ASROCK M3A770DE Manuale del proprietario

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Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:

Copyright Notice:

No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or trans-

lated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documen-

tation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.

Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered

trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identifica-

tion or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Disclaimer:Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this guide are furnished for informational

use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a

commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions

that may appear in this guide.

With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind,

either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or

conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall

ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special,

incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of

business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been

advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide

or product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Published May 2010

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in

California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

Motherboard Layout

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

3 AM3 CPU Socket 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange)

5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb)

6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1)

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 25 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 27 Front Panel Audio Header

8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)

9 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 28 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black)

10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header

11 EUP LAN Jumper (EUP_LAN) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow)

12 Southbridge Controller 30 PCI Slots (PCI1- 3)

13 Primary SATAII Connector (SATAII_1, Red) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot

14 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3, Red) (PCIE3; Orange)

15 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4, Red) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Green)

16 Chassis Speaker Header 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1; Green)

(SPEAKER 1, Purple) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

17 Secondary SATAII Connector (SATAII_2, Red) 35 Northbridge Controller

18 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)

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I/O PI/O P

I/O P

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** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.

See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

(No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4)

2 V -- -- --

4VV----

6 VVV--

8 VVVV

LAN Port

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED

indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

On Link Green 1Gbps connection

1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 9 Microphone (Pink)

2 USB 2.0 Port (USB2) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 3 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) 11 Powered eSATAII/USB Connector

4 Side Speaker (Gray) 12 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)

5 Rear Speaker (Black) 13 Optical SPDIF Out Port

6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

7 Line In (Light Blue) 15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

** 8 Front Speaker (Lime)

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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on

your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.

For Windows

®

XP / XP 64-bit OS:

Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to

select “2 Channel”, “4 Channel”, “6 Channel” or “8 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your

change.

For Windows

®

Vista

TM

/ Vista

TM

64-bit OS:

Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click

“OK” to save your change.

If you enable Multi-Streaming function, Side Speaker function will be disabled. You can only

choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function.

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1.1.

1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock M3A770DE motherboard, a reliable motherboard

produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent

performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and

endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step

guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to

BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might

be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated

version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You

may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website

as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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1.1

Package ContentsPackage Contents

Package Contents

1 x ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm)

1 x ASRock M3A770DE Quick Installation Guide

2 x ASRock M3A770DE Support CD

1 x Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (80-conductor)

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

1.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

CPU - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD Phenom

TM

II X4 /

X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2

processors

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD OverDrive

TM

with ACC feature (Advanced

Clock Calibration)

- AMD LIVE!

TM

Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet

TM

Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered

memory (see CAUTION 3)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

(green @ x16 mode, orange @ x4 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

- 3 x PCI slots

- Supports ATI

TM

CrossFireX

TM

Audio - 7.1 CH Windows

®

Vista

TM

Premium Level HD Audio

(VIA

®

VT1708S Audio Codec)

LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL8111DL

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 2 x Powered eSATAII/USB Connectors

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/

Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 5)

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Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug”

functions (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- CD in header

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

(see CAUTION 7)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment

- Supports Smart BIOS

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDrive

TM

Utility

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8)

- Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 9)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing

Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit /

Vista

TM

/ Vista

TM

64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft

®

WHQL Certificated

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WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even

cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at

your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 26 for details.

2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the

installation guide of memory modules on page 12 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU

you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this

motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for

the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows

®

XP

and Windows

®

Vista

TM

. For Windows

®

XP 64-bit and Windows

®

Vista

TM

64-

bit with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

5. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,

and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

6. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 29 of “User Manual” in the support CD to

adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA

hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Vista

TM

64-bit / Vista

TM

/ XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware

devices to get the best system performance under Windows

®

environment.

Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC

Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

- EuP Ready (EuP ready power supply is required)

(see CAUTION 13)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers

unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the

number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are

idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and

improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To

use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option

in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation

procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows

®

. With

this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to

BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool

and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard

drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-

ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please

be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file

system.

11. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended

to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU

bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the

CPU.

12. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the

motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it

back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal

grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

13. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by

European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.

According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be

under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready

motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to

Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of

5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current

consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you

checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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2.2.

2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the

power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the

power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static

electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or

the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a

safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-

static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard

to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may

damage the motherboard.

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2.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

CPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

o

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab

to indicate that it is locked.

2.22.2

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a

larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray

thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat

dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 5). For proper

installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan

and the heatsink.

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STEP 1:

Lift Up The Socket Lever

STEP 2 / STEP 3:

Match The CPU Golden Triangle

To The Socket Corner Small

Triangle

STEP 4:

Push Down And Lock

The Socket Lever

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,

you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-

type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to

install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1;

Blue slots; see p.2 No.6) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B

(DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.2 No.7), so that Dual Channel

Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to

install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install iden-

tical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory

Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2

(Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (White Slot)

(1) Populated Populated - -

(2) - - Populated Populated

(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four

slots.

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility

and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the

same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots

(DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2

and DDR3_B2).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed

in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate

the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual

Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in

DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel

Memory Technology .

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into

DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. If you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is

recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 3 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.

PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slots:

PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane

width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Green) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to

support CrossFireX

TM

function.

PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Orange) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width

cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc., or used to install

PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireX

TM

function.

