AMD 780V Series User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Of
AMD 780V CHIPSET
&
AMD SB700 Chipset Based
M/B for Socket AM2+ 64-bit Dual Core
AMD Processor
No.PA78VM3-H
Rev:1.0
Release date: Apr. 2008
Trademark:
* Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONOFAMD 780V MOTHERBOARDSERIES
1-1 FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD.................................................................................... 1
1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD.................................................... 2
1-2 ITEM CHECKLIST..............................................................................................................2
1-3 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................... 3
1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1 INSTALL SOCKET AM2 SUPPORTED AMD PROCESSOR........................................ 5
2-2 INSTALL MEMORY............................................................................................................ 6
2-3 EXPANSION CARDS........................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS, HEADERS & JUMPERS SETTING
3-1 CONNECTORS..................................................................................................................... 7
3-2 HEADERS.............................................................................................................................. 10
CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP
4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS..................................................................................................... 12
4-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING....................................................................................................... 13
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TABLE OF CONTENT

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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 200MHz/333MHz/400MHz
memory clock frequency for Dual channel DDR2 533 / DDR2 667 / DDR2 800 DDR2 Module
up to 8GB. The whole motherboard series are embedded with SB700 chipset that provides
ULTRA ATA 133 connectors and Serial ATA2 with RAID 0, 1 and RAID 10 functions
which support up to one IDE device 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 500MHz
featured with DirectX 9.0 compliant 2D/3D graphics processor , Maximum DAC frequency of
400 MHz Resolution up to 2560x1600 (Under condition), refresh rate up to 85MHz delivering
incredible graphics and blistering performance. AMD™ 790V chipset provides incredible
flexibility and unlimited upgrade potential as it supports all Radeon® PCI – E graphics cards
on a system configured for either single GPU or next generation multimedia operation.
Designed with ATI’s unique architecture to optimize speed and stability, this solution is
perfect for overclocking – without the need of additional cooling systems.
The 780V series motherboards provide 10/100/1000 LAN functions with Marvel M88E8056
PCI-E 10/100/1000 LAN. And the embedded Azalia 8-channel HD SAudio CODEC is fully
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 graphics slot of 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at
each relative direction which gets 3.5 times of bandwidth more than AGP 8X and it’s up to a
peak concurrent bandwidth of 8Gbyte/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 10of 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.

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Some special features---CPU Thermal Throttling/ CPU Vcore 7-shift / CPU Smart Fan 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 Smart Fan---( The Noise Management System（Only support 4-pin CPU cooler）)
It’s never been a good idea to gain the performance of your system by sacrificing its acoustics. CPU Smart
Fan Noise Management System is the answer to control the noise level needed for now-a-day’s high
performance computing system. The system will automatically increase the fan speed when CPU operating
loading is high, after the CPU is in normal operating condition, the system will low down the fan speed for
the silent operating environment. The system can provide the much longer life cycle for both CPU and the
system fans for game use and business requirements.
CPU Vcore 7-Shift--- (Shift to Higher Performance)
The CPU voltage can be adjusted up by 13 steps for the precisely over-clocking of extra demanding
computing performance.
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.
1-2 Item Checklist
5AMD780V Platform Processor Chipset based motherboard
5Cable for IDE
5CD for motherboard utilities
5Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port
5AMD780V Platform Processor Chipset motherboard User’s Manual
5Back panel

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1-3 Specification
Spec Description
Design ∗Micro u-ATX form factor 4 layers PCB
∗size: 24.5 cm*22.0cm
Chipset ∗AMD780V Chipset and AMD SB700 Chipset
CPU Socket AM2+
∗Support 64bit AMD AM2+ 940-Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid
Array package compatible processor
∗Support for HTT 1GHz dual core AMD Phenom processors
∗Support HT 3.0 AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor
Memory Socket
∗240-pin DDR2 Module socket x 4
∗Support 4 pcs DDR2 533 / DDR2 667 / DDR2 800 Modules
Expandable to 8GB
Expansion Slot
∗PCI-Express x16 slot 1pcs delivers up to 8 GB/s of concurrent
bandwidth.
∗32-bit PCI slot x 2 pcs
Integrate IDE and
Serial ATA2 RAID
∗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.
∗Four Serial ATA2 ports provide 300 MB/sec data transfer rate with
RAID 0, 1, 10 functions.
Integrated VGA
∗Integrated with HD3100 graphics
∗a core frequency of 500MHz
∗DirectX 9.0 compliant 2D graphics processor
∗supported ATI innovated AVIVO Technology and Multiple Display
configurations
LAN (Option)
∗Integrated Marvel M88E8056 PCI-E 10/100 /1000 LAN chip
∗Supports Fast Ethernet LAN function provide 10/100/1000 Mb /s data
transfer rate
Optional Audio
∗8-channelALC883 Azalia HD Audio Codec integrated
∗Support 8-channel 3D surround & Positioning Audio
∗Audio driver and utility included
BIOS ∗Award 8MB SPI Flash ROM
Multi I/O ∗PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
∗Floppy disk drive connector x1
∗1 * Serial port of 9-pin Block
∗1 * VGA port
∗1 * HDMI port
∗USB2.0 port x 4 and headers x 6
∗Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC/ 8CH Audio)

