ECS IC780M-A Specification

Brand: ECS

Model: IC780M-A

Category: Motherboards

Type: Specification

Preface

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the author.

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-

turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and

specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and

to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the

manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio 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 onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with

this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-

ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD

Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective

owners and are acknowledged.

Preface

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur

le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes features of the motherboard.

Go to

page 1

Describes installation of motherboard

components.

Go to

page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS

Setup Utility.

Go to

page 27

Describes the motherboard software

Go to

page 47

Provides information about SATA RAID

Setup

Go to

page 55

Chapter 5

Setting Up AMD SB700/SB710

RAID Configuration

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction............................................................................................1

Features...................................................................................................2

Motherboard Components...................................................................4

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...............................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................8

Setting Jumpers...............................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................9

Jumper Settings...............................................................................9

Installing Hardware..........................................................................10

Installing the Processor.................................................................10

Installing Memory Modules...........................................................11

Expansion Slots.............................................................................16

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................18

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive............20

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................22

Connecting Case Components..........................................................23

Front Panel Header.......................................................................25

Chapter 3

27 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility....................................................................27

The Standard Configuration..........................................................27

Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27

Resetting the Default CMOS Values...............................................28

Using BIOS............................................................................................29

Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30

Advanced Setup.............................................................................32

Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................33

Integrated Peripherals..................................................................34

Power Management Setup.............................................................35

PCI/PnP Setup...............................................................................36

PC Health Status...........................................................................37

M.I.B. II (MB Intelligent Bios).......................................................39

Load Non Disk..............................................................................41

Load Default Settings....................................................................43

Supervisor Password....................................................................43

User Password..............................................................................44

Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................44

Exit Without Saving.......................................................................44

Updating the BIOS........................................................................45

Chapter 4

47 47

Using the Motherboard Software 47

About the Software CD-ROM.........................................................47

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista......................................47

Running Setup...............................................................................48

Manual Installation..........................................................................52

Utility Software Reference................................................................52

Chapter 5

55 55

Setting Up AMD SB700/SB710 RAID Configuration 55

Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array..................................................55

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance,

enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD Phenom™ proces-

sor (socket AM2+)/Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ proces-

sors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and

keyboard connectors, COM, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio jacks for

microphone, line-in and line-out.

The motherboard incorporates the AMD RX780 Northbridge (NB) and SB700/SB710

Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The Northbridge supports the HyperTransport

3.0 in-

terface. The memory controller supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of

1066*

(AM2+)/800/667/533. It supports four DDR2 slots with maximum memory

size of 32 GB*

. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully

compliant to the PCI Express Gen2 (version 1.0). In addition, two PCI Express x1

slots are supported.

2. Due to the DRAM maximum size (2 GB per dimm) at present, the

memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB.

1. Due to the limitation of AMD CPU spec, please refer to Memory QVL

for more information.

The SB700/SB710 Southbridge supports three PCI slots which are PCI v2.3 compli-

ant. It integrates USB 2.0, an EHCI compliant interface that provides 480 Mb/s

bandwidth for 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers support additional

4 USB ports). The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting

four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each. It provides AMD

SATA RAID configuration with RAID 0, 1 and 10 modes supported.

Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

Processor

HyperTransport

Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it

enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than

currently available interconnect technologies.

• Accommodates AMD Phenom

processor (socket AM2+)

AMD Athlon

64X2 Dual-Core/Athlon

64/Sempron™ processors

• Supports HyperTransport

(HT) 3.0 interface speeds

This motherboard uses a socket AM2+ that carries the following features:

SB700/SB710

(SB)

AMD RX780

(NB)

• One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.0a

compliant) for connection to an AMD Southbridge

• Supports a single x16 PCI-Express Gen2 graphics link

• Fully supports ACPI states S1, S3, S4 and S5

• Single chip solution in 65nm, 1.1 V CMOS technology

The AMD RX780 Northbridge (NB) and SB700/SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets

are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and

performance.

Chipset

• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz

• Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to

3.0 Gb/s

• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to

twelve USB 2.0 ports

• Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 133/100/

66/33 modes

• Supports integrated RAID0, RAID1, and RAID 10 (re-

quires use of 4 or more SATA ports) functionalities

across all 6 ports

Memory

• Supports DDR2 1066*

(AM2+)/800/667/533 DDR SDRAM with Dual-

channel architecture

• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 GB*

2. Due to the DRAM maximum size (2 GB per dimm) at present, the

memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB.

1. Due to the limitation of AMD CPU spec, please refer to Memory QVL

for more information.

Introducing the Motherboard

Onboard LAN

This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of

133/100/66/33 MB/s.

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface

• Two PCI Express x1 slots

• Three 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices

• Four 7-pin SATA connectors

• Supports PCI Express

1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One serial port

• Four USB ports

• One LAN port

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

BIOS Firmware

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock

speeds.

The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system

features including the following:

Audio

• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio

requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

compatible

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in

the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Components

The above image is for reference only; please take the actual

motherboard for detailed parts.

