ECS K7S5A Pro User Manual

Preface
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of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au-
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Version 5.0
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make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manu-
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Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur 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 governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

ECS K7S5A Pro Specifications

General

Brand	ECS
Model	K7S5A Pro
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Mainboard Features

Processor and Memory Specifications

Details supported processors, bus speeds, and memory types/slots.

Expansion Slots and Interfaces

Covers AMR, AGP, PCI slots, and onboard IDE channels.

System Functions and Connectivity

Describes power management, audio, and networking features.

Chapter 2: Installing the Mainboard

Safety Precautions for Installation

Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage during installation.

Installation Quick Guide

Installing the Mainboard in a Case

Mounting and Securing the Mainboard

Instructions on how to mount the mainboard securely within the computer case.

Jumper Settings Configuration

Explains how to set system configuration jumpers correctly.

Connecting Case Components

Power Supply and Fan Connectors

Details ATX power connector and fan power connections.

Front Panel and LED Connections

Front Panel Connector Details

Pin Assignments for Panel Controls

Details pin functions for hard disk LEDs, power/sleep, and reset switches.

Installing the Processor

Processor Installation Cautions

Cautions regarding heatsink installation and avoiding damage.

Supported CPU Models

CPU Installation Procedure

CPU Socket and Lever Operation

Steps to open the socket and position the CPU correctly.

CPU Cooler Installation

Instructions for applying thermal grease and attaching the CPU cooler.

Installing Memory Modules

Memory Types and Installation

Details SDRAM/DDR memory types, slots, and maximum capacity.

Memory Handling Safety

Safety guidelines for handling memory modules and installation.

Memory Module Installation Steps

DIMM Slot Alignment and Seating

Guides on aligning memory modules with DIMM slot notches.

Installing IDE Devices Overview

Introduces installing hard drives and CD-ROM drives via IDE.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

IDE Cable and Drive Connection

Instructions for connecting the IDE cable to the hard drive and mainboard.

Power Connection and BIOS Detection

Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive

CD-ROM/DVD Drive Connections

Guides on connecting IDE cable, power, and audio for CD-ROM/DVD drives.

Installing Add-on Cards

Types of Expansion Slots

Add-on Card Installation Procedure

Card Installation and Securing

Steps to install an add-on card into a slot and secure it.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS

BIOS Setup Utility Overview

CPU PnP Setup Page

CPU Configuration and Settings

Manually configuring CPU brand, type, voltage, ratio, and frequency.

DRAM Frequency Configuration

Hardware Monitor Page

Voltage and Fan Speed Monitoring

Displays system voltages and fan speeds.

CPU and System Temperature Monitoring

Shows CPU and system temperature measurements.

Chapter 4: Using the Mainboard Software

Software CD-ROM Contents