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ECS A55F-M3 User Manual

ECS A55F-M3
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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components...................................................................5
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................8
Setting Jumpers................................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................9
Jumper Settings................................................................................9
Installing Hardware...........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................11
Expansion Slots.............................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15
Installing a SATA Hard Drive........................................................18
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................19
Connecting Case Components...........................................................20
Front Panel Header.......................................................................23
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility.................................................................... 25
The Standard Configuration.........................................................25
Entering the Setup Utilities...........................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...........................................26
Using BIOS........................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Key....................................................................27
Main Menu...................................................................................29
Advanced Menu............................................................................30
Chipset Menu................................................................................39
M.I.B.III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)Menu......................................41
Boot Menu....................................................................................42

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ECS A55F-M3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory channelsDual-channel
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socketSocket FM1
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core, AMD Sempron
USB 2.0 connectors2
Power fan connectorYes
Number of COM connectors1
Number of SATA II connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipVIA VT1705
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD A55
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP, Vista
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabti Ethernet
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAMI
BIOS memory size16 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth180 mm
Width230 mm

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