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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 2.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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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. • 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 Motherboard Components..............6 9 9 9 9 9 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................9 Choosing a Computer Case..............9 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........9... - Page 4 53 53 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM........53 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7........53 Running Setup................54 Manual Installation................56 Utility Software Reference...............56 57 57 57 57 57 Chapter 5 CrossFire [AMD Dual Graphics] Technology Support CrossFire Technology..............57 Chapter 6 61 61 61 61 61 Setting Up AMD A75 RAID Configuration Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array............61...
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Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the A75F-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket FM1 for AMD Llano processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard is based on AMD A75 (Hudson D3) express chipset for best desk- top platform. -
Page 6: Feature
Feature Processor This motherboard uses a socket FM1 that carries the following features: • Accommodates AMD Llano processors • Supports CPU up to 100W TDP Chipset The AMD A75 (Hudson D3) chipset is based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. •... -
Page 7: Bios Firmware
Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphics Interface(the 2 one runs at • Two PCI Express x1 slots • Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots • Five 7-pin SATA connectors Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: •... -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications • FM1 for AMD Llano processors • Supports CPU up to 100W TDP Chipset • AMD A75 (Hudson D3) Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB • Supports 2400(OC)/2133 (OC)/1866/1600 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion... - Page 9 • Support UEFI BIOS GUI • Support eOC • AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM System BIOS • Supports Multi-language BIOS Utility • Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 220mm Introducing the Motherboard...
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Page 10: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard... - Page 11 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU Socket Socket FM1 for AMD Llano 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. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 6.
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Page 13: 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 14: Installing Hardware
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. 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. - Page 15 Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. 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.
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Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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.
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Page 20: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: SATA1~5: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi- nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. - Page 21 F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB 2.0 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 22 USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate. Signal Name Function Vbus Front Panel USB Power IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx-...
- Page 23 LPT: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. Signal Name Signal Name PRNINIT GND1 GND2 GND3 GND4 GND5 BUSY GND6 GND7 SLCT Installing the Motherboard...
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Page 24: Installing A Sata Hard Drive
Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA hard drive. About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features five SATA connectors supporting a total of five drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter- face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. -
Page 25: Connecting I/O Devices
Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS/2 mouse and Connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse to the PS/2 keyboard combo combo port. connector HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices. DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect the monitor. -
Page 26: 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 switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. -
Page 27: Connecting 8-Pin Power Cable
Connecting 8/4-pin power cable Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be con- nected to the ATX12V connector. When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V connector match perfectly. * For reference only 8-pin power cable When installing 4-pin power cable, the latch falls on the left side of the... - Page 28 SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor PWR_FAN: FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V...
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Page 29: Front Panel Header
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 informa- tion: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-) - Page 30 Memo Installing the Motherboard...
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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 BIOS Setup Utility. Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values. -
Page 33: Bios Navigation Key
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a icon . The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings. - Page 34 Default Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not. Boot Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen.
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Page 35: Main Menu
Advanced Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time. Main Advanced Chipset... -
Page 36: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Legacy OpROM Support Choose the system default Launch PXE OpROM Disabled language LAN Configuration PC Health Status Power Management Setup : Select Screen... -
Page 37: Lan Configuration
LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit LAN Configuration Enable or Disabe Onboard Onboard LAN Controller Enabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. -
Page 38: 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. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Smart Fan Function CPU Tctl +128 CPU FAN 2654 RPM SYS FAN PWR FAN CPU Vcore... - Page 39 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.