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1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
8MBit Flash SPI
ROM BIOS
Floppy Connector
Front Panel Connector
ATA 133 IDE
Conn.(IDE1)
Clear CMOS (JBAT)
CPU Socket AM2+
ATX Power Conn.
Serial-ATAII Connector
(SATA II 1, 2,3,4,5,6)
PCI Slo
t
PS2 KB/Mouse
Port
CPU FAN
Audio Connector
USB Port
RJ45 Over
USB Connecto
r
Audio
DDR2 Socket x 4
SFAN2
ATX 12V Power Connecto
r
Realtek ALC883
Audio Decode Speaker Connector
USB headers
PCI Express x16
Power LED Connector
AMD780G
Chipset
AMD SB700 Chipset
Keyboard/USB
Power (JP1)
VGA Port
Marvell88E8056
Gigabit LAN
CD Audio In
HDMI-SPDIF
COM Connector
IR Connector SFAN1
HDMI
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Surrback
Line-OUT
CEN/BASS
Surround
MIC-IN
USB
VGA Connecto
r
HDMI Connector
Line-IN
USB
LAN

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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
heatsink 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.
CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket
Colden Arrow
Socket AM2+
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 four / two 240-pin DDRII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) sites for DDRII memory expansion available from minimum memory size of
128MB to maximum memory size of 8GB / 4GB DDRII SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations of 4-DIMM Design Motherboard
Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) DDRII400/DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800 X1 128MB∼2GB
Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) DDRII400/DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800 X1 128MB∼2GB
Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) DDRII400/DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800 X1 128MB∼2GB
Bank 6,7 (DIMM4) DDRII400/DDRII533/DDRII667/DDRII800 X1 128MB∼2GB
Total System Memory (Max. 8GB) 4 128MB∼8GB

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Recommend DIMM Module Combination
1. One DIMM Module ----Plug in DIMM1
2. Two DIMM Modules---Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 or DIMM3 and DIMM4 for Dual
channel function of 4-DIMM Design motherboard and Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 for
Dual channel function of 2-DIMM Design motherboard.
3. Four DIMM Modules---Plug in DIMM1/DIMM2/DIMM3/DIMM4.
For Dual channel Limited!
1. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in either both DIMM1 &
DIMM2 or DIMM3 &DIMM4, or four DIMM Modules plug in DIMM1~DIMM4 of 4-DIMM
motherboard and 2 DIMM Modules plug in DIMM1 & DIMM2 of 2-DIMM Motherboard.
2. DIMM1 & DIMM2, or DIMM3 & DIMM4 of 4-DIMM motherboard, and DIMM1 &
DIMM2 of 2-DIMM motherboard must be the same type, the same size, and the same
frequency for dual channel function.
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 400 / 533 / 667 / 800 SDRAM module looks
like.
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
DIMM1 & DIMM2: Dual Channel 1
DIMM3 & DIMM4: Dual Channel 2
Fi
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ure 2-4

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2-3 Expansion Cards
The motherboards offer one PCI-Express x16 graphics slot of 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at
each relative direction which gets 3.5 times of bandwidth more than AGP 8X and it’s up to a
peak concurrent bandwidth of 8Gbyte/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.
Chapter 3
Connectors, Headers & Jumpers Setting
3-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (24-pinblock) ：
ATXPWR1
ATX Power Supply connector: This is a
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.
PE1 / PCI-E x16 Slot
32-bit PCI Slot
Pin 1
ROW1 ROW2
24-Pin
ROW1 ROW2
Pin 1
20-Pin
PIN ROW1 ROW2
1 3.3V 3.3V
2 3.3V -12V
3 GND GND
4 5V Soft Power On
5 GND GND
6 5V GND
7 GND GND
8 Power OK -5V
9 +5V (for Soft Logic) +5V
10 +12V +5V
11 +12V +5V
12 +3V GND

