Gigabyte GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Owner's Manual

GA-A75M-S2V

User's Manual

Rev. 1003

12ME-A75MS2V-1003R

Copyright

© 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Layout ...............................................................................5

GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram ..................................................................6

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7

1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 7

1-2 Product Specifications ..................................................................................... 8

1-3 Installing the APU ...........................................................................................11

1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 12

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 12

1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration ........................................... 13

1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 14

1-8 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 15

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................23

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 23

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 24

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 25

2-4 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 29

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 30

2-6 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................... 31

2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 33

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 35

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................. 36

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................... 36

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 37

2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 38

2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 38

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................39

Chapter 4 Appendix ......................................................................................................39

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ............................................................................... 39

Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................. 41

- 4 -

GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

ATX_12V

VGA

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

Socket FM1

ATX

DVI

R_USB30

USB_LAN

Realtek

RTL8111E

AUDIO

BAT

PCIEX16

PCIEX1 iTE IT8720

PCI

CODEC

F_AUDIO

PCIEX4

GA-A75M-S2V

M_BIOS

AMD

A75

B_BIOS

SATA3_5

SATA3_4

SATA3_3

SATA3_2

SATA3_0 SATA3_1

TPM

COM

F_USB

F_USB30

Box Contents

GA-A75M-S2V motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

- 5 -

GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

1 PCI Express x1

LAN

RJ45

Realtek

RTL8111E x16 x1 x1

PCI Express Bus

1 PCI Express x4

AMD APU

UMI

APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DDR3 2400(O.C.)/1866/

1600/1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

DVI-D

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz) x4

PCI Express Bus

PCI Bus

AMD A75

CODEC

D-Sub

4 USB 3.0/2.0

LPC

Bus iTE

IT8720

6 USB 2.0/1.1

Dual BIOS

6 SATA 6Gb/s

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

1 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

- 6 -

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, APU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

- 7 Hardware Installation

1-2 Product Specifications

APU

Chipset

Memory

Onboard

Graphics

Audio

FM1 Socket:

- AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)

AMD A75

2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR3 2400 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

APU:

- 1 x D-Sub port

- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

(All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first.)

Realtek/VIA HD audio codec

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

Expansion Slots

Multi-Graphics

Technology

Storage Interface

USB

1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

(All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

1 x PCI slot

Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology

* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.

Chipset:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD

Chipset:

- Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

Hardware Installation - 8 -

Internal

Connectors

Back Panel

Connectors

I/O Controller

Hardware

Monitor

BIOS

Unique Features

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x APU fan header

1 x system fan header

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header

1 x serial port header

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

1 x clearing CMOS jumper

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI-D port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

1 x RJ-45 port

3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip

System voltage detection

APU/System temperature detection

APU/System fan speed detection

APU overheating warning

APU/System fan fail warning

APU/System fan speed control

* Whether the APU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the

APU/system cooler you install.

2 x 32 Mbit flash

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Support for DualBIOS ™

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Support for @BIOS

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue

Support for Download Center

Support for Xpress Install

Support for Xpress Recovery2

Support for EasyTune

* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

Support for Smart Recovery

Support for Auto Green


Unique Features

Bundled

Software

Operating

System

Form Factor

Support for ON/OFF Charge

Support for 3TB+ Unlock

Support for Q-Share

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Support for Microsoft

®

Windows 7/Vista/XP

Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.


1-3 Installing the APU

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to prevent hardware damage.

• Locate the pin one of the APU. The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the APU.

• Do not turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the APU may occur.

• Set the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the APU

A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU.

A Small Triangle Mark

Denotes Pin One of the

Socket

FM1 Socket

A Small Triangle Marking

Denotes APU Pin One

APU


1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_2

Channel 1: DDR3_1

DDR3_2 DDR3_1

Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.


1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring a

Dual Graphics system.

A. System Requirements

- AMD A series processor

- Windows 7 operating system

- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver

- An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more

details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver

B. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technologysupported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer.

Step 2:

Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu:

- Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512MB or 1024MB.

- Set Init Display First to Onboard.

Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Power off your computer.

Step 3:

Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the integrated graphics port on the back panel and restart your computer.

C. Configuring the Graphics Driver

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Browse to Performance\

AMD CrossFire selected.

