Preface
Copyright
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under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publica-
tion and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation
of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron, Turion, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD
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
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur 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:
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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 govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char-
acteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli-
ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-
Limits and methods of measurement
Safety for information technology equipment including electri-
cal business equipment
EN 55024
EN 60950
CE marking
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the
motherboard.
page 1
Chapter 2
Using BIOS
Chapter 3
Using the Motherboard Software
Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
page 7
Describes the motherboard
software.
page 33
Chapter 4
Trouble Shooting
Provides
shooting tips.
basic
trouble
page 39
Multi-language
Quick Installation Guide
Describes
motherboard components.
installation of
page 43
Appendix
Provides header pin definition
and jumper settings.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
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Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 2
Using BIOS
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About the Setup Utility........................................................................7
The Standard Configuration........................ ............................7
Entering the Setup Utility.........................................................7
Resetting the Default CMOS Values......................................8
Using BIOS............................................................................................8
BIOS Navigation Keys...............................................................9
Main Menu...............................................................................9
Advanced Menu......................................................................10
Chipset Menu..........................................................................20
M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu....................................22
Boot Menu...............................................................................27
Security Menu.........................................................................29
Exit Menu....................................................................................30
Updating the BIOS......................................................................31
Chapter 3
Using the Motherboard Software
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Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8........................................33
Running Setup........................................................................33
Manual Installation..........................................................................35
ECS Utility Software..........................................................................35
Chapter 4
Trouble Shooting
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Start up problems during assembly..............................................39
Start up problems after prolong use............................................40
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................40
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................41
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Multi-language Quick Installation Guide
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English..................................................................................................43
Brazilian Portuguese......................................................................46
Hindi.....................................................................................................49
French.................................................................................................52
Deutsch..................................................................................................55
Russian................................................................................................58
Spanish....................................................................................................61
Indonesian..............................................................................................64
Arabic................................................................................................67
Simplified Chinese.................................................................................70
Korean...................................................................................................73
Appendix
Header Pin Definition and Jumper Settings
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A960M-MV motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket AM3/AM3+ for
AMD FXTM/PhenomTM II/AthlonTM II/SempronTM 100 series processors for high-end busi-
ness or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard is based on AMD 760G (RS780L) Northbridge (NB) and SB710
Southbridge (SB) chipsets. The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM
frequencies of 1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066. It supports two DDR3 slots with maximum
memory size of 16 GB. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is
fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen2. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is sup-
ported.
The SB710 Southbridge integrates USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0
ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2.0 headers support addi-
tional four USB 2.0 ports). It also integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting
four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3Gb/s each.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, four USB 2.0 ports, one LAN port, one D-sub (VGA) port, one
HDMI port (optional) and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
A960M-MV Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA 3Gb/s Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
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Specifications
CPU
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supports socket AM3/AM3+ for AMD FXTM/PhenomTM II/AthlonTM
II/SempronTM 100 series processors
Supports CPU up to 95W TDP
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
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SB: AMD SB710
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Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
Supports DDR3 1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest memory support list.
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1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
Supported by AMD SB710 Express Chipset
- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
Realtek ALC 662 6 channel High Definition audio CODEC
- Compliant with HD audio specification
RTL8105E 10/100 LAN
RTL8111E Gigabit LAN (optional)
1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN connector
1 x HDMI port (optional)
1 x D-sub (VGA) port
1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone and Line out)
1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
4 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x COM header
1 x Case open header
1 x Front Panel audio header
1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
1 x Speaker header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Front panel USB power select jumper
1 x Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper
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System BIOS
AMI BIOS with 16Mb SPI Flash ROM
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- Supports Plug and Play, S1/STR S3/STD S4
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports Hardware Monitor
- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
- Supports Over-Clocking
- Supports PaUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
- Supports Dual Display
- Supports UEFI BIOS
- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect
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Supports eOC/eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*
Form Factor
Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
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Micro ATX Size, 210mm x 180mm
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