AMD 790GX Manuel d'utilisateur

System BoardUser’s Manual

110IntroductionFeaturesThe system board supports high performance DDR2technology whose data transfer rate delivers bandwidthof 12.8 Gb/s and beyond. T

1003BIOS SetupSet Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System

1013BIOS SetupSet User PasswordIf you want another user to have access only to your system butnot to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” op

1023BIOS SetupSave & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.Type “Y” and press &l

1033BIOS SetupExit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made, high-light “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.Typ

1043BIOS SetupRAID BIOSThe AMD BIOS utility is used to configure and manage RAID onSerial ATA drives.After you power up the system and all drives have

1053BIOS SetupUpdating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flashutility, AWDFLASH.EXE. You can download them from DFI’s

1063BIOS Setup6. The following will appear.Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system.We recommend

1074Supported SoftwareDrivers, Utilities and Software ApplicationsThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilitiesand software appli

1084Supported SoftwareAMD RS780D DriversOn the left side of the autorun screen, click the “CHIPSET” icon.2. Click Install to install tothe destination

1094Supported Software5. Click “Yes, I want torestart my computernow” then click Finish.Restarting the system willallow the new driverinstallation to

111IntroductionThe northbridge chip comes integrated with the ATIRadeonTM HD 3300 graphics core delivering excep-tional 3D graphics performance. It su

1104Supported SoftwareWebPAM UtilityOn the left side of the autorun screen, click the “CHIPSET” icon.1. Click “WebPAM Utility”on the main menu.2. You

1114Supported Software4. Click Next to install tothe destination folder orclick Browse to selectanother folder.5. Click Next to begininstallation.6. C

1124Supported SoftwareMicrosoft .NET FrameworkOn the left side of the autorun screen, click the “GRAPHICS” icon.1. Click “Microsoft .NETFramework” on

1134Supported SoftwareRealtek Audio DriverOn the left side of the autorun screen, click the “AUDIO” icon.1. Click “Realtek AudioDriver” on the mainmen

1144Supported Software4. Setup is now configuringthe new software installa-tion.5. Click “Yes, I want torestart my computernow” then click Finish.Rest

1154Supported SoftwareMarvell LAN DriverOn the left side of the autorun screen, click the “NETWORK” icon.1. Click “Marvell LANDriver” on the mainmenu.

1164Supported Software4. Click Finish.5. Reboot the system forthe driver to take effect.

1174Supported SoftwareSmart GuardianThe Smart Guardian utility is capable of monitoring the system’s tempera-ture, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows

1184Supported Software5. Click Next to add theprogram icon to theProgram Folder.3. Enter the necessaryinformation then clickNext.4. Click Next to ins

1194Supported Software7. Click Finish. Reboot thesystem for the driver totake effect.6. Select the option inaccordance to theoperating system that you

112IntroductionCPUCPUCPUCPUCPUOverheatOverheatOverheatOverheatOverheatProtectionProtectionProtectionProtectionProtectionIrDAIrDAIrDAIrDAIrDAThe system

1204Supported SoftwareUSB 2.0 DriversWindows® XPIf your Windows® XP CD already includes Service Pack 1, the USB2.0 driver will automatically install w

5121RAIDChapter 5 - RAIDThe AMD SB750 chip alows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives.It supports RAID 0/1/0+1(10)/5/JBOD/AHCI .RAID LevelsRAID 0 (St

5122RAIDStep 2: Configure Serial ATA in the Award BIOS1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menuof the Award BIOS.2. Configu

5123RAIDStep 4: Install the RAID Driver During OS InstallationThe RAID driver must be installed during the Windows® XPinstallation using the F6 instal

1246ATI CrossFire TechnologyATI’s CrossFire technology drives your PC to a new peak of per-formance. By connecting a Radeon CrossFire Edition graphics

1256ATI CrossFire TechnologyFeaturesRegardless of the type of operating mode used, the completedframes from both GPUs are sent to the Compositing Engi

