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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER
- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
Copyright
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reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for
errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein.
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owners.
Electronic Emission Notices
WARNING!
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AMD A68M-ITX series motherboard
Table of Contents
Motherboard Specications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Installing Memory Modules ------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Installing the Motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Installing the I/O Shield ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ---------------------------------------- 13
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ------------------------------------------------ 14
24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW2 (for ATX version) ---------------------------- 15
DC OUT Connector-CN4 (for DC-DC version) ------------------------------------- 16
USB Header-FP_U1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Speaker Header-SPK1------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
FP Audio Header-FP_S1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 18
COM Header-CN1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Front Panel Header-FP1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 19
SPDIF-Out Connector-CN2 ------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Connecting Serial ATA Cables (SATA0~1) ------------------------------------------ 20
Fan Connectors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Expansion Slots ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Jumper Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Conguring the BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Enter BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Main Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
X-Setting Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Advanced Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
CPU Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25
USB Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26
OnBoard Device Conguration -------------------------------------------------------- 26
Storage Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy -------------------------------------------------- 26
Network Stack ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller ------------------------------------------------- 27
PC Health Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
CPU/SYS FAN Mode Setting ----------------------------------------------------------- 27
PowerManage Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Boot Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Boot Settings Conguration------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Security Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Administrator Password ----------------------------------------------------------------- 30
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User Password ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Exit Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Save Changes and Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------ 31
Discard Changes and Exit -------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Save Changes and Reset --------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Discard Changes and Reset------------------------------------------------------------ 31
Save Changes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Discard Changes -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Restore Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Save as User Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Restore User Defaults -------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device -------------------------------------------- 32
Flash Update Procedure -------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Installing Drivers and Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Drivers Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- 43
Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Digital Output ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Speakers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 45
Microphone --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Line In ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Table of Contents
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AMD A68M-ITX series motherboard
Motherboard Specications
q Chipset
v AMD A68M (Hudson-M3L)
q Size
v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch
q Microprocessor Support
v AMD E2-1800 (dual core, 1.7 GHz)
q Operating Systems:
v Windows 7 & Windows 8
v 32-bit and 64-bit support
q System Memory Support
v Two 204-pin DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM slots
v Maximum memory size: 16 GB
q USB 2.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Six USB 2.0 ports (four ports on the back panel, two via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB header)
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
q USB 3.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Two USB 3.0 ports (on the back panel)
q Onboard Serial ATA III
v Two SATA III ports
v Data transfer rates of 6.0 Gb/s
q Onboard Dual LAN
v Supports IEEE 802.3
v Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support
q WiFi/BT Support
v Compliant with IEEE802.11b/g/n standard
v High speed wireless connection up to 300 Mbps
v Fully qualied Bluetooth v4.0
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q Onboard Audio
v 6 channel High Denition Audio
v All DACs support 192k/96k/48k/44.1kHz sample rate
v Optical SPDIF
q Green Function
v Supports ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR)
v RTC timer to power-on the system
v AC power failure recovery
q Onboard Graphics Support
v AMD Radeon HD7340, DirectX11
v Supports DirectX11
v HDMI and single-link DVI-I port output support
v Support AMD UVD3.0
q Expansion Slots
v One PCI Express x16 slot (x4 lane)
v One half-sized Mini PCI Express slot (vertical)
v One full-sized Mini PCI Express slot for mSATA SSD (shares with SATA1)
Motherboard Specications
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1.5V
1.5V
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PCIE2
69
10
SATA0
13
15
16
18
J1
J2
SW1
LAN/USB2.0
SD1
FP1
FP_U1
J5
CN2
U_KB1
3
2
CN1
11
Chipset
14
FP_S1
JP1
5
HDMI/DVI
17
C_FAN1
1
SPK1
J8
PW2
4
SATA1
7
C_FAN2
8
12
LAN/USB3.0
CPU
Motherboard Layout
The motherboard inludes two versions: ATX version and DC-DC version. Users please refer to
the corresponding layout picture below.
Figure 1. Board Layout (ATX version)
1. 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW2
2. Speaker Header-SPK1
3. Front Panel Header-FP1
4. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1
5. Mini PCI Express Slot-J5
6. Mini PCI Express Slot for mSATA SSD-J8
7. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA0/1)
8. PCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE2
9. CPU Fan Connector-C_FAN2
10. COM Header-CN1
11. USB 2.0 Header-FP_U1
12. Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
13. SPDIF-Out Header-CN2
14. Backpanel Connectors
15. Chipset
16. CPU
17. CPU Fan Connector-C_FAN1
18. SO-DIMM DDRIII Sockets-J1/2
Figure 1 for ATX version:
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1.5V
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PCIE2
69
10
SATA0
13
15
16
18
J1
J2
SW1
LAN/USB2.0
SD1
FP1
FP_U1
J5
CN2
U_KB1
3
2
CN1
11
14
FP_S1
JP1
5
HDMI/DVI
17
C_FAN1
1
SPK1
J8
4
SATA1
7
C_FAN2
8
12
LAN/USB3.0
DC_IN
CN4
Chipset
CPU
Figure 2 for DC-DC version:
Figure 2. Board Layout (DC-DC version)
1. DC-OUT Connector-CN4
2. Speaker Header-SPK1
3. Front Panel Header-FP1
4. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1
5. Mini PCI Express Slot-J5
6. Mini PCI Express Slot for mSATA SSD-J8
7. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA0/1)
8. PCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE2
9. CPU Fan Connector-C_FAN2
10. COM Header-CN1
11. USB 2.0 Header-FP_U1
12. Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
13. SPDIF-Out Header-CN2
14. Backpanel Connectors
15. Chipset
16. CPU
17. CPU Fan Connector-C_FAN1
18. SO-DIMM DDRIII Sockets-J1/2
Motherboard layout
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1. Clear CMOS Button
2. USB 2.0 Ports
3. HDMI Port
4. USB 3.0 Ports
1
2
3
8
4
9
5
6
2
7
Figure 3. Backpanel Connectors
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For ATX version
For DC-DC version
5. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer
Note: The blue jack of Audio port supports mini-Optical S/PDIF, please follow the
instructions below to install the S/PDIF cable.
Step 1. Connect the S/PDIF cable to the mini-Optical S/PDIF adapter.
Step 2. Locate the backpanel and connect the mini-Optical S/PDIF adapter to the blue jack
of Audio port.
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6. LAN port LED indicators
Speed LED Activity LED
Activity LED
Status Descritption
Off No link
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off Speed: 10 Mbps
Green Speed: 100 Mbps
Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps
7. DVI-I Port (single-link DVI-I)
8. PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Rear Panel
9. WiFi/BT antenna connectors (Optional)
This motherboard can support two WiFi antenna modules. Refer to the following to install
the WiFi antenna modules.
Step 1. Remove the red caps from the WiFi antenna connectors.
Step 2. Install the WiFi antennas to the WiFi antenna connectors, and make sure the screws
are rotated in clockwise direction.
Note: 1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi antenna modules may
not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
2. Users can install one or two WiFi antennas to the motherboard.
3. Users can bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction
according to the picture below.
1.5V
1.5V
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.
Speed LEDActivity LED
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10. 19V DC Power input (for DC-DC version)
This motherboard contains a DC power input jack (as picture 4). Users can plug a 19V AC/
DC adapter to the DC power input jack (as picture 5). Please use a 19V DC power adapter
instead of ATX power supply. Picture 6 is the nal image.
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5
1.5V
1.5V
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this
section are:
q Installing Memory Modules
q Installing the Motherboard
q Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before
removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
Hardware Installation
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AMD A68M-ITX series motherboard
1.5V
1.5V
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J2
J1
Installing Memory Modules
Your new motherboard has two 1.5V 204-pin slots for SO-DIMM DDR3 memory. These slots
support 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3 devices. There must be at least one memory bank populated
to ensure normal operation. Refer to the following recommendations to install memory modules.
Note that a memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Refer to the following
procedure to install memory modules into the slots on the motherboard.
1. Unlock a SO-DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the SO-DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the
slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the slot automatically lock the SO-DIMM into the
connector.
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Hardware Installation
Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using
and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if
it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and
then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard rst.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers
to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assembly is
aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions,
protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airow within
the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the
I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not t into the chassis,
you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard
to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not
align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud
to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the
motherboard with spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly
instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with screws.
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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the
motherboard. This will include:
q Power Connector
v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW2 (for ATX version)
v DC OUT Connector-CN4 (for DC-DC version)
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v USB Header-FP_U1
v Speaker Header-SPK1
v Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
v COM Header-CN1
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v SPDIF-Out Header-CN2
q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA0/1)
q Fan Connectors
q Expansion Slots
q CMOS Jumper Settings
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.
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Hardware Installation
24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW2 (for ATX version)
PW2 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into
the connector and make sure it is secure.
PW2-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
1.5V
1.5V
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PW2
1
12
13
24
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1.5V
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DC OUT Connector-CN4 (for DC-DC version)
This motherboard can supply the power to SATA devices with a SATA power cable.
Users can plug a SATA power cable (as picture 7) to the DC out connector (as picture
8). Picture 9 is the nal image.
CN4-Pin Dinition
PIN Assignment
1 12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 5V
1
CN4
1
7
1.5V
1.5V
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8
1.5V
1.5V
.
.
.
9
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Hardware Installation
USB Header-FP_U1
This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed
on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 3). The motherboard also contains one 10-pin
internal USB 2.0 header onboard. The onboard header are optional.
Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all
chassis are equipped with the front panel option).
FP_U1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-
5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 NC
1.5V
1.5V
.
.
.
FP_U1
1
SPK1
1
Speaker Header-SPK1
SPK1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
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FP Audio Header-FP_S1
The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio
output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking
function.
Note:
In order to utilize the front audio header,
your chassis must have front audio
connector. Also please make sure the
pin assignment on the cable is the same
as the pin assignment on the mainboard
header. To nd out if the chassis you are
buying supports a front audio connector,
please contract your dealer.
FP_S1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 MIC2(L) 2 GND
3 MIC(R) 4 NC
5 Front Audio(R) 6 MIC Detection
7 Front IO Sense 8 Key(No pin)
9 Front Audio(L) 10
Headphone
Detection
COM Header-CN1
CN1 - Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD 2 RXD
3 TXD 4 DTR
5 GND 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 Key(No pin)
1
FP_S1
1.5V
1.5V
.
.
.
1
CN1
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Hardware Installation
Front Panel Header-FP1
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the
following four cables:
q PWR LED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The
Power LED indicates the system’s status.
q PWR SW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the
power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the
power supply button.
q HDD LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator
LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
q RST SW
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins.
The system restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on
the connectors to the corresponding pins.
FP1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+
3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-
5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
9 NC 10 KEY
1.5V
1.5V
.
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.
1
FP1
SPDIF-Out Connector-CN2
This connector provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips
Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device
through coaxial connector.
CN2 - Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SPDIF-out
3 VCC
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