Avalue EAX-Q67 User Manual

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EAX-Q67

Intel® Q67 with Core™ i7/ i5 /i3 ATX Motherboard

User’s Manual

3rd Ed – 27 October 2014

Part No: E2047AQ6702R

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Contents

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................... 7

About this guide .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Typography .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Packing List ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

Revision History ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Specifications Summary ................................................................................................................................... 12

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 1 - Product Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 15

1.1 Product highlights ................................................................................................................................... 16

1.2 Before you Proceed ................................................................................................................................ 18

1.3 Motherboard Overview ........................................................................................................................... 19

1.3.1 Placement Direction ............................................................................................................................... 19

1.3.2 Screw Holes ........................................................................................................................................... 19

1.3.3 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................................................................... 20

1.3.4 Layout Content List ................................................................................................................................ 20

1.3.5 Internal Connector .................................................................................................................................. 21

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................................................................................... 22

1.4.1 Installing the CPU .................................................................................................................................. 23

1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ..................................................................................................... 25

1.5 System Memory...................................................................................................................................... 28

1.5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 28

1.5.2 Memory Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 29

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................................................................................................... 29

1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................................................................................................. 30

1.6 Expansion Card ...................................................................................................................................... 31

1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card ................................................................................................................. 31

1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card ............................................................................................................. 31

1.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................................................................................................. 31

1.6.4 PCIeX4 Raid card .................................................................................................................................. 32

1.6.5 PCIeX1 LAN card ................................................................................................................................... 32

1.6.6 PCI slot ................................................................................................................................................... 32

1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................................................................................. 33

1.7.1 Clear CMOS (JCMOS1) ......................................................................................................................... 33

1.7.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1) ................................................................................................... 34

1.8 Connectors ............................................................................................................................................. 34

1.8.1 Rear panel connectors ........................................................................................................................... 34

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1.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,CHA_FAN) .................................................. 35

1.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL) ...................................................................................................................... 36

1.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1) .................................................................................................... 37

1.8.5 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6) ......................................................................... 37

1.8.6 Digital IO Connector (JDIO1) ................................................................................................................. 38

1.8.7 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAUD1) ..................................................................................... 38

1.8.8 Internal KB/MS connector (KBMS2) ....................................................................................................... 38

1.8.9 Digital Audio connector (SPDIF_OUT) ................................................................................................... 39

1.8.10 TPM Connector (TPM) ......................................................................................................................... 39

1.8.11 Serial ATA 3.0 Connector (SATA1, SATA2) ........................................................................................ 39

1.8.12 Serial ATA II Connector (SATA3 , SATA4 , SATA5, SATA6 ) ............................................................. 40

1.8.13 USB connectors (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112,) ..................................................................... 40

Chapter 2 - BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 42

2.1 BIOS Setup Program .............................................................................................................................. 42

2.1.1 Legend Box ............................................................................................................................................ 43

2.1.2 List Box ................................................................................................................................................... 43

2.1.3 Sub-menu ............................................................................................................................................... 43

2.2 BIOS Menu Screen ................................................................................................................................. 44

2.2.1 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 44

2.2.1.1 System Date .............................................................................................................................. 44

2.2.1.2 System Time .............................................................................................................................. 44

2.2.2 Advanced Menu ................................................................................................................................. 45

2.2.2.1 PCI Subsystem Settings ............................................................................................................ 45

2.2.2.2 APCI Settings ............................................................................................................................ 46

2.2.2.3 Trusted Computing .................................................................................................................... 49

2.2.2.4 CPU Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 50

2.2.2.5 SATA Configuration ................................................................................................................... 51

2.2.2.6 Intel TXT (LT) Configuration ...................................................................................................... 53

2.2.2.7 PCH-FW Configuration .............................................................................................................. 53

2.2.2.8 AMT Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 54

2.2.2.9 USB Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 55

2.2.2.10 Super IO Configuration .............................................................................................................. 57

2.2.2.10.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration .................................................................................................... 58

2.2.2.10.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration .................................................................................................... 58

