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Motherboard User’s Guide
This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the
protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this
guide, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the
express written consent of the manufacturer.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchant-
ability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, 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.
Trademarks
IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines.
AMD, Athlon 64 Sempron are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices
Inc.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged.
Static Electricity Precautions
1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static-
proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you
don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare
metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those
components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on
the top of static-protection package with component side facing up
while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect
power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those
damages.
Copyright © 2006
All Rights Reserved
A13G Series, V1.0
September 2006
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ECS A13G Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory TypeDDR3
AudioRealtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
Form FactorMini-ITX
Memory Slots2
USB Ports4 x USB 2.0
Video OutputsVGA

Summary

Trademarks

Static Electricity Precautions

Pre-Installation Inspection

Chapter 1: Introduction

Key Motherboard Features

Details the primary functional aspects and specifications of the motherboard, including processor support, FSB, and onboard features.

Chipset Overview

Provides information about the NVIDIA nForce MCP61 Value chipset and its capabilities.

Memory and Expansion Slots

Describes memory support for DDR2 modules and lists available expansion slots like PCI Express and PCI.

Onboard Peripherals and Ports

Details onboard IDE channels, Serial ATA, Audio Codec, and various I/O ports including USB and LAN.

BIOS and System Specifications

Covers BIOS firmware functionality, optional LAN, USB 2.0 compliance, and motherboard dimensions.

Package Contents and Accessories

Lists the items included in the motherboard package and optional accessories available for purchase.

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Identifying Motherboard Components

Illustrates and labels the various connectors, slots, and components on the motherboard for identification.

Understanding IO Ports

Explains the function and connection points for each rear I/O port, including PS/2, USB, VGA, LAN, and audio.

Installing the CPU

Provides an overview and initial steps for installing the CPU into the Socket AM2.

CPU Installation Procedure

Detailed step-by-step guide for installing the CPU, applying thermal grease, and connecting the fan.

Installing Memory Modules

Introduces the motherboard's memory support and the procedure for installing DDR2 DIMM modules.

Memory Module Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for correctly seating DDR2 memory modules into the DIMM sockets.

Jumper Settings and CMOS Clearing

Explains jumper configurations and the procedure for clearing the CMOS memory.

Mounting the Motherboard

Guides on installing the motherboard into a system chassis and connecting power and fan connectors.

Connecting Optional Devices

Information on connecting various optional devices and headers to the motherboard.

Front Panel Audio and Speaker Headers

Details on connecting front panel audio ports and the PC speaker header.

Front Panel USB and Infrared Headers

Instructions for connecting front-mounted USB ports and the infrared port header.

Installing Other Devices

Guidance on installing and connecting other system devices like floppy drives and IDE devices.

Connecting Floppy and IDE Drives

Specific instructions for connecting floppy disk drives and IDE devices to the motherboard.

Serial ATA and Analog Audio Connections

Details on connecting Serial ATA hard drives and analog audio input for CD/DVD drives.

Expansion Slot Overview

Lists the types and locations of expansion slots available on the motherboard.

Installing Expansion Cards

Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI Express and PCI slots.

Supported VGA Cards List

A list of compatible PCI-E 8X VGA cards for the motherboard.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction to BIOS Setup

Explains the purpose of the BIOS Setup Utility and how to access it upon system startup.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

Details the configuration options for basic system information like date, time, and drive settings.

System Date, Time, and Drive Configuration

Covers settings for system date, time, IDE channels, and floppy drive characteristics.

Advanced BIOS Features

Provides access to advanced system settings related to boot order, system tests, and CPU features.

CPU and Boot Device Priority Settings

Configuration for CPU features and the priority of bootable devices like floppy and hard drives.

Boot Device Priority Settings

Defines the boot order for Hard Disk, CD-ROM, and Network devices.

Boot Sequence and System Behavior

Settings for CPU cache, boot device order, and system behavior during POST.

Keyboard, Security, and System Options

Configuration for keyboard behavior, system security, and various system options like APIC and OS selection.

Advanced Chipset Features

Allows configuration of advanced chipset parameters, including GPU and HyperTransport settings.

GPU and HyperTransport Settings

Specific settings for the onboard GPU, frame buffer size, and HyperTransport link speed and width.

DRAM Configuration and Timing

Options for configuring DRAM timing, clock values, and memory hole remapping.

PCIE, SATA, and TPM Settings

Configuration for PCIE, SATA spread spectrum, and TPM control settings.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Enables/disables integrated peripherals like IDE channels, SATA controllers, and RAID functions.

IDE Function Setup Details

Detailed settings for IDE channels, including PIO modes, UDMA, and DMA transfer access.

IDE Transfer Modes and RAID

Configuration for IDE transfer modes (UDMA, Prefetch, Block Mode) and RAID setup.

Onboard Device Setup

Enables or disables onboard devices such as USB, HD Audio, and LAN.

SuperIO Device Configuration

Settings for onboard floppy controller, serial ports, and parallel port modes.

Power Management Setup

Controls system power saving modes, ACPI functions, and suspend types.

System Wake-Up and Power-On Options

Options for system wake-up via PCI-E, PCI, USB, or keyboard/mouse, and power-on after failure.

PnPPCI Configurations

Settings for Plug and Play, PCI slot configuration, and IRQ/DMA assignments.

PC Health Status and Fan Control

Monitors system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and configures smart fan settings.

BIOS Defaults and Password Settings

Options to load fail-safe or optimized defaults and set supervisor/user passwords.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to save changes and exit the BIOS setup utility, or exit without saving.

Chapter 4: Software & Applications

Introduction to Support CD

Describes the contents of the support CD-ROM, including drivers and utility programs.

Installing Support Software

Provides instructions for installing drivers and utilities from the support CD-ROM.

Auto-Installing on Windows 2000 XP

Details the automatic software installation process for Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.

Manual Installation and Bundled Software

Guides for manual software installation (Windows NT) and installing bundled applications from the CD.

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