Setup Manual
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... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 17 4.1 Operating System 17 4.2 Raid...
... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 17 4.1 Operating System 17 4.2 Raid...
Setup Manual
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...Pin Count Interface Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Main Memory DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2 Max Memory Capacity 16GB Each DIMM supports 512MB/1GB/ 2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3 Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module Supports DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600(OC) Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is... not supported Graphics Integrated in AMD 760G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant LAN Realtek RTL ...
...Pin Count Interface Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Main Memory DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2 Max Memory Capacity 16GB Each DIMM supports 512MB/1GB/ 2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3 Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module Supports DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600(OC) Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is... not supported Graphics Integrated in AMD 760G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant LAN Realtek RTL ...
Setup Manual
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Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. DDR 3_ A1 DDR 3_ B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. DDR 3_ A1 DDR 3_ B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Setup Manual
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Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB A780L3B Total Memory Size Max is 16GB. B. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 C.
Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB A780L3B Total Memory Size Max is 16GB. B. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 C.
Bios Setup
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System Date Set the system date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. System Time System Date > IDE Configuration [00:00:00] [Sat 01/01/..., Inc. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/11 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. A780L3B BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3
System Date Set the system date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. System Time System Date > IDE Configuration [00:00:00] [Sat 01/01/..., Inc. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/11 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. A780L3B BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3
Bios Setup
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... CPU frequency while the processor is made available to the operating system at boot time and uses the information to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for Probe Filter. A780L3B BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system resource into several parts, thus enhance the performance...
... CPU frequency while the processor is made available to the operating system at boot time and uses the information to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for Probe Filter. A780L3B BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system resource into several parts, thus enhance the performance...
Bios Setup
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... Screen Select Item +- Options: 64 (Default) / 0-255 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This item allows BIOS to choose a IRQ to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers. The longer the latency, the longer the PCI device can hold the PCI bus before handing it to their display as a way to... reserved for the PCI VGA card. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 17 A780L3B BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus...
... Screen Select Item +- Options: 64 (Default) / 0-255 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This item allows BIOS to choose a IRQ to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers. The longer the latency, the longer the PCI device can hold the PCI bus before handing it to their display as a way to... reserved for the PCI VGA card. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 17 A780L3B BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus...
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...Inc. The option "Available" means the IRQ is for OS which does not support ASPM. Options: Available (Default) / Reserved Reserved Memory Size This item allows BIOS to assign automatically. Active State Power-Management This item sets the ASPM configuration for specific PCI device. Select ...Screen Select Item +- This function is going to reserve certain memory size for the PCI Express devices before the operating system boots. A780L3B BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items will allow you to assign each system interrupt...
...Inc. The option "Available" means the IRQ is for OS which does not support ASPM. Options: Available (Default) / Reserved Reserved Memory Size This item allows BIOS to assign automatically. Active State Power-Management This item sets the ASPM configuration for specific PCI device. Select ...Screen Select Item +- This function is going to reserve certain memory size for the PCI Express devices before the operating system boots. A780L3B BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items will allow you to assign each system interrupt...
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... Enable d] Full Screen LOGO Show [ Enable d] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [ ON] Interrupt 19 Capture [ Disabl ed] Ignore Memory Error Messages [Disabled] BOOT SUCCESS BEEP [ Enable d] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Slave / USB HDD0 / USB HDD1 / USB HDD2 / Bootable Add...-in this sub-menu specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Options: Pri. Slave / Sec. Master / Sec. A780L3B BIOS Manual 4 Boot Menu This menu allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985...
... Enable d] Full Screen LOGO Show [ Enable d] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [ ON] Interrupt 19 Capture [ Disabl ed] Ignore Memory Error Messages [Disabled] BOOT SUCCESS BEEP [ Enable d] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Slave / USB HDD0 / USB HDD1 / USB HDD2 / Bootable Add...-in this sub-menu specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Options: Pri. Slave / Sec. Master / Sec. A780L3B BIOS Manual 4 Boot Menu This menu allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985...
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... SUCCESS BEEP When this item is set to Enabled, this option will attempt to enable/disable Full Screen LOGO Show function. Master / Sec. A780L3B BIOS Manual CD/DVD Drives The BIOS will cause an abridged version of devices installed in the system. Slave / USB CDROM0 / USB CDROM ...1 Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the option ROMs to Enabled, BIOS will ignore memory error messages. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show This item allows you power up the computer. Options: Enabled (Default) / ...
... SUCCESS BEEP When this item is set to Enabled, this option will attempt to enable/disable Full Screen LOGO Show function. Master / Sec. A780L3B BIOS Manual CD/DVD Drives The BIOS will cause an abridged version of devices installed in the system. Slave / USB CDROM0 / USB CDROM ...1 Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the option ROMs to Enabled, BIOS will ignore memory error messages. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show This item allows you power up the computer. Options: Enabled (Default) / ...
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... Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 21 It also coordinates communications with the PCI bus. A780L3B BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to configure the specific features of the chipset installed...
... Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 21 It also coordinates communications with the PCI bus. A780L3B BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to configure the specific features of the chipset installed...
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... Buffer Size [UMA] [Auto] Surround View FB Location [Auto] [Above 4G] Options Disable UMA Select Screen Select Item +- A780L3B BIOS Manual NorthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset NB Chipset Configuration NB CIMx Version : > Internal Graphics > PCI Express Configuration Primary Video... Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] NB Power Management Features [Auto] Internal Graphics Configuration Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to select the memory mode used for internal graphics. Options: Auto (Default) / 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 256MB / 512MB 24 Internal Graphics Mode...
