ASRock FM2A75M-DGS: 2. Installation
2. Installation: ASRock FM2A75M-DGS

2. Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor (8.9-in x 7.6-in, 22.6 cm x 19.3 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure
that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static elec-
tricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the
like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety
grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother-
board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing
so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 CPU Installation
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Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90
angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place.
The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it rmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 1:
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
STEP 4:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
Push Down And Lock
To The Socket Corner Small
The Socket Lever
Triangle
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis-
sipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened
and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the
CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 4). For proper instal-
lation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and
the heatsink.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration,
you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-
type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory
Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be
damaged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical
memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology.
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
notch
break
notch
break
The DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
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damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into
the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There is 1 PCI slot and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE Slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics
cards.
PCIE2 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width
cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 30)
Clear CMOSDefault
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot
up the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-
tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default prole, 1394
GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
Serial ATA3 Connectors These six Serial ATA3
(SATA_1: see p.2, No. 7)
(SATA3) connectors support
(SATA_2: see p.2, No. 8)
SATA data cables for internal
(SATA_3: see p.2, No. 9)
storage devices. The current
(SATA_4: see p.2, No. 10)
SATA3 interface allows up to
(SATA_5: see p.2, No. 12)
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
(SATA_6: see p.2, No. 11)
SATA_5 SATA_3 SATA_1
SATA_6 SATA_4 SATA_2
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data
Data Cable cable can be connected to the
(Optional)
SATA3 hard disk or the SATA3
connector on this motherboard.
USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB4_5)
ports on the I/O panel, there
(see p.2 No. 20)
are three USB 2.0 headers on
this motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB
2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.2 No. 22)
(9-pin USB8_9)
U SB_PWR
P-9
(see p.2 No. 21)
P +9
GND
DUMMY
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GND
P +8
P-8
U SB_PWR
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Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1)
optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 27)
and receiving infrared module.
Consumer Infrared Module Header This header can be used to
(4-pin CIR1)
connect the remote
(see p.2 No. 23)
controller receiver.
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2 No. 25)
convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
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IRTX
+5VSB
DUMMY
1
GND
IRRX
USB 3.0 Header Besides two default USB 3.0
(19-pin USB3_2_3)
ports on the I/O panel, there is
(see p.2, No. 19)
one USB 3.0 header on this
motherboard. This USB 3.0
header can support two USB 3.0
ports.
GND
P RESENCE#
M IC_RET
OUT_RET
1
O UT2_L
J _SENSE
O UT2_R
M IC2_R
M IC2_L
1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
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7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit OS:
Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
IntA_P2_D+
IntA_P2_D-
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX+
IntA_P2_SSTX-
GND
IntA_P2_SSRX+
IntA_P2_SSRX-
Vbus
1
Vbus
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
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System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)
several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 17)
functions.
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below.
Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may con-
gure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to per-
form a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The
LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking
when the sys-tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system
is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The
LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module
mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive
activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front
panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the
pin assign-ments are matched correctly.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)
speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 14)
Print Port Header This is an interface for print
AFD#
ERROR#
(25-pin LPT1)
port cable that allows
PINIT#
SLIN#
GND
(see p.2 No. 18)
convenient connection of printer
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devices.
SPD7
SPD6
ACK#
SPD5
BUSY
SPD4
PE
SPD3
SLCT
SPD2
SPD1
SPD0
STB#
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Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)
to the fan connectors and
GND
+12V
(see p.2 No. 16)
match the black wire to the
CHA_FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
ground pin. CHA_FAN1 fan
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
speed can be controlled through
(see p.2 No. 31)
UEFI or AXTU.
CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan
FAN_S PEED_CONTROL
CPU_FAN_SPEED
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
cable to the connector and
+ 12V
(see p.2 No. 4)
GND
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
1 2 3 4
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
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(24-pin ATXPWR1)
supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 6)
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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
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it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation
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ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V
(4-pin ATX12V1)
power supply to this connector.
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(see p.2, No. 1)
Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1)
serial port module.
(see p.2 No.24)
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2.7 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive rst. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side
to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
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2.8 Installing Windows
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit
With RAID Functions
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If you want to install Windows
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit on your SATA3
HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the
Support CD for detailed procedures:
..\ RAID Installation Guide
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2.9 Installing Windows
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit
Without RAID Functions
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If you want to install Windows
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit OS on your
SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures.
Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)
STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage
Conguration.
B. Set the “SATA Mode” option to [IDE].
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STEP 2: Install Windows
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit OS on your
system.
Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)
STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage
Conguration.
B. Set the “SATA Mode” option to [AHCI].
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STEP 2: Install Windows
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
/ Vista
64-bit OS on your
system.
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Оглавление
- Motherboard Layout
- I/O Panel
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installation
- 3. BIOS Information
- 1. Einführung
- 2. BIOS-Information
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Informations sur le BIOS
- 1. Introduzione
- 2. Informazioni sul BIOS
- 1. Introducción
- 2. BIOS Información
- 1. Введение
- 2. Информация о BIOS
- 1. Giriş
- 2. BIOS Bilgileri
- 1. 제품소개
- 2. 시스템 바이오스 정보
- 1. 主板簡介
- 2. BIOS 信息
- 1. 主機板簡介
- 2. BIOS 訊息
- 1. Penjelasan