ECS X48T-A Datasheet

4Introducing the Motherboard• Intel X48 & ICH9R• North Bridge: Intel X48• South Bridge: Intel ICH9R• LGA775 socket for latest Intel® Yorkfield/Wol

5Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard ComponentsTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install th

6Introducing the MotherboardMemo

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.Setting Jumpe

9Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.Jumper Se

10Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NO

11Installing the MotherboardA. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap.B. Unload the cap· Use thumb & fore

12Installing the MotherboardInstalling Memory ModulesThis motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pinDDR3 1600/1333/1066

13Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDR

14Installing the MotherboardTable A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 memory modules have been te

15Installing the MotherboardInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect themto the system bu

16Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

17Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:SATA1~6:

18Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Addi-tionall

19Installing the MotherboardSATA cable (optional)SATA power cable (optional)About SATA ConnectorsYour motherboard features six SATA connectors support

20Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either

21Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS

22Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

23Installing the MotherboardUsers please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fanof 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.ATX_ POWER: ATX 24

PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

24Installing the MotherboardHard Drive Activity LEDConnecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indicationthat data is being r

25Using BIOSChapter 3Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Pl

26Using BIOSUsing BIOSThe main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available.A highlight indicates which option is curre

27Using BIOSFor the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reservesthe right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BI

28Using BIOSType (Auto)Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the featureis enabled, it will enhance hard disk per

29Using BIOSIDE BusMaster (Enabled)This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leavethis item at the default value.Drive

30Using BIOSTM Status(TM1/TM2)This item shows TM function status if CPU can support TM function.Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)This item enables or disa

31Using BIOSAPIC Mode (Enabled)This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI (Advanced Programmable Inter-rupt Controller) mode. APIC provides sy

32Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.Boot Other Device (Yes)When enabled, the system searched all other possible loca

33Using BIOSIntegrated PeripheralsThis page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.SATA Configuration (Enhanced)Use th

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma

34Using BIOSACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR))Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspendmode is a suspend to RAM, i.e,

35Using BIOSInit Display First (PCI/PCI Express)Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices.Allocate IRQ to P

36Using BIOSCMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan FunctionHel

37Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.CPU/SYS Fan start Offset (-) (30)This item is used to set the start temperature o

38Using BIOSSystem Component CharacteristicsThese items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,such as System & CPU

39Using BIOSM.I.B (MB Intelligent BIOS)This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are

40Using BIOSCMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage ControlHelp itemF10: Save E

41Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.Warning: Since the manual adjustment to the DIMM setting may result inthe instab

42Using BIOSSupervisor Password (Not Installed)This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password hasbeen installed, Inst

43Using BIOSSave & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the S

iiiChapter 2 7 7 7 7 7Installing the Motherboard 7Safety Precautions...

44Using BIOSThis concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the softwaresupplied with the motherboard.Updating the BIOSYou can

45Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareAuto-installing under Windows XP/VistaThe support software CD-ROM disc loads au

46Using the Motherboard SoftwareApplication TabLists the software utilities that are available on the CD.Read Me TabDisplays the path for all software

47Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

48Using the Motherboard SoftwareMethod 1. Run Reboot SetupWindows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after thesystem

49Using the Motherboard Software2. Select Classic View.3. Set User Account.4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

50Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the rootdirectory. This file cont

51ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportChapter 5ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the ATI CrossFireXTM Technology that allo

52ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportInstalling CrossFireXTM graphics cards1. Insert the CrossFireXTM graphics cards into the PCIEX16 and PCIEX16_C sl

53ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportTable A: Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for CrossFireXTM Func-tion VenderMSI RX1300 TD256E (256M) Radeon X1

ivUtility Software Reference...50Power Management Setup...

54ATI CrossFireXTM Technology SupportThe CatalystTM Control Center Dialog BoxViewThe CatalystTM Control Center provides two views; one is Standard vie

55Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on theexternal Serial

56Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations2. The main Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears.Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Man

57Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations2. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key toselect the RAID set that yo

58Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsPressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.5. The following screen appears, displaying the

59Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsDeleting a RAID set1. In the main Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlightDelete RAI

60Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID ConfigurationsResetting disks to Non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the X48T-A motherboard. This motherboard is a highp

2Introducing the MotherboardFeature• Accommodates Intel® Yorkfield/Wolfdale/CoreTM 2 Extreme/CoreTM 2Quad/CoreTM 2 Duo processors• Supports a system b

3Introducing the MotherboardThe motherboard comes with the following expansion options:• Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface• Two PCI Expr