ECS A790GXM-AD3 User Manual

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Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software
for your motherboard.
If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still
install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Win-
dows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this
chapter.
The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista.
When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will
automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup,
Browse CD and Exit.
If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”
in the root directory.
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains
all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products.
Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for
your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a
README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any
software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT,
or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not
included in this manual.
Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with
your motherboard.
The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High
Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver CD.
Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;901105#appliesto for more information.
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Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista

ECS A790GXM-AD3 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
Number of EATX power connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC888
Motherboard chipset	AMD 790GX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
PCI Express x16 slots	2
Controller interface type	AMD SB750
Controller 2nd interface type	JMB 361
Graphics card	Radeon HD 3300
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111C
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm