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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.
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Page 4: 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 5: 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...................4 Motherboard Components.............5 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 6 Integrated Peripherals............32 Power Management Setup..........33 PCI/PNP Configuration.............34 PC Health Status..............35 M.I.B. (MB Intelligent BIOS)..........37 Load Default Settings............39 Supervisor Password............39 User Password..............40 Save & Exit Setup...............40 Exit Without Saving............40 Updating the BIOS.............41 Chapter 4 43 43 43 43 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............43 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista........43 Running Setup..............44...
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Page 7: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the P45T-A motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket ® Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 2 Duo processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. -
Page 8: Feature
Feature Processor ® This motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core that carries the following features: ® ® • Accommodates Intel Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 2 Duo proces- sors • Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz Chipset The P45 Northbridge (NB) and ICH10R Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. -
Page 9: Bios Firmware
• CPU parameters • CPU and memory timing • ECS M.I.B. BIOS The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. 1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications ® • LGA775 socket for Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 2 Duo porcessors • FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz Chipset • Intel Eaglelake P45 & ICH10R • North Bridge: Intel Eaglelake P45 • South Bridge: Intel ICH10R Memory • Dual-channel DDR2 memory architecture • 4 x 240-pin DDR DIMM socket support up to 16 GB •... -
Page 11: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL C O MPO NENTS ® LGA775 socket Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale/Core 1. CPU Socket Duo processors 2. CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector 3. DDR2_DIMM1~4 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 4. AT X_POWER Standard 24-Pin AT X Power connector 5. - Page 12 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
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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: 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 Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to CLR_CMOS turn the system off. -
Page 16: 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 17: Cpu Installation Procedure
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. ·... -
Page 18: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 333 MHz DDR2 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be installed with 4 GB of memory;... - Page 19 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Ty pe Size Vend or M o dule Na me AD 29 608A 88-3 E G A -D A T A M 2O A D5 G 3H 31 66I 1C 52 A p ac er...
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Page 20: 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 increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. - Page 21 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 22: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Function PORT 1L... - Page 23 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.
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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. Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or (COM) fax/modems. -
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_FAN1. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1. Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASE_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. -
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 perfectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1: Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V... - Page 29 ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V SPK: Internal speaker header Signal Name Signal Installing the Motherboard...
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Page 30: 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 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: Using Bios
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup M.I.B. (MB Intelligent BIOS) Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &... -
Page 33: 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 34 Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, 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.
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Page 35: 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) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Help Item Thermal Management Enabled TM Status... - Page 36 Boot Up Numlock Status (ON) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. APIC Mode (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Inter- rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for sys- tems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
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Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup
Advanced Chipset 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) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Help Item Memory Remap Feature Enabled... -
Page 38: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Help Item SATA Configuration Onboard LAN Function Enabled Options Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard AUDIO Function... -
Page 39: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant Off Select the ACPI PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off state used for... -
Page 40: Pci/Pnp Configuration
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from S3 mode. Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode. -
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) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item -=- System Hardware Monitor -=- Smart Fan Function Press Enter System Temperature... - Page 42 ECS supports the latest PECI host technology. While using Wolfdale or Yorkfield CPU, the original images of the BIOS item “PC Health Status” and “Smart FAN Function” will be replaced by PECI mode and negative num- ber. (The max data from PECI is zero.) CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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Page 43: Mb Intelligent Bios)
M.I.B. (MB Intelligent BIOS) 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 in- stalled in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. M.I.B. - Page 44 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the DRAM timing defined by the Serial Presence Detect electrical. User please note that if setting this item to auto, the following two items are not available. CPU VOLTAGE (Normal) This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.
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Page 45: Load Default Settings
Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values. Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password. -
Page 46: User Password
User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password User Password : Not Installed Help item Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. <... -
Page 47: 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 48 Memo Using BIOS...
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Page 49: Using The Motherboard Software
Chapter 4 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
Setup 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 CD. - 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. 1.
- Page 52 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
- Page 53 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...
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Page 54: Manual Installation
Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. -
Page 55: Ati Crossfirex Technology Support
Edi- tion graphics card and a CrossFireX ready graphics card. Visit the ECS website (www.ecs.com.tw) for a list of qualified CrossFireX ready graphics card for this motherboard. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com). -
Page 56: Installing Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards
Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 1. Insert the CrossFireX graphics cards into the PCIE16X_1 and PCIE16X_2 slots. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 2. Connect an external cable to the CrossFireX ready graphics card installed on the PCIE16X_2 slot. -
Page 57: Technology Support
Table A: Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for CrossFireX Func- tion PCI-E Card Vender MSI RX1300 TD256E (256M) Radeon X1300Pro ATI X1600XT (256M) Radeon X1600XT PowerColor X1900XTX (512M) Radeon X1900XTX ASUS EAX1950PRO/HTDP/256M/A (256M) Radeon X19500Pro MSI RX2600XT (256MB) Radeon HD2600XT MSI RX3850-T2D256E-OC (256MB) Radeon HD3850 POWER Color AX3870 512MD-PH... -
Page 58: The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box
The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst Control Center provides two views; one is Standard view for begin- ners, the other is Advance view for advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software. To enable CrossFireX •... -
Page 59: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Raid Configurations
Chapter 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations ® ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items: One SATA HDD. -
Page 60: Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager Raid Bios Util- Ity
® Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS util- ® During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu. ® The main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items. Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations ®... -
Page 61: Creating A Raid Set
Creating a RAID set In the main Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. - Page 62 When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; other- wise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created.
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Page 63: Deleting A Raid Set
Deleting a RAID set In the main Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. Press the <Del>... -
Page 64: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
Resetting disks to Non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID ®...