™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire ™ check box is

(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed.


1-7 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

D-Sub Port (Note 1)

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

(the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.

Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

Speed LED Activity LED

LAN Port

Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green

Off

100 Mbps data rate

10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

(Note 1) All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer first

(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

•

•

When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.


Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

1-8 Internal Connectors

1 3

4

2

13 6

12

5

7 8 14 11 9 10 5

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5

6) F_PANEL

7) F_AUDIO

8) SPDIF_O

9) F_USB

10) F_USB30

11) COM

12) CLR_CMOS

13) BAT

14) TPM

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.


1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.

Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the APU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

3 4

1

ATX_12V

2

ATX_12V:

Pin No. Definition

1

2

3

4

GND

GND

+12V

+12V

12

1

ATX

13

24

9

10

7

8

11

12

4

5

6

ATX:

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2

3

3.3V

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

Power Good

5VSB (stand by +5V)

+12V

19

20

21

22

+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24

Pin No. Definition

13 3.3V

14

15

-12V

GND

16

17

18

PS_ON (soft On/Off)

GND

GND

GND

-5V

+5V

+5V

+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)


DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG PO

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin APU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).

Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with colorcoded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

CPU_FAN

1

3

4

1

2

GND

+12V /Speed Control

Sense

Speed Control

•

•

SYS_FAN:

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

SYS_FAN

2

3

+12V /Speed Control

Sense

4 Reserve

DEBUG

PORT Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the APU or the system may hang.

These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

5) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD A75 Chipset)

PORT PORT

1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A75 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

1

SATA3_5

7

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

1

1

SATA3_4

SATA3_3

7

7

2

3

4

5

TXP

TXN

GND

RXN

1

SATA3_2

7

6

7

RXP

GND

SATA3_0 SATA3_1

1 7

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.


G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG PO

6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

Speaker

Power

Switch

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

SPEAK-

20 19

SPEAK+

PW+

PW-

MSG-

MSG+

PWR-

PWR+

CI+

CI-

RES+

RES-

HD-

HD+

2 1

Power LED

Chassis Intrusion

Header

Reset

Switch

Hard Drive

Activity LED

• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):

System Status LED

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED

S0

S3/S4/S5

On

Off is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in

S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

• PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).

• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

• RES (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.


F_USB30

TPM w/housing

7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

F_AUDIO(H)

9

10

1

2

8

9

10

6

7

For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition

1 MIC2_L 1 MIC

2

3

4

5

MIC2_R

-ACZ_DET

LINE2_R

2

3

4

5

GND

MIC Power

NC

Line Out (R)

GND

FAUDIO_JD

No Pin

LINE2_L

GND

6

7

8

9

10

NC

NC

No Pin

Line Out (L)

NC

F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.

• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.

1

1

• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

8) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

PWM Switch (X58A-OC)

3 12

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI

PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC)

DIP

1 2 3 display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.

Pin No. Definition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

1


G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

9) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header)

The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

9

10

1

2

8

9

10

5

6

7

Pin No. Definition

1

2

Power (5V)

Power (5V)

3

4

USB DX-

USB DY-

USB DX+

USB DY+

GND

GND

No Pin

NC

10) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.

1 10

F_USB30

F_AUDIO(H)

20

8

9

10

5

6

7

Pin No. Definition

1 VBUS

2

3

4

SSRX1-

SSRX1+

GND

SSTX1-

SSTX1+

GND

D1-

D1+

NC

11

18

19

20

15

16

17

Pin No. Definition

11 D2+

12

13

14

D2-

GND

SSTX2+

SSTX2-

GND

SSRX2+

SSRX2-

VBUS

No Pin

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH)

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

1

1

M_SATA

•

•

Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

TPM w/housing

Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.

Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.



3 12

DIP

DIP

1 2 3


F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

11) COM (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

9

10

1

2

Pin No. Definition

1 NDCD-

2

3

NSIN

NSOUT

6

7

8

9

10

4

5

NDTR-

GND

NDSR-

NRTS-

NCTS-

NRI-

No Pin

12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

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Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).


13) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

F_AUDIO(H)

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.

• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

DB_PORT

14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

F_PANEL(NH)

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

1

1

M_SATA

19

TPM w/housing

20

7

8

5

6

9

10

Pin No. Definition

1 LCLK

2

3

4

GND

LFRAME

No Pin

LRESET

NC

LAD3

LAD2

VCC3

LAD1

1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)

2

15

16

17

18

19

20

Pin No. Definition

11 LAD0

12

13

14

GND

NC

ID

SB3V

SERIRQ

GND

NC

NC

SUSCLK



3 12

DIP

DIP

1 2 3


F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.

To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the

BIOS Setup program.

To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.

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•

Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the

Internet and updates the BIOS.

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•

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.

(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

2-1 Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.

A. The LOGO Screen (Default):

Function Keys

B. The POST Screen

Motherboard Model

BIOS Version

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG

Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc.

.

.

.

.

GA-A75M-S2V F1e

<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash

06/07/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG05C-00

Function Keys

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2-2 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.

(Sample BIOS Version: F1e)

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PC Health Status

ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

 : Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Change CPU's Clock & Voltage

F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

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•

If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more advanced options.

When the system is not stable as usual, select the system to its defaults.

Load Optimized Defaults item to set your

The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

 The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)

 F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles

(Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.

 F12: Load CMOS from BIOS

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the

BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.

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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)


MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

 IGX Configuration

CPU Clock Ratio

CPU NorthBridge Freq.

Core Performance Boost

CPB Ratio (Note)

CPU Host Clock Control

(Note) x CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIe Spread Spectrum

Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock

 DRAM Configuration

******** System Voltage Optimized ********

System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x FCH Voltage Control x CPU VDDP Voltage Control x CPU VCORE NB Control x CPU Voltage Control

Normal CPU Vcore

[Press Enter]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

100

[Disabled]

[Auto]

x6.66

[Press Enter]

[Auto]

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

1.4000V

2300Mhz

2400Mhz

1333Mhz

Item Help

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 : Move Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F7: Optimized Defaults

• Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)

• When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the

System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings.

IGX Configuration

UMA Frame Buffer Size

VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz)


IGX Configuration

[Auto]

[Auto]

600

Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




UMA Frame Buffer Size

Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB,

512MB, 1024 MB.

VGA Core Clock control

Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto)

VGA Core Clock(MHz)

Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz.

This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual.

(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.

CPU NorthBridge Freq.

Allows you to alter the frequency of the CPU North Bridge controller.

Core Performance Boost (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled)

CPB Ratio (Note)

Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.

(Default: Auto)

CPU Host Clock Control

Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable.

Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values.

CPU Frequency(MHz)

Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency.. This option is configurable only when CPU Host

Clock Control is set to Manual. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.

PCIe Spread Spectrum

Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled)

Set Memory Clock

Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto)

Memory Clock

This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual.

X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33.





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DRAM Configuration


DRAM Configuration

DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM2 x Trfc1 for DIMM1 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to RAS Delay x Four Bank Activate Windows

[Auto]

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

SPD

--

9T

9T

9T

24T

5T

--

110ns

10T

5T

33T

4T

--

Auto

--

9T

9T

9T

24T

5T

--

110ns

6T

5T

20T

4T

--

Item Help

Menu Level 

Bank Interleaving [Enabled]


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


F10: Save

DDR3 Timing Items

Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable.

Options are: Auto (default), Manual.

1T/2T Command Timing

Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T.

CAS# latency

Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T.

RAS to CAS R/W Delay


Row Precharge Time


Minimum RAS Active Time


TwTr Command Delay


Trfc0 for DIMM2

Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.

Trfc1 for DIMM2

Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.

Write Recovery Time

Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T, 14T, 16T.

Precharge Time


Row Cycle Time


RAS to RAS Delay


ESC: Exit F1: General Help



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Four Bank Activate Window


Bank Interleaving

Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)

******** System Voltage Optimized ********

System Voltage Control

Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default:

Auto)

DDR3 Voltage Control

Allows you to set memory voltage.

Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default)

1.025V ~ 2.135V memory.

The adjustable range is from 1.025V to 2.135V.

Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the

FCH Voltage Control

Allows you to set the Chipset voltage.

Normal Supplies the Chipset voltage as required. (Default)

0.625V ~ 1.735V The adjustable range is from 0.625V to 1.735V.

CPU VDDP Voltage Control

Allows you to set the CPU VDDP voltage.