2.2.2.11 H/W Monitor ............................................................................................................................... 59

2.2.2.11.1 Smart Fan .............................................................................................................................. 59

2.2.2.11.1.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration ............................................................................................. 60

2.2.2.12 Second Super IO Configuration ................................................................................................. 61

2.2.2.12.1 Serial Port 3 Configuration .................................................................................................... 62

2.2.2.12.2 Serial Port 4 Configuration .................................................................................................... 62

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2.2.2.12.3 Serial Port 5 Configuration .................................................................................................... 63

2.2.2.12.4 Serial Port 6 Configuration .................................................................................................... 64

2.2.2.13 CSM parameters ....................................................................................................................... 65

2.2.2.14 CPU PPM Configuration ............................................................................................................ 67

2.2.3 Chipset ............................................................................................................................................... 70

2.2.3.1 PCH-IO Configuration .............................................................................................................. 70

2.2.3.1.1 USB Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 73

2.2.3.1.2 PCH Azalia Configuration .......................................................................................................... 73

2.2.3.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration ........................................................................................... 74

2.2.3.2.1 Graphics Configuration .............................................................................................................. 75

2.2.3.2.2 NB PCIe Configuration .............................................................................................................. 78

2.2.3.2.3 Memory Configuration ............................................................................................................... 79

2.2.4 Boot .................................................................................................................................................. 80

2.2.5 Save and exit .................................................................................................................................... 81

2.2.5.1 Save Changes and Exit ............................................................................................................. 81

2.2.5.2 Discard Changes and Exit ......................................................................................................... 81

2.2.5.3 Save Changes and Reset ......................................................................................................... 81

2.2.5.4 Restore Defaults ........................................................................................................................ 81

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The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Safety Information

Electrical safety

 To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

 When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

 Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

 Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

 Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

 If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

 Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

 Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

 To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

 Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

 Place the product on a stable surface.  If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

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Safety Declaration

This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

 Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Avalue Taiwan website:

http://www.avalue.com.tw

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5P800VM.ROM

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:

 1 x EAX-Q67 ATX Main board  1 x DVD-ROM contains OS drivers  2 x COM cable  2 x SATA cable  1 x I/O Shield

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Revision

Revision History

Date

1st

First release version for PCB R10

December, 2011

2nd

Modified manual descriptions and jumper’s setting

Aug, 2012

3rd

BIOS Setup update

October, 2014

Revision History

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Specifications

System

CPU

Intel® LGA1155 Socket Supports 2

nd /3rd

Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3,

Pentium® and Celeron® Processors

BIOS

AMI 64Mbit SPI

System Chipset

Intel® Q67

I/O Chipset

Nuvoton NCT6776F

Memory

Four 240-pin UDIMM sockets support up to 16GB dual channel DDR3 1066/ 1333 SDRAM

Watchdog Timer

Reset: 1 to 255 sec/min per step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring temperature, voltage and cooling fan status. Auto throttling control when CPU overheats.

Expansion Slots

1 PCI-E x 16, 1 PCI-E x 4, 1 PCI-E x 1, 4 PCI

Power State

S1, S3, S4, S5

TPM

TPM1.2 (Optional)

RAID

RAID 0,1,5 and 10

Wake up on LAN or Ring

LAN (WOL) and Ring (WO)

Smart Fan Control

Yes

Smart Fan Control

Supports 3 modes (Silent/Optimal/Performance)

I/O

MIO

6 COM RS-232, 2 SATA 3.0, 4 SATA II, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 1 PS/2 Keyboard, 1 PS/2 Mouse

USB

12 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 8 Internal)

GPIO

8-bit

Display

Chipset

Intel® GMA HD 2000/ 3000 supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.0

Display Memory

Shared Memory, up to 1GB

Dual Display

VGA + HDMI

VGA

Onboard, supports max resolution 2048 x 1536 (@60Hz)

HDMI

Onboard HDMI 1.3, supports max resolution 1920 x 1080 (@60Hz)

