MX3150N
User Manual
Version 1.0
www.bcmcom.com
Mini-ITX Motherboard
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Version 1.0
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Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents ......................................................... 5
1.2 Specications ................................................................. 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 8
1.4 I/O Panel ........................................................................ 10
2 Installation ......................................................... 11
2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................... 11
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 11
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) .................. 12
2.4 Expansion Slot ............................................................... 13
2.5 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 14
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 16
3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ......................................... 21
3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 21
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar .................................................... 21
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 22
3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 22
3.3 Advanced Screen ........................................................... 23
3.3.1 CPU Conguration ............................................... 24
3.3.2 Chipset Conguration........................................... 25
3.3.3 Storage Conguration .......................................... 26
3.3.4 Super IO Conguration
........................................ 27
3.3.5 ACPI Conguration............................................... 28
3.3.6 USB Conguration ............................................... 29
3.3.7 Trusted Computing ............................................... 30
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................... 31
3.5 Security Screen ............................................................. 32
3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 33
3.7 Exit Screen .................................................................... 35
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MX3150N motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced
under our consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance
with robust design conforming to our commitment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 contains the conguration
guide to BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on our website without further notice.
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specic information about the model you are using.
1.1 Package Contents
MX3150N Motherboard (Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
1 x Regular I/O Shield
1 x Low Prole I/O Shield
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1.2 Specications
Form
Factor
Dimensions Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in)
Processor
System
CPU Intel
®
Celeron® N3150 SoC 6W TDP processor
Core
Number
4
Max Speed 2.08 GHz
L2 Cache 2MB
Chipset SoC
BIOS AMI
®
64Mb SPI BIOS
Expansion
Slot
PCI 1 x PCIe x1 slot
Mini-PCIe 1 (full/half size)
mSATA 1
Memory
Technology Dual Channel DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz SDRAM
Max. 8GB
Socket 2 x SO-DIMM
Graphics
Controller Intel
®
Gen8 Intel® Graphics DX 11.1, OGL4.2
VRAM Shared Memory up to 512MB
LVDS
Dual channel 24-bit, max resolution 1920 x
1200@60Hz
HDMI Supports HDMI 1.4b
Multi Display 3 independant
Ethernet
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller 2 x Intel
®
i211-AT
Connector 2 x RJ-45
SATA
Max Data
Transfer
Rate
SATA3 (6.0Gb/s)
Rear I/O
VGA 0
DVI 0
HDMI 1
DisplayPort 2
Ethernet 2
USB 4 x USB 3.0
Audio 2 (Mic-in, Line-out)
Serial 0
PS/2 0
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Internal
Connector
USB
3 x USB 3.0 (1 x 2.00 pitch header, 1 x
Vertical Type A)
2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.54 pitch header)
LVDS/
Inverter
1/1
VGA 0
Serial
1 x RS-232/422/485, 3 x RS-232 (4 x 2.00
pitch header)
SATA 1 x SATA3 (6.0Gb/s)
mPCIe 1
Parallel 1
mSATA 1
IrDA 0
GPIO 4 x GPI + 4 x GPO
SATA PWR
Output Con
1
Speaker
Header
0
Watchdog
Timer
Interval 1, 2…255 Sec
Power
Requirements
Input PWR 12V DC-in (DC Jack / 4-pin ATX PWR Con)
Power On
AT/ATX Supported
-AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
-ATX : Press button to PWR on after power
input ready
Environment Temperature 0ºC – 60ºC
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
mSATA
LAN1
LVDS1
1
DDR3 (S u ppo rt DD R3L On ly)
PWR_JP 1
1
DC_JAC K1
mini PCIe
DDR3 (S u ppo rt DD R3L On ly)
BUZZ1
BI O S
Ch i p
SPEAK ER1
1
1
SPDIF 1
PCIE1
1
LPC1
1
HD_AUD IO1
ATX12V1
CPU_FA N1
CHA_FA N1
1
LPT1
SATA_PWR 1
USB3_ H_0_1
USB 3_H_2
1
SPI1
CLRMOS 1
1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWR BTN
PANEL1
1
1
PWR_COM 21PWR_COM 1
CMOS
Battery
DP1
DP2
HDMI1
LAN2
USB 3 .0
T: USB 1
B: US B0
USB 3 .0
T: USB 3
B: US B2
LOUT1
MIC1
SATA3_1
1
USB2_3
1
BLT_PWR 1
BLT_PWM1
1
CI1
1
CI2
1
JGPIO_S ET1
1
JGPIO_P WR1
1
1
JGPIO 1
13
12
11
1
9
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
10
16
17
14
15
18
20
21
19
22
23
24
25
26
COM1
COM2
COM3
1
COM4
1
1
1
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1 : 4-pin ATX Power Input/Output Connector
2
: GPIO Default Setting
3 :
Chassis Intrusion Headers
