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RX87Q
Intel® Q87 μATX Motherboard Supports 22nm
th
4
Generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium® CPU
μATX Motherboard
User’s Manual
Edition 1.10 – Jul, 2014
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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE SUPPORTS PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE,
PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE
EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTATLLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL,
MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH
CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time. For detailed
information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
Copyright Notice
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No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original
manufacturer.
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Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Disclaimer
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circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or
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application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
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body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with
instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to
the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can
be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety
or effectiveness.
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A Message to the Customer
BCM Customer Services
Each and every BCM product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performance in
the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new BCM device is
destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the
reliability and ease of operation for which the name BCM has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to BCM customer services. To ensure you get the
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Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties,
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documentation. These answers are normally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.
So please consult the user’s manual first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.bcmcom.com.
If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your problem, and
with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the
support you need to get the most from your BCM products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and
are able to be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support is available from BCM engineers every business day. We are always
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any of our products. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.
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Product Warranty
BCM warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship during warranty period.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than
repair personnel authorized by BCM, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper
installation. BCM assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of BCM high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to
use our repair service. If any of BCM products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge
during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of
replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details. If you think
you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and speed, BCM
products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other hardware and software used, etc.)
Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any helpful
information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization) number from
your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card and a
photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.
Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.
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Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the BCM RX87Q Main board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with RX87Q or
change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we
would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that make booting
impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the description of the Jumper Settings for
details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform us of these,
please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.
Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you
work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only
experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the
mainboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges.
As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not
in the chassis.
Document Amendment History
Revision Date Comment
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(1.00) Oct, 2013 Initial
2nd (1.10) July, 2014 Add BIOS setup information, correct memory
slots with incorrect description
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Contents
1.1 Chapter 1: System Setup ............................................................... 11
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Packing Contents .......................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Features System Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 12
1.3.1 Product Highlights ......................................................................................................................... 13
1.4 Before you proceed ....................................................................................................................... 14
1.5 Mainboard Overview ..................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.1
Placement Direction ...................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.2 Mounting Holes ............................................................................................................................. 16
1.5.3 Onboard LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 17
1.5.4 Mainboard Layout ......................................................................................................................... 18
1.5.5 Layout Content List ....................................................................................................................... 19
1.5.5.1 Slots .............................................................................................................................................. 19
1.5.5.2 Internal Jumpers ........................................................................................................................... 19
1.5.5.3 Internal Headers ........................................................................................................................... 20
1.5.5.4 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................ 21
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................................................................................................... 22
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................................................................................... 23
1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ............................................................................................ 27
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan ....................................................................................... 29
1.7 System Memroy ............................................................................................................................ 31
1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 31
1.7.2 Configurations of Supported Memory Modules (Non-Ecc, Unbuffered) ....................................... 32
1.7.3 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule ........................................................................................... 33
1.7.4 Installing DIMM ............................................................................................................................. 34
