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... 6 1.3.GA-6FASV1/GA-6FASV2 Motherboard Component 8 Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process 10 2.1.Installing Processor and CPU Heat Sink 10 2.1.1.Installing CPU ...10 2.1.2.Installing Cooling FAN 11 2.2.Installing memory modules 12 2.3.Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 14 2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction 14 2.4.Connectors and Jumper Setting Introduction 17 Chapter 3BIOS Setup 25 Main ...27 Advanced 29 Processor Setting ...30 Power Management ...33 Memory Configuration ...36 Advanced Chipset Configuration 37 PCI Configuration ...40 SATA Configuration ...42...
... 6 1.3.GA-6FASV1/GA-6FASV2 Motherboard Component 8 Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process 10 2.1.Installing Processor and CPU Heat Sink 10 2.1.1.Installing CPU ...10 2.1.2.Installing Cooling FAN 11 2.2.Installing memory modules 12 2.3.Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 14 2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction 14 2.4.Connectors and Jumper Setting Introduction 17 Chapter 3BIOS Setup 25 Main ...27 Advanced 29 Processor Setting ...30 Power Management ...33 Memory Configuration ...36 Advanced Chipset Configuration 37 PCI Configuration ...40 SATA Configuration ...42...
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... CPU Chipset Memory I/O Control Expansion Slots SATA RAID Controller On-Board VGA On-Board LAN Internal Connector Rear Panel I/O 9.6" x 9.6" Micro ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB Supports single Intel® LGA1156 (socket H1) processor Support Lynnfield (Quad-core) processor Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand Based Switch (DBS) Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) Intel® 3420 Chipset 4 x DIMM slots support DDR3 1066/1333 Dual channel memory architecture Support 1066/1333 memory...
... CPU Chipset Memory I/O Control Expansion Slots SATA RAID Controller On-Board VGA On-Board LAN Internal Connector Rear Panel I/O 9.6" x 9.6" Micro ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB Supports single Intel® LGA1156 (socket H1) processor Support Lynnfield (Quad-core) processor Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand Based Switch (DBS) Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) Intel® 3420 Chipset 4 x DIMM slots support DDR3 1066/1333 Dual channel memory architecture Support 1066/1333 memory...
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... motherboard model. 7 Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 2 x RJ45 LAN ports (GA-6FASV1) 1 x RJ45 LAN ports (GA-6FASV2) 1 x NMI switch Winbond W83627DHG-P controller Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, DDR3 1.5V, VCC3 (3.3V), 12V, 5V, and System Temperature Values viewing CPU/System Fan Revolution Detect CPU shutdown when overheat Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb flash RAM Supports S4, S5 under Windows Operating System AC Recovery Supports...
... motherboard model. 7 Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 2 x RJ45 LAN ports (GA-6FASV1) 1 x RJ45 LAN ports (GA-6FASV2) 1 x NMI switch Winbond W83627DHG-P controller Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, DDR3 1.5V, VCC3 (3.3V), 12V, 5V, and System Temperature Values viewing CPU/System Fan Revolution Detect CPU shutdown when overheat Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb flash RAM Supports S4, S5 under Windows Operating System AC Recovery Supports...
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.../s), x 16 Slot Channel A DDR3 sockets Channel B DDR3 sockets USB 2.0 and Gigabit LAN ports (GA-6FASV1) USB2.0 only (GA-6FASV2) USB 2.0 and Gigabit LAN ports NMI switch VGA port Serial port Keyboard and mouse connectors Audio connector (option) Front panel connector IPMB1 SMBus connector (Option) 24 pin ATX power connector 4 pin ATX power connector CMOS battery SGPIO connector (Option) Clear CMOS jumper Set Supervisor Password Jumper BIOS recovery jumper 8 USB4_5 11. USB10_11 12. SATA0-5 13. FAN4 17. DIMM4/2 23. KB_MS 29. SGPIO** 36. GA-6FASV1/GA-6FASV2 Motherboard Component No Code...
