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ECS A785GM-AD3 User Manual

ECS A785GM-AD3
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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Feature.....................................................................................................2
Specifications.........................................................................................5
Motherboard Components...................................................................6
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.............................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive............20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................21
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................22
Connecting Case Components...........................................................23
Front Panel Header.......................................................................25
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...............................................28
Using BIOS............................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................30
Advanced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................33

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ECS A785GM-AD3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketSocket AM3
Processor manufacturerAMD
USB 2.0 connectors8
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors5
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports-
Audio chipRealtek ALC888S
CertificationROHS, EuP
Motherboard chipsetAMD 785G
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista, 7
PCI slots3
Maximum graphics card memory512 MB
RAID levels0, 1
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111DL
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAMI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth220 mm
Width305 mm

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