1.2 1.7.5 ............................................................................................................... Removing a DIMM 34
1.8 Power Supply ................................................................................................................................ 35
1.8.1 ATX Power Connectors: EATXPWR1, ATX12V1 ......................................................................... 35
1.9 Back Panel .................................................................................................................................... 35
1.9.1 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................ 35
1.10 Connectors/Headers ..................................................................................................................... 38
1.10.1
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA3.0: SATA1, SATA2 SATA2.0: SATA3, SATA4, SATA5,
SATA6 ......................................................................................................................................... 38
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1.10.2 Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 ................................................... 39
1.10.3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ............................................................................. 40
1.10.4 Front Panel Audio Connector: FPAUD1 ........................................................................................ 40
1.10.5 Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 ......................................................................................................... 41
1.10.6 Front USB2.0 Headers: USB45, USB67, USB89, USB1011, USB1213 ...................................... 42
1.10.7 Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 ................................................................ 42
1.10.8 LPT Port Connector: LPT1 ............................................................................................................ 43
1.10.9 Front Panel Connectors: F_PANEL .............................................................................................. 43
1.10.10 ME Lock ........................................................................................................................................ 44
1.10.11 Digital I/O Connector: DIO ............................................................................................................ 44
1.11 Jumpers ........................................................................................................................................ 45
1.11.1 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLRTC1..................................................................................................... 45
1.11.2 COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select: JP1, JP2, JP3 .................................................................... 46
1.11.3 COM Port Ring-in/+12V/+5V Power Select: JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2, JCOMPWR3,
JCOMPWR4.................................................................................................................................. 47
1.11.4 ATX/AT Mode Selection: PSON1 ................................................................................................. 48
1.12
The Expansion Slots ..................................................................................................................... 48
1.12.1
Installation of Expansion Card ...................................................................................................... 48
1.12.2
Setup An Expansion Card ............................................................................................................. 48
1.12.3 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot .............................................................. 48
1.12.3.1 PCI-Ex16 Slot: SLOT1 .................................................................................................................. 48
1.12.3.2 PCI-Ex4 Slot: SLOT3 .................................................................................................................... 48
1.12.3.3 PCI-E x1 Slot: SLOT2 ................................................................................................................... 48
1.12.3.4 PCI Slots: SLOT4 .......................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 2: Starting Up the System ............................................................................. 50
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Mainboard Specifications
Model RX87Q
Processor Socket LGA1150 supports 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 CPU (up to 84W)
Chipset Intel® Q87
Memory
Display Intel® GMA HD (Must use Intel Processor that provides “Intel HD Graphics”
SATA 6 x SATA III connectors supports Data Transfer rates 6.0Gb/s, 3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s
PCI-E 1x PCI-E x 16 slots (Slot “PCIEX16”)
1 x PCI-E x4 slot (Slot “PCIEX4_1”)
1 x PCI-E x1 Slots (Slot “PCIEX1_1”, “PCIEX1_2”)
PCI 3 x PCI Slots (PCI 2.3 compliant)
USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (5 x header)
TPM Infineon® TPM Chip 9635
Super I/O Controller Fintek® F81866AD-I
Serial Ports 6 x RS232 ports (internal header)
LPT 1 x LPT header
Watch Dog Timer 1 ~ 255 sec timer
HW Monitor Yes
Audio
4 x 240 Pin DIMM sockets supports DDR3 memory module (1.5V) 1333 (PC3-16000)/
4 x USB3.0 ports (4x rear I/O)
1 x TPM 1.2 Security Device
Realtek® ALC887
LAN
BIOS
Expansion Slots
PCI-E 1 x PCI-E x 16 slot
PCI 1 x PCI slot
HD Audio Codec with auto jack sensing
Intel® 217LM Gigabit PHY
1 x 10/100/1000 LAN
Intel® 210AT PCI-E Gigabit LAN
1 x 10/100/1000 LAN
AMI™ BIOS
AMI™ Aptio BIOS with 32Mb SPI ROM
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Onboard I/O Headers
SATA 6 x Std. SATA Connectors
USB 5 x USB Headers (10 ports on headers)
RS232 6 x Headers
LPT 1 x Header
Front Audio 1 x Header
Amplifier 1 x Header
Front Panel 1 x Header
Fan Header 3 x Headers (4-pins)
Chassis Intrusion Header 1 x Header
LANLED 1 x Header
Digital IO 1 x Header
LVDS 1 x Header (Optional Custom SKU)
Onboard Jumpers
COM Port Ring-In/ Power Select 4 x Headers provide selections of “Ring-In”, or “12V” or “5V” on COM ports
COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select 3 x Headers provide selections of “RS232”, or “RS422”, or “RS485” on COM1
AT/ATX Select 1 x Header
Clear CMOS 1 x Header
Back I/O Panel
PS/2 Keyboard /Mouse 1 x DIN 6 Stack up Connector
VGA 1 x DB 15 Connector
DVI 1 x DVI Connector
Displayport 2 x Displayport Connectors
USB3.0 4x Stack up USB Connector
LAN and USB 2 x Stack up RJ45 with USB Connectors
Audio 1 x 3 Jacks Audio Connector (Line-in, Line-Out, Mic)
Power & Connector
1 x Std. 24 pin ATX Connector
1 x 4 pin ATX 12 Connector
Form Factor
ATX 9.6” x 9.6”
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Chapter 1: System Setup
This chapter describes the mainboard features and the new technologies it supports
1.1 Welcome!
The mainboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another line of BCM
long life mainboards! Before you start installing the mainboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
If any of the items listed below is damaged of missing, please contact with your vendor.
1.2 Packing Contents
• Mainboard
• 1 x RX87Q
• Cable
• 2 x Serial ATA Cable
• 2 x COM port Cable
• Accessories
• 1 x RX87Q I/O Shield
• Drivers
• Drivers is available for download at BCM website at www.bcmcom.com
• Documentation
• Quick Installation Guide and Manual are available for download at BCM
website at www.bcmcom.com
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1.3 Features
RX87Q block Diagram
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1.4 Product Highlights
• Intel® i7/i5/i3 LGA1150 Processor Support
This mainboard supports Intel® 4
• Intel® Q87 Express Chipset
The Intel® Q87 PCH provides all business with more effective costs management, safer computing
environment, and deploys more responsive PCs.
• DDR3 Memory Support
The mainboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/ 1600MHz to meet the
higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
• High Definition Audio
The mainboard came with the Realtek ALC887 HD audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high quality 7.1+2
channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.