.../s), x 16 Slot Channel A DDR3 sockets Channel B DDR3 sockets USB 2.0 and Gigabit LAN ports (GA-6FASV1) USB2.0 only (GA-6FASV2) USB 2.0 and Gigabit LAN ports NMI switch VGA port Serial port Keyboard and mouse connectors Audio connector (option) Front panel connector IPMB1 SMBus connector (Option) 24 pin ATX power connector 4 pin ATX power connector CMOS battery SGPIO connector (Option) Clear CMOS jumper Set Supervisor Password Jumper BIOS recovery jumper 8 USB4_5 11. USB10_11 12. SATA0-5 13. FAN4 17. DIMM4/2 23. KB_MS 29. SGPIO** 36. GA-6FASV1/GA-6FASV2 Motherboard Component No Code...
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.... Step 2 Replace the metal cover. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2.1. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in one orientation. Apply thermal grease on the CPU socket. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 5. Remove the plastic covering on the processor before placing cooling fan. 4. Installing CPU Step...
.... Step 2 Replace the metal cover. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2.1. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in one orientation. Apply thermal grease on the CPU socket. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 5. Remove the plastic covering on the processor before placing cooling fan. 4. Installing CPU Step...
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... supports USB controller. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. If your OS or device(s) vendors. 15 have a standard USB interface. NMI Switch This button provides the NMI function Gigabit LAN Ports The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install...
... supports USB controller. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. If your OS or device(s) vendors. 15 have a standard USB interface. NMI Switch This button provides the NMI function Gigabit LAN Ports The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install...
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... Power on switch LAN1 active LED (-) GND LAN1 active LED (+) Reset switch NC GND NC NC CASEOPEN NC LAN2 active LED (-) NMI switch LAN2 active LED (+) Description Power LED Signal anode (+) Front panel power Pin removed No connect Power LED Signal cathode(-) No connect Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+) No connect Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-) No connect Power button LAN1 active LED Signal cathode(-) Ground LAN1 active LED Signal anode (+) Reset button Signal No connect Ground No connect No connect Chassis intrusion Signal No connect LAN2 active LED...
... Power on switch LAN1 active LED (-) GND LAN1 active LED (+) Reset switch NC GND NC NC CASEOPEN NC LAN2 active LED (-) NMI switch LAN2 active LED (+) Description Power LED Signal anode (+) Front panel power Pin removed No connect Power LED Signal cathode(-) No connect Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+) No connect Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-) No connect Power button LAN1 active LED Signal cathode(-) Ground LAN1 active LED Signal anode (+) Reset button Signal No connect Ground No connect No connect Chassis intrusion Signal No connect LAN2 active LED...
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... BIOS setting for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to 300MB/s transfer rate. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 7/8/9/10/11/12 ) SATA 0~5 (Serial ATA cable connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to the manufacturer's instructions...
... BIOS setting for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to 300MB/s transfer rate. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 7/8/9/10/11/12 ) SATA 0~5 (Serial ATA cable connectors) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to the manufacturer's instructions...
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... utilize the front audio header, your dealer. 2 12 1 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Line IN (R) MIC (R) Line IN (L) MIC (L) Line IN Jack Detect GND GND Line Out Jack Detect Line Out (R) MIC Jack Detect Line Out (L) Key 22 GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 14/15/16/17 ) FAN1/2/3/4 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection...
... utilize the front audio header, your dealer. 2 12 1 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Line IN (R) MIC (R) Line IN (L) MIC (L) Line IN Jack Detect GND GND Line Out Jack Detect Line Out (R) MIC Jack Detect Line Out (L) Key 22 GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 14/15/16/17 ) FAN1/2/3/4 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection...
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GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 19 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS jumper) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin. 1 1-2 close: Normal operation (Default setting) 1 2-3 close: Clear CMOS 20 ) PASSWORD1 (Set Supervisor password jumper) 1 1-2 Close: Set Supervisor Password. (Default setting) 1 2-3 Close: Clear Supervisor Password in BIOS setup menu. 21 ) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery jumper) 1 1-2 close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 1 2-3 close: Enable BIOS Recovery function. 22 ) USB_PWR1 (USB1 power source selection jumper) 1 1-2...
