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  • Foxconn A76ML-K 3.0 | English Manual. - Page 1
    A76ML-K3.0 Motherboard User's Manual
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    their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for A76ML-K 3.0 motherboard. P/N: 3A222G700-000-G 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
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    COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard A76ML-K 3.0 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998/A2
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    FOXCONN A76ML-K 3.0 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 undesired operation. Tested to comply with FCC standards. Signature : Date :
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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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    Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup
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    Technical Support : Support 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
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    Thank you for buying Foxconn A76ML-K 3.0 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,
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    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 South Bridge: SB710 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs Support up to
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    x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI-D 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 power
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    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. Front USB 20. COM1 Connector 21. DDR3 DIMM Slots 22. CPU_FAN Header 23. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only,
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    The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. 5. USB Ports The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 6. Audio ports For the
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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 Data Activity Blinking Status Off Off Green Orange Right: Link Description No Link 10 Mb/s Connection 100 Mb/s Connection 1000 Mb
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    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/complist.aspx
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    specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of the CPU socket. Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking of CPU 1. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. Align Pin-1 of the CPU with the CPU
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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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    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 sockets are divided into
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    install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules into the sockets. Step
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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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    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 Pin # Definition +12V GND 1 GND 2 GND 4 2 PWR2 3 +12V 4
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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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    be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable. USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3/4 In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides four 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another eight
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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. Click here 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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    list of setup functions together with two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select a specific BIOS Features ► PC Health Status ► Core Releaser ► BIOS Security Features ► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults ► Advanced Chipset as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date
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    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 values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system
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    Detected] configure system Date. Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name : A76ML-K 30 BIOS Version :A55F1D03 Memory :1024MB MAC Address :00-E0-4C-68-00-09 CPU Name :AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor 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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    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 the system Disabled Enabled AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Cache L1 : 512KB Cache L2 : 2048KB Cache L3 : 6MB Current CPU Speed :
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    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] [Press Enter
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    different states during Power On Self Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state enabled. System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always
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    CPU-NB Multiplier run as Auto or Manual mode. Select [Auto] for CPU-NB default speed. Select [Manual], then CPU-NB speed is manually selected according to the setting of "CPUNB Multiplier Adjust". ► CPU so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory device. Select [
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    Memory Speed Adjust" value, it will run at the specified "Memory Speed Adjust" speed. Otherwise, SPD value is selected. Select [Manual], then DRAM speed is manually selected according to the set value of "Memory Speed Adjust". ► Memory with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated, you had
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    F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults This menu shows most of the CPU specifications. ► Cool 'N' Quiet (Appear only when CPU supports) This option helps lowering down the CPU frequency and voltage when system is idling. When the CPU speed is slowing down, the temperature will drop as well. ► C1E
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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 ,7 CLK RAS
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    memory. For a description of ganged (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64-bit DRAM data width) DRAM modes: Ganged channels (DDR3) : ■ DCT channels A and B can be ganged as a single logical 128-bit DIMM. ■ Offers highest DDR3 lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS
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    other parameters,so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory device. Select [AUTO] for SPD enable mode. Select [Limit], the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value listed in the "Memory" Select [Manual],then DRAM speed is manually selected according to the
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    locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization. This fixed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all memory allocated to the IGP is freed for other use. 2. PCIe graphics card is the default first display device. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS
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    Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► USB Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration ► Trusted Computing OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the IDE
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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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    mode. The available settings 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 to auto or enabled. SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985
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    TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► TCG/TPM SUPPORT Trusted Computing Group (TCG) members develop and promote open, vendor-neutral, industry standard specifications for trusted
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    is lost except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state. Hardware maintains memory context and restores some 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
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    the EuP(Energy-using Products) feature. When enable, the suspend 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
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    system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning beep. ► Shut Down Temperature This 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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    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 one of the most popular implementations of RAID. RAID Ready A "RAID Ready" system is a specific system configuration that, with the addition
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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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    any other key to ignore this option> 5. Press [Ctrl-Y] to clear the RAID array or press any other key to continue, another prompt appears: Press Ctrl-Y to use maximum capacity... 6. Press [Ctrl-Y] to key in the capacity of the RAID array or press any other key to set the array to its maximum. Then
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    ]nu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status LD 1 RAID 0 2 XXXXX Functional driver CD into DVD-ROM drive. 2. Insert a floppy disk/USB disk into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 3. Depending on which platform your will install, go to CD:\Driver\AMD\RAID\Driver
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    DVD-ROM", save changes and exit BIOS. 4. When the screen shows "No driver were founded...", select "Load Driver". 5. Insert the floppy disk/USB disk into the floppy drive/USB port, then specify the location of the driver. 6. Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller" and press "Next". 7. After the
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A76ML-K3.0 Motherboard