ECS A75F-M2 User Manual

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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
Installing Hardware.........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................11
Expansion Slots.............................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15
Installing a SATA Hard Drive........................................................19
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................20
Connecting Case Components...........................................................21
Front Panel Header.......................................................................24
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...................................................................................28
Advanced Menu............................................................................29
Chipset Menu................................................................................39
M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu.....................................41
Boot Menu....................................................................................42
Security Menu...............................................................................45

ECS A75F-M2 Specifications

General

Memory channels	Dual-channel
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM1
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Athlon FX, AMD Athlon II X2, AMD Athlon II X3, AMD Athlon II X4, AMD Athlon X2, AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 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.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
BIOS type	AMI
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A75
Audio output channels	6.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7
On-board graphics card	No
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	200 mm
Width	240 mm