GA-6FASV Series Motherboard 19 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS jumper) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin. 1 1-2 close: Normal operation (Default setting) 1 2-3 close: Clear CMOS 20 ) PASSWORD1 (Set Supervisor password jumper) 1 1-2 Close: Set Supervisor Password. (Default setting) 1 2-3 Close: Clear Supervisor Password in BIOS setup menu. 21 ) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery jumper) 1 1-2 close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 1 2-3 close: Enable BIOS Recovery function. 22 ) USB_PWR1 (USB1 power source selection jumper) 1 1-2...
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... Reserved Reserved Reserved Load the Optimized Defaults Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu 25 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup GA-6FASV Series Motherboard BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to the CMOS SETUP screen. ENTERINGSETUP When the power is turned off, the battery on , press the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to activate certain system features. CONTROL KEYS Move to...
... Reserved Reserved Reserved Load the Optimized Defaults Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu 25 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup GA-6FASV Series Motherboard BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to the CMOS SETUP screen. ENTERINGSETUP When the power is turned off, the battery on , press the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to activate certain system features. CONTROL KEYS Move to...
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... items of Phoenix BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Power This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. Security Change, set, or disable password. To exit the Help Window press . GA-6FASV Series Motherboard GETTINGHELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is not stable as usual. Select the Load Setup Defaults item in...
... items of Phoenix BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Power This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. Security Change, set, or disable password. To exit the Help Window press . GA-6FASV Series Motherboard GETTINGHELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is not stable as usual. Select the Load Setup Defaults item in...
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... Prefetch When enable this item, both cache lines that setup menu options will allow a platform to configure the multiprocessor(MP) specification revision level. Intel (R) Virtualization Technology Intel(R) Virtualization Technology will be variable depends on the type of this item may impact processor performance. Disabling of CPU. The data is not currently in independent partitions. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Processor Setting This category includes the information of CPU Speed, Processor ID ,Processor L2 / L3...
... Prefetch When enable this item, both cache lines that setup menu options will allow a platform to configure the multiprocessor(MP) specification revision level. Intel (R) Virtualization Technology Intel(R) Virtualization Technology will be variable depends on the type of this item may impact processor performance. Disabling of CPU. The data is not currently in independent partitions. GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Processor Setting This category includes the information of CPU Speed, Processor ID ,Processor L2 / L3...
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.... GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Active Processor Cores Options One Core, Two cores, Max Cores. Hyper-Threading Technology Enabled Enable Intel Hyper Threading Technology. Discrete MTRR Allocation Enabled Enable Discrete MTRR Allocation. Disabled Disable Discrete MTRR Allocation. (Default setting) Thermal Management Enabled Enable Thermal Management. (Default setting) Disabled Disable Thermal Management. 32 Disabled Disable Intel Hyper Threading Technology. (Default setting) A20M Support Enabled Enable A20M Support. (Default setting) Disabled Disable A20M Support...
.... GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Active Processor Cores Options One Core, Two cores, Max Cores. Hyper-Threading Technology Enabled Enable Intel Hyper Threading Technology. Discrete MTRR Allocation Enabled Enable Discrete MTRR Allocation. Disabled Disable Discrete MTRR Allocation. (Default setting) Thermal Management Enabled Enable Thermal Management. (Default setting) Disabled Disable Thermal Management. 32 Disabled Disable Intel Hyper Threading Technology. (Default setting) A20M Support Enabled Enable A20M Support. (Default setting) Disabled Disable A20M Support...
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Options available: Auto, DDR-3 1066, and DDR-3 1333. 36 After rebooting system, the Memory Reset item will clear the memory error status. Memory Reset Yes Select 'Yes', system will set to 'No' automatically. Memory Configuration GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 2-2: Memory Configuration Base Memory/Extended Memory/Memory Frequency/DIMM Status These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of Memory frequency. No No changes. (Default setting) Memory Control Settings Manual Select 'Manual" will pops up sub-menu for configuration. Save ...