4 : Digital Input/Output Power Select
5 : Digital Input/Output Pin Header
6 :
4-Pin Chassis FAN Connector (+12V)
7 :
4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
8 : SATA Power Connector
9 : SPI Connector
10 : COM1, 2, 3, 4 Headers
11 : Printer Port Header
12 :
System Panel Header
13 : COM Port Pin9 PWR Setting Jumpers
PWR_COM1 (For COM Port1)
PWR_COM2 (For COM Port2)
14 : Clear CMOS Header
15 : ATX/AT Mode Select
16 : Vertical Type A USB3.0 Port
17 :
USB3.0 Header
18 : SPDIF Header
19 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
20 : LPC Header
21 : SATA3 Connector
22 :
USB2.0 Header
23 :
Front Panel Audio Header
24 :
LVDS Panel Connector
25 : Inverter Power Control Wafer (BLT_PWR1)
26 : Backlight Control Level (BLT_PWM1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection
On Link Orange 1Gbps connection
1 DC Jack
2 DisplayPort (DP1)
3 DisplayPort (DP2)
4 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
5 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN1)*
6 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN2)*
7 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1)
8 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_2_3)
9 Line out (Green)
10 Microphone (Pink)
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN Port
8
762 4
109
1 53
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Chapter 2: Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you
install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also
remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object
before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power 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.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)
MX3150N motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-
DIMM slots, which support Dual Channel DDR3L (low voltage).
1. If you install one memory module only, please install it on DDR3_A1.
2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be
damaged.
2. Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or
removing SO-DIMMs or the system components.
3. The SO-DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard and the SO-DIMM if you force
the SO-DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
Installing a SO-DIMM
Step 1. Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM
matches the break on the slot.
Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both
ends fully snap back in place and the SO-DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-SATA and PCI Express
Slots)
There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this mother-
board.
mini-PCIe slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
mini-SATA slot:
MINI_SATA1 (mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for mSATA cards.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.8, No. 14)
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up
the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
Please be noted that the password, date, and time will be cleared only if the
CMOS battery is removed.
Clear CMOSDefault
Digital Input / Output Power Select
1-2: +12V
(3-pin JGPIO_PWR1)
2-3: +5V
(see p.8 No. 4)
ATX/AT Mode Select
1-2: AT Mode
(3-pin PWR_JP1)
2-3: ATX Mode
(see p.8 No. 15)
Backlight Control Level
(CON_LBKLT_CTL)
1-2: +3V
(3-pin BLT_PWM1)
2-3: +5V
(see p.8, No. 26)
COM Port Pin9 PWR Setting Jumpers
1-2: +12V
(6-pin PWR_COM1, for COM Port1)
3-4: RI#
(6-pin PWR_COM2, for COM Port2)
5-6: +5V
(see p.8, No. 13)
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GPIO Default Setting
1-2: Pull-High
(3-pin JGPIO_SET1)
2-3: Pull-Low
(see p.8 No. 2)
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
SATA3 Connector This Serial ATA3
(SATA3_1: see p.8, No. 21)
(SATA3) connector supports
SATA data cables for internal
storage devices. The current
SATA3 interface allows up to
6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
USB 2.0 Connector There is one USB 2.0
(9-pin USB2_3)
connector on this
(see p.8 No. 22)
motherboard. This USB 2.0
connector can support two USB
ports.
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)
several system front panel
(see p.8 No. 12)
functions.
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a
normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
DUMMY
GND GND
P+
P-
P+
P-
USB_PW R
USB_PW R
1
GND
RES ET#
PWR BTN#
PLE D-
PLE D+
GND
HDL ED-
HDL ED+
1
GND
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HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly
consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,
speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are
matched correctly.
3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.8 No. 19)
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
panel audio cable that allows
(see p.8 No. 23)
convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the fan cable
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)
to the fan connector and
(see p.8 No. 6)
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
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PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
1
SPK L- 2 SPK L+ 3 SPK R+ 4 SPK R-
J_SENS
E
OUT2_L
1
MIC_RE T
PRESEN CE#
GND
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
OUT_RE T
FAN_ SPEED
FAN_ SPEED _CONT ROL
+12 V
GND
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
3-Pin Fan Installation
Pin 1-3 Connected
ATX Power Input/Output Connector Please connect a DC
(Input 12V) 12V power supply to this
(4-pin ATX12V1)
connector.
