AMD KM780V User Manual

KM780V Rev: 1.0

USER'S MANUAL

AMD 780V + SB700 Chipset

M/B for Socket AM2+ 64-bit Dual Core

AMD Processors

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Manual Rev: EG100 (Release date: May, 2009)

TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF AMD 780V MOTHERBOARD SERIES

1-1 FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD .................................................................................... 1

1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD.................................................... 2

1-2 ITEM CHECKLIST.............................................................................................................. 2

1-3 SPECIFIC TION...................................................................................................................

1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING................................................................... 4

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2-1 INSTALL SOCKET AM2 SUPPORTED AMD PROCESSOR........................................ 5

2-2 INSTALL MEMORY............................................................................................................ 5

2-3 EXPANSION CARDS ........................................................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS, HEADERS & JUMPERS SETTING

3-1 CONNECTORS ..................................................................................................................... 7

3-2 HEADERS.............................................................................................................................. 8

3-3 JUMPER SETTING.............................................................................................................. 12

CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP

4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS..................................................................................................... 14

4-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 5 SOFTWARE SETUP

5-1 SOFTWARE LIST ................................................................................................................. 1

5-2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 1

APPENDIX...............................................................................................................................17

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Chapter 1

Introduction of AMD 780V Motherboard Series

1-1 Features of motherboard

The AMD 780V Series motherboards are based on the latest AMD780V Chipset and SB700

chipset which supports the new generation innovative 64-bit AMD Socket AM2+ dual core

multi-tasking Socket AM2+ Athlon64 X2 processors and dual core AMD Phenom™

processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth DDR2 memory controller and the

highly-scalable Hyper Transport technology-based system bus which is up to 2000 MHZ,

AMD 780V Platform Processor Chipset motherboard series deliver the outstanding system

performance and professional desktop platform solution with the advantages of new

generation 64-bit AMD Socket AM2 Athlon64 X2 processors, AMD Phenom™ processors

and the fully compatibility of the next generation operation system.

The AMD 780V Series motherboards support new generation Socket AM2+ processors with

an integrated DDR2 memory controller which provides with 333MHz/400MHz/533MHz

memory clock frequencies for DDR2 667/ DDR2 800/ DDR2 1066 DDR2 Module up to 4GB.

The whole motherboard series are embedded with SB700 chipset that provides ULTRA ATA

133 connectors and Serial ATA2 with RAID 0,1 and JBOD functions which support up to two

IDE devices and six Serial ATA2 devices to accelerate hard disk drives and guarantee the data

security without failure in advanced computing performance.

The AMD 780V chipset incorporates HD 3100 Graphics with a core frequency of 350MHz that

features DirectX 10.0 compliant 2D/3D graphics processor. This motherboard series provide

incredible flexibility and unlimited upgrade potential as it supports all Radeon® PCI-E

graphics cards. Designed with ATI’s unique architecture to optimize speed and stability, this

solution is perfect for over-clocking – without the need of additional cooling systems.

The 780V series motherboards provide 10/100/1000 LAN functions with Realtek RTL8111C

PCI-E 10/100/1000 LAN. And the embedded 6-channel HD Audio CODEC is fully

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compatible with Sound Blaster Pro standards that offer you with the home cinema quality

and satisfying software compatibility.

The motherboards offer one PCI-Express x16 by 16 lane graphics slot of 8Gbyte/sec data

transfer rate at each relative direction which gets 7 times of bandwidth more than AGP 8X

and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of 16Gbyte/sec at full speed to guarantee the

ultimate GPU computing performance. Two 32-bit PCI slots guarantee the rich connectivity

for the I/O of peripherals; the motherboards are designed of tackling the profuse multimedia

requirements nowadays.

Embedded USB controller as well as capability of expanding to 8 of USB2.0 functional ports

delivering 480Mb/s bandwidth and rich connectivity, these motherboards meet the future

USB demands which are also equipped with hardware monitor function on system to monitor

and protect your system and maintain your non-stop business computing.

Some special features --- CPU Thermal Throttling/ CPU VID /OC-CON this motherboard are

designed for power user to use the over-clocking function in more flexible ways. But please be caution

that the over-clocking maybe cause the fails in system reliabilities. This motherboard provides the

guaranteed performance and meets the demands of the next generation computing. But if you insist to

gain more system performance with variety possibilities of the components you choose, please be

careful and make sure to read the detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please

get them in the coming section.