1266ATI CrossFire TechnologyGraphics Cards Requirements1. One Radeon® X850 / Radeon® X800 CrossFire Edition graphicscard.2. One standard PCI Express

1276ATI CrossFire TechnologyThe PCI Express x16 SlotsTwo graphics cards support CrossFireXTM; each operating at x8 (8-lane ports) bandwidth.PCIE 1PCIE

1286ATI CrossFire TechnologyCrossFireXTM SetupNote:The system board used in some of the illustrations may notresemble the actual board. These illustra

1296ATI CrossFire Technology6. Align the standard PCI Express graphics card (Slave) above thePCIE 3 slot then press it down firmly until it is complet

113IntroductionThe system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth whileUSB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth

1306ATI CrossFire Technology13. In the Graphics Settingsmenu (left side of screen),click CrossFire. TheCrossFire Settings screenwill appear on the mai

1316ATI CrossFire Technology14. The screen on the rightindicates that CrossFirehas been enabled. Makesure to restart the PC forCrossFire to take effec

1326ATI CrossFire TechnologyHybrid CrossFireXTMBased on the ATI CrossFire™ multi-GPU technology, the ATI HybridCrossFireX™ takes gaming experience to

1337Cool‘n’Quiet TechnologyStep 1: Install the Cool‘n’QuietTM DriverAMD’s website provides free download of the Cool‘n’QuietTM driver.Make sure to ins

1347Cool‘n’Quiet Technology3. In the Power Schemes tab, select Minimal Power Managementunder the Power schemes section then click OK.

A135ABS - Auto Boost SystemThe ABS (Auto Boost System) technologyprovides the convenience of saving and loadingseveral OC settings. It allows you to u

A136ABS - Auto Boost System5. Click Next to install tothe destination folder orclick Change to selectanother folder.4. Setup is now ready toinstall th

A137ABS - Auto Boost System6. Click Install to begin theinstallation.7. The installation wizard willcopy all the necessaryfiles and optimize theABS fe

A138ABS - Auto Boost SystemThe ABS Utility1. To run the ABS utility,power up your systemthen press F1. The screenwill show the CPUupgrade information.

A139ABS - Auto Boost System5. Click Confirm.7. Click Backup.8. The default settings willappear on the screen.Click Save.6. ABS supports WinReloaded an

114IntroductionThis function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USBmouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Sus-pend To RAM) state.Important:If y

A140ABS - Auto Boost System9. Enter a name for thedefault setting then clickSave. You have justcreated a backup file ofthe board’s defaultsetting.10

A141ABS - Auto Boost System12. Select the backup filethen click Open.13. Click Write to loadBanks 1-4 into theBIOS.If you want the systemto auto upgra

A142ABS - Auto Boost System14. Click Yes to reboot.Important:1. We strongly recommend that you backup the default setting. If in anycase your overcloc

B143TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your personal

B144TroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verticalsync.2. Move away

B145TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the syste

B146Troubleshooting3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to aserial port that is working and configured correctly. If the se

C147Debug LED POST and TroubleshootingAppendix C - Debug LED Post and TroubleshootingPOST (hex)Power on0000A0b8C0Debug Code ActionNone, blankPower on

C148Debug LED POST and TroubleshootingPOST (hex)C1C3/C5CFE0Debug Code Action00 -> C0 -> Stopped at C1(00 -> C0 -> C1 ->Reset -> Loop

C149Debug LED POST and TroubleshootingPOST (hex)25264150Debug Code Action00 -> C1 -> C3 ->Stopped at 2500 -> C1 -> C3 ->Stopped at 2

152Hardware InstallationSystem Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationFan 31Fan 61COMStandby Power LEDPS/2 powerselect (J )P711516A7 A1B7 B11516

C150Debug LED POST and TroubleshootingPOST (hex)757FFFDebug Code ActionPower on -> Stopped at 75Power on -> Stopped at 7F* Checksum error always

