AMD MCP61P User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Of
MCP61P Chipset
M/B for AMD Socket AM2/AM2+ Series
Processor
NO. G03-M26GT4SVMD2F
Rev: 1.0
Release date: June. 2010
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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Environmental Safety Instruction
zAvoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
z0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request
of the main chipset)
zGenerally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact
malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from
the welding spots’ that connect components and PCB. Computer should go
through an adaptive phase before it boots when it is moved from a cold
environment to a warmer one to avoid condensation phenomenon. These water
drops attached on PCB or the surface of the components can bring about
phenomena as minor as computer instability resulted from corrosion and oxidation
from components and PCB or as major as short circuit that can burn the
components. Suggest starting the computer until the temperature goes up.
zThe increasing temperature of the capacitor may decrease the life of computer.
Using the close case may decrease the life of other device because the higher
temperature in the inner of the case.
zAttention to the heat sink when you over-clocking. The higher temperature may
decrease the life of the device and burned the capacitor.
Environmental Protection Announcement
Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MCP61P MOTHERBOARD SERIES
1-1 FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD .............................................................................1
1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD...............................................2
1-2 SPECIFICATION.........................................................................................................3
1-3 ITEM CHECKLIST.......................................................................................................3
1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1 CPU INSTALLATION..................................................................................................5
2-2 INSTALL MEMORY ....................................................................................................6
2-3 EXPANSION CARDS..................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS, HEADERS & JUMPER SETTING
3-1 CONNECTORS ...........................................................................................................8
3-2 HEADERS ...................................................................................................................11
3-3 JUMPER SETTING......................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP
4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS......................................................................................................... 14
4-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING...............................................................................................14
APPENDIX1..........................................................................................................................15
TABLE OF CONTENT

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Chapter 1
Introduction of MCP61P Motherboard Series
1-1 Features of motherboard
The MCP61P Platform Processor Chipset motherboard series are based on the latest
MCP61P Platform Processor Chipset which supports the following AM2/AM2+ CPU
under the 65W: Phenom x 4；Phenom x 3；Athlon x2；Athlon 64 x2; Athlon ; Athlon 64;
Sempron Dual Core and Sempron CPU. With an integrated low-latency
high-bandwidth DDRII memory controller and a highly-scalable Hyper Transport
technology-based system bus up to 1000MHZ. By implementing the new generation
MCP61P Platform Processor Chipset integrated graphic processor which adopts the
innovative 90nm process technology, the GeForce 6100 Graphics Core integrated
video graphics array brings more compatibility, stability and reliability with the widest
range of games and applications to the desktop platform system. The motherboards
support the stunning video playback in all formats and with superb picture clarity that
brings the best visual experience and ultra-realistic effects to the users. MCP61P
Platform Processor Chipset motherboard series are the real cost-effective and powerful
integrated multimedia platform solutions and meet the demanding usage of computing
now and future.
The MCP61P series motherboards support new generation Socket AM2/AM2+
processors with an integrated DDRII memory controller for Dual channel DDRII
400/DDRII 533/DDRII 667/DDRII 800/DDRII 1066 module up to 8GB. And MCP61P it
also accommodates ULTRA ATA 133 connectors and Serial ATA2 with RAID 0,1
functions which support up to one IDE and two Serial ATA2 devices to accelerate
hard disk drives and guarantee the data security without failure in advanced
computing performance.
The MCP61P motherboards provide 10/100 PCI-E LAN which supports 10/100Mbps
data transfer rate. And the embedded ALC662 6-channel HD Audio CODEC is fully
compatible with Sound Blaster Pro®standard that offer you with the home cinema
quality and satisfying software compatibility.
The MCP61P motherboard series offer one PCI-Express x16 by16-Lane graphics slot
of 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction which gets 3.5 times of
bandwidth more than AGP8X and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of
8Gbyte/sec at full speed to guarantee the performance and compatibility of GPU
graphics add-in cards. The MCP61P motherboards also carry one 32-bit PCI slot
guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices.
Embedded USB controller as well as capability of expanding to 6 of 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 VID/CPU Smart FAN in 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 causes 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 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.
CPU VID--- (Shift to Higher Performance)
The CPU voltage can be adjusted for the precisely over-clocking of extra demanding
computing performance.
CPU Smart Fan--- The Noise Management System
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.