• PCI-E x16 support
The PCI-E x16 VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance with high bandwidth (PCIEX16
slot only).
• PCI-E x4 support
The PCI-E x4 reside with PCI-E x 16 slot allow option to install a second graphics adaptor
• USB 3.0 Technology
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generation Haswell i7/i5/i3 processors in the LGA1150 package.
The mainboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 specification, which provides transfer rate
up to 4.8Gbps. USB3.0 is backward compatible with USB2.0.
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support
By combining the onboard TPM 1.2 with TPM security software (provided by the third party), it will enhance
the security level of the system.
• PRECAUTION: When TPM is enabled and utilized through TPM software, there is
possibility that the encrypted data will not be accessible, or recoverable if one of the
following situations occurred:
1. Lost of TPM password.
2. System or board failure, or being replaced.
3. Hard Drive failure.
ME Lock overwrite
The RX87Q has implement ME lock to avoid ME firmware accidentally
overwrite (recommended by Intel for manufacture), after ME lock is implement to the
boards, BIOS programing utility will not be able to overwrite ME region, if ME
firmware need to be update, it require to adding a hardware jumper to jumper
location J1 then power on the system, program new BIOS then remove jumper cap
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when BIOS update is complete (see Page 44).
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1.5 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install mainboard components or change any
mainboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component inside the
system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to 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 antistatic 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 mainboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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1.6 Mainboard Overview
Before you install the mainboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the mainboard fits
into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the mainboard. Failure
to do so can cause you physical injury and damage mainboard components.
1.6.1 Placement Direction
When installing the mainboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The
edge with external port goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
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1.6.2 Mounting Holes
Place the screws into the mounting holes indicated by red squares to secure the mainboard to the chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the mainboard.
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1.6.3 Onboard LEDs
The mainboard comes with a “Power On LED” (green) to indicate the system power status. When power
cable is connect to the power source. The “Power LED” lights will be on to indicate that the system has
standby power. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable
before adding/ removing or plugging in any mainboard component. The illustration below shows the
locations of onboard LEDs.
LED1 =VCC+5V (reserved)
LED2 =VSB+5V (reserved)
LED3 = +5V (Power)
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1.6.4 Mainboard Layout
• Back Panel:
2 1 3 4 5 6
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1.6.5 Layout Content List
1.6.5.1 Slots
Label Function Note Page
DIMM1 240-pin DIMM slot 1 1. If there is only one memory
module being installed in the
system, install it on this slot first.
2. If there are only two memory
modules being installed in the
system, install these 2 modules
on “DIMM1” and “DIMM3” first.
DIMM2 240-pin DIMM slot 2 If you have only one memory
module being installed in the
system, install the module on
“DIMM2”
DIMM3 240-pin DIMM slot 3 If there are only two memory
modules being installed in the
system, install these 2 modules
on “DIMM1” and “DIMM3” first.
DIMM4 240-pin DIMM slot 4 31
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Slot1 PCI express x16 slot 51
Slot3 PCI express x4 slot 51
Slot2 PCI express x1 slot 51
Slot4 PCI slot 51
1.6.5.2 Internal Jumpers
Label Function Note Page
JP5 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 48
JP2, JP3, JP4 COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 48
COM_JP1
COM_JP2
COM_JP3
COM_JP4
COM_JP5
COM_JP6
AT_ATX1 AT/ATX Power Select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 49
COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4
RI/+5V/+12V Select
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 49
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1.6.5.3 Internal Headers
Label Function Note Page
PWR1 ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 header 47
ATX1 ATX Power Connector 12 x 2 header 47
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
CPU_FAN (CN7) CPU Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 28
CHA_FAN1 (CN3) Chassis Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 39
SYS_FAN1 (CN4) System Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 39
INTR1 Chassis Intrusion Connector 2 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 42
J_AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 43
CN14 Amplifier Connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 44
JUSB_1
JUSB_2
JUSB_3
JUSB_4
Serial ATA Connectors 1~6 7-pin header 38
USB 2.0 Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 44
JUSB_5
COM1
COM2
COM3
COM4
COM5
COM6
LPT Parallel Port Connector 13 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 45
FP1 System Panel Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 43
CN6 Digital I/O header 10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 44
CN2 SPI pin header (Factory use only) 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 44
CN1 Reserved 2 x 7 header, pitch 2.0mm
Serial Port Connector 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 45
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1.6.5.4 Back Panel Connectors
Label Function Note Page
KBMS PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din 37
VGA/ DVI VGA Connector x 1
DVI Connector x 1
DP1/ DP2 Display Port x 2 (COM1/ COM2) 3
LAN1/ LAN2 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 2 37
USB USB3.0 Connector x 4 38
AUDIO Line-in Port, Line-out Port,
Microphone Port,
D-sub 15-pins, female
Dual Link DVI-D; 24-pins
5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3 jacks) 36, 37
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1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This mainboard supports the Intel® LGA1150 socket for 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 22nm desktop
processors. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult with your dealer before turning on the system.