Options available: Auto, DDR-3 1066, and DDR-3 1333. 36 After rebooting system, the Memory Reset item will clear the memory error status. Memory Reset Yes Select 'Yes', system will set to 'No' automatically. Memory Configuration GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 2-2: Memory Configuration Base Memory/Extended Memory/Memory Frequency/DIMM Status These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of Memory frequency. No No changes. (Default setting) Memory Control Settings Manual Select 'Manual" will pops up sub-menu for configuration. Save ...
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...Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting) Onboard LAN2 Controller Enabled Enable Onboard LAN controller. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. LAN1Option ROM Scan Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM. PCI Configuration GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 2-4: PCI Configuration PCI Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. 40 Onboard LAN1 Controller Enabled Enable Onboard LAN controller. (Default setting) Disabled Disable...
...Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting) Onboard LAN2 Controller Enabled Enable Onboard LAN controller. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. LAN1Option ROM Scan Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM. PCI Configuration GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 2-4: PCI Configuration PCI Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM. (Default setting) Disabled Disable this function. 40 Onboard LAN1 Controller Enabled Enable Onboard LAN controller. (Default setting) Disabled Disable...
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... will automatically detect HDD type. 42 SATA Configuration GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 2-5: SATA Configuration Serial ATA Enabled Enables on-board serial ATA function. (Default setting) Disabled Disables on-board serial ATA function. Set this item to 5 that has been installed in the computer. SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 0 to enable SATA AHCI function for WinXP-SP1+IAA driver supports AHCI mode. SATA Mode Selection IDE RAID ACHI Determine IDE as the SATA mode. (Default setting) Enable the SATA RAID function.
... will automatically detect HDD type. 42 SATA Configuration GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 2-5: SATA Configuration Serial ATA Enabled Enables on-board serial ATA function. (Default setting) Disabled Disables on-board serial ATA function. Set this item to 5 that has been installed in the computer. SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 0 to enable SATA AHCI function for WinXP-SP1+IAA driver supports AHCI mode. SATA Mode Selection IDE RAID ACHI Determine IDE as the SATA mode. (Default setting) Enable the SATA RAID function.
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... Enter the appropriate option based on the outside device casing. ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here. Ultra DMA Mode This filed displays the DMA mode of your drive must match with the drive table. TYPE 1-39: Predefined types. Users: Set parameters by User. Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports it. Hard drive information should be labeled on this information. Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting) CD-ROM: Use...
... Enter the appropriate option based on the outside device casing. ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here. Ultra DMA Mode This filed displays the DMA mode of your drive must match with the drive table. TYPE 1-39: Predefined types. Users: Set parameters by User. Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports it. Hard drive information should be labeled on this information. Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting) CD-ROM: Use...
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... this options for the setup menus. Type the password up to disable this option. 51 Figure 4: Security Set Supervisor Password You can install and change this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for boot sector. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for different level of password securities. You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a specified password or press key...
... this options for the setup menus. Type the password up to disable this option. 51 Figure 4: Security Set Supervisor Password You can install and change this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for boot sector. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for different level of password securities. You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a specified password or press key...
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Specifies the boot sequence from after PhoenixBIOS Post completed. and specifies the device fixed or removable. Loads default boot sequence. 59 Key used to boot from the available devices. and moves the device up or down. Enable or disable a device. Boot GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 6: Boot Boot Priority Order This field determines which type of device the system attempt to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. If the first device is not a bootable...
Specifies the boot sequence from after PhoenixBIOS Post completed. and specifies the device fixed or removable. Loads default boot sequence. 59 Key used to boot from the available devices. and moves the device up or down. Enable or disable a device. Boot GA-6FASV Series Motherboard Figure 6: Boot Boot Priority Order This field determines which type of device the system attempt to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. If the first device is not a bootable...