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  • Page 3 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 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. About the Manual The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Describes features of the motherboard. Introducing the Motherboard Go to page Describes installation of motherboard Chapter 2 components.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Motherboard Components................4 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 Checking Jumper Settings.................8 Setting Jumpers................8 Checking Jumper Settings..............9 Jumper Settings................9 Connecting Case Components...............10 Front Panel Connector..............12 Installing Hardware...................13...
  • Page 6 Load Optimal Defaults..............41 Load Failsafe Defaults..............41 Save Changes and Exit..............41 Discard Changes and Exit............41 43 43 43 43 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM..............43 Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP........43 Running Setup................44 Manual Installation..................46 Utility Software Reference...............46 Multi-Language Translation...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard

    SATA v1.0 compliant, supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 150 MB/s each and LAN controller supporting 10/100Mbit/s ethernet. The 915-A motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, COM1, LPT1, one VGA port, four USB...

  • Page 8: Feature

    Up to 1 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 2 GB Users please note that DDR & DDR2 can’t both be applied at the same time on this motherboard. Users can use either DDR or DDR2 memory modules only! Graphics •...
  • Page 9 One 40-pin IDE low profile header that supports two IDE devices • One floppy disk drive interface and four 7-pin SATA connectors The 915-A motherboard supports UltraDMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/ 66 MB/s. Onboard LAN (Optional) This motherboard may support either of the following LAN chipset: •...

  • Page 10: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11 Users please note that DDR & DDR2 can’t both be applied at the same time on this motherboard. Users can use either DDR or DDR2 memory modules only! This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...

  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 3-pin CMOS 2-3: CMOS CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

  • Page 16: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin con- necting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1. Connect the case cooling fan connector to CHS_FAN1.

  • Page 17: Atx 12V Power Connector

    Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor PWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V PWR2: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Connector

    The time requirement is due to internal de- bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 19: Installing Hardware

    You may be able to change these settings by making changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

  • Page 20: Cpu Installation Procedure

    E. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more detail...

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules

    256 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 2 GB. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

  • Page 22: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    1 of the I/O port connector. IDE1: IDE Connector This motherboard supports four high data transfer SATA ports with each runs up to 150 MB/s. To get better system performance, we recommend users connect the CD-ROM to the IDE channel, and set up the hard dives on the SATA ports.
  • Page 23 To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard. SATA cable...

  • Page 24: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.

  • Page 25: Installing Add-On Cards

    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 increase the motherboard’s capabili- ties by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 26 ATI R9000 128MB DDR ECS R9200LE-64T ATI Radeon 9500 64MB DDR ATI Radeon 9700pro 128MB DDR ECS AG200_D32 V1.0 Xabre200 64MB DDR SDRAM ECS AG400_D64 V1.0 Xabre400 64MB DDR SDRAM For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA cards list, please visit ECS ELITEGROUP website for details.

  • Page 27: Connecting Optional Devices

    For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapt- ers, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 28 This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coxial connector. Signal Name Function Signal Name Function SPDIF SPDIF digital output +5VA 5V analog power No pin Ground Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 29 USB3/4: Front Panel USB header The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, 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 30: 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. Parallel Port (LPT1) Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.

  • Page 31: Using Bios

    About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends 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 configura- tion status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 32: Bios Navigation Keys

    Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility: CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Standard CMOS Setup Load Optimal Defaults Boot Configuration Features Advanced Setup Load Failsafe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Save Changes and Exit Power Management Features...

  • Page 33: 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, improvements 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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup System Overview Help Item AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.11 Use [ENTER], [TAB] Build Date : 06/09/04 or [SHIFT-TAB] TO : 915-A select a field.

  • Page 35: Boot Configuration Features

    Boot Configuration Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Configuration Features Boot Settings Configuration Help Item 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [IC35L04AVVN07-0] Specifies the boot sequence 3rd Boot Device [ASUS CD-S520/A] from the available devices.

  • Page 36: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Advanced Settings Help Item CPU Configuration [Press Enter]...
  • Page 37 Ratio Status/Ratio Actual Value These items show the Locked ratio status and the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system. Ratio CMOS Setting (14) This item sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Users please not that if a invalid ratio has been entered to this field, BIOS will restore it to previous state.
  • Page 38 Your computer has two IDE channels and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
  • Page 39 CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Master Help Item Device : Hard Disk Vendor : IC35L040AUVN07-0 Select the type of device Size : 41.1GB conneted to the system. LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode...
  • Page 40 Super IO Configuration (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Help Item Serial Port1 Address [3FB/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2FB/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to Enable or Serial Port 2 Mode...
  • Page 41 DC Voltage Configuration (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. DC Voltage Configuration F75122R DC Voltage Configuration Help Item CPU Vcore Voltage [Auto] Options Memory Voltage [Normal]...

  • Page 42: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features This page sets up more advanced chipset information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Settings Help Item DRAM Frequency...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    USB Function (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable USB function. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB support. USB 2.0 Controller (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller. AUDIO Device (Enabled) Enables and disables the Audio device.
  • Page 44 Suspend Time Out (Disabled) This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter power-saving Suspend mode. Power Button Mode (On/Off) This item lets you install a software power down controlled by the normal power button on your system.

  • Page 45: Hardware Health Configuration

    Hardware Health Configuration This page helps you set up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Health Configuration Case Open Warning [Disabled] Help Item Shutdown Temperature...

  • Page 46: Bios Security Features

    BIOS Secuity Features This page helps you set up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Help Item Security Settings Install or Change the...

  • Page 47: Load Optimal Defaults

    Load Optimal Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <OK> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <Canel> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory.
  • Page 48 Memo Using BIOS...

  • Page 49: Using The Motherboard Software

    Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package 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

    Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD. Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard: Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
  • Page 51 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instruc- tions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 52: Manual Installation

    Please refer to the support CD for available software. AMI/AWARD Flash Memory Utility This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when using this program.

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