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ECS A740GM-M User Manual

ECS A740GM-M
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2
Introducing the Motherboard
Feature
Processor
HyperTransport
TM
Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it
enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than
currently available interconnect technologies.
Accommodates AMD Phenom
TM
II processor (socket AM2+)/Phenom
TM
/
Athlon
TM
II/Athlon
TM
/Sempron
TM
processors
Supports HyperTransport
TM
(HT) 1.0 interface speeds
This motherboard uses a Socket AM2+ that carries the following features:
SB710 (SB)
AMD 740G
(NB)
One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1
compliant) for connection to an AMD Southbridge
Supports one PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface,
fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification
revision 1.1
Fully supports ACPI states S0, S1,S2, S3, S4, and S5
Single chip solution in 80nm, 1.2 V CMOS technology
The AMD 740G Northbridge (NB) and SB710 Southbridge (SB) chipsets are
based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and
performance.
Chipset
Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz
Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 3.0
Gb/s
Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to ten
USB 2.0 ports
Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66/
33 modes
Supports integrated RAID0, RAID1, and RAID 10 (re-
quires use of 4 or more SATA ports) functionalities
across all 6 ports
Memory
Supports DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR SDRAM with Dual-channel
architecture
Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 GB
This board supports CPU up to 95W (AM2+)/89W (AM3) TDP only.

Table of Contents

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ECS A740GM-M Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandECS
ModelA740GM-M
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions and Case Selection

Essential safety guidelines and advice for choosing a compatible computer case.

Motherboard Installation in Case

Instructions for physically mounting the motherboard within the computer case.

Installing the Processor

Guidance on safely installing the CPU, including precautions and overclocking warnings.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions and illustrations for installing the CPU and its cooler.

Installing Memory Modules

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

Expansion Slot Installation

Describes the PCI Express and PCI slots and how to install add-on cards.

Add-on Card Installation Steps

Provides instructions for physically installing an expansion card into a slot.

Installing IDE and SATA Devices

Instructions for installing IDE/CD-ROM drives and SATA hard drives.

Connecting Case Components

Instructions for connecting ATX power, CPU fan, and system fan connectors.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS

Updating the BIOS

Step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing updated BIOS versions.

Chapter 4: Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5: Setting Up AMD SB710 RAID Configuration

Configuring the AMD RAID BIOS

Guides on entering the AMD RAID BIOS and choosing RAID types and drives.

Defining RAID Array Parameters

Details selecting RAID mode, stripe block size, and other array parameters.

Assigning Disks to the RAID Array

Instructions for assigning physical disks to form the RAID array.

Chapter 6: Trouble Shooting

Assembly Start-up Problems

Addresses issues like no power, no fans, or no display during initial PC assembly.

Post-Assembly and Long-Term Issues

Covers shutdown issues and problems arising after prolonged use, plus maintenance tips.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve common PC start-up problems systematically.

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