Audio

Audio Codec

Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio

Audio Interface

Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in, S/PDIF, Front Audio Header

Ethernet

LAN1

Intel 82579LM

LAN2

Intel 82583V

Back I/O Port

Specifications Summary

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Back Panel

1 x PS2 KB/MS 2 x COM Port 1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 2 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0 1 x 3 Audio Jacks(Line-in/Line-Out/Mic in)

Internal I/O Connector

Internal I/O

2 x SATAIII connectors , 4 x SATAII connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0 ports 4 x COM header 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x System Fan connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x TPM header 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x Front panel header 1 x 8 Bit DIO connector 1 x PS2 Keyboard & mouse connector 1 x S/PDIF connector 1 x connector for AT/ATX Mode Select 1 x 22 pin ATX Power connector 1 x 2 x 2 pin 12V Power connector

Mechanical & Environmental

Power Type

AT/ATX

Operating Temperature

0~60°C (32~140°F)

Operating Humidity

0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Size (L x W)

12'' x 9.6'' (304.8mm x 243.84mm)

Weight

1.32lbs (0.6Kg)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Block Diagram

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Product

Introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

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1.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1 - Product Introduction

1.1.1 Product Overview

Supports latest Intel LGA 1155 CPU-socket interface processor, the 2nd Generation Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 desktop processors which are built on 32 nm technologies to provide smart performance and responsiveness on executing tasks, It combines the CPU and GPU to offer fantastic HD media and graphics, especially on 3D gaming experience. Doubles the bandwidth of your system memory up to 21GB/s and pumps up the system performance at lower power.

DMI (Direct Media Interface ) architecture connects between the processor and chipset at

5.0GT/s which twice the speed of previous version. The exceptionally increased interconnect bit rate from 2.5GT/s up to 5.0GT/s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system performance and brings the most terrific computing experience from the present to the future. Doubles the transfer speed of SATA 3G, running at speed up to 6.0Gb/s, and can connect with any other SATA 3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s devices for backward compatibility.

Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 5(Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). Provides users the performance and protection. Integrated 5.1-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound. Delivers transfer speed ten times faster than conventional 10/ 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice.

Choose an environment-friendly, fully RoHS-compliant product as the foundation for keeping harmful substances out of our ecosystem.

1.1.2 Platform Features and Benefits

•Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) with enhanced operating modes to enable excellent graphics performance in power and cost sensitive embedded applications

• DirectX® 10.1 & Open GL 3.0 let you enjoy awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D visual effect and dynamic interactivity

• Memory support, integrated low voltage DDR3 memory controller

• Operating system support:

- Microsoft

-WindRiver

-Redhat

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-Novell

-Green Hills

-QNX

-LinuxWorks

1.1.3 Key Architecture Features

• Supports Intel® LGA1155 Socket Supports 2 and Celeron® Processors .

-32nm monolithic die

-Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) & memory controller

-4 &2 Cores, up to 6MB LLC

-HW accelerated video CODECs

- Compatible with high speed DDR3-1333

-PCIe* (CPU): Gen 2.0, 5GT/s, up to 20 lanes (4 ctls)**

-TDP: 17W-45W (Low Power), 65W-95W (Scalable)

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

/ 3

Generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium®

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-More efficient power sharing between CPU and Graphics

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX)

• Intel® AES-New Instructions

• Integrated Display Interfaces

- Dual Independent Display Support

- HDMI

- Analog VGA

• Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000

- DirectX® 10.1

- Improved realism for DX 3D applications. Improved rendering.

- OpenGL 3.0

- Improved realism for OGL 3D based application

- UVD (Unified Video Decoder) 2.01 Hardware decode of most common HD codecs (MPEG-2, H.264/AVC MPEG-4 and VC-1)

- Supports ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology2

• Intel Quick Sync Video

- Enables faster and higher quality video editing, recording and sharing

• I/O

- PCI Express® x 16 Gen 2 5GT/s

- PCI Express® x 4Gen 2 5GT/s

- PCI Express® x 1Gen 2 5GT/s

- PCI 2.3 interface

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1.2 Before you Proceed

 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a

metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

 Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on

them.

 Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

anti-static pad or in the bag that came with the component.

 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX

power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

- Six SATA ports (4 port of Gen 2.0 and 2 ports of Gen 3.0) support RAID 0,1, 5, 10

- Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller (GbE MAC) IPv4 and IPv6 Checksum Offload

- High Definition Audio

- USB: Gen 2.0, up to 12 ports

- SMBus 2.0

- LPC Bus Supports SPI devices

- Hardware Monitor Fan control, Voltage, Temp Watchdog timer

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

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1.3 Motherboard Overview

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.

1.3.1 Placement Direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.3.2 Screw Holes

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

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Slots & socket

Label

Function

Note

LGA1155

LGA1155 socket

DIMMA1

240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A1

DIMMA2

240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A2

DIMMB1

240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B1

DIMMB2

240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B2

PCIEX16

PCI-e x16 Slot

PCIEX4

PCI-e x 4 Slot

PCIEX1

PCI-e x 1 Slot

PCI

PCI Slot

1.3.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3.4 Layout Content List

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Jumpers

Label

Function

Note

JCMOS1

Clear CMOS

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

PSON1

AT/ATX Mode Select

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

Rear Panel Connector

Label

Function

Note

KBMS

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

6-pin Mini-Din

COM1

COM1 Connector

D-sub 9-pin, male

COM2

COM2 Connector

D-sub 9-pin, male

VGA1

VGA Port

D-sub 15-pin, female

HDMI1

HDMI Port

HDMI 1.3 19-pin

LAN1USB12

RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1 USB 2.0 Connector x 2

LAN2USB34

RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1 USB 2.0 Connector x 2

Audio1

Audio Line-In , Line-Out , Mic.-In

5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3 jacks)

Internal Connector

Label

Function

Note

CPU_FAN

CPU Fan Connector

4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

SYS_FAN

System Fan Connector

3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

CHA_FAN

Chassis Fan Connector

3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

F_PANEL

Front Panel connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

EATXPWR1

ATX power connectors

12 x 2 header

ATX12V1

ATX 12V power connectors

2 x 2 header

COM3~ 6

Serial Port Connector * 4

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

JDIO1

Digital I/O Connector

6 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

FPAUD1

Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

KBMS2

PS2 Keyboard & mouse connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

SPDIF_OUT1

Digital Audio connector

4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

TPM

TPM Connector

10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

SATA1, 2

SATA3.0 Data Connector

7P Male connector

SATA3 ~ 6

SATA II Data Connector

7P Male connector

USB5/6 USB7/8 USB9/10 USB11/12

USB Connector * 8

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

1.3.5 Internal Connector

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 Your boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor package

should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

 Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap

is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. AVALUE will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

 Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. AVALUE will

process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.

 The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

 Install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you install

motherboard to the chassis.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 1155-land package.

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1.4.1 Installing the CPU

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

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5. Pull back the load lever , then push the load lever (A) until it snaps into the retention tab.

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

3. Lift the Load lever with your thumb and forefinger to around 180º angle (A), then pull the PnP cap from the CPU socket to remove (B).

4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the top-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

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 Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU

fan and heatsink assembly.

 When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155

processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink

assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel® certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.

 Your Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor LGA1155

heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

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Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

 Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow

groove directed outward.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

A A B

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

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4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan

assembly from the motherboard.

1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise

2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan

assembly from the motherboard.

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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

240-Pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

Channel

Socket

Channel A

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

Channel B

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

1.5 System Memory

1.5.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 240-pin DDR2 DIMM. DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

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 IF you installed four 1GB memory modules, the system may detect

less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system

 IF you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we

recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.

 For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)

installed per channel must be the same for better performance (DIMMA1 +DIMMA2=DIMMB1+DIMMB2).

 When using one DDR3 DIMM module, install into DIMMB1 slot only.  When using two DDR3 DIMM modules, install into DIMMA1 and

DIMMB1 slots only.

 Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details.

 Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or

double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard.

1.5.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB , and 4 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

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 A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

 The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install

DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM socket.

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips downward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

1.5.4 Removing a DIMM

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Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.6 Expansion Card

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

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1.6.4 PCIeX4 Raid card

This motherboard supports one PCI Express x4 slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. The following shows a RAID card installed on the PCI Express x 4 slot.

1.6.5 PCIeX1 LAN card

This motherboard supports one PCI Express x 1 slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x 1 slot.

1.6.6 PCI slot

This motherboard supports 4 PCI slots that complies with the PCI specifications. The

following figure shows a audio card installed on the PCI slot.

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Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

Normal (Default)

Clear CMOS

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

1.7 Jumpers

1.7.1 Clear CMOS (JCMOS1)

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 onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

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ATX MODE (Default)

AT MODE

SPEED LED

ACT / LINK LED

Status

Description

Status

Description

OFF

10Mbps connection

OFF

No link

Orange

100Mbps connection

Green

Link

Green

1Gbps connection

Blinking

Data activity

1.7.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1)

This jumper allows you to select ATX Mode or AT mode .

1.8 Connectors

1.8.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

3. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.

4. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM2 port is for serial devices.

5. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.

6. HDMI port. This 19-pin HDMI 1.3 port connects to a HDMI monitor.

7. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

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CPU_FAN

CPU FAN

SYS_FAN

System FAN

CHA_FAN

Chassis Fan

8. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

10 Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

1.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,CHA_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 280mA (3.36 W max.) at 4800rpm 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.

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F_PANEL

1.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel I/O module that supports ,power on /reset switch and HDD / Power LED indicate.

 ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button (Pin 6-8 PWRBT)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch and holding it for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

 Reset Button (Pin 5-7 SYS_RST)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

 Power LED (Pin 2-4 PWRLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

 Hard Disk Drive Activity LED (Pin 1-3 HDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

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EATXPWR1

ATX12V1

 Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the

minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details.

COM3 , COM4 , COM5 , COM6

1.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1)

The connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

1.8.5 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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JDIO1

FPAUD1

KBMS2

1.8.6 Digital IO Connector (JDIO1)

This connector is for 8-bit General purpose I/O function.

1.8.7 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAUD1)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard.

1.8.8 Internal KB/MS connector (KBMS2)

This connector is for internal KB/MS.

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SPDIF_OUT

TPM

SATA1、SATA2

1.CLK33M_LPC 2.GND

3.LPC_FRAME# 4.NC

5.PLTRST_SIO# 6.NC

7.LPC_AD3 8.LPC_AD2

9.+V3.3 10.LPC_AD1

11.LPC_AD0 12.GND

13.NC 14.NC

15.+V3.3_DUAL 16.PCI_SERIRQ

17.GND 18.GND

19.LPCPD# 20.NC

1.8.9 Digital Audio connector (SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

1.8.10 TPM Connector (TPM)

1.8.11 Serial ATA 3.0 Connector (SATA1, SATA2)

These connectors support SATA 3.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

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SATA3、SATA4、SATA5、SATA6

Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with large graphics cards.

USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB module is purchased separately.

1.8.12 Serial ATA II Connector (SATA3 , SATA4 , SATA5, SATA6 )

These connectors support SATA 2.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

1.8.13 USB connectors (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112,)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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2.1 BIOS Setup Program

 The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most

conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults from the BIOS menu screen.

 The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference

purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

 Visit the system builder’s website to download the latest BIOS file

for this motherboard

Chapter 2 - BIOS Setup

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

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Key(s)

Function Description

← →↓↑

Move

+ -

Value

Enter

Select

ESC

Exit

General Help

Previous Values

Optimized Defaults

Sace & Exit Setup

2.1.1 Legend Box

The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus

2.1.2 List Box

This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable items in the menu you selected.

2.1.3 Sub-menu

Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional

options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, press <F9> to load the optimal default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.