1-1.1 Special Features of Motherboard

CPU Thermal Throttling Technology --- (The CPU Overheat Protection Technology)

To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at high

workload, the CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter partially idle

mode from 87.5% to 12.5% according to preset CPU operating temperature in BIOS (from 40

℃ to 90℃). When the system senses the CPU operating temperature reaching the preset

value, the CPU operating bandwidth will be decreased to the preset idle percentage to cool

down the processor. When at throttling mode the beeper sound can be optionally selected to

indicate it is in working.

CPU VID --- (Shift to Higher Performance)

The CPU voltage can be adjusted for the precisely over-clocking of extra demanding

computing performance.

OC-CON --- (High-polymer Solid Electrolysis Aluminum Capacitors)

The working temperature is from 55 degrees Centigrade below zero to 125 degrees

Centigrade, OC-CON capacitors possess superior physical characteristics that can be while

reducing the working temperature between 20 degrees Centigrade each time, intact extension

10 times of effective product operation lives, at not rising degrees Centigrade of working

temperatures each time a relative one, life of product decline 10% only too.

1-2 Item Checklist

AMD780V Platform Processor Chipset based motherboard

Cable for IDE

CD for motherboard utilities

Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port

Motherboard User’s Manual

I/O Back panel Shield

1-3 Specification

Spec

Description

∗

Micro ATX form factor 4 layers PCB

size: 24.5x20.0cm

Design

Chipset

∗

AMD780V Chipset and AMD SB700 Chipset

Support 64bit AMD AM2+ 940-Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid

Array package compatible processor

CPU Socket AM2+

∗

Support for HTT 1GHz dual core AMD Phenom processors

Support HT 3.0 AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor

240-pin DDR2 Module socket x 2

∗

Memory Socket

Expansion Slot

Support 2 pcs DDR2 1066 / DDR2 800/DDR2 667 Modules

Expandable to 4GB

∗

PCI-Express2.0 x16 by16 lane 1pcs delivers up to 16 GB/s of

concurrent bandwidth.

32-bit PCI slot x 2 pcs

∗

One IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA PIO / DMA and

the ULTRA DMA 33/66/100/133 functions that deliver the data transfer

rate up to 133 MB/s.

Integrate IDE and

Serial ATA2 RAID

∗

Six Serial ATA2 ports provide 300 MB/sec data transfer rate with

RAID 0, 1, JBOD functions.

780V chipset integrated with HD3100 graphics with 350 MHz core

Frequency

Integrated VGA

LAN

DirectX 10.0 compliant 2D /3D graphics processor

∗

Integrated RTL 8111C PCI-E 10/100 /1000 LAN chip

Supports Fast Ethernet LAN function provide 10/100/1000 Mb /s data

transfer rate

∗

6-channelALC662 HD Audio Codec integrated

Audio driver and utility included

Audio

BIOS

Multi I/O

∗

Award 8MB SPI Flash ROM

PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors

VGA Connectorx1

DVI Connectorx1

HDMI Connector x1

USB2.0 port x 4 and headers x 2

Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC/ 6CH Audio)

Floppy disk drive connector x1

Hard disk drive connector x1

Serial port header x1

HDMI_SPDIF Out header x1

1-4 Layout Diagram

For KM780V model

RJ-45 LAN

VGA Connector

Line-IN

PS/2 Mouse

HDMI Connector

Line-OUT

PS/2 Keyboard

MIC-IN

Coaxial

SPDIF_Out Connector

DVI Connector

USB Connector

Keyboard/USB

Power (JP1)

CPU FAN

ATX 12V Power Connector

PS2 KB/Mouse

Port

CPU Socket AM2+

SPDIF_Out

Connector

HDMI

Connector

DDR2 Socket x2

VGA over DVI

Connector

ATX Power Conn.

USB Port

RJ-45 Over

USB Connector

ATA 133 IDE

Conn.(IDE1)

SYSFAN2

Audio Connector

AMD780V

SYSFAN1

DDRII 128MB sideport

Clear CMOS Jumper

(JBAT)

RTL8111C Gigabit LAN

PCI Express x16

AMD SB700 Chipset

Serial-ATAII Connector

(SATA1~6)

PCI Slots

Power LED Header

Speaker Header

Realtek ALC662HD

Audio Decode

HDMI_SPDIF

Audio Header

COM Header

Floppy Connector

Front Panel Connector

USB headers

8MBit Flash SPI ROM BIOS

CD Audio In

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

2-1 Install Socket AM2 Supported AMD Processor

This motherboard provides a 940-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket,

referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD Athlon64 processor in the 940 Pin package

utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array package technology.

