ECS P43T-A2 manual

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Preface Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author . V ersion 1.0a Disclaimer The information in this docume[...]

ii 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 Th[...]

iii T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Feature ...........................................................................................[...]

iv Integrated Peripherals.......................................................32 Power Management Setup.................................................33 PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................34 PC Health Status................................................................35 Fr equency/V oltage Contr o[...]

1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the P43T -A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel ® Y orkfield/W olfdale processors for high-end business or personal desktop mar- kets. There is an advanc[...]

2 Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor Chipset • Supports DDR2 800/667 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture • Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs • Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Memor y Audio • 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • ADCs supports 96k/48k/44.1kHz sample rate • Meets Microsoft WL[...]

3 Introducing the Motherboard This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/ 100/66/33 Mb/s. • One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface • Three PCI Express x1 slots • T wo 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots • One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices • Six 7-pin SA T A connectors Expansion Optio[...]

4 Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components[...]

5 Introducing the Motherboard T able of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. L AB E L C O M P O NE NT S 1 . CP U S ock et LG A 775 s ocke t Int e l ® Y o r k f i e l d/ W o l f da le F am i l y proc es s ors 2. C P U _F A N 1 C P U cool i ng fa n conne ct or 3. D D R 2_D IM M1~ [...]

6 Introducing the Motherboard Memo[...]

7 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 wor[...]

8 Installing 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 pin[...]

9 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. T o avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save & Exit Setup”. 1. 2. Make sure the power [...]

10 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 [...]

11 Installing the Motherboard A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. · Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket. C. Open the load plate · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the hook of the lever , pushing down[...]

12 Installing the Motherboard Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Y ou must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Each module can be installed with 4 GB of memory; total memory capacit[...]

13 Installing the Motherboard T able A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List) The following DDR2 800/667/533 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Name 512 MB Samsung PC2-4200U-4444-10-B1 A-data A-DATA/Vitesta DDR2 533 1 GB Kingmax KLBD48F-A8KE4 Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 Micron MT[...]

14 Installing the Motherboard Ty pe Size Ven dor Module Name Kingston KVR800D2N5/5 12 1.8V 9905315-019.A02LF Micron MT8HT F6464AY-80ED 4 512 MB Qimonda HYS72 T64000HU -2.5-B A-DATA M2GVD 6G3I41P0U 1E5E AET760UD0 0-30DB97X Aeneon AET760UD0 0-25DC08X AU01GE80 0C5KBGC Apacer 78.01GAO.9K5 APOGEE AU1G082 -800P000 Geil Millenary /Geil /GL2L64M088BA1 8H G[...]

15 Installing the Motherboard The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. W ith these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs [...]

16 Installing the Motherboard Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 3 Secure the metal bracket of the c[...]

17 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard optional devices F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that p[...]

18 Installing the Motherboard F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array . Additionally , some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Please make sure [...]

19 Installing the Motherboard IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLA VE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLA VE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this. Installin[...]

20 Installing the Motherboard Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function. 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SA T A hard drive. 3 Attach the SA T A power cable to the SA T A hard drive and connect the other end[...]

21 Installing the Motherboard Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or (COM) fax/modems. USB Ports Us[...]

22 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: The A TX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to A TX v2.x power supply . With A TX v2.x power supply , users please note that when installing 24-pin power cabl[...]

23 Installing the Motherboard SPK: Internal speaker header 4 Signal 3 GND 2 Key 1 VCC Pin Signal Name A TX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector A TX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector Pi n Signal Name 4 +12V 3 +12V 2 Ground 1 Ground CASE_F AN: Case cooling F AN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 Ground 15 Gr[...]

24 Installing the Motherboard Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_P ANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on A TX or Micr A TX cases. Refer to the table below for informa- tion: Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary- contact switch that is normally open. When the switc[...]

25 Using BIOS Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play . The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’[...]

26 Using BIOS Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility . Enter Select CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. f f f v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. f : Move F10: Save ESC: Exit +/-/: V alue Enter : Select F9: Load Default Settings F1:General Help f f f Standard COMS Setup Advanc[...]

27 Using BIOS Date (www mm:dd:yy) Mon 04/28/2008 Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. f SA T A1 Not Detected SA T A2 Not Detected SA T A3 Not Detected SA T A4 Not Detected SA T A5 Not Detected SA T A6 Not Detected P A T A MASTER Not Detected P A T A SLA VE Not Detected Help Item f CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyr[...]

28 Using BIOS IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. W e recommend you to leave this item at the default value. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer (Auto) If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during [...]

29 Using BIOS Limit CPUID MaxV al (Disabled) Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer . CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup TM Status TM1/TM2 Limit CPUID MaxV al Disabled Enhanc[...]

30 Using BIOS Boot Other Device (Y es) When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Boot Up Numlock Status (ON) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lo[...]

31 Using BIOS Memory Remap Feature (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping. Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer . CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends[...]

32 Using BIOS Onboard SA T A Mode (Enhanced) Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled) USB Functions (Enabled) On Chip SA T A2 Controller (Enabled) OnBoard LAN Function (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in[...]

33 Using BIOS Soft-off by PWR-BTTN (Instant off) Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by W ake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is con- trolled by the power button on your system. If the item is set[...]

34 Using BIOS Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from S3 mode. Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from S3 mode. Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software comma[...]

35 Using BIOS PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown T emperature Disabled CPU T emperature : 27°C/80°F System T emperature : 34°C/93°F CPU FAN Speed : 3708 RPM SYS FAN Speed : N /A CPU Cor[...]

36 Using BIOS System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock [...]

37 Using BIOS Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum (Enabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. CPU VOL T AGE (Normal) This item allows users to adjust the CPU v[...]

38 Using BIOS Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter) Y ou can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. Y ou can use the sub menu to ch[...]

39 Using BIOS User Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Change User Password (Press Enter) Y ou can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. Y ou can use the sub menu to change the user pass[...]

40 Using BIOS This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. Updating the BIOS Y ou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s W eb site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs.[...]

41 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the r oot directory . About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bu[...]

42 Using the Motherboard Software Setup T ab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window . Application T ab Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD. Read Me T ab Displays the path for all [...]

43 Using the Motherboard Software 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. mended. 1. Drivers and software are autom[...]

44 Using the Motherboard Software Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows V ista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. Y ou must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2. Disable UAC (User Account Control[...]

45 Using the Motherboard Software 2. Select Classic View . 3. Set User Account . 4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue .[...]

46 Using the Motherboard Software Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the P A TH.DOC file in the root directory . This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most d[...]