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2.2 BIOS Menu Screen

2.2.1 Main Menu

This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock.

2.2.1.1 System Date

Use the system date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.

2.2.1.2 System Time

Use the system time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only,

and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Avalue website (www.avalue.com.tw) to download the latest product and BIOS information.

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2.2.2 Advanced Menu

This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus.

2.2.2.1 PCI Subsystem Settings

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Item

Options

Description

Above 4G Decoding

Disabled[Default],

Enabled

Enables or Disables 64bit capable Devices to be Decoded in Above 4G Address Space (Only if System Supports 64 bit PCI Decoding).

PCI Latency Timer

32 PCI Bus Clocks[Default]

64 PCI Bus Clocks

96 PCI Bus Clocks 128 PCI Bus Clocks 160 PCI Bus Clocks 192 PCI Bus Clocks 224 PCI Bus Clocks 248 PCI Bus Clocks

Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.

2.2.2.2 APCI Settings

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Item

Options

Description

APCI Sleep State

S1 only(CPU Stop Clock) [Default]

S3 only(Suspend to RAM)

Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

S3 Video Repost

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enable or Disable S3 Video Repost.

Resume On RTC

Alarm

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. When enabled, System will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.

Wake on PCIE

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Control PCIE device wake up function.

Wake on PCI PME

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Control PCI device wake up function.

Item

Options

Description

Security Device Support

Disabled[Default],

Enabled

Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

2.2.2.3 Trusted Computing

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2.2.2.4 CPU Configuration

Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU.

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Item

Options

Description

Active Processor Cores

All[Default],

1 2 3

Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

2.2.2.5 SATA Configuration

It allows you to select the operation mode for SATA controller.

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Options

Description

SATA Controller(s)

Enabled[Default]

Disabled

Enable or disable SATA Device.

SATA Mode Selection

IDE[Default]

AHCI RAID

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

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2.2.2.6 Intel TXT (LT) Configuration

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2.2.2.7 PCH-FW Configuration

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2.2.2.8 AMT Configuration

Intel AMT allows hardware-based remote management, security, power-management, and remote-configuration features.

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Item

Options

Description

Intel AMT

Enabled[Default]

Disabled

Enable/Disable Intel ® Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device

Un-Configure ME

Enabled

Disabled[Default]

OEMFlag Bit 15: Un-Configure ME without password.

2.2.2.9 USB Configuration

The USB Configuration menu helps read USB information and configures USB settings.

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Item

Options

Description

Legacy USB Support

Enabled[Default]

Disabled

Auto

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

Generic-SD/MMC 1.00

Auto[Default]

Floppy

Forced FDD

Hard Disk

CD-ROM

Mass storage device emulation type. ‘AUTO’ enumerates devices according to their media format. Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’, drives with no media will be emulated according to a drive type.

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Item

Options

Description

Watch Dog Timer

Disabled [Default]

Enabled

Enables or Disabled Watch Dog Timer function.

2.2.2.10 Super IO Configuration

You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for serial ports. Please refer to 2.2.2.10.1 and 2.2.2.10.2 for more information.

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Item

Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;

Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

2.2.2.10.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration

2.2.2.10.2 Serial Port 2 Configuration

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Item

Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;

Select an optimal setting for super IO device.

2.2.2.11 H/W Monitor

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Item

Option

Description

Smart Fan Function

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Smart Fan Function Enable/Disable.

Item

Option

Description

SYS Smart Fan Mode

Manual Mode[Default],

Thermal Cruise Mode

SYS Smart Fan Mode.

2.2.2.11.1.1 Smart Fan Mode Configuration

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SYSFAN expect PWM Output/DC Voltag

0-255

System FAN expect PWM Output/DC Voltage.

CPU Smart Fan Mode

Manual Mode[Default],

Thermal Cruise Mode

CPU Smart Fan Mode.

CPU expect PWM Output/DC Voltage

0-255

CPU expect PWM Output/DC Voltage.

Chassis Smart Fan Mode

Manual Mode[Default],

Thermal Cruise Mode

Chassis Smart Fan Mode.