C151Debug LED POST and TroubleshootingAbnormal Debug LED POST and TroubleshootingPOST (hex)7988FFDebug Code ActionPower on -> Prompt Stoppedat 79Po

162Hardware InstallationSystem MemoryWarning:When the DRAM Power LED lit red, it indicates that power ispresent on the DIMM sockets. Power-off the PC

172Hardware InstallationBIOS SettingConfigure the system memory in the BIOS.DIMMs are on the same channel.DIMMs in a channel can be identical or com-p

182Hardware InstallationThe table below lists the various optimal operating modes that shouldbe configured for the memory channel operation.ConfigNo m

192Hardware InstallationConfigDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynam

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202Hardware InstallationInstalling the DIM ModuleNote:The system board used in the following illustrations may notresemble the actual board. These ill

212Hardware Installation7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is com-pletely seated in the socket.6. Grasping the module by

222Hardware Installation4. Unlock the socket bypushing the lever side-ways, away from thesocket, then lifting it upto a 90o angle. Makesure the lever

232Hardware InstallationGoldmark5. Position the CPU abovethe socket. The goldmark on the CPU mustalign with the corner ofthe CPU socket (refer tothe e

242Hardware InstallationInstalling the Fan and Heat SinkThe CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Withoutsufficient air circulation

252Hardware Installation3. Place the heat sink ontop of the CPU. Nowhook one side of the re-tention clip onto the re-tention module base byfitting the

262Hardware InstallationNote:• You will not be able to secure the fan and heat sink assembly in placeif it did not fit properly onto the retention mod

272Hardware InstallationNorthbridge Heat SinkThe Northbridge must be kept cool by using a heat sink. The heatsink will dissipate heat generated by the

282Hardware InstallationJumper SettingsIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.c)

292Hardware InstallationPS/2 Power SelectSelecting 5VSB will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2mouse to wake up the system.XJP7USB Power Selec

FCC and DOC Statement on Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

302Hardware InstallationHDMI/DVI SelectJP15X312312AHAHA1-A2 toH1-H2 On:HDMIA2-A3 toH2-H3 On:DVIThe system board is equipped with HDMI and DVI interfac

312Hardware InstallationRear Panel I/O PortsPS/2 K/B OpticalS/PDIF-outUSB 0USB 2-3CoaxialS/PDIF-outMic-inSide R/LCenter/SubwooferRear R/LLine-inFront

322Hardware InstallationHDMI and DVI-I PortsWHDMIThe HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals isused to connect a LCD monitor or d

332Hardware Installation1VCC-Data+DataGNDKeyVCC-Data+DataGNDN. C.2109WUSB 4-5USB 6-7USB 1WLANUSB 0USB 3USB 2USB and LAN PortsUSBThe USB ports are used

342Hardware InstallationRear Panel AudioCenter/Subwoofer Jack (Orange)This jack is used to connect to the center and subwoofer speak-ers of the audio

352Hardware InstallationThe Serial ATA (SATA) connectors are used to connect Serial ATAdrives. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA

362Hardware InstallationX403921FDD Connector and IDE ConnectorFDD ConnectorThe floppy disk drive connector is used to connect a floppy drive.Insert on

372Hardware InstallationIrDA,CIR and Serial (COM) ConnectorsIrDA and CIRConnect the cable connector from your IrDA module to the IrDAconnector or CIR

382Hardware InstallationCooling Fan ConnectorsThese fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. Cooling fanswill provide adequate airflow through

392Hardware InstallationEZ Touch SwitchesThe presence of the power switch and reset switch on the systemboard are user-friendly especially to DIY user

Table of ContentsWarranty...Static Electricity Precautio

402Hardware InstallationDRAMPower LEDStandby Power LEDLEDsDRAM Power LEDThis LED will light when the system’s power is on.Standby Power LEDThis LED wi

412Hardware InstallationPower ConnectorsUse a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power SupplyDesign Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply

422Hardware InstallationThe FDD-type power connector is an additional power connector. Ifyou are using more than one graphics cards, we recommend that

432Hardware InstallationRestarting the PCNormally, you can power-off the PC by:1. Pressing the power button at the front panel of the chassis.or2. Pre

442Hardware InstallationFront Panel ConnectorsHD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LEDThis LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.RESET: Reset

452Hardware InstallationPWR-LED: Power/Standby LEDWhen the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the systemis in the S1 (POS - Power On Susp

462Hardware InstallationPCI Express SlotsPCI Express x16Download Flash BIOS ConnectorW1GROUND287SPI_VCC3SPI_CS0BSPI_MIS0SPI_HOLD#SPI_CLKSPI_MOSIPCI Ex

472Hardware InstallationSmart ConnectorsThe Smart Connectors (USB, IEEE 1394 and Front Panel) serve asextended connectors allowing you to easily conne

483BIOS SetupChapter 3 - BIOS SetupSwitchable Modes for OverclockingAimed to provide convenience and superb overclockability, the GenieBIOS Setting su

493BIOS SetupAward BIOS Setup UtilityThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of communication between the

Warranty1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised frommisuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorizedreplacement or

503BIOS SetupDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays

513BIOS SetupPrimary IDE Master to Secondary IDE SlaveTo configure IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press<Enter>. The following scree

523BIOS SetupPrimary IDE Master to Secondary IDE SlaveThe drive type information should be included in the documentationfrom your hard disk vendor. If

533BIOS SetupInternal Phy SATA 1 to Internal Phy SATA 4Move the cursor to a field then press <Enter>. The following screenwill appear.The settin

543BIOS SetupHalt OnThis field determines whether the system will stop if an error isdetected during power up. The default setting is All Errors.No Er

553BIOS SetupHard Disk Boot PriorityRefer to the next subsection for more information on this submenu.CPU Internal Cache and External CacheThese field

563BIOS SetupFirst Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and BootOther DeviceSelect the drive to boot first, second and third in the “Fir

573BIOS SetupSecurity OptionThis field determines when the system will prompt for the password-everytime the system boots or only when you enter the B

583BIOS SetupHard Disk Boot PriorityThis field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives.Move the cursor to this field then press <Ent

593BIOS SetupThis section gives you functions to configure the system based onthe specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speedsand

16IntroductionStatic Electricity PrecautionsIt is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board,components or devices even before installin

603BIOS SetupNB Power ManagementDynamic clock gating for IOC/NT/MCU/CFG. The options are Auto,Enabled and Disabled.Memory HoleIn order to improve syst

613BIOS SetupPCIE ConfigurationThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.GPP Slots Power Limit,

623BIOS SetupGFX Port 1 / GFX Port 2The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Gen2 High Speed Mo

633BIOS SetupNB-SB Port FeaturesThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Link ASPMVC1 Traffic S

643BIOS SetupIGX ConfigurationThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Internal Graphics ModeUM

653BIOS SetupHDMI AudioThis is used to enable or disable the HDMI audio.Surround ViewThe options are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.SidePort Clock SpeedTh

663BIOS SetupOnChip IDE DeviceOnChip SATA DeviceOnboard Super I/OUSB Device SettingHD Audio AzaliaThis field is used to enable or disable the onboard

673BIOS SetupIDE HDD Block ModeEnabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOSwill check the hard disk drive for the maximum blocksize the sy

683BIOS SetupPrimary Master PIO to Secondary Slave PIOPIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have the BIOSissue a series of commands to effect

693BIOS SetupOnChip SATA DeviceThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.OnChip SATA ChannelThis

17IntroductionAbout the PackageThe system board package contains the following items. If any ofthese items are missing or damaged, please contact your

703BIOS SetupOnboard Super IOThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.Onboard FDC ControllerEna

713BIOS SetupIR Mode SelectThis field is used to select the type of IrDA standard supported byyour IrDA device. For better transmission of data, your

723BIOS SetupUSB Device SettingThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this one.USB 2.0 Controller 1 /

733BIOS SetupUSB Mouse FunctionDue to the limited space of the BIOS ROM, the support for legacy USBmouse (in DOS mode) is by default set to Disabled.