Normal Supplies the CPU VDDP voltage as required. (Default)

0.725V ~ 1.835V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to 1.835V.

Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.

CPU VCORE NB Control

Allows you to set the CPU NorthBridge VID voltage.

Normal Supplies the CPU NB VID voltage as required. (Default)

-0.600V ~ +0.600V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.600V.

CPU VCORE Control

Allows you to set the CPU voltage.

Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default)

-0.600V ~ +0.600V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.600V.

Normal CPU Vcore

Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.

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2-4 Standard CMOS Features


Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)

Thu, Jun 9 2011

22:31:24

Item Help

Menu Level 

 IDE Channel 0 Master

 IDE Channel 0 Slave


 IDE Channel 1 Slave



Halt On

Base Memory

Extended Memory


F5: Previous Values

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[All, But Keyboard]

640K

1022M

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Date (mm:dd:yy)

Sets the system date.

Time (hh:mm:ss)

Sets the system time.

IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel.

IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave

Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:

• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.

IDE Channel 2, 3 Master

IDE Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel.

Extended IDE Drive

Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below:

• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default)

• None If no SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.

Access Mode

Capacity

Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large.

Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.

Halt On

Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.

Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default)

Memory

These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.

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2-5 Advanced BIOS Features


Advanced BIOS Features

 IGX Configuration

Virtualization

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

 Hard Disk Boot Priority

EFI CD/DVD Boot Option

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Password Check

Away Mode

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Full Screen LOGO Show

Init Display First

[Press Enter]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Press Enter]

[Auto]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

[USB-HDD]

[Setup]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[PEG]

Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




IGX Configuration

The settings in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent

Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu.

Virtualization

Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.

(Default: Disabled)

AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)

Disabled Disables this function.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the minus key <-> (or

<PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when finished.

EFI CD/DVD Boot Option

Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install. (Default: Auto)

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-

CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.

Password Check

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS

Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu.

Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.

BIOS Setup - 30 -

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)

Away Mode

Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off.

(Default: Disabled)

Full Screen LOGO Show

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled)

Init Display First

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics.

Onboard

PCI Slot

PEG

PEG1

Sets the onboard graphics as the first display.

Sets the PCI graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display.

Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default)

Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals


Integrated Peripherals

OnChip SATA Controller

OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

 SMART LAN

Onboard Audio Function

USB Controllers

USB Legacy Function

USB Storage Function

Onboard Serial Port

[Enabled]

[Native IDE]

IDE

Press Enter

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




OnChip SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)

OnChip SATA Type (SATA3_0~SATA3_3 connectors)

Configures the operating mode of the SATA3_0~SATA3_3 connectors.

Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)

Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode.

RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface

(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced

Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.

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OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 connectors)

This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI. Configures the operating mode of the SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 connectors.

IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default)

As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.

OnChip SATA Port as ESP


OnChip SATA Port as ESP

Port0 as ESP

Port1 as ESP

Port2 as ESP

Port3 as ESP x Port4 as ESP x Port5 as ESP

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP

This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled)

Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP

This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type

Port4/5 is set to As SATA Type. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled)

Onboard LAN Function

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip.

(Default: Disabled)

SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)


SMART LAN

Start detecting at Port.....

Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m




Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short. Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable:

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Onboard Audio Function

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)

If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to

Disabled.

USB Controllers

Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled)

Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.

USB Legacy Function

Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)

USB Storage Function

Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled)

Onboard Serial Port

Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt.

Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

2-7 Power Management Setup


Power Management Setup

Soft-Off by Power button

USB Wake Up from S3

Modem Ring Resume

PME Event Wake Up

HPET Support (Note)

Power On By Mouse

Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password

AC Back Function

Power-On by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)

ErP Support

[Instant-off]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Enter

[Soft-Off]

[Disabled]

Everyday

0 : 0 : 0

[Disabled]

Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Soft-Off by Power button

Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)

Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.

USB Wake Up from S3

Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled)

Modem Ring Resume

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled)

(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only.

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PME Event Wake Up

Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

(Default: Enabled)

HPET Support (Note)

Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system.

(Default: Enabled)

Power On By Mouse

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.

Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)

Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.

Power On By Keyboard

Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.

Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled

Password

Any KEY

Disables this function. (Default)

Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.

Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.

Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.

KB Power ON Password

Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.

Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter> again without entering the password to clear the password settings.

AC Back Function

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.

Power-On by Alarm

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)

If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.

Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.

Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the

AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

ErP Support

Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default:

Disabled)

Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable:

PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.

(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only.

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2-8 PC Health Status


PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status

Case Opened

Vcore

DDR3 1.5V

+3.3V

+12V

Current System Temperature

Current CPU Temperature

Current CPU FAN Speed

Current SYSTEM FAN Speed

CPU Warning Temperature

CPU FAN Fail Warning

SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

CPU Smart FAN Control

CPU Smart FAN Mode

System Smart FAN Control

[Disabled]

No

1.364V

1.536V

3.280V

12.048V

38 o

36 o

C

C

1962 RPM

0 RPM

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

Item Help

Menu Level 


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Reset Case Open Status

Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled)

Case Opened

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system.

Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V

Displays the current system voltages.

Current System/CPU Temperature

Displays current system/CPU temperature.

Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Displays current CPU/system fan speed.

CPU Warning Temperature

Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold,

BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60

90 o C/194 o F.

o C/140 o F, 70 o C/158 o F, 80 o C/176 o F,

CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)

CPU Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled)

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CPU Smart FAN Mode

Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled.

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal

CPU fan control mode. (Default)

Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.

PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan.

System Smart FAN Control

Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default:

Enabled)

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults








ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password


Exit Without Saving





Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings.

In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable

BIOS settings for the motherboard.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults








ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password


Exit Without Saving





Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings.

The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

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2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password








ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash





Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving


Change/Set/Disable Password



Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

Supervisor Password

When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to

Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes.

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.

User Password

When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the

BIOS settings but not to make changes.

To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press

<Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled.

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2-12 Save & Exit Setup











Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash



Save Data to CMOS



Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS

Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

2-13 Exit Without Saving











Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash



Abandon all Data



Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system.

• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive.

The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)

After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.

Chapter 4 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Before you begin

Please prepare:

• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.

• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk.

• Motherboard driver disk.

• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation)

• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation)

Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available

SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals."

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Steps:

1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).

Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To enable RAID for the SATA3_0/1/2/3 connectors, set

OnChip SATA Type to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA3_4/SATA3_5 connectors, set OnChip SATA

Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type.

2. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.

C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID

Option ROM Utility". Press <Ctrl> + <F> to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. To create a new array, press

<2> to enter the LD View/LD Define Menu window. To create an array, press <Ctrl+C> to access the LD

Define Menu. In the LD Define Menu, use the up or down arrow key to move to an item for further configuration. In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.

Steps:

1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to select RAID 0.

2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default.

3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive.

4. Press the <SPACE> key or <Y>to change the Assignment option to Y. This action adds the drive to the disk array. The Drv section will show the number of disks assigned.

5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The message in Figure 1 will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to input the array name. If you do not input the array name, the default array name will be used.

Please press Ctrl-Y key to input the LD Name or press any key to exit.

If you do not input any LD name, the default

LD name will be used.

Figure 1

6. When the next message appears, press <Ctrl>+<Y> to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore this option.

Fast Initialization Option has been selected

It will erase the MBR data of the disk.

<Press Ctrl-Y Key if you are sure to erase it>

<Press any other key to ignore this option>

Figure 2

7. Then, the message in Figure 8 will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity.

Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity...

Figure 3

8. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to LD View Menu where you will see the newlycreated array.

9. Press <Esc> to return to Main Menu and press <Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility.

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Regulatory Statements

Regulatory Notices

This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by

GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6,

PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.

The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling.

If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the

Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.

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Appendix - 42 -

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Contact Us

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan

TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4003

Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw

WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com

WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw

You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website.

• GIGABYTE Global Service System

To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw

Then select your language to enter the system.

Appendix - 44 -

Gigabyte GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Owner's Manual

User's Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Table of Contents

GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Layout

GA-A75M-S2V

Box Contents

GA-A75M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

1-2 Product Specifications

1-3 Installing the APU

1-4 Installing the Memory

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

1-8 Internal Connectors

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

2-2 The Main Menu

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

2-7 Power Management Setup

2-8 PC Health Status

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

2-12 Save & Exit Setup

2-13 Exit Without Saving

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Chapter 4 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

Regulatory Statements

Contact Us

Key Features

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