ECS A785GM-M5

Preface
Preface
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.

ECS A785GM-M5 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	VIA VT1705
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD 785G
Audio output channels	6.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Graphics card	Radeon HD 4200
Maximum graphics card memory	512 MB
RAID levels	0, 1, 10

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	210 mm
Width	244 mm

Summary

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Basic overview of the motherboard and its intended market.

Features

Lists key features of the motherboard, including processor support and chipset.

Chipset

Details about the AMD 785G Northbridge and SB710 Southbridge chipsets.

Memory

Information about supported DDR2 SDRAM modules and capacity.

Expansion Options

Details on PCI Express and PCI slots available for expansion cards.

Integrated IO

Description of the rear panel ports for peripherals.

BIOS Firmware

Overview of the motherboard's AMI BIOS and its configuration capabilities.

Motherboard Components

Identification and labeling of major physical components on the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to follow before and during motherboard installation.

Choosing a Computer Case

Guidance on selecting a compatible computer case for the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Steps for physically mounting the motherboard inside a computer case.

Checking Jumper Settings

Explanation of how to correctly configure motherboard jumpers.

Installing Hardware

General instructions and precautions for installing hardware components.

Installing the Processor

Detailed procedures for installing the CPU and its cooling fan.

Installing Memory Modules

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR2 SDRAM modules into DIMM slots.

Installing Add-on Cards

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

Connecting Optional Devices

Guide for connecting front panel headers like audio and USB.

Installing a Hard Disk DriveCD-ROMSATA Hard Drive

Instructions for connecting IDE and SATA storage devices.

Connecting IO Devices

Details on connecting peripherals to the motherboard's rear I/O ports.

Connecting Case Components

Connecting power supply, fans, and front panel connectors to the motherboard.

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

Introduction to the BIOS Setup Utility and its functions.

Standard CMOS Setup

Display of basic system information like date, time, and detected devices.

Advanced Setup

Advanced system configuration options affecting performance.

Advanced Chipset Setup

Settings related to DRAM, graphics, and chipset configuration.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration settings for onboard devices like IDE, SATA, Audio, and LAN.

Power Management Setup

Settings for system power management features like ACPI suspend.

PCIPnP Setup

Configuration for PCI bus devices and Plug and Play capabilities.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

FrequencyVoltage Control

Adjusting system clock speeds and voltages for performance tuning.

Load Default Settings

Option to restore optimized default BIOS settings.

Supervisor Password

Functionality to set or change the supervisor password.

User Password

Functionality to set or change the user password.

Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS configuration changes and exiting the setup utility.

Updating the BIOS

Instructions for downloading and installing updated BIOS firmware.

Using the Motherboard Software

About the Software DVD-ROMCD-ROM

Information on the included software disc and README files.

Auto-installing under Windows XPVista7

Instructions for using the DVD/CD-ROM's autorun installer.

Manual Installation

Steps for manually installing drivers and software via the file system.

Utility Software Reference

Information regarding the provided utility software and licensing.

Hybrid Graphics Technology Support

Hybrid Graphics Technology

Overview of Hybrid Graphics technology and its benefits.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Introduction

Explanation of eJIFFY, a fast boot Linux program for quick access.

Installation and BIOS Setup

Steps for installing eJIFFY software and activating it in BIOS.

CD Manually Setup

Alternative manual installation process for eJIFFY via CD-ROM.

Entering eJIFFY

How to access the eJIFFY operating system after boot-up.

Feature Icons

Explanation of the main feature icons available in the eJIFFY interface.

Usage FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding eJIFFY usage.

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

Troubleshooting steps for initial PC assembly issues.

Start up problems after prolong use

Troubleshooting common startup issues after extended PC usage.

Maintenance and care tips

Basic tips for maintaining the motherboard for longevity.

Basic Troubleshooting flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve common PC startup problems.