• Your boxed Intel® LGA1150 processor package should come with installation instructions for
the CPU, fan, heatsink, and the retention assembly.
• Upon purchase of the mainboard, 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/mainboard components. BCM will shoulder the cost of
repair only, if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
• Keep the PnP cap after installing the mainboard. BCM will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the mainboard comes with the cap installed on the
LGA1150 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.
1. Overheating: Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and mainboard. Always
make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste between the CPU and the
heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.
3. Replacing the CPU: While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power suppply
or unplug the power supply’s powr cord from the grounded outlet first in order to
prevent damage to the system.
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1.7.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU
1. Locate the CPU socket (LGA1150 Socket) on the mainboard.
2. Unlatch the “CPU Socket Lever” by pressing the lever down and move it away from the main structure
of the socket.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the “CPU Socket Cover” (PnP cap)
unless you are going to install a CPU.
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3. Lift the load lever up in the direction of the arrow to a 135˚ angle, so the metal “CPU Socket Cover” can
also be lifted.
4. The CPU socket has a plastic protection cap installed on it (black color, a.k.a. “CPU Socket Cover”, or
“PnP cap”) in order to protect the socket pins from damage. If you are going to install a CPU, remove
the plastic protection cap away from the CPU socket by lifting it up
(NOTE: Please do not discard this plastic protection cap. Just in case if you need to
RMA this board in the future, you need to install this plastic protection cap in order to
protect the CPU socket)
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5. There are two notches on the CPU itself (one on each side), and there are two “Socket Alignment keys”
on the CPU socket as well. Line up the two CPU notches with the “Socket Alignment Keys” on the
socket, and insert the CPU into the CPU socket slowly.
Visually inspect if the CPU is seated into the CPU socket evenly. The “Socket Alignment keys” should fit
into the CPU notches.
To prevent CPU damage, please take precaution necessary for ESD.
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6. Close the “CPU Socket Cover” by lowering down the “CPU Socket Lever”. Make sure the “CPU Socket
Front Plates” are sliding underneath the “Shoulder Screw Cap”.
8. Secure the “CPU Socket Cover” by keep pressing down the “CPU Socket Lever” and move it toward
and underneath the “Load Plate Tab”.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation, DO NOT force the CPU into the socket.
Otherwise, it might damage the CPU and/or the CPU socket.
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1.7.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
The Intel LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum
thermal condition and performance.
• When you purchase a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you only use
Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires
no tool to install.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that:
a. The CPU heatsink and fan assembly is designed to withstand the “TDP” (Thermal
Dissipation Power) specified by Intel specification of corresponding CPU that you are
going to install.
b. You have properly applied an even layer of “Thermal Interface Material” to between
the CPU heatsink and the top of CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly
(please check with your CPU fan/heatsink vendor for details).
NOTE: Make sure that you have installed the mainboard to the chassis before you install
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the CPU heatsink on top of the installed CPU, make sure that the four fasteners are line-up
with the four “motherboard hole” around the CPU socket.
NOTE: Orient the heatsink and fan assembly so the CPU fan cable is close to the
CPU fan connector).
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward.
(The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place
.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled “CPU_FAN1”.
1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the
system chassis may damage the mainboard components. Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug in this connector.
2. Do not install any pin connector on the header “CPU_FAN1”, doing so may damage
the mainboard.
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1.7.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the mainboard.
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly
from the mainboard.
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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting.
(The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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1.8 System Memory
1.8.1
The mainboard comes with four 240-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)
slots. You may use 1600MHz (PC3-12800, 1333MHz (PC3-10600); Non-ECC, Un-buffered 1.5V DDR3
memory modules on this board (8GB maximum for each slot).
DDR3 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The following figure
illustrates the location of memory slots.
Overview
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1.8.2 Configurations of Supported Memory Modules (Non-ECC, Unbuffered)
1.8.3 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously.
Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for
population rules under Dual-Channel mode.
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• Install at least 1GB of memory module onboard.
• When install only one DDR3 memory module, install it on “DIMM1” slot ONLY.
• When install only two DDR3 memory module, install them on “DIMM1” and
“DIMM3” slots ONLY.
• In dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type, and size) DDR3
memory module paired for each channel. For instance, DIMM1 paired with
DIMM3; DIMM2 paired with DIMM4.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain the exact same model of memory modules from the
same vendor.