(see p.8 No. 1)
1-2: GND
3-4: DC Input
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
cable to the connector and
(see p.8 No. 7)
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
4
2
3
1
Printer Port Header
(25-pin LPT1)
(see p.8 No. 11)
FAN_ SPEED
FAN_ SPEED _CONT ROL
+12 V
GND
1
AFD #
ERR OR#
PIN IT#
GND
SLI N#
STB #
SPD 0
SPD 1
SPD 3
SPD 2
SPD 4
SPD 5
SPD 6
SPD 7
ACK #
BUS Y
PE
SLC T
LVDS Connector
(40-pin LVDS1)
(see p.8 No. 24)
PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name
2 VDD_+5V 1 VDD_+3.3V
4 VDD_+5V 3 VDD_+3.3V
6 DDC_DATA 5 DDC_CLK
8 GND 7 GND
10 LVDS_A0+ 9 LVDS_A1+
12 LVDS_A0- 11 LVDS_A1-
14 GND 13 GND
16 LVDS_A2+ 15 LVDS_A3+
18 LVDS_A2- 17 LVDS_A3-
20 GND 19 GND
22 LVDS_B0+ 21 LVDS_B1+
24 LVDS_B0- 23 LVDS_B1-
26 GND 25 GND
28 LVDS_B2+ 27 LVDS_B3+
30 LVDS_B2- 29 LVDS_B3-
32 GND 31 GND
34 LVDS_A_CLK+ 33 LVDS_B_CLK+
36 LVDS_A_CLK- 35 LVDS_B_CLK-
38 GND 37 GND
40 VDD_+12V 39 VDD_+12V
1
39
40
2
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SATA Power Connector
(SATA_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 8)
Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports
(2-pin CI1, CI2: see p.8, No. 3)
CASE OPEN detection feature
that detects if the chassis cover
has been removed. This feature
requires a chassis with chassis
intrusion detection design.
COM1, 2, 3, 4 Headers
(9-pin COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4: see p.8, No. 10)
LPC Header This connector supports a
(19-pin LPC1)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
(
see p.8, No. 20)
system, which can
securely store keys, digital
certicates, passwords, and
data. A TPM system also helps
enhance network security,
protects digital identities, and
ensures platform integrity.
* This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to below table for the pin denition.
In addition, COM1 port (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup utility > Advanced Screen > Super
IO Conguration. You may refer to page 27 for details.
COM1 Port Pin Denition
1
Signa l
GND
1
2
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
9
DDCD#7
TTXD
5 GND 3RRTS# 1
RI#
10
RRXD
8
DDTR#
6
DDSR#
4
CCTS#
2
DUMMY
1
GND
GND
S_P WRDW N#
LAD 2
SMB _CLK _MAI N
PCI CLK
PCI RST#
LAD 3
+3V
LAD 0
GND
FRA ME
SMB _DAT A_MA IN
LAD 1
SER IRQ#
GND
+3V SB
48M Hz
+5V
PIN RS232 RS422 RS485
1
RI#+5V/+12V
N/A
N/A
3
RTS N/A
N/A
4
CTS N/A
N/A
5
GND
GND
GND
6 DSR
N/A
N/A
7
TXD
TX+
RTX+
8
DTR
RX-
N/A
9
DCD TX-
RTX-
2
RXD RX+
N/A
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SPDIF Header
(3-pin SPDIF1: see p.8, No. 18)
USB 3.0 Connector There is one USB 3.0
(9-pin USB3_H_0_1)
connector on this
(see p.8 No. 17)
motherboard. This USB 3.0
connector can support two USB
ports.
NC
B
B
B
B
B
B
Vertical Type A USB3.0 Port There is one Vertical Type A
(USB3_H_2)
USB 3.0 port on this
(see p.8 No. 16)
motherboard.
SPI Connector
(7-pin SPI1: see p.8, No. 9)
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN
Signal
Name
PIN Signal Name
2
GND 4 CLK 6 SPI_MOSI 8 NC
1 +1.8V 3 SPI_CS0# 5 SPI_MISO 7 SPI_HOLD#
Digital Input/Output Pin Header
(12-pin JGPIO1: see p.8, No. 5)
PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name
1 SIO_GP24 2 SIO_GP20
3 SIO_GP25 4 SIO_GP21
5 SIO_GP26 6 SIO_GP22
7 SIO_GP27 8 SIO_GP23
9 SMB_CLK 10 SMB_DATA
11 JGPIO_PWR 12 GND
Inverter Power Control Wafer
(5-pin BLT_PWR1: see p.8, No. 25)
PIN Signal Name
1 +12_BL
2 GND
3 CON_LBKLT_EN
4 CON_LBKLT_CTL
5 +5V_BL
1
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Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to congure your
system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You
may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press
<F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the
following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference
purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on
your screen.