... Buffer Size [UMA] [Auto] Surround View FB Location [Auto] [Above 4G] Options Disable UMA Select Screen Select Item +- A780L3B BIOS Manual NorthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset NB Chipset Configuration NB CIMx Version : > Internal Graphics > PCI Express Configuration Primary Video... Controller [GFX0-GPP-IGFX-PCI] NB Power Management Features [Auto] Internal Graphics Configuration Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to select the memory mode used for internal graphics. Options: Auto (Default) / 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 256MB / 512MB 24 Internal Graphics Mode...
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... Chipset Performance Exit Performance Settings WARNING: Please Clear CMOS if system no display after overclocking. > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 29...items of various devices. (However, we suggest you to change voltage and clock of this menu may cause system to Select CPU Over Clock. A780L3B BIOS Manual 6 Performance Menu This submenu allows you use the default setting.
... Chipset Performance Exit Performance Settings WARNING: Please Clear CMOS if system no display after overclocking. > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 29...items of various devices. (However, we suggest you to change voltage and clock of this menu may cause system to Select CPU Over Clock. A780L3B BIOS Manual 6 Performance Menu This submenu allows you use the default setting.
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... Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- A780L3B BIOS Manual Voltage Configuration Voltage Configuration Memory Over Voltage Chipset Over Voltage BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance [1.60V] [1.20V] Change memory voltage value. Memory Over Voltage This item allows you to select DDR ...not exceed the specified value. DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode Memclock Value Memory CLK : DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [DDR3-800] [Auto] Memory CLK : CAS Latency(Tcl) : RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) : Row Precharge Time(...
... Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- A780L3B BIOS Manual Voltage Configuration Voltage Configuration Memory Over Voltage Chipset Over Voltage BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance [1.60V] [1.20V] Change memory voltage value. Memory Over Voltage This item allows you to select DDR ...not exceed the specified value. DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode Memclock Value Memory CLK : DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [DDR3-800] [Auto] Memory CLK : CAS Latency(Tcl) : RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) : Row Precharge Time(...
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Options: DDR3-800 (Default) / DDR3-1066 / DDR3-1333 / DDR3-1600 DRAM Timing Mode This item allows you to control the Memory Clock. Options: Auto (Default) / DCT0 / DCT1 / Both CAS Latency (CL) Options: Auto (Default) / 4~12 CLK 2T Command Options: Auto (Default) / 1T / 2T...CLK TRAS Options: Auto (Default) / 15~30 CLK TRC Options: Auto (Default) / 12~42 CLK tWR Options: Auto (Default) / 5~8 / 10 / 12 CLK 33 A780L3B BIOS Manual Memory Clock Mode This item allows you to choose to manually or automatically regulate the DRAM Timing. Options: Auto (Default) / Limit / Manual Memclock Value This...
Options: DDR3-800 (Default) / DDR3-1066 / DDR3-1333 / DDR3-1600 DRAM Timing Mode This item allows you to control the Memory Clock. Options: Auto (Default) / DCT0 / DCT1 / Both CAS Latency (CL) Options: Auto (Default) / 4~12 CLK 2T Command Options: Auto (Default) / 1T / 2T...CLK TRAS Options: Auto (Default) / 15~30 CLK TRC Options: Auto (Default) / 12~42 CLK tWR Options: Auto (Default) / 5~8 / 10 / 12 CLK 33 A780L3B BIOS Manual Memory Clock Mode This item allows you to choose to manually or automatically regulate the DRAM Timing. Options: Auto (Default) / Limit / Manual Memclock Value This...
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... Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory interleaving increases bandwidth by allowing simultaneous access to control the DDR2 dual-channel function. A780L3B BIOS Manual TRRD Options: Auto (Default) / 4~7 CLK tWT R Options: Auto (Default) / 4~7 CLK tRFC0 / tRFC1 / tRFC2 / tRFC3 Options: Auto...
... Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory interleaving increases bandwidth by allowing simultaneous access to control the DDR2 dual-channel function. A780L3B BIOS Manual TRRD Options: Auto (Default) / 4~7 CLK tWT R Options: Auto (Default) / 4~7 CLK tRFC0 / tRFC1 / tRFC2 / tRFC3 Options: Auto...
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Only 64-bit OS supports this function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Memory Hole Remapping This item allows you to All DIMMs This item determines whether the BIOS should actively reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and reduce power consumption ... Power Down Enable This item controls the DRAM power down function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Page Smashing This item is S/W Control of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. A780L3B BIOS Manual Enable Clock to enable or disable the remapping of Page Smashing Mechanism.
Only 64-bit OS supports this function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Memory Hole Remapping This item allows you to All DIMMs This item determines whether the BIOS should actively reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and reduce power consumption ... Power Down Enable This item controls the DRAM power down function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Page Smashing This item is S/W Control of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. A780L3B BIOS Manual Enable Clock to enable or disable the remapping of Page Smashing Mechanism.
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... / 41.0us / 81.9us / 163.8us / 327.7us / 655.4us / 1.31ms / 2.62ms / 5.24ms / 10.49ms / 20.97ms / 42.00ms / 84.00ms 36 A780L3B BIOS Manual ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2... Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ECC Mode...
... / 41.0us / 81.9us / 163.8us / 327.7us / 655.4us / 1.31ms / 2.62ms / 5.24ms / 10.49ms / 20.97ms / 42.00ms / 84.00ms 36 A780L3B BIOS Manual ECC Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2... Scrub L3 Cache BG Scrub BIOS SETUP UTILITY Performance [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Set the level of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ECC Mode...