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** 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) : ATX12V1
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) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB1
The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
.
(4) USB Port connector: CN5
The connectors are 4-pin connectors that connect USB devices to the system board.
(5) LAN Port connector: UL1
This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network The USBLAN1 support
10M/100Mb/1000Mb s data transfer rate
(6) Audio Line-In, Lin-Out, MIC, Surrback, Surround, CEN/LEF Connector: SURROUND1 / CN1
This Connector are 6 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC, Surrback, Surround, CEN/LEF
Line-in : (BLUE) Audio input to sound chip
Line-out : (GREEN) Audio output to speaker
MIC : (PINK) Microphone Connector
Surrback : (ORANGE) Audio output to speaker-Rear speaker out
CEN/LEF : (BLACKNESS) Audio output to speaker-Center/Subwoofer speaker out
Surround: (GRAY) Audio output to speaker-Side speaker
out
(7) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD1
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.
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Surrback
Line-OU
CEN/BA
Surround
MIC-IN
USB
VGA Connector
HDMI Connector
Line-IN
USB
LAN

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(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.
(9) Serial-ATAII Port connector:
SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3/ SATAII4/ SATAII5/ SATAII6
These connectors support the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk cable to
connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
Primary IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE1 IDE1
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin 1
FDD

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(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.
(12) HDMI:
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable
solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.
3-2 Headers
(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO1
These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. Without install
the cable, this header default setting is 5-6 short, 9-10 short. When you install the cable
you have take off these jumpers.
(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) :
USB1 / USB2 / USB3
Serial-ATA1 & 2 Compatible Connectors
SAT
A
5
S
AT
A
3
S
AT
A
1
SATA6
SATA4
SATA2
Line-Out, MIC Headers
AUDIO
Pin 1
MIC2-L
LINEOUT2-L
MIC2-R
LINEOUUT2-R
SENSE-FB
AUD_GND
AUD_GND
AUD_GND
AUD_JD 9
2
9
10
ALC883

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USB Port Headers
Pin1
USB1
VCC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
Pin1
USB3
VCC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
Pin1
USB2
VCC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
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.
(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)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.
System Case Connections
HDLED
RESET
VCC5
GND
VCC5 PWR LED
PWRBTN
PWRBTN
PWRLED
HDDLE
RSTSW
NC GND
JW FP
Pin 1
SPEAK
SPKR
GND
NC
VCC5
Pin 1
PWRLED
Pin 1

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(6) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN
CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM
CD-Audio output connector.
(7) Serial COM Port Header: COM1
COM1 is the 9-pin block header. The on-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS
SETUP.
CD Audio-In Headers
CDIN 4 1
Serial COM Port 9-pin Block
Pin1
FAN Power Headers
CPUFAN
14
GND
+12V
CPUFANIN
CPUFANOUT
SYSFAN1
1
3
SYSFAN2
1
3

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Chapter 4
USEFUL HELP
4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS
Before updating the BIOS, users have to “Disable” the “Flash Part Write Protect” selection in
“Miscellaneous Control” of BIOS SETUP. Otherwise the system the will not allow you to upgrade
BIOS by Award Flash Utility.
STEP 1. Prepare a boot disc. (you may make one by click START click RUN type SYS A:click OK)
STEP 2. Copy utility program to your boot disc. You may copy from DRIVER CD
X:\FLASH\AWDFLASH.EXE or download from our web site.
STEP 3. Download and make a copy of the latest BIOS for AMD690X PPC motherboard series
from the web site to your boot disc.
STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:,
start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\ AMD690X.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”
AMD690X xxx.BIN is the file name of latest BIOS it can be AMD690Xa.BIN or
AMD690Xb.BIN
SN means don’t save existing BIOS data
PY means renew existing BIOS data
CC means clear existing CMOS data
R means restart computer
STEP 5. Push ENTER to update and flash the BIOS, then the system will restart automatically.
4-2 Trouble Shooting
Problem Solution
No power to the system to the all power light
don’t illuminate, fan inside power supply doesn’t
turn on.
1. Make sure power cable is security plugged in.
2. Replace cable. 3. Contact technical support.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights are on ,
power indicator lights are lit, and hard drive is
spinning.
Using ever pressure on both ends of the DIMM ,
press down firmly until the module snaps into
places.
System doesn’t boot from hard disk drive, can be
booted from optical drive. 1. Check cable running from disk to disk controller 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 disk
can be read and applications can be used but
booting from hard disk is impossible.
1. Back up date and applications files. 2.
Reformat the hard drive. Reinstall applications
and date using backup disks.
Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or
“CMOS Failure” Review system ‘s equipment .Make sure correct information on is in setup.
Can not boot system after installing second hard
drive. 1. Set master /slave jumpers correctly. 2. Run SETUP program and select correct drive types.
Call the drive manufacture for compatibility with
other drives.