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Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board. 2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved A45G Series, V1.0 September, 2011
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Notice:
1. Owing to Microsofts certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pops out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers. Just click the Continue Anyway button and go ahead the installation.
2. USB 2.0 Driver Limitations: 2-1. The USB 2.0 driver only supports Windows XP and Windows 2000. 2-2. If you connect a USB 2.0 hub to the root hub, plugging USB devices into this hub, the system might not successfully execute certain USB devices connection because it could not recognize these devices. Currently, we are working on such limitations solution. As soon as the olution is done, the updated USB drive will be released to our website: www.pcchips.com for your downloading.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket AM3 for AMD PhenomTM II/Athlon II/Sempron processors for highend business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on AMD RS780L Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransportTM 3.0 interface. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1333/1066/800. It supports two DDR3 sockets with maximum memory size of 8 GB. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot. The SB710 Southbridge supports two PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1. It integrats USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to eight functional ports (4 USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports). One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 modes. The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. It provides AMD SATA RAID configuration with RAID 0, 1 and 10 modes supported. There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, VGA, four USB 2.0 ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out. This motherboar- d is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and measures 244 mm x 180 mm.
Key Features
The key features of this motherboard include: Socket-AM3 Processor Support TM Accommodates AMD Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron processors Supports HyperTransportTM (HT) 3.0 interface Speeds HyperTransportTM technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Audio (VIA VT1705 CODEC) 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program (WLP) Requirements ADCs supports 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V Onboard LAN (optional)
Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1 Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1 Integrated 10/100 transceiver Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Onboard I/O Ports Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard One VGA port Four back-panel USB 2.0 ports One LAN port Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and ine-out BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management Wake-up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. Dimensions Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 180 mm
Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change with out notification.
Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party, but please contact your local vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility.
LABEL 1. CPU SOCKET 2. CPU_FAN 3. DDR3_1~2 4. ATX_POWER 5. IDE 6. SYS_FAN 7. SATA1~4 8.USBPWR_F1 9. F_PANEL 10.F_USB1~2 11.SPK 12.CLR_CMOS 13.COM 14.LPT 15.F_AUDIO 16.PCI1~2 17.PCIEX1 18.CASE 19.PCIEX16 20.USBPWR_R1 21.ATX12V
COMPONENTS Socket AM3 for AMD PhenomTM II /Athlon II/Sempron processors CPU cooling fan connector 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots Standard 24-pin ATX power connector Primary IDE connector System cooling fan connector Serial ATA connectors Front panel USB power select jumper Front panel switch/LED header Front Panel USB headers Speaker header Clear CMOS jumper Onboard serial header Parallel port header Front panel audio header 32-bit add-on card slots PCI Express x1 slot Chassis detect jumper PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper 4-pin +12V power connector
PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard VGA Port LAN Port USB Ports Audio Ports
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Connect your monitor to the VGA port. Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. T he first jack is for stereo line-in signal. T he third jack is for microphone.
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Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the locking lever away from the socket and raising it to the upright position. Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket. Do not use force. Push the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of socket. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU. Install the cooling fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU, and secure them all onto the socket base. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) on the motherboard.
Note: To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary. 8
Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 8 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. 1. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket. 2. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket. 3. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. 4. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
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CLR_CMOS
Function Jum per Setting NORMAL CMOS Short Pins 1-2 CLEAR Short Pins 2-3
Note: To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Optimal De-faults and then Save Changes and Exit.
USBPWR_R1: FRONT PANEL USB POWER SELECT Jumper Use this jumper to set the Front Panel USB Power function.
Function Jum per Setting VCC Short Pins 1-2 5VSB Short Pins 2-3
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Note: 1. Make sure the power supply provides enough SB5V voltage before selecting the SB5V function. 2. To wake up the computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse in S3 status, users have to place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R cap onto 2-3 pin instead of 1-2 as default, and then press into BIOS power Management Setup page to choose the functions (USB/PS2KB/MS) you want to enable.
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F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB Headers The motherboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB headers F_USB1~2 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Here is a list of USB pin assignments.
Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Signal VERG_FP_USBPWR0 USB_FP_P0(-) USB_FP_P0(+) GROUND KEY Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal VERG_FP_USBPWR0 USB_FP_P1(-) USB_FP_P1(+) GROUND GROUND
1. Locate the F_USB1~2 headers on the motherboard. 2. Plug the bracket cable onto the F_USB1~2 headers. 3. Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis. Install an extension bracket in the opening. Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw. CASE: Chassis intrusion detect header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
Pin 1-2 Function Chassis cover is removed Chassis cover is closed
Short Open
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COM: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.
Pin Signal Name DCDB SINB SOUTB DTRB GND DSRB RTSB CTSB RI Key Function Data Carrier Detect Serial Input UART B Serial Output UART B Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready RART B Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator No pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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IDE Devices IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others. The mainboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable. Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the motherboard.
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x1 and two 32-bit PCI slots.
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PCI Express x16 Slot You can install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revsion 1.1. PCI Express x1 Slot
The two PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.1 as well.
PCI Slots You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slots.
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