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1-2 Specification
Spec Description
Design ∗PCB size: 22.5cm*17.8cm
Chipset ∗MCP61P Chipset
CPU Socket
∗Support the following AM2/AM2+ CPU under the 65W:
Phenom x 4; Phenom x 3; Athlon x2; Athlon 64 x2; Athlon ;
Athlon 64; Sempron Dual Core and Sempron CPU
Memory Socket
∗240-pin DDRII module slot x 2
∗Support 2pcs DDRII 400/DDRII 533/DDRII 667/DDRII
800/DDRII 1066 modules expandable to 8GB
∗Dual channel supported
Expansion Slot
∗1pcs PCI-Express x16(by 16 lane) slot
∗1pcs 32-bit PCI slot
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 for one
IDE Devices and for two Serial ATA2 ports provide 300
MB/sec data transfer rate with RAID 0, 1 functions.
LAN
∗Integrated 10/100 LAN.
∗Supports Fast Ethernet LAN function provide 10/100Mb /s
data transfer rate
6-CH Audio ∗6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC on board
∗Audio driver and utility included
BIOS ∗AMI 8MB SMT Flash ROM
Multi I/O
∗PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
∗Serial Port x1
∗VGA Connector x1
∗USB2.0 port x 2 and headers x2
∗RJ-45 LAN Connector x1
∗Audio connector x1
∗Hard disk driver connector x1/ SATA connector x 2
∗Front Panel Audio headerx1
∗HDMI-SPDIF header x1
1-3 Item Checklist
5MCP61P Platform Processor Chipset based motherboard
5DVD for motherboard utilities
5User’s Manual
5SATA Cable
5Back shield

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1-4 Layout Diagram
Front Panel Header
ATA 133 IDE
Conn. (IDE1)
Clear CMOS
(JBAT1)
ATX Power Conn.
Serial-ATAII Connecto
r
s
SATA1, 2
PCI Slot
PS2 KB/
Mouse Port
Audio Connector
RJ45 Over
USB Connector
PCI Express x16
By 16lane
Front Panel Audio
DDRII Slot x 2
SYSFAN1
6-CH HD Audio Codec
Realtek Megabit LAN Chip
Speaker Header
USB Headers
(USB1, USB3)
Power LED Header
JP1
Serial Port
VGA Connecto
r
HDMI-SPDIF
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboar
d
RJ-45 LAN
VGA Connecto
r
USB Connectors
Line-IN
Line-OUT
MIC-IN
COM Port
CPUFAN1
CPU Socket
ATX 12V Power Connecto
r
MCP61P Chipset

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
2-1 CPU Installation
This motherboard provides a socket AM2 surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket, referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD AM2/AM3 processors.
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 mPGABSocke
t
Colden Arrow
Socket AM2
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket, do not require force to insert of the CPU,
and then press the level to locate position slightly without any extra force.

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2-2 Install Memory
The motherboards provide two 240-pin DDRII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) sites for DDRII memory expansion to maximum memory size of 8GB DDRII
SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Maximum
Capacity
DIMM1 DDRII 400/DDRII 533/DDRII 667/DDRII 800/DDRII 1066 X1 4GB
DIMM2 DDRII 400/DDRII 533/DDRII 667/DDRII 800/DDRII 1066 X1 4GB
Total System Memory (Max.4GB) 2 8GB
Recommend DIMM Module Combination
1. One DIMM Memory Module ----Plug in DIMM1
2. Two DIMM Memory Modules---Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 for Dual channel
function
Dual channel Limited!
1. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in both DIMM1
& DIMM2.
2. Memory modules plugged in DIMM1 & DIMM2 must be of the same type, same
size, and same frequency for dual channel function.
Generally, installing DDRII modules to your motherboard is very easy; you can refer to
figure 2-4 to see what a 240-Pin DDRII 400/DDRII 533/DDRII 667/DDRII 800/DDRII
1066 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.
Figure 2-4
DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3) DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)
DIMM1&DIMM2
For Dual Channel

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2-3 Expansion Cards
MCP61P series motherboards offer one PCI-Express x16by16-Lane graphics slot of
4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction which gets 3.5 times of
bandwidth more than AGP8X and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of
8Gbyte/sec at full speed to guarantee the performance and compatibility of GPU
graphics add-in cards. The whole series carry one 32-bit PCI slot guarantee the rich
connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices.
P
C
I-E x 1
6
by
1
6
S
l
ot
32-bit PCI Slot

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Chapter 3
Connectors, Headers & Jumper Setting
3-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR
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.
** 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.
** Please refer to Figure 1 for 20-pin power plug connection. Power plug and
motherboard power connectors has adopted key design to avoid installation
mistake through connection can be made easily if in the proper direction. If the
installation direction is incorrect and you make the connection by force both the
board and the power supply can be burned. Please see to it that the direction is
correct during installation.
Figure 1: 20-pin power plug Figure2: 24-pin power plug
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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(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block): ATX12V
This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power
Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully supports AMD AM2/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.
ATX12V
+12V +12V
Pin1
3
2
4
GND
GND
(3) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB1
The connector is for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse.
(4) USB Port connector: ULI for USB
The connectors are 4-pin connector that connects USB devices to the system
board.
(5) LAN Port connector: UL1 for RJ-45 LAN
This connector is standard RJ-45 connector for Network. The LAN support
10M/100Mb data transfer rate.
(6) Audio Line-In, Lin-Out, MIC Connector: CN1
This Connector is 3 phones Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, and MIC Audio
connectors
Line-in: (BLUE)
Audio input to sound chip
Line-out: (GREEN) Audio output to speaker
MIC: (PINK) Microphone Connector
PS/2
Mouse Line-IN
PS/2
Keyboard
RJ-45 LAN
MIC-IN
Line-OUT
VGA
Connector
COM1
Port
USB
Connector

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(7) 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.
Primary IDE Connector
Pin 1
IDE1IDE1
•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.
(8) Serial-ATAII Port connector: SATA1 / SATA2
This connector supports the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 IDE hard disk
cable to connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
Serial-ATA II Compatible Connectors
SATA2SATA1
(9) Serial COM Port: COM1
COM1 is the 9-pin block pin-header.
(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.