1.8.4 Installing DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMS or other
peripherals from the system. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
mainboard and the peripherals.
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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
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1. A DDR3 memory module is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2. DO NOT force the memory module into the socket in order to avoid damaging the
memory module and the slot.
3. DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR or DDR2.
4. DDR3 standard IS NOT backward compatible. You shall only install the DDR3
memory modules on this mainboard.
5. To enable the system boot-up successfully, always install the memory module
into the DMM1 slot first.
1.8.5 Removing DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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1.9 Power Supply
1.9.1
ATX Power Connectors: ATX1, PWR1
These ATX power connectors provide connections from power supply unit (PSU) to the mainboard.
Both connectors need to be installed in order for the mainboard to function properly. The power
supply plugs are designed to fit with these ATX power connectors in one orientation only. To connect
these power supply plugs; find the proper orientation first, and then push down the power supply
plugs firmly until the connectors are completely fit.
If you’d like to use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please align the 20-pin power connector from PSU
to pin 1 & pin 13 of “ATX1”. There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23, & 24 to avoid wrong
installation.
1. It is recommended that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX
12V specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 500W. If
you are planning to fully load the slots and/or use a PCI-E x16 graphic card, a power
supply with minimum power of 600W or more might be needed.
2. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin “PWR” power plug; otherwise, the system will
not boot.
3. 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 if the power supply is inadequate.
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1.10 Back Panel
1.10.1
Back Panel Connectors
Item Name Function Description
1 KBMS PS/2 Mouse
Connector
2 DP2 Display Port 2 Provides “displayport” type connection to monitor.
3 VGA VGA Video Port The VGA15-pin Connector.
4/5 LAN1/
Gigabit LAN
The port is for a PS/2 mouse.
This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
LAN2
6 AUDIO Line-in port
7 AUDIO Line-out port
(RJ-45)
Connectors
(Light blue)
(Lime)
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the
table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps
connection
Orange Linked Orange 100Mbps
connection
Blinking Data
activity
This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration,
Green 1Gbps
connection
the function of this port becomes Front Speaker
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Out.
8 AUDIO Microphone port
(Pink)
9 USB USB 3.0
Connectors
10 USB USB 3.0
Connectors
11 DVI DVI Video Port DVI-D 24-Pin Connector.
12 DP1 Display Port 1 Provides “DisplayPort” type connection to monitor.
13 KBMS PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
This port connects a microphone.
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices.
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 3.0/ 2.0 devices.
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.11 Connectors/ Headers
1.11.1
SATA3.0 standard, which is backward compatible with SATA2.0
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA3.0: SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6
occur during data transmission.
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1.11.2 Fan Power Connectors: CN7, CN3, CN4
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to these fan
connectors, please note that the red wire is designated as “Power” and should be connected to “+12V” pin;
the black wire is designated as “Ground” and should be connected to “GND”. In order to take the
advantage of System Hardware Monitor, be sure to use the fan which is specifically designed with speed
sensor.
Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult
with the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.
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1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: INTR1
This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The
system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.
To clear the warning message, you must enter the BIOS and clear the record.
1.11.4 Front Panel Audio Connector: J_AUDIO1
This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O
Connectivity Design Guide.
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1.11.5 Amplifier Connector: CN14
This header provided amplified audio signals to external speakers (2-channels). The dB level can be
adjusted under BIOS.
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1.11.6 Front USB2.0 Headers: JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3, JUSB4, JUSB5
This connector is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, which is ideal for connecting
high-speed USB peripherals such as USB HDD, USB digital cameras, USB MP3 players, USB printers,
etc.
Be sure the pins of VCC and GND is connected to the connector correctly. Otherwise,
it may cause damage to the USB port and/or the connected USB device.
1.11.7 Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6
This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 byte FIFOs.
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1.11.8 LPT Port Connector: CN11
1.11.9
These connectors are for electrical connections to the front panel switches and LEDs. The “F_PANEL1”
connector is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Front Panel Connectors: FP_1
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1.11.10 ME Lock Overwrite: J1
The “ME Lock Overwrite” header provides an option to program the entire BIOS even when the ME region
had ME lock applied during board manufacturing to prevent unintentionally write to BIOS ME region, ME
lock is recommended by Intel for system manufacture.
1.11.11 Digital I/O Connector: CN6
This header provides connections to GPIO ports.
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1.12 Jumpers
1.12.1
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of
system configuration.
For normal state (default), the jumper is set on pin location 1 and 2.
To clear the CMOS, set the jumper to pin location 2 and 3 for at least 30 seconds while the system is off.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JP5
1. You can clear CMOS by shorting pin 2-3 for at least 30 seconds (while the system is
OFF), then place the jumper back to pin 1-2 for normal operation.
2. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is ON; this will damage the mainboard.
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1.12.2 COM1 RS232/ RS422/ RS485 Select: JP2, JP3, JP4
These jumpers provide combinations for RS232 (default), or RS422, or RS485 transfer mode on COM1
(rear I/O).
1.12.3 COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6 Ring-in/ +12V/ +5V
Power
Select: Com_JP1, COM_JP2, COM_JP3, COM_J4, COM_JP5,
COM_JP6
These headers provide ring-in, or 5V, or 12V on the com ports.
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1.12.4 ATX/AT Mode Selection: AT_ATX_1
This header provides the option to boot the system in the form of ATX mode (default) or AT mode.
When the system is set in AT mode, the system power on/off will be controlled directly by the power switch
on power supply. And some of the power saving modes will not function as ATX mode provided.
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1.13 The Expansion Slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the
expansion slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage mainrboard
components.
1.13.1 Installation of Expansion Card
To install an expansion Card:
1. Before install the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary
hardware setting for the card.
2. Remove the chassis cover (if the mainboard is installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the expansion slot bracket from the chassis on the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press it firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw that have been removed earlier (in step 3).
6. Place the chassis cover back on.
1.13.2 Setup An Expansion Card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the BIOS settings if necessary. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS
setup.
2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
1.13.3
The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card.
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot
▪ The PCI Express x16 (PCI-E x16) supports up to 4.0GB/s transfer rate.
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▪ The PCI Express x8 (PCI-E x8) supports up to 2.0GB/s transfer rate.
▪ The PCI Express x4 (PCI-E x4) supports up to 1.0GB/s transfer rate.
▪ The PCI Express x1 (PCI-E x1) supports up to 250MB/s transfer rate.
1.13.3.1 PCI-E x 16 Slot: SLOT1
The PCIEX16 slot supports PCI-E x16 graphic card.
1.13.3.2 PCI-E x 4 Slot: SLOT3
The PCIE X 4 slots supports PCI-E transfer rate up to 4x ONLY (Yellow slot).
1.13.3.3 PCI-E x1 Slot: SLOT2
This slot supports PCI-E x1 cards.
1.13.3.4 PCI Slots: SLOT4
The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI
specifications.
1. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure the system power is OFF.
2. After the card is installed on the system, make the adjustments under system BIOS
if necessary, then install the card driver provided by the card vendor under system
OS.
3. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the card driver support “Share
IRQ” or the PCI cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise
between the two PCI groups; marking the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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Chapter 2: Starting Up the System
2 Starting Up Your System
1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switches are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local
voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V240V or 110V120V depending on your country’s voltage
used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case
according to your system user’s manual.
4. Turn on your peripheral in following order:
a. Your monitor.
b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc…)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to turn on the power supply and press
the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the monitor may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it complies with green standards or if it
is has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-on test. While the test are running,
the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional message will appear on the screen.
If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power. The system may
have failed on power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for
assistance.
Beep Meaning
One short beep when displaying logo No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM install or detected
One long beep followed by three short
beeps
High frequency beeps when system is
Video card not found or video card memory bad
CPU overheated
working
6. During power-on, press <Del> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in BIOS SETUP.
System running at a lower frequency
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7. If you wish to boot from a different bootable device other than the default arrangement under the BIOS,
you may press <F11> key during the system power-on (post); a menu with all detected bootable
devices which are attached to the system will be displayed. Then you may select the desired first
bootable device from this menu.
8. Power off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switch off
the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power switching after exiting or shutting
down your operating system. If you use Windows Operating Systems, click “Start” button, click
“Shut down” and then click “Shut down the computer” The power supply should turn off after
windows shut down.
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Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP Option User Guide
3 BIOS Setup Program
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.
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
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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
3.1 Legend Box
The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus
Key(s) Function Description
← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Select
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Values
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.1.1 List Box
This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of
configurable items in the menu you selected.
3.1.2 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
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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.
BIOS Menu Screen
When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen
displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To
access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the
desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu.
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3.2 Main Setup
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu. Use this menu for basic system
configurations, such as time, date etc.
BIOS Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
System Date
The date format is <Date>,<Month>,<Day>,<Year>.
System Time
The time format is <Hour>,<Minute>,<Second>.
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3.3 Advanced BIOS Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup
screen.
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Chipset
configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS
Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options
are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub
menus are described on the following pages.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
field values can cause the system to malfunction.
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3.3.1 PCI Subsystem Setting
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP
or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
PCI Bus Driver Version
Displays the information of PCI Bus Driver Version
PCI Common Settings
PCI Latency Timer
Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register
Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [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]
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3.3.2 ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (suspend to RAM)]
Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSPEND button is press. Configuration
options: [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (suspend to RAM )]
S3 Video Repost [Disabled]
This setting allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI/PCIE Wake from S5 [Disabled]
Control PCI/PCIE wake up function
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Enable or disable system wake on alarm even. When enabled, system will wake upon the hr/min/sec
specified.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.3.3 Trusted computing
Configuration
Security Device Support [Disabled]
Enable or disable TPM support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Current Status Information
Displays the TPM status information
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3.3.4 CPU configuration
CPU configuration
Displays the CPU information
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
Enabled or disabled Hyper-Treading Technology
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Select the numbers of cores in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7],
It depends on each CPU type.
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Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
When enable, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
EIST [Enabled]
Enable or disable speed step.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Enable or Disable CPU Turbo Mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C States [Enabled]
Enable or Disable CPU C states
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 state
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C3 State Support [Enabled]
Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C6 State Support [Disabled]
Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C7 State Support [Disabled]
Use this to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Note: The C6/C7 power state will have a new minimum load spec of 0.05 Amps for the 12V2 rail. For
customer systems which do not use a PSU that meets Intel®’s minimum current load specifications,
Intel strongly suggests to disable the processors’ C6/C7 power states in your motherboard BIOS.
When the processor’s C6/C7 state is disabled, the next lowest power state will be C3 (Deep Sleep
Mode) which should be enabled.
Package C State limit [AUTO]
Package C State limit.
Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [AUTO]
Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled]
Enable or disable Intel TXT(LT) support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.3.5 SATA Configuration
Serial-ATA Controller(s) [Enable]
Enabled/Disabled Serial-ATA Controller 0
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Mode [IDE]
Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
Configuration options: [IDE][AHCI][RAID]
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3.3.6 PCH-FW Configuration
Display ME firmware information
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3.3.7 AMT Configuration
Intel AMT [Enabled]
Enable/Disable Intel Active Management Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Un-Configure ME [Disabled]
Un-Configure ME without password.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.3.8 USB Configuration
USB Configuration Parameters
USB Device
Display how many devices are connected.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
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.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled][Auto]
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3.3.9 Super IO Configuration
System Super IO Chip Parameters.
Super IO Configuration
NCT6776 Super IO Chip [NCT6776F]
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3.3.10 Serial Port 1 configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 1
Serial Port [Enable]
Enable or Disable Serial Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Device Setting [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
Change Setting[Auto]
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [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]
F81216 Second Super IO Chip [Fintek F81216]
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3.3.11 Serial Port 2 configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 2
Serial Port 2 Configuration
Serial Port [Enable]
Enable or Disable Serial Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Device Setting [IO=3E8h; IRQ=5]
Change Setting[Auto]
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=5] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=5, 10] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=5, 10] [IO=3E8h;
IRQ=5, 10] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=5, 10]
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3.3.12 Serial Port 3 configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 3
Serial Port 3 Configuration
Serial Port [Enable]
Enable or Disable Serial Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Device Setting [IO=2E8h; IRQ=5]
Change Setting[Auto]
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=5] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=5, 10] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=5, 10] [IO=3E8h;
IRQ=5, 10] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=5, 10]
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3.3.13 Serial Port 4 configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 4
Serial Port 4 Configuration
Serial Port [Enable]
Enable or Disable Serial Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Device Setting [IO=2E0h; IRQ=10]
Change Setting[Auto]
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [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]
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3.3.14 Serial Port 5 configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 5
Serial Port 5 Configuration
Serial Port [Enable]
Enable or Disable Serial Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Device Setting [IO=2F0h; IRQ=10]
Change Setting[Auto]
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [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]
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3.3.15 Parallel Port Configuration
Parallel Port [Enable]
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Change Settings [Auto]
Use this item to select an optional setting for Super IO device.
Configuration Options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=7] [IO=378h; IRQ=6,7,9,11,12] [IO=278h; IRQ=6,7,9,11,12]
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]
Use this item to change the Printer Port mode.
Configuration Options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP
Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP Mode and EPP-1.9 Mode] [ECP Mode and EPP-1.7 Mode]
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Chassis Opened Warning [Disabled]
Select whether to enable Chassis Intrusion Detection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.3.16 WatchDog Configuration
WatchDog Count Mode [Second(s) Mode]
Select Watch Dog Count Mode.