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

Socket for AMD Phenom

rocessor

(

socket AM2+

)

Athlon

64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon

64/Sem

ron

rocessors

2. CPU_FAN

CPU cooling fan connector

3. DDR2_1~4

240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

4. ATX_POWE

Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. IDE

Primary IDE connector

6. SPK

Speaker header

7. CLR_CMOS

Clear CMOS jumper

8. SATA1~4

Serial ATA connectors

9. USBPWR_F

Front panel USB Power Select Jumper

10. F_PANEL

Front panel switch/LED header

11. F_USB1~2

Front Panel USB headers

12. SPDIFO

SPDIF out header

13. CD_IN

Analog audio input header

14. F_AUDIO

Front panel audio header

15. PCI1~3

32-bit add-on card slots

16. PCIEX16

PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface

17. PCIE1~2

PCI Express x1 slots

18. SYS_FAN

System cooling fan connector

19. USBPWR_R

Rear USB/PS2 Power Select Jumper

20. ATX12

4-pin +12V power connector

1. CPU Socket

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

Introducing the Motherboard

Memo

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-

age from static electricity

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely

grounded object before working on the motherboard

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies

with the specifications for the ATX system case. Firstly, some features on the

motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-

tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the

features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives.

Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend

to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O

template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the

motherboard.

This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 X 210 mm. Choose a case that

accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in

a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond

the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets

and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion

slots on your motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with

more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper

caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When

the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the

jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper

cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,

the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins

1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

Installing the Motherboard

Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is

labeled.

Jumper Settings

1. To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and

then “Save & Exit Setup”.

2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before

selecting the 5VSB function.

3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_R & USBPWR_F cap onto

2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the com-

puter by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.

Rear USB PS/2

Power Select

Jumper

USBPWR_R

Jumper Type Description

Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS

3-pin

Clear CMOS

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR

Before clearing the

CMOS, make sure to

turn off the system.

CLR_CMOS

1-2: VCC

USBPWR_R 3-pin

2-3: 5VSB

USBPWR_F

1-2: VCC

USBPWR_F

3-pin

2-3: 5VSB

Front Panel

USB Power

Select Jumper

Installing the Motherboard

Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that

you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis-

tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes

across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard

or its components.

This motherboard has a socket AM2+ processor socket. When choosing a processor,

consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the

processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the

quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system

bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making

changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup

Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other

components to run faster than their rated speed.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the

processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly

installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.

Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly

see the motherboard and processor socket.

Warning:

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the

system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can perma-

nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components

that are run beyond the rated limits.

2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the

power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hard-

ware components.

Installing the Motherboard

1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from

the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with

the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and

insert the CPU correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal

grease on top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-

ule and snap the four retention legs of the

cooling fan into place.

5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in

place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power

cable to the CPUFAN connector. This com-

pletes the installation.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you

use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink

installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink sup-

plied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin

DDR2 1066*

(AM2+)/800/667/533. The total memory capacity is 32 GB*

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until

you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only

by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always

wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be

installed with 8 GB*

of memory.

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR2 533 266 MHz

DDR2 667 333 MHz

DDR2 800 400 MHz

DDR2 1066 533 MHz

2. Due to the DRAM maximum size (2 GB per dimm) at present, the

memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB.

1. Due to the limitation of AMD CPU spec, please refer to Memory QVL

for more information.

Installing the Motherboard

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.

2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be

installed correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to

the edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users install

DIMMs in the sequence of DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM1 and DIMM2.

Recommend configuration for best performance and compatibility

Number of DIMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM2 AM2+ *

Single Channel

Unganged Mode

Dual Channel

Ganged Mode

Single Channel

Unganged Mode

Dual Channel

Ganged Mode

: operation with normal performance

: operation with the best performance

Installing the Motherboard

Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533 memory modules have been tested

and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Type Size Vendor Module Name

512MB

Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1

DDR2 533

1GB

A-DATA

A-DATA/Vitesta/1GB

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5

Micron MT4HTF6464AY-667E1

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1

Ramxel

RML1520M38D6F-667

512 MB

Samsung

PC2-5300U-555-12-D3

AU01GE667C5KBGC

Apacer

78.01G9O.9K5

Corsair VS1GB667D2

Hexon HYNT7AUDR-30M48

Kingston KVR667D2N5

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1

AL7E8E63B-6E1T

AL7E8F63J-6E1

PSC

AL7E8F73C-6E1

1GB

Samsung GOLD BAR M378T2863DZS 0742

Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X

Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4

Hynix HYMP125U64AP8-Y5 AB-A 0623

Hexon HYNT8AUDR-30M88

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G

LeadMax PC2-5300U

PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1

DDR2 667

2GB

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

Installing the Motherboard

Type Size Vendor Module Name

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/512 1.8V 9905315-

019.A02LF

Micron MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

512 MB

Qimonda HYS72T64000HU-2.5-B

A-DATA M2GVD6G3I41P0U1E5E

AET760UD00-30DB97X

Aeneon

AET760UD00-25DC08X

AU01GE800C5KBGC

Apacer

78.01GAO.9K5

Geil GEIL MILLENARY

Hexon ELPT7AUDR-25M48

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/1G 1.8V 9905316-

054.A01LF

Nanya NT1GT64U88D0BY-AD

Ramaxel RML1320EH38D7F-800

GOLD BAR M378T2953EZ3-CE7

0726

Samsung

M378T2863EHS-CF7 0849

Silicon

Power

SP001GBLRU800S01

Transcend 507301-1571

1 GB

Unifosa GU341G0ALEPR6B2C6CE

A-DATA

RED A-DATA

M2OMI6H3J4720L1C5Z

Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X

Apacer 78.A1GAO.9K4

CORSAIR CM2X2048-6400C5

Geil GEIL PLATINUM EDITION

Hexon ELPT8AUDR-25M88

KVR800D2N6/2G-SP

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/2G

Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800E1

Nanya NT2GT64U8HD0BY-AD

PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

M378T5663QZ3-CF7

Samsung

M378T5663EH3-CF7 0849

Silicon

Power

SP002GBLRU800S01

2 GB

Unifosa GU342G0ALEPR692C6CE

DDR2 800

4 GB

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CF7 0819

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