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Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence 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.
A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL
Preface

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  • Page 1 Trademark Recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 4 page 51 Describes the motherboard Using the Motherboard Software software. Chapter 5 Provides information about page 55 Setting Up AMD A75 RAID SATA RAID Setup Configuration Chapter 6 page 63 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Standard Configuration...........25 Entering the Setup Utility............25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........26 Using BIOS..................26 BIOS Navigation Keys..............27 Main Menu................28 Advanced Menu..............29 Chipset Menu................41 M.I.B III(MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu........43 Boot Menu................45 Security Menu.................47 Exit Menu................48 Updating the BIOS..............49 A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Running Setup...............51 Manual Installation................53 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........53 Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD A75 RAID Configuration Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..........55 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........63 Start up problems after prolong use..........64 Maintenance and care tips..............64...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A75F2-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per- formance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket FM2 for AMD TRIN- ITY processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard is based on AMD A75 (Hudson D3) express chipset for best desktop platform.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications • Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors • Supports CPU up to 100W TDP Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. Chipset • AMD A75 Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 240-pin DDR3 UDIMM sockets support up to 32 GB •...
  • Page 7 - Supports PaUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) AP Support • Supports eBLU/eDLU/eSF/EZ Charger Note: Please go to ECS website to get the latest news for AP supporting. Form Factor • Micro-ATX Size, 244mm x 210mm A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU Socket FM2 for AMD TRINITY processors 2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 3. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 4. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 6. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors 7.
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, tape player or other audio devices for audio input. 8. Line-out(lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. 9. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone. 10. DVI Port Connect DVI display device to the DVI port. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can damage the motherboard. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup” A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13: Installing Hardware

    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. Press the metal lever back into its original position. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    CPU, and make it to be a thin layer. B. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and flip the levers over the heat sink in place. C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Installing Memory Modules

    Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16: Installing Add-On Cards

    ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.2 compliant. Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card care- fully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards. Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the LAN Card in the PCIE1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Connecting Optional Devices

    SATA1~6 connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA device for the highest data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate. Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi- cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang- A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. 5. COM: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 7. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi- crophone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ”. * For reference only A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    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. * For reference only A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25: Connecting Case Components

    Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the System cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the Power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN. Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 24-pin power cable 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 perfectly. 4-pin power cable A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27: Front Panel Header

    50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. 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. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 6. SPK: Speaker header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29: Using Bios

    When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa- tion. Some options (marked with a icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Bios Navigation Keys

    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. 2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Main Menu

    The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Advanced Menu

    F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled) The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: Lan Configuration

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Pc Health Status

    ESC/Right Click: Exit CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled) This item enables you to define the CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36 System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc. • CPU Tct1 • CPU Fan Speed • CPU Voltage • DIMM Voltage • PCH Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37: Power Management Setup

    EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the Power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38: Acpi Configuration

    F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)] This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State(default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: Cpu Configuration

    M.I.B III Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Enabled/disabled C6 Socket0: AMD A8-5600K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics Max Speed: 3600 MHZ Intended Speed: 3600 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 600110f --------- Cache per Core --------- L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way L1 Data Cache: 16 KB/4-way...
  • Page 40: Sata Configuration

    SATA Port1~6 This motherboard supports six SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Usb Configuration

    All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42: Super Io Configuration

    ESC/Right Click: Exit Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Use this item to change device settings. Device Mode (Standard and Bi-dir...) Use this item to select device mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Trusted Computing

    This item enables or disables TPM support. Current TPM Status Information This item shows the information of current TPM status. NO Security Device Found This item shows the information of the security device. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: Chipset Menu

    This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Dual Graphics Mode (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable Dual Graphics Mode function. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: South Bridge

    This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case. Chassis Opened (No) This item indicates whether the case has been opened. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) (N/A/24 CLK) This item specifies the RAS# active time. SB Spread Spectrum (Enabled) This item enables or disables the SB Clock Spread Spectrum. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49: Boot Menu

    This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB HardDisk drive. USB Flash Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB Flash drive. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing network device. UEFI Boot Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing UEFI Boot drive. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Security Menu

    : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Administrator Password Press <Enter> to setup administrator password. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52: Exit Menu

    This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53: Updating The Bios

    BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 Memo A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55: Using The Motherboard Software

    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. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56 Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57: Manual Installation

    ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58 ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59: Setting Up Amd A75 Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5 Setting Up AMD A 5 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.
  • Page 60 AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next section. Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS (Windows XP Installation) 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 61 Stripe block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is arranged on the disk. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is 64KB, but the values can be 64 KB and 128 KB. When choose RAID 1, the Stripe block size is unchangeable. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 62 ---- ------ ---- LD 7 ---- ---- ------ ---- LD 8 ---- ---- ------ ---- [ Keys Available ] [ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save Figure 1.6 Define LD Menu A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63 The following screen appears (Figure 1.8). RAID BIOS Version 2.5.1540.33 (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Mode Size TRACK-MAPPING STATUS 2+0 RAID 0 318000M 38661/255/63 Functional ASUS DVD-E818AT Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility..._ A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 64: Installing The Raid Drivers

    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. Check to see if one came with your system. If not, you can create one by downloading the appropriate driver package and following the steps in this section.
  • Page 65 S=Specify Additional Devices ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 1.12 Windows Setup—AMD drives listed Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy.
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  • Page 67: Trouble Shooting

    1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 68: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices. A75F2-M2 USER MANUAL...
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