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    A76GMV Motherboard User's Manual
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    property of their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for A76GMV motherboard. Symbol description: ! WARNING! Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a potential risk of hardware
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    HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard A76GMV is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
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    Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A76GMV PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY
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    system can operate normally when your CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac- ity of your device. ■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching
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    Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 21 Main Menu 21 System Information 23 Advanced BIOS Features 25 Core Releaser 26 Fox Central Control Unit 27 Advanced Chipset Features 32 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management
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    Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide Online Contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List : http://www.foxconnsupport
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    for buying Foxconn A76GMV motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A76GMV enables you
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    CPU HyperTransport Chipset Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio USB Support AM3 socket processors, Max processor power up to 95W For the latest CPU information, please visit： http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Up to 4800MT/s (HT3.0) for AM3 CPU North Bridge: AMD 760G
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    port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x COM1 port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio ports System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control Support 500MB/s(1GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low
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    Power Connector 2. CPU_FAN Header 3. North Bridge: AMD 760G 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. PCI Express x16 Slot 6. PCI Slots 7. Front Audio Connector 8.CD_IN Connector 9. SPDIF_OUT Connector 10. Slots 22. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
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    Connectors PS/2 Mouse Port 1 LAN Port 7 Line In Line Out Microphone 2 3 PS/2 Keyboard Port COM1 Port 4 VGA Port 5 USB Ports 6 Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse port. 4. VGA Port To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display. 5. USB Ports The USB port supports the USB
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    LAN Port The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate. LAN Type 1000M Left: Active Status Description Off No Link Green Blinking Data Activity Status Off Off Green Orange Right: Link Description No Link 10 Mb/s Connection 100 Mb/s Connection 1000 Mb
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    Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers ■ Install driver and utility Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com
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    before you begin to install the CPU: ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented
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    seated, push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU. 2. Buckle the heatsink
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    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. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. Two DDR3 memory
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    damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it your memory modules into the sockets. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your fingers
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    an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in
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    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. to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU. 3 1 +12V GND 4 2 PWR2 Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V
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    2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel 1 The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA GND Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The TX+ TX- current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data GND
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    , it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable. USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3 In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides three 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another
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    2 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER
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    ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information
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    motherboard comes with one DVD, after installing the Operating System, you can simply put it into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install. 1. Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "AMD Chipset
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    2 2. Utility Use these options to install additional utilities. you can click "Utility Help " button in the main menu to view the utility(FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI) help manual. 19
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    Control Unit ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ Exit Without Saving Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual is for
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    , Inc. ► System Information ► Power Management Setup ► Advanced BIOS Features ► PC Health Status ► Core Releaser ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup ► Integrated Peripherals Exit Without
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    restart your PC. If PC still does not work at all, it mean that this function can not be enabled. You need clear CMOS or enter BIOS to load default. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu. ► Advanced Chipset Features The
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    Detected] configure system Date. Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name : A76GMV BIOS Version :A65F1D02 Memory :512MB MAC Address :00-E0-4C-68-00-04 CPU Name :AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1
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    discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays
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    BIOS motherboard will use. The MPS is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with two or more processors. MPS 1.1 was the original specification. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for improved support start facing problems like stuttering
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    logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot Disabled Enabled AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor Cache L1 : 256KB Cache L2 : 1024KB Cache L3 : 6MB Current CPU Speed :
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    Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS ► Fox Intelligent Stepping ► Voltage Options ► CPU Configuration [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] [Press Enter] Options [Press Enter
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    BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu [Disabled] [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard When PC starts,
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    CPU Clock Ratio. Multiply CPU clock with this ratio, you can get the CPU speed. Increase this ratio may overclock your CPU. This option will be valid if your CPU ratio is unlocked and will be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature. ► CPU the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can
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    by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated, you had better disable it.Voltage Options Voltage Options CMOS ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► CPU Voltage Control This option is used to change the CPU voltage in a step of 25mV. The voltage can
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    of ACPI Logical Count : 4 _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor Cache L1 : 256KB Cache L2 : 1024KB Cache L3 : 6MB Current CPU Speed :300MHz Cool 'N' Quiet [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
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    Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features Northbridge Chipset Configuration Help Item ► Memory Configuration [Press Enter] ► DRAM Timing Configuration [Press Enter] CAS Latency : N/A ,6 CLK RAS
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    independent 64-bit channels (both channels operate at the same frequency). ■ Reduce DRAM page conflicts - more concurrent open dram pages . ■ Better bus efficiency. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency ofeacDCT in order. 33
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    and various other parameters,so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory device Manual],then DRAM speed is manually selected according to the set value of "Memory Speed Adjust". ► DRAM Timing Mode When both DCTs (DRAM controller) are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS
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    memory is allocated during driver initialization. This fixed amount be available to the OS. ► Primary Video Controller This item is used to select graphics card, Surround View is not supported. The integrated graphics processor (IGP Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA
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    used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. A LAN boot ROM lets you set up a diskless workstation on the network. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you can enable a client PC system on the network to be booted remotely. ► HD Audio Controller This item is used to enable
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    advanced features including SATA features, but some SATA drives may not support AHCI, unless they are labeled with AHCI support in its specification. If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which also supports AHCI, then you can select IDE option to have fair performance
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    are: [High Speed] in 480Mbps; [Full Speed] in 12Mbps. ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set Item Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ 4] Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] serial port1
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    (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Help Item TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General F9:Optimized Defaults
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    Resume by LAN [Disabled CPU and L2 configuration context. Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Suspend to RAM) S4 - The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether
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    power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power consumption of motherboard. Enabled: S1 /S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by pressing the power button. Disabled: Normal ACPI function. ► Resume by LAN This item is used to enable/disable LAN
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    temperature for the system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning beep. ► Shut Down supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU Temperature(Tcontrol)/System Temperature The CPU
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    of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters Load Optimal Defaults? of system to improve the performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported
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    It includes the following information : ■ RAID Introduction ■ Install SATA Hard Disks ■ RAID Configuration ■ Create RAID Driver Disk ■ Install Windows OS The RAID BIOS Setup pictures shown in this chapter are for reference only, please refer to the practical screen.
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    entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance. RAID 1 (Mirror) RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the mirrored
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    This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID10 functions. Hardware and software you may need here : ■ A floppy drive ■ A DVD-ROM drive ■ A floppy disk(Or USB disk for Vista) ■ A motherboard driver CD ■ Several SATA hard disks ■ Windows XP or Vista Install CD RAID Enable in BIOS 1. Boot
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    4 Create RAID array Here we create RAID 0 as an example: 1. Press [2] in the main menu, "Define LD Menu" appears and the "LD 1" row is highlight, press [Enter], the scree is shown as below: Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD
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    Capacity(MB) Driver Disk If you want to install Windows XP on a hard disk that is configured to RAID mode, a floppy disk with RAID driver go to CD:\Driver\AMD\RAID\Driver\WinXP or Driver Disk without entering OS: 1. Boot your computer, press [Del] during POST to enter BIOS. 2. Insert the driver
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    disk into the floppy disk drive, and press [S] to continue. 6. There will be two drivers, select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for 32bit XP or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform" for 64bit XP, press [Enter]. 7. A confirmation message appears to double check if the
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