1. If you plan to install only one PCI Express VGA card on this

motherboard, please install it on PCIE2 slot (Green).

2. For the information of the compatible CrossFireX

TM

Mode PCI

Express VGA cards and CrossFireX

TM

setup procedures, please refer

to “CrossFireX

TM

and Quad CrossFireX

TM

Operation Guide” on page 15.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in

a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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For Windows

®

XP

Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 8.9

For Windows

®

Vista

Vendor Chipset Model Driver

ATI Radeon 4850 Gecube GC-HD485PG3-E3 Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870 512MD4-H Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3870 POWERCOLOR AX3870X2 1GBD3-H Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3850 Gigabyte GV-RX385256H-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon 3650 POWERCOLOR AX3650 512MD3-XP Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600XT Gigabyte GV-RX26T256HP-B Catalyst 8.9

Radeon HD 2600PRO MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Catalyst 8.9

What graphics cards work with CrossFireX

TM

?

A complete CrossFireX

TM

system requires a CrossFireX

TM

Ready motherboard, a

CrossFireX

TM

Edition graphics card and a compatible standard Radeon (CrossFireX

TM

Ready) graphics card from the same series, or two CrossFireX

TM

Ready cards. This

applies to cards from ATI

TM

or any of its partners. Please refer to below table for

CrossFireX

TM

VGA card support list according to the OS you install.

2.5 CrossFireX2.5 CrossFireX

2.5 CrossFireX

TMTM

TM

and Quad CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

TMTM

TM

Operation Guide Operation Guide

Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireX

TM

and Quad CrossFireX

TM

feature.

CrossFireX

TM

and Quad CrossFireX

TM

technology offer the most advantageous means

available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in

a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software

design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireX

TM

and Quad

CrossFireX

TM

enable the highest possible level of performance and image quality in

any 3D application. Currently CrossFireX

TM

feature is supported with Windows

®

XP

with Service Pack 2 and Vista

TM

OS, and Quad CrossFireX

TM

feature is supported

with Windows

®

Vista

TM

OS. Please check AMD website for ATI

TM

CrossFireX

TM

and

Quad CrossFireX

TM

driver updates.

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1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the

performance benefits of CrossFireX

TM

. All three CrossFireX

TM

components, a

CrossFireX

TM

Ready graphics card, a CrossFireX

TM

Ready motherboard and a

CrossFireX

TM

Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to

benefit from the CrossFireX

TM

multi-GPU platform.

2. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX

TM

Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will

operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX

TM

mode.

Step 1. Install one Radeon graphics card to PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation

procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 2. Install the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. For the proper installa-

tion procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.

Step 3. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing two CrossFire

TM

Bridge on

CrossFire

TM

Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards.

(CrossFire

TM

Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not

bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for

details.)

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXEnjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

TMTM

TM

Different CrossFireX

TM

cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireX

TM

feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon 2600XT as the example graphics card.

For other CrossFireX

TM

cards that ATI

TM

has released or will release in the future, please

refer to ATI

TM

graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

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Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 6. Remove the ATI

TM

driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.

Please check AMD website for ATI

TM

driver updates.

Step 7. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows

®

XP OS:

A. ATI

TM

recommends Windows

®

XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be

installed (If you have Windows

®

XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed

in your system, there is no need to download it again):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B. You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to

downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please

check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows

®

Vista

TM

OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details.

Step 8. Restart your computer.

Step 9. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer.

Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows

®

taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 4. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics

card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI

connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the

DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

CrossFire

TM

Bridge

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2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

2.6 Surround Display Feature

This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI

Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For

the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the

Support CD:

..\ Surround Display Information

Step 10. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, and select

“Advanced View”. Click “CrossFire

TM

”, and then set the option “Enable

CrossFire

TM

” to “Yes”.

View

CrossFire

TM

Enable CrossFire

TM

Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire

TM

”, the CrossFireX

TM

function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After

restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable

CrossFire

TM

” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please

select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

TM

feature.

Step 11. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireX

TM

and Quad CrossFireX

TM

feature.

* CrossFireX

TM

appearing here is a registered trademark of ATI

TM

Technologies Inc., and is

used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

* For further information of ATI

TM

CrossFireX

TM

technology, please check AMD website for

updates and details.

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Clear CMOSDefault

2.72.7

2.7

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.

When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the

jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration

shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and

pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on

these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.2, No. 10)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system

setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,

please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.

After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1

for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the

BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you

must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-

CMOS action.

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ble CrossFire

TM

EUP LAN Jumper

(EUP_LAN, 3-pin jumper, see p.2 No. 11)

Note: EUP_LAN jumper design decreases the power consumption of this motherboard

to meet EuP standard.

Default (Enable EuP)

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connect to

the power

supply

connect to the SATA

HDD power connector

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

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Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.2 No. 25)

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 9)

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1: see p.2, No. 13) connectors support SATAII

(SATAII_2: see p.2, No. 17) or SATA hard disk for internal

(SATAII_3: see p.2, No. 14) storage devices. The current

(SATAII_4: see p.2, No. 15) SATAII interface allows up to

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

the red-striped side to Pin1

SATAII_1 SATAII_3

SATAII_2 SATAII_4

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of

Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect the white end of SATA

power cable to the power

connector of the power supply.

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