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Security To set up the security features
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu
bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen
3.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview.
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Setting wrong values in this section may cause
the system to malfunction.
3.3 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the congurations for the following items: CPU Congu-
ration, Chipset Conguration, Storage Conguration, Super IO Conguration, ACPI
Conguration, USB Conguration and Trusted Computing.
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Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Pro-
cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en-
able power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Conguration options:
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 8 / 8.1 and want to en-
able this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hid-
den if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.
3.3.1 CPU Conguration
Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disabled] if above issues occur.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to
keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)
can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not
support Intel Virtualization Technology.
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3.3.2 Chipset Conguration
Primary Graphics Adapter
This allows you to select [Onboard] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic
adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].
Share Memory
Congure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics
processor when the system boots up.
Active LVDS
Use this to enable or disable the LVDS.
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Select a primary output display.
Onboard HD Audio
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature.
Front Panel
Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.
Onboard HDMI HD Audio
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.
Onboard LAN 1
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature.
Onboard LAN 2
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature.
PCIE1 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE1.
Deep S5
Mobile platforms support Deep S5 in DC only and desktop platforms sup-
port Deep S5 in AC only. The default value is [Disabled].
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3.3.3 Storage Conguration
SATA Controller(s)
Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.
SATA Mode Selection
Use this to select SATA mode. Conguration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI
Mode] and [Disabled]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ
and other new features that will improve SATA disk perfor-
mance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.
Aggressive Link Power Management
Use this item to congure Aggressive Link Power Management.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-
sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]
and [Enabled].
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3.3.4 Super IO Conguration
COM1 Conguration
Use this to set parameters of COM1. Select COM1 port type: [RS232],
[RS422] or [RS485].
COM2 Conguration
Use this to set parameters of COM2.
COM3 Conguration
Use this to set parameters of COM3.
COM4 Conguration
Use this to set parameters of COM4.
LPT_GPIO1 Port Conguration
Use this set parameters of the onboard parallel port.
WDT Timeout Reset
This allows users to enable/disable the Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset
system. The default value is [Disabled].
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3.3.5 ACPI Conguration
Suspend to RAM
Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-
RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.
ACPI HPET Table
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is
[Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this
motherboard to submit Windows® certication.
PCIE Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCIE devices to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
Ring-In Power On
Allow the system to be waked up by onboard COM port modem Ring-In
signals.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the
system.
USB Mouse Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system.
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3.3.6 USB Conguration
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four
conguration options: [Enabled], [Auto] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default
value is [Auto]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these
four options:
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.
[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI
setup and Windows / Linux OS.
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3.3.7 Trusted Computing
Security Device Support
Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
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CPU_FAN1 Setting
This allows you to set CPU_FAN1’s speed. Configuration options: [Full
On] and [Automatic Mode].
CHA_FAN1 Setting
This allows you to set CHA_FAN1’s speed. Configuration options: [Full
On] and [Automatic Mode].
Case Open Feature
This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The
default is value [Disabled].
Clear Status
This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this
option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.
3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU
fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.
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3.5 Security Screen
In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/user password for the
system.
Supervisor Password
Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the ad-
ministrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility.
Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.
User Password
Set or change the password for the user account. Users are unable to
change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press en-
ter to remove the password.
Secure Boot
Enable to support Windows 8 64-bit Secure Boot.
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Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. There are three con-
guration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. The default value is
[Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three
options:
[Disabled] - Disable Fast Boot.
[Fast] - The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB ash
drive.
[Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions.
1. Only supports Windows® 8 64-bit UEFI operating system.
2. You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility
in Widows® to enter BIOS Setup).
3. If you are using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support
UEFI GOP in order to boot.
Boot From Onboard LAN
Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.
Setup Prompt Timeout
This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.
Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or of f when the
system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.
3.6 Boot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to cong-
ure the boot settings and the boot priority.
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
CSM
Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable
unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows® 8 64-bit
and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster
boot speed.
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3.7 Exit Screen
Reset System with ME disable Mode
ME will run into the temporary disable mode. Ignore it if ME Ignition FW.
Save Changes and Exit
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save
conguration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes
and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard
changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard
changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used
for this operation.
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the
available lesystem devices.
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