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Page 40: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring Resume By Ring Disabled Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled... -
Page 41: Acpi Configuration
ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit ACPI Setting Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM) -
Page 42: Cpu Configuration
CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Enable/disable C6 Node0: AMD Engineering Sample Duad Core Running @ 2400 MHz 1375 mV Max Speed: 2400 MHZ Intended Speed: 2400 MHZ Microcode Patch Level: 300000f --------- Cache per Core --------- : Select Screen... -
Page 43: Sata Configuration
SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial-ATA configuration options. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode. (2) RAID Serial-ATA Controller Enabled Mode. (3) AHCI Mode. SATA Mode SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3... -
Page 44: Usb Configuration
USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. -
Page 45: Super Io Configuration
Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) Serial Port 0 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. - Page 46 Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Parallel Port Configuration Enable or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5; Change Settings Auto Device Mode Standard and Bi-dir...
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Page 47: Chipset Menu
Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. - Page 48 South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit SB Chipset Configuration Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio Azalia HD Audio Enabled Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off : Select Screen /Click: Select Item...
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Page 49: M.i.b Iii (Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu
M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu 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. Main Advanced Chipset... - Page 50 VDIMM Voltage (Default) This item allows users to adjust the VDIMM voltage. NB Voltage (Default) This item allows users to adjust the North Bridge voltage. Using BIOS...
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Page 51: Boot Menu
Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock state Bootup NumLock State Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 UEFI: Sony Storage... Boot Option #2 Sony Storage Media... -
Page 52: Security Menu
Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Administrator Password Set Setup Administrator Password : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults... -
Page 53: Save & Exit Menu
Save & Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Back to EZ Mode Restore/Load Default values for all the setup Save Changes and Exit options. -
Page 54: Boot Override
Boot Override Use this item enables you to set the device order. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit Back to EZ Mode Restore/Load Default values for all the setup Save Changes and Exit options. Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Load Optimized Defaults... -
Page 55: Updating The Bios
Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. 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 56 Memo Using BIOS...
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Page 57: 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 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 58: Running Setup
Drivers Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Setup Select from the menu which software you want to install. Click the Utilities button to display the application software and Utilities other software utilities that are available on the disk. Select the sofware you want to install then follow installation procedure. - Page 59 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.
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Page 60: Manual Installation
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. Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. -
Page 61: Crossfire Tm [Amd Dual Graphics] Technology Support
Chapter 5 CrossFire Technology (AMD Dual Graphics) Support CrossFire Technology The CrossFire 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 AMD A75 graphics core to render simultaneously in Hybrid CrossFire mode. - Page 62 3. Set the CrossFire in Advanced Menu to Enabled. Then press F4 to save the configuration and exit the BIOS. 4. Click with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the option Manage and choose the Device Manager, finally, click the Display Adapters. The following screen appears.
- Page 63 ® Please reference latest AMD Dual Graphics Technology Graphic Card support list on AMD official website and subject to change without notice. 5. Enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFire click it and select Enable CrossFire , then CrossFire starts.
- Page 64 Recommendation 1.The APU in the A75 platform delivers a discrete-class of graphics performance and enables leading GPU compute capability -Adding a discrete GPU is optional to extend graphics and GPU compute capacity 2.For optimal performance uplift, AMD recommends Dual Graphics (CrossFire Technology) combinations of -A4 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6450 -A6 and Discrete GPU model Radeon HD6570...
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Page 65: Setting Up Amd A75 Raid Configuration
Chapter 6 Setting Up AMD A75 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 66: Entering The Raid Bios Setup
Press F4 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 (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 67 Select [2], then select LD 1 in the following page. The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4). FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 Stripe Block : 64 KB Past Init :...
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Page 68: Assigning The Disks
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. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2006 ATI Technology, Inc. - Page 69 Press ESC to exit. The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7). [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments....[ 1 ] Define LD..........[ 2 ] Define LD..........[ 3 ] System is going to REBOOT! Controller Configuration....[ 4 ] Are You Sure? Y - Reboot / Any Key - Back [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option...
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Page 70: Installing The Raid Drivers
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 71 The following Windows Setup screen appears: Windows Setup --------- You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with windows£¬ using a device support disk provided bu an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
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Page 73: Trouble Shooting
Chapter 7 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 74: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use
2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan. Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. - Page 76 Memo Trouble Shooting...
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