The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent

overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on

your system.

WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heat

sink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may cause

the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install an

auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.

To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and

open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90-degree

angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner

should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the

four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.

Colden Arrow

CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket

When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket， No force require to insert of the CPU, then press

the level to Locate position slightly without any extra force.

2-2 Install Memory

The motherboards provide two 240-pin DDRII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES

(DIMM) sites for DDRII memory expansible to maximum memory size of 4GB DDRII

SDRAM.

Valid Memory Configurations of 4-DIMM Design Motherboard

Bank

240-Pin DIMM

PCS

Maximum Capacity

Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) DDRII 1066/DDRII 800/DDRII 667

Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) DDRII 1066/DDRII 800/DDRII 667

2GB

4GB

Total

System Memory (Max. 2GB)

Generally, installing DDRII SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can

refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 240-Pin DDR2 1066/800/667 SDRAM module looks like.

Figure 2-4

NOTE!

When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject

tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its

indention on both sides

2-3 Expansion Cards

The motherboards offer one PCI-Express x16 by 16lane graphics slot of 8Gbyte/sec data

transfer rate at each relative direction which gets 7 times of bandwidth more than AGP 8X

and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of 16Gbyte/sec at full speed to guarantee the

ultimate GPU computing performance. Two32-bit PCI slots guarantee the rich connectivity

for the I/O of peripherals; the motherboards are designed of tackling the profuse multimedia

requirements nowadays.

PE1 / PCI-E x16 Slot

32-bit PCI Slot

Chapter 3

Connectors, Headers & Jumpers Setting

3-1 Connectors

(1) Power Connector (24-pinblock) ：

ROW1 ROW2

ATXPWR1

ROW1

ROW2

ROW1 ROW2

ATX Power Supply connector: This is a

3.3V

GND

3.3V

-12V

GND

new defined 24-pins connector that

usually comes with ATX case. The ATX

Power Supply allows using soft power on

momentary switch that connect from the

front panel switch to 2-pins Power On

jumper pole on the motherboard. When

the power switch on the back of the ATX

power supply turned on, the full power

will not come into the system board until

the front panel switch is momentarily

pressed. Press this switch again will turn

off the power to the system board.

Soft Power On

GND

Power OK

+5V (for Soft Logic)

+12V

-5V

+5V

+12V

+5V

+3V

GND

Pin 1

24-Pin

20-Pin

** We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU)

with a minimum of 350W power rating. This type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug

can provide at least 15A on +12V and the power supply unit has a minimum power rating of 350W.

The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin block) : ATX12V

This is a new defined 8-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power

Supply which fully supports AM2 processor must including this

connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power

consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable

because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.

(3)

(4)

(5)

PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB

The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse

USB Port connector: USB Port from CN5&UL1

The connectors are 4-pin connectors that connect USB devices to the system board.

LAN Port connector: RJ-45 port from UL1

This connector is standard RJ-45 connector for Network, The USBLAN1 support

10M/100Mb/1000Mb s data transfer rate

(6)

Audio Line-In, Lin-Out, MIC Connector: CN3

This Connector is 3 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC

Line-in : (BLUE)

Line-out : (GREEN)

MIC : (PINK)

Audio input to sound chip

Audio output to speaker

Microphone Connector

VGA Connector

RJ-45 LAN

SPDIF_OUT

Connector

Line-IN

PS/2 Mouse

Line-OUT

MIC-IN

PS/2 Keyboard

USB

HDMI Connector

DVI Connector

(7) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single

plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives.

FDD

Pin 1

Floppy Drive Connector

(8) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1

This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the same

procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two hard

disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and

another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.

• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the

“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.

• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this

channel may drop.

IDE1

Pin 1

Primary IDE Connector

(9) Serial-ATAII Port connector: SATA1~SATA6

These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to

connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.

SATA6

SATA5

SATA4

SATA3

SATA2

SATA1

Serial-ATA1 & 2 Compatible Connectors

(10) D-Sub 15-pin Connector: VGA

VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector; it is for the display devices, such

as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.

(11) Digital Visual Interface: DVI

This interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display

devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors.

(12) High-Definition Multimedia Interface: HDMI

This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable

solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.

NOTE!

DVI and HDMI Connector can not be used at the same time.

(13) Coaxial SPDIF_OUT connectors: SPDIF_OUT1

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or

compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when

your stereo system has digital input function. The board has coaxial and optical

SPDIF_OUT connectors.

3-2 Headers

(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO

These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.

AUDIO

Pin 1

Line-Out, MIC Headers

(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1 / USB2

These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an

option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the

back panel.

USB2

USB1

Pin 1

USB Port Headers

(3) Speaker connector: SPEAK1

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.

(4) Power LED: PWR LED1

The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from

the system case to this pin.

(5) IDE Activity LED: HD LED

This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.

(6) Reset switch lead: RESET

This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your

computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of

rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the figure

below.

(7) Power switch: PWR BTN

This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the

system.

PWRLED

Pin 1

JW FP

SPEAK

Pin 1

System Case Connections

(8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 (3-pin), CPUFAN (4-pin)

These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan

manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive,

while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into

consideration the polarity of connector.

CPUFAN

SYSFAN2

SYSFAN1

FAN Power Headers

(9) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN1

CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM

CD-Audio output connector.

CDIN

CD Audio-In Headers

(10) Serial COM Port Header: COM1

COM1 is the 9-pin block header.

Pin1

Serial COM Port 9-pin Block

(11) HDMI_SPDIF_Out header: SPDIF_Out

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or

compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only when

your stereo system has digital input function. Some of the VGA Card need connect

SPDIF_IN Connector, so its HDMI Port can make sounds.

SPDIF

HDMI_SPDIF_OUT

GND

3-3 Jumper Setting

(1) Keyboard/USB function Enabled/Disabled: JP1

JP1

2-3 Closed KB/USB Power ON Enabled

1-2 Closed KB/USB Power ON Disable (Default)

Keyboard/Mouse & USB Power On Setting

(2) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT

A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2

pins of JPAT to store the CMOS data.

To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:

1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power

2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector

3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds

4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2

5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector

Note: When should clear CMOS

1. Troubleshooting

2. Forget password

3. After over clocking system boot fail

JBAT

2-3 closed Clear CMOS

1-2 closed Normal (Default)

CMOS RAM Clear Setting

Chapter 4

Useful Help

4-1 How to Update BIOS

STEP 1. Prepare a bootable floppy disk. (You may make one by click START click RUN

type SYS A:

click OK)

STEP 2. Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from official

website and then make a copy of it to your bootable floppy disk after

decompressing these files

STEP 3. Insert the disk into A: ,start your computer and then type in

“A:\xxxxxx.BAT”(xxxxxxx being the file name of the latest BIOS )

STEP 4. Type Enter to update and flash the BIOS. The system will restart automatically

when BIOS is upgraded.

4-2 Trouble Shooting

Problem

Solution

No power to the system to the all power 1. Make sure power cable is security plugged in. 2.

light don’t illuminate, fan inside power Replace cable. 3. Contact technical support.

supply doesn’t turn on.

System inoperative. Keyboard lights are Using ever pressure on both ends of the DIMM ,

on, power indicator lights are lit, and hard press down firmly until the module snaps into

drive is spinning.

places.

System doesn’t boot from hard disk drive, 1. Check cable running from disk to disk controller

can be booted from optical drive.

board. .Make sure both ends are securely plugged in,

check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup. 2.

Backing up the hard drive is extremely

important .All hard disks are capable of breaking

down at any time.

System only boots from optical drive .Hard 1. Back up date and applications files. 2. Reformat

disk can be read and applications can be the hard drive. Reinstall applications and date using

used but booting from hard disk is backup disks.

impossible.

Screen

message

says

“Invalid Review system’s equipment. Make sure correct

information on is in setup.

Configuration” or “CMOS Failure”

Can not boot system after installing second 1. Set master /slave jumpers correctly.

hard drive. 2. Run SETUP program and select correct drive

types. Call the drive manufacture for compatibility

with other drives.

Chapter 5

Software Setup

5-1 SOFTWARE LIST