Preface
Copyright
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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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
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 governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-
facturer 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
following conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
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
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
Chapter 6
NVIDIA®®®®® Hybrid SLI®®®®® Technology Support
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Describes features of the
motherboard.
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Go to page 7
Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard
software
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Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
Go to page 51
Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
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Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................5
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions.............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case..............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................8
Setting Jumpers.........................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................9
Jumper Settings.........................................................................9
Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules.....................................................12
Expansion Slots.......................................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................18
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive......21
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...........................................22
Connecting I/O Devices..............................................................23
Connecting Case Components......................................................24
Front Panel Header..................................................................26
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
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About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration.....................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................27
Updating the BIOS....................................................................29
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup..............................................................30
Advanced Setup.........................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup............................................................33
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Integrated Peripherals..........................................................35
Power Management Setup.....................................................36
PCI/PNP Configuration........................................................38
PC Health Status...................................................................39
Frequency Voltage Control....................................................41
Load Default Setting.............................................................42
Supervisor Passwor..............................................................42
User Passwor........................................................................43
Save & Exit Setup..................................................................43
Exit Without Saving................................................................43
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
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About the Software CD-ROM...............................................................45
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista..................................45
Running Setup....................................................................46
Manual Installation........................................................................50
Utility Software Reference............................................................50
Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
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Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array...................................51
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array............................................53
Chapter 6
NVIDIA®®®®® Hybrid SLI®®®®® Technology Support
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Key Features...................................................................................61
Hybrid SLI Products......................................................................62
Hybrid Requirements and Constraints.......................................63
Installation and Use.......................................................................64
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GF8100VM-M5 motherboard. This motherboard is a
high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD
PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual Core/AthlonTM 64/
SempronTM processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA® GF8100 (MCP78V) Premium media and
communications processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. GF8100 is a
single-chip, highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral con-
troller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. The memory control-
ler supports DDR2 memory DIMM frequencies of 1066*1 (AM2+)/800/667/533/
400. It supports two DDR2 sockets with maximum memory size of 16 GB*2. High
resolution graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, 12 USB
2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 4 USB 2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports) and
SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, one serial port, one VGA port, four USB ports, one LAN port
and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-ch (optional) line-out. This
motherboard is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit
board and measures 244 mm x 214 mm.
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1. Due to the limitation of AMD CPU spec, please refer to Memory QVL
for more information.
2. Due to the DRAM maximum size (2 GB per dimm) at present, the
memory maximum size we have tested is 4 GB.
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:
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Accommodates AMD PhenomTM processor (socket AM2+)
AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual Core/AthlonTM 64/SempronTM processors
Supports HyperTransportTM (HT) 3.0 interface speeds
HyperTransportTM 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.
This board supports CPU up to 95W TDP only.
Chipset
The NVIDIA® GF8100 is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
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HyperTransport 3.0 x16 up and down links to the AMD socket AM2+/
AM2 CPU
PCI Express 16-lane link interface for external graphics processors
PCI Express Generation 2.0 compatible
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce® Series DirectX 10 Vertex Shader 4.0 graph-
ics processor
Compliant with PCI v2.3 interface at 33 MHz
Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
Twelve USB 2.0 ports supported
Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
NVIDIA® MediaShieldTM RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1,
RAID 5, and JBOD
Integrated Hybrid SLI technology, NVIDIA® UltraShadowTM technology,
full NVIDIA® nView® multi-display technology capability
There are three Hybrid SLI modes for you to select: Save Power,
Boost Performance and Additional Displays.
Memory
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Supports DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM with Dual-
channel architecture
Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB*
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