743BIOS SetupPower Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your systemto most effectively save energy.ACPI Suspend TypeThis

753BIOS SetupSoft-Off by PWRBTNThis field allows you to select the method of powering off yoursystem.Delay 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Mana

763BIOS SetupPower On FunctionThis field allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse topower-on the system.Button only Default setting. Uses the

773BIOS SetupPWRON After PWR-FailOff When power returns after an AC power failure,the system’s power is off. You must press thePower button to power-o

783BIOS SetupResources Controlled ByThe Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug and Play compat

793BIOS SetupPCI/VGA Palette SnoopThis field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards canwork with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled

18IntroductionChapter 1 - IntroductionSpecificationsProcessorChipsetSystem MemoryExpansion SlotsBIOSGraphicsAudioLAN• AMD® AM2+ processors:PhenomTM FX

803BIOS SetupAssign IRQ for USBWhen Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the USBdevice connected to your system. However, if you are n

813BIOS SetupPC Health StatusShutdown TemperatureYou can prevent the system from overheating by selecting a tem-perature at which the system will shut

823BIOS Setup2. If you want to reduce the CPU fan’s noise or prevent CPUoverheat, select a lower temperature in the “CPUFan FullyOn If CPUTemp” field

833BIOS SetupGenie BIOS SettingAimed to provide convenience and superb overclockability, thissubmenu comes available in Easy mode (default mode) and A

843BIOS SetupDRAM ConfigurationHT Link ControlCPU FeatureMemory Current ValueThis field will show the current value of the system memory.Timing ModeAu

853BIOS SetupCPU VID Special AddThis is used to select the voltage supplied to the CPU.DRAM Voltage ControlThis is used to select the voltage suppli

863BIOS SetupAMD K8 Cool&Quiet ControlAuto Enables AMD’s Cool‘n’Quiet technology. This functionallows the system to detect the CPU’s tasks andutil

873BIOS SetupDRAM ConfigurationMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>, the followingscreen will appear:The settings on the screen are f

883BIOS SetupMCT Memory TimingMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>, the followingscreen will appear:F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe

893BIOS SetupDRAM RAS# PrechargeThis field is used to select the idle clocks after issuing a prechargecommand to the DRAM.DRAM RAS# to CAS# DelayThis

19IntroductionIDESerial ATA withRAIDRear Panel I/OInternal I/OPowerManagementHardwareMonitorPCB• One IDE connector allows connecting up to two UltraDM

903BIOS SetupODC Control ModeMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>, the followingscreen will appear:F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe

913BIOS SetupDRAM Drivers Weak ModeThe options are Normal drive and Weak drive.Output Driver Comp.The options are Auto and Manual.CPU On-die Terminati

923BIOS SetupHT Link ControlMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>, the followingscreen will appear:The settings on the screen are for

933BIOS SetupCPU FeatureMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>, the followingscreen will appear:The settings on the screen are for refe

943BIOS SetupCPU DIDThis field is used to select the CPU DID.CPU FIDThis field is used to select the CPU FID.Secure Virtual Machine ModeThe options ar

953BIOS SetupCMOS ReloadedThe CMOS Reloaded submenu allows you to save different configu-rations and when needed, allows you to conveniently restore o

963BIOS SetupAuto Save Bootable SettingThis field is used to automatically save the last bootable setting fromCMOS to an area in the SEEPROM referred

973BIOS SetupSaving, Loading and Naming BIOS SettingsFor overclockers who require different sets of settings for varioussystem environments or operati

983BIOS SetupLoad from this BankTo load the setting saved in the bank, move the cursor to “Loadfrom this Bank” then press <Enter>. The setting i

993BIOS SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings fromthe BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard