ECS A75F-M2 User Manual

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Trouble Shooting
Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and
keep it running as best as it can.
Start up problems after prolong use
After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as
HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the
cause of failure.
1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS
jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When
completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.
2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce
its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if
necessary.
3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the
motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are
locked into place.
4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of
these components may be at fault.
Maintenance and care tips
2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at
default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.
1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC
and the wall for sufficient airflow.
2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas
of high moisture content.
3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every
other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humility.
5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system
but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall
outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

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