(Amberine/ AmberineM) User Guide Motherboard A8AE-LE
Contents Checklist A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) specifications summary ............ iii 1. Motherboard layout ............................................................... 1 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2 2.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2 2.2 Installing the CPU ............................................................ 2 3. System memory .............................................................
A8AE-LE(Amberine/AmberineM) specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™64 FX processor AMD 64 architecture that enables 32- and 64-bit computing Chipset ATI RS482 with ATI SB400 System Bus 2000 MT per second Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB non-ECC 2.
iv Internal I/O 1 x Floppy connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 4 USB ports 1 x IEEE 1394 connector for additional 1394 port 1 x CPU and SYSTEM/Chassis FAN connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX power connector 1 x Serial port 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD/AUX audio connectors 1 x Front headphone connector BIOS features 4Mb LPC EEPROM, AWARD BIOS with Enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, PnP Features Plus Industry Standard USB 2.0/1.1, PCI 2.
1. Motherboard layout 20.8cm (8.2in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 Super I/O Asus A8000 FLOPPY1 LPC Flash ROM 24.5cm (9.6in) ATXPWR1 BUZZ1 RTL8101L VIA VT6307 F_1394 IDE2 PCIEX1 A8AE-LE IDE1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATI RS482 SPDIFOUT1 DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) USB2.
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the new AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ Processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.
3. System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/PC2700 DDR DIMMs. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. XMM4 XMM3 XMM2 A8AE-LE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets XMM1 A8AE-LE CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 2.
4. Expansion slots The motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 4.
4.3 PCI slots This motherboard has three PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 4.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 4.
5. Jumpers 1. Clear RTC (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (Default) to pins 1-2 (Clear CMOS).
6. Connectors 6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 5.
9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. VGA Graphic Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 12. S-Video Out port. This port connects an external Video output device via a S-Video cable. 13. Composite Out port .
6.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. A8AE-LE PIN 1 A8AE-LE Floppy disk drive connector 2.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA0) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). A8AE-LE SATA1 A8AE-LE SATA connectors SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 4.
5. CPU and System Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. USB headers (10-1 pin F_USB1,F_USB2) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You may connect a USB module to the USB header. The USB module is purchased separately.
9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin F_AUDIO1) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R AUD_VCC AUD_RET_L By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
10. System panel connector (10-pin F_PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLEDGround Reset NC A8AE-LE HD LED RESET A8AE-LE System panel connector • System Power LED Lead (2-pin PWR LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