Configuration options: [Second(s) Mode [Minute(s) Mode]
WatchDog TimeOut Value [0]
Timer will start to count from end of POST. 00 – Timeout Disable
GPIO Group Control [Disabled]
Configure the digital GPIO pins.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.3.17 H/W Monitor
PC Health Status
Display system health status
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3.3.18 Smart Fan
Smart Fan Function [Enable]
Smart Fan Function enable/disable
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.3.19 Smart Fan Mode Configuration
Smart Fan Mode configuration
SYS Smart Fan1 Target [Disabled]
SYS Smart Fan1 Target Temperature
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40 C] [45 C] [50 C] [55 C] [60 C] [65 C] [70 C]
SYS Smart Fan2 Target [Disabled]
SYS Smart Fan2 Target Temperature
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40 C] [45 C] [50 C] [55 C] [60 C] [65 C] [70 C]
CPU Smart Fan Target [Disabled]
CPU Smart Fan Target Temperature
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40 C] [45 C] [50 C] [55 C] [60 C] [65 C] [70 C]
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3.3.20 Option ROM Policy
Launch Storage OpROM [Legacy only]
Enable or Disable Boot Option For Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM
Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only]
Other PCI Device ROM priority [UEFI OpROM]
Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM]
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3.3.21 Intel RC Driver Version Detail
Displays Version String for drivers
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3.4 Chipset
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3.4.1 PCH-IO Configuration
PCH-IO Configuration
LAN1 Controller [Enable]
Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN1 Option-ROM [Disable]
Enable/Disable LAN1 boot option for legacy network devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN2 Controller [Enable]
Enable/Disable LAN1 Controller
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN2 Option-ROM [Disable]
Enable/Disable LAN2 boot option for legacy network devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Restore AC Power Loss [Always Off]
Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure.
Configuration options: [Always Off] [Always On] [Last state]
3.4.1.1 PCI Express Configuration
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3.4.1.2 PCI Express Root Port 1
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Set the ASPM Level1: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State, AUTO – BIOS auto configure, Disabled –
Disables ASPM
Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [AUTO]
PCIe Speed [Auto]
Select PCI Express port speed.
Configuration options: [AUTO] [Gen1] [Gen2]
Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled]
Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device. If enable, it will take more time at POST time
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.4.1.3 PCI Express Root Port 5
PCI Express Root Port 5 [Enabled]
Control the PCI Express Root Port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Set the ASPM Level1: Force L0s – Force all links to L0s State, AUTO – BIOS auto configure, Disabled –
Disables ASPM
Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [AUTO]
PCIe Speed [Auto]
Select PCI Express port speed.
Configuration options: [AUTO] [Gen1] [Gen2]
Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled]
Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device. If enable, it will take more time at POST time
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.4.1.4 USB Configuration
USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
Enable/Disable USB 3.0 support
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB ports per-port disable cont [Disabled]
Control each of the USB ports (1~14) disabling.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.4.1.5 PCH Azalia Configuration
Azalia [Enabled]
Control Detection of the Azalia device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.4.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration
VT-d [Disable]
Set VT-d Enable or Disable
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.4.2.1 Graphics Configuration
Primary Display [Auto]
Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable
Gfx.
Configuration options: [AUTO][IGFX][PEG]
Internal Graphics [Auto]
Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M]
Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device.
Configuration options: [32M]~[512M]
DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256M]
Select DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device.
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Configuration options: [128M][256M][MAX]
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3.4.2.1.1 LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default]
Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST.
Configuration options: [VBIOS Default] [CRT] [Display Port1] [DVI-D] [Display Port2]
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3.4.2.2 NB PCIe Configuration
PEG0 – Gen X [Auto]
Configure PEG0 Gen1~Gen3
Configuration options: [Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
Enable PEG [Auto]
To enable/Disable the PEG slot.
Configuration options:[Auto][Enabled][Disabled]
Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled]
Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PEG1 - ASPM [Disabled]
Control ASPM support for the PEG Device. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]
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3.4.2.3 Memory Information
Display Memory Information
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3.5 Boot
Boot Configuration
Setup Prompt Timeout [1]
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Select the keyboard NumLock state
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]
Enables or disables Quiet Boot option.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot mode select [LEGACY]
Select boot mode LEGACY/UEFI.
Configuration options: [LEGACY] [UEFI]
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3.6 Security
Administrator Password
Set setup Administrator Password
User Password
Set User Password
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3.7 Save & Exit
Save changes and Exit
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
Discard changes and Exit
Exit system setup without saving the changes.
Save changes and Reset
Reset the system after saving the changes.
Load Optimized Defaults
Restore/Load default values for all the setup option.
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Boot Mode BIOS default related to RAID function
Boot Mode BIOS Mode (aka Legacy Mode) UEFI Mode
Boot ROM Format PCI or ISA ROM, 16-bit UEFI Driver, 32-bit or 64-bit
UI for Q87 RAID
features
Partition Type of Boot
Drive
Windows OS Setup
Disc
Option “Legacy Boot” Enabled Disabled
Option “UEFI Boot” Disabled Enabled
Intel RAID ROM, CTRL+I “MISC” page in SETUP
MBR GPT
BIOS Boot Mode Version UEFI Boot Mode Version
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