Chassis expect PWM Output/DC Voltage

0-255

Chassis expect PWM Output/DC Voltage.

2.2.2.12 Second Super IO Configuration

You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for serial ports. Please refer to 2.2.2.12.1, 2.2.2.12.2, 2.2.2.12.3 and 2.2.2.12.4 for more information.

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Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=3E8h; IRQ=5, IO=3F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=3E8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2E8h; IRQ=5,10;

Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.

2.2.2.12.1 Serial Port 3 Configuration

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Item

Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=2E8h; IRQ=5, IO=3F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=3E8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2E8h; IRQ=5,10;

Select an optimal setting for super IO device.

Item

Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=2E0h; IRQ=10, IO=3F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=3E8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2E8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2E0h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2F0h; IRQ=5,10;

Select an optimal setting for super IO device.

2.2.2.12.3 Serial Port 5 Configuration

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Item

Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=2F0h; IRQ=10, IO=3F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2F8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=3E8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2E8h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2E0h; IRQ=5,10; IO=2F0h; IRQ=5,10;

Select an optimal setting for super IO device.

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2.2.2.13 CSM parameters

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Item

Options

Description

Launch PXE OpROM policy

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority

UEFI OpROM[Default]

Legacy OpROM

For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch.

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2.2.2.14 CPU PPM Configuration

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Options

Description

EIST

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep.

Turbo Mode

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Turbo Mode.

CPU C3/6/7 Report

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enable/Disable CPU C3(ACPI C2)/ C6(ACPI C3)/ C7(ACPI C3) report to OS.

ACPI T State

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enable/Disable ACPI T state support.

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2.2.3.1 PCH-IO Configuration

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Item

Options

Description

LAN1 Controller

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enable or disable onboard NIC.

Wake on LAN1

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.)

LAN2 Controller

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Control the PCI Express Root Port.

PCIeX4/1 Speed

Auto[Default]

Gen1 Gen2

Select PCI Express port speed.

Restore AC Power Loss

Power Off[Default]

Power On Last State

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

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Item

Option

Description

EHCI1/2

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Control the USB EHCI (USB2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.

USB Ports Per-Port Disable

Control

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.

2.2.3.1.1 USB Configuration

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2.2.3.1.2 PCH Azalia Configuration

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Item

Option

Description

Azalia

Disabled

Enabled

Auto[Default]

Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled. Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.

Azalia HDMI codec Port D

Disabled

Enabled[Default],

Enable or disable internal HDMI codec Port for Azalia.

Item

Option

Description

VT-d

Disabled

Enabled[Default],

Check to enable VT-d function on MCH.

2.2.3.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration

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2.2.3.2.1 Graphics Configuration

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Option

Description

Primary Display

Auto[Default],

IGFX

PEG

PCI

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

Internal Graphics

Auto[Default]

Disabled Enabled

Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

64M[Default]/96M/128M/160M/

192M/224M/256M/288M/320M

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

128M

256M[Default]

MAX

Select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

Primary IGFX Boot Display

VBIOS Default[Default]

CRT

HDMI

Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.

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Item

Option

Description

PEG0 – Gen X

Auto[Default]

Gen1 Gen2 Gen3

Configure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3.

PEG0 ASPM

Disabled[Default]

Auto

ASPM L0s

ASPM L1

ASPM L0sL1

Control ASPM support for the PEG: Device 1 Function 0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.

Enable PEG

Disabled

Enabled

Auto[Default]

To enable or disable the PEG.

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Item

Option

Description

Setup Prompt Timeout

1 ~ 65535

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State

Off[Default]

Select the Keyboard NumLock state

Quiet Boot

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enables or disables Quiet Boot option

Boot Option #1/2/3

Set the system boot order.

2.2.5 Save and exit

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2.2.5.1 Save Changes and Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

2.2.5.2 Discard Changes and Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation.

2.2.5.3 Save Changes and Reset

Reset the system after saving the changes.

2.2.5.4 Restore Defaults

This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate B

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