: Mainboard Layout

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 1.3 Mainboard Layout SFAN2 PWR12V JRS890ITX V1 0 170 170MM USBLAN1 USB1 HDMI CFAN DVI-VGA JHPD B T1 USBLAN2 F AUDIO AUDIO FUSB1 FUSB2 PCIE1 JCOM (This picture is only for reference) -  -...

  • Page 7: Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O part of these mainboard provides the following I/O ports: SPDIF 0UT USB3 0 (This picture is only for reference) • USB3.0: Connects to USB3.0 devices. • HDMI:Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis • 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.

  • Page 9: Installing Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 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.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Memory Modules

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 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. We suggest there should be active cooling to the chipset area in order to let the motherboard function properly, completely enclosed system environment without adequate air flow will result in chipset overheat, which is not recommended.

  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 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. SFAN2 PWR12V JRS890ITX V1 0 170 170MM USBLAN1 USB1 HDMI CFAN DVI-VGA...

  • Page 12: Guide For Installing The Antennas Of The Wifi-Bluetooth Moudle(Optional)

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 2.5.4 Guide for installing the antennas of the Wifi-Bluetooth module(optional) 1.) Locate the Wifi-Bluetooth combo mini card at the bottom side of the motherboard. Identify the 2 connectors for the antennas, please note that ANT1 is assigned for Wifi and ANT2...
  • Page 13 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 7.) After you have installed the motherboard and the I/O shield into the computer case, you could start mounting the antennas onto the I/O shield, keep the ring of both antennas within the side of the computer case...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup Quick Components Guide PWR12V SFAN2 JRS890ITX V1 0 170 170MM USBLAN1 USB1 HDMI CFAN DVI-VGA JHPD B T1 USBLAN2 F AUDIO AUDIO FUSB1 FUSB2 PCIE1 JCOM 5 6 7 Layout Page NO.

  • Page 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 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.
  • Page 16 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 3-JBAT(CMOS Memory Clearing Header) The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules.
  • Page 17 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 6-JCOM1(Serial Port Header) This JCOM1 header supports a serial port module. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 8- BT1(Battery) Install the motherboard battery. 9/11- 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.
  • Page 18 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 12-CFAN(CPU Fan Power Connectors Header) FAN：CPU fan connectors Pin No. Definition These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these +12V connectors. Control 13-JHPD While the JHPD jumper are shorted at pin 1-2, the motherboard will automatically detect any DVI or HDMI display device;...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Bios Setup Utility

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 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.

  • Page 20: Bios Setup - Cmos Setup Utility

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual before the operating system is started. Each of POST routines is assigned a POST code, a unique number which is sent to I/O port 080h before the routine is executed. 4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility • ...

  • Page 21: Control Keys

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Security For changing the system security setttings.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 4.5.3 Main Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security JUSTw00t! Power Exit System Overview ► System Information System Time [22:15:32] System Date [Thu 06/19/2008] Language [English] Floppy A [1.44 MB 3 "] Power on Beep [Enabled] ←...
  • Page 23 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual • System time This item sets the time you specify(usually the current time)in the format of [Hour],[Minute]and [Second]. • System date This item sets the date you specify(usually the current date in the format of [Month],[Date],and [Year].
  • Page 24 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual • PIO Mode Allows you to select the data transfer mode. • DMA Mode Selects the DMA mode. • S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. • 32Bit Data Transfer Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 25: Advanced Setting

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 4.5.4 Advanced Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JUSTwoot! Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU. ← WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections Select Screen may cause system to malfunction. Select Item ↑ ↓...
  • Page 26 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual This is CPU related parameter and CPU setting. ► CPU Configuration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, it will be display configureted CPU information, including Module Version, Manufacturer , CPU type, Frequency, FSB Speed, Cache L1 , Cache L2 and so •...
  • Page 27 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual ► South Bridge Configuration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, it will be dispay south bridge chipset configuration, this item sets USB functions, audio controller, PCIE ports selection. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SB Azalia Configuration...
  • Page 28 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual ►   Onboard Device Configuration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. PRIMARY: enables only the Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Both] Primary IDE Controller.

  • Page 29: Usb Configuration

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual • Onboard Lan Controller Enable:turn on the lan1 Disabled:shut the lan1 Onboard Lan2 Controller • Enable:turn on the lan2 Disabled:shut the lan2 Onboard Lan Boot ROM Control • Available options:Disabled, Enabled ► USB Configuration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu.
  • Page 30 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual ► PCIPnP Setting 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 & Play O/S [No] ←...

  • Page 31: Boot Setting

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 4.5.5 Boot Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit Boot Settings Configure Settings during System Boot. ► Boot Settings Configuration ← Select Screen ► Boot Device Priority Select Item ↑ ↓ ► Hard Disk Drives Enter Go to Sub Screen ►...
  • Page 32 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual • Halt On Options:All Errors,No Errors,All But Keyboard. • Wait For 'F1' If Error When set to Enabled,the system waits for the F1 key t be pressed when error occurs. • Hit 'Del' Message Display When set to Enabled,the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" durning POST.

  • Page 33: Security Setting

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 4.5.6 Security Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed ← Select Screen Change Supervisor Password Select Item ↑...

  • Page 34: Power Setting

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 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. ← Select Screen ► ACPI Configuration ↑ ↓ Select Item ► APM Configuration Enter Go to Sub Screen ►...

  • Page 35: Pc&Health

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual ・Repost Video on S3 Resume Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. ・Press <Esc> key to return to "Power" menu. ► APM Configuration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, APM Configuration Template Manager allows you to manage Power Managerment default or custom configuration templates.
  • Page 36 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual [Former-Sts]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurred. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will...
  • Page 37 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual 4.5.8 JUSTwoot! Setting BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JUSTw00T! Exit OverClock Settings To Enabled/Disable Onboard PCIE LAN BOOTR ► AMD Overclocking Configuration ► DRAM Timing ConFiguration ► Memory Configuration Memory CLK :N/A,533MHZ CAS Latency(Tcl)
  • Page 38 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY JUSTw00T! AMD Overclocking Configuration Configure CPU Speed :2717MHZ, NB CLK:2000MHZ frequency and Maximum FSB Multiplier:13.5x voltage Processor Frequency(FID) [Auto] Processor Voltage(VID) [Auto] Processor NB Frequency(NBFID) [Auto] Processor NB Voltage (NBVID) [Auto] CPU-NB HT Link Speed...
  • Page 39 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual ► Memory Configuration Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY JUSTwoot! Memory Configuration Enabled Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] ← Select Screen Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Select Item ↑ ↓...

  • Page 40: Exit Setting

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY JUSTwoot! Options DRAM Timing Configuration Auto Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Limit DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Manual ← Select Screen Memory 2T Mode [2T Mode] Select Item ↑ ↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 41 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual Highlight this item and select <Ok>,then press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Or press <Cancel> to return to the main menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 42 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual Sleect <Ok>and press <Enter> to discard changes and exit, or press <Cancel> to return to the main menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Power JUSTwoot! Exit Exit Options Discards changes done so far to any of Save Changes and Exit the setup questions.
  • Page 43 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Select <Ok> and the <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Canel> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demand on the system and are generally stable.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Driver Installation

    MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 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.
  • Page 45 MINIX 890GX/880G-USB3 User's Manual When you choose Mainboard Driver installation Utility, the drivers menu should appear as below: Back <- AMD Chipset Installation Utility Onboard LAN Driver Audio Driver Exit (This picture is only for reference) From the Drivers MENU you may make 3 selections: 1.

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