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3-2 Headers
(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO
These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
Line-Out, MIC Headers
AUDIO
Pin 1
Lineout2-L Lineout2-R
Sense-FB
Audio-GND
LINE2-JD
Audio-JD
2
9
10
KEY
MIC2-L
MIC2-JD
MIC2-R
(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin):USB1/USB3
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.
USB Port Headers
Pin 1
USB1
VCC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
Pin 1
USB3
VCC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
(3) Speaker connector: SPEAK
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(4) Power LED: PWR LED
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin.
(5) IDE Activity LED: HD LED
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(6) Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method
of rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the figure
below.
(7) Power switch: PWR BTN
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power
ON/OFF the system.

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System Case Connections
HDLED
RESET
VCC5
GND
VCC5 PWR LED
PWRBTN
PWRBTN
PWRLED
HDDLE
RSTSW
N
C
GND
JW_ FP
Pin 1
SPEAK
SPKR
GND
NC
VCC5
Pin 1
PWRLED
Pin 1
(8) FAN Power Headers: SYSFAN1 (3-pin), CPUFAN1 (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.
FAN Power Headers
CPUFAN1
1
4
SYSFAN1
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(9) HDMI-SPDIF Out header: HDMI_SPDIF
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Use this feature only
when your stereo system has digital input function.
HDMI_SPDIF Header
1
GND
2
HDMI_SPDIF OUT

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3-3 Jumper Setting
(1) Keyboard/USB function Enabled/Disabled: JP1
Keyboard/ USB Power On Setting
2-3 Closed KB/USB Power ON Enabled
JP1
JP1
1-2 Closed KB/USB Power ON Disable (Default)
(2) CMOS RAM Clear (2-pin): JBAT1
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM,
short 1-2 pins of JBAT to clear the CMOS data.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JBAT and short pins 1-2 for a few seconds, if shorted with the jump cap,
short for a few seconds then pull out the hat.
4. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
CMOS Clear Setting
1-2 Short：CMOS Clear
JBAT
1-2 Open：Normal

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Chapter 4
Useful Help
4-1 How to Update Bios
Step 1. Prepare a boot disc. (You may make one by click START click RUN type
SYS A: click OK)
Step 2. Download upgrade tools and the latest BIOS files of the motherboard from
official website and then make a copy of it to your bootable floppy disk after
decompressing these files
Step 3. Insert the disk into A: start your computer and then type in “A:\xxxxxx.BAT”
(xxxxxxx being the file name of the latest BIOS)
Step 4. Type Enter to update and flash the BIOS. The system will restart
automatically when BIOS is upgraded.
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.

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Appendix I
Subject 1: Regarding the Application of 3-Phase or 3+1 Phase
Power Supply Mold
As a result of the increasing power consumption demand from
many AMD CPUs in current market, we suggest not to use a CPU
that demands more than 65W power consumption at work for an
AMD CPU compliant board that comes with power supply design
as 3 phase or 3+1 phase mold and MOSFET design as working in
High SideX1 and Low SideX1 mold so as to avoid MOSFET getting
burned or other phenomena like a halted system or system
instability. So please take notice of the CPU you are using and make sure that it is one
that demand not more than 65 W to ensure long-term working order.
Note：
1. The relation between CPU Power Consumption Amount and Power Phase:
depending on difference in voltage rating, one-phase of power can provide
25~30W to the motherboard.
2. 3- Phase Power Supply Mold: motherboard with 3 inductances for CPU power
supply, and each inductance carries with it 2 MOSFET (6 MOSFETs in total)
(Figure1);3+1–Phase Power Supply Mold: motherboard with 4 inductances for
CPU power supply, and each inductance carries with it 2 MOSFET (8 MOSFETs
in total) (Figure2)
Figure 1
Figure 2

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Solution：
We recommend users choose motherboards with power design of 4-phase, 4+1
phase or more for CPUs that demand 89W or 95W power consumption.
We recommend users choose motherboards with power design of 5-phase, 5+1
phase or more for CPUs that demand 125W or 140W power consumption.
Subject 2: Suggestion on choosing electric fan
Both the amount of electric current to MOSFET and the heat
produced from the motherboard go up as AMD’s CPU power
consumption increases. In this case we recommend users select a
CPU fan with air outlet towards MOSFET so that CPU fan can carry
away heat produced by MOSFET, for better heat dissipation effects.
At the same time we suggest using well-ventilated cases to maintain temperature as
38 approximately inside℃. (38 is recommended by CPU manufactures)℃
Figure 1---- CPU Fan can not blow off the heat produced by MOSFET. We suggest
not to using fans of this kind
Figure 2---- CPU Fan can blow off the heat produced by MOSFET. We suggest using
fans of this kind
Cool air flowing in
Hot air flowing out
Cool air flowing in
Hot air flowing out