1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................................... 18
1.4.1 Installing the CPU .................................................................................................................................. 19
1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ..................................................................................................... 21
1.5 System Memory ................................................................................................ ......... 24
2.1.2 List Box ................................................................................................................................................... 39
2.4.4 CPU configuration .................................................................................................................................. 48
2.4.5 SATA Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 50
2.4.6 Intel IGO SWSCI OpRegion ................................................................................................................... 51
2.4.8 USB Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 53
2.4.9 AMT Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 54
2.4.10 Super IO Configuration......................................................................................................................... 55
2.5.1 North Bridge ........................................................................................................................................... 67
2.5.2 South Bridge ........................................................................................................................................... 69
2.5.3 ME Subsystem ....................................................................................................................................... 73
2.8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................................ 77
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The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
Safety Information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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Safety Declaration
This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. Technical SupportIf a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual,
please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the
following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Contec website:
http://www.Contec.com
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may
have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Bold text
Indicates a menu or an item to select
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5P800VM.ROM
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.
Typography
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your
retailer.
Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials
have been shipped:
1 x GMB-AQ675-LLVA ATX Main board
1 x DVD-ROM contains OS drivers
2 x COM cable
2 x SATA cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Startup Manual
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Revision
Revision History
Date
V 1.0
First release version for PCB R10
August , 2011
Revision History
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Specifications Summary
Specifications
System
CPU
Intel LGA1155 socket supports Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3 CPU
BIOS
AMI 16Mb SPI
System Chipset
Intel® Q67
I/O Chipset
Nuvoton NCT6776F
Memory
Four 240-pin UDIMM sockets support up to 16GB dual channel DDR3 1066/
1333 SDRAM
Watchdog Timer
Reset: 1 to 255 sec/min per step
H/W Status Monitor
Monitoring temperature, voltage and cooling fan status. Auto throttling control
when CPU overheats.
Expansion Slots
1 PCI-E x 16, 1 PCI-E x 4, 1 PCI-E x 1, 4 PCI
Power State
S1, S3, S4, S5
Wake up on LAN or Ring
LAN (WOL) and Ring (WO)
Smart Fan Control
Yes
Smart Fan Control
Supports 3 modes (Silent/Optimal/Performance)
I/O
MIO
6 COM RS-232, 2 SATA 3.0, 4 SATA II, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 2 LAN, 1 PS/2
Keyboard, 1 PS/2 Mouse
USB
12 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 8 Internal)
GPIO
8-bit
Display
Chipset
Intel® GMA HD 2000/ 3000 supports DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.0
Display Memory
Shared Memory, up to 1GB
Dual Display
VGA + HDMI
VGA
Onboard, supports max resolution 2048 x 1536 (@60Hz)
HDMI
Onboard HDMI 1.3, supports max resolution 1920 x 1080 (@60Hz)
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892, 5.1 Channel HD Audio
Audio Interface
Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in, S/PDIF, Front Audio Header
Ethernet
LAN1
Intel 82579LM
LAN2
Intel 82583V
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Product
Introduction
This chapter describes the
motherboard features and the
new technologies it supports.
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1.1 Product highlights
Chapter 1 - Product Introduction
1.1.1 Product Overview
Supports latest Intel LGA 1155 CPU-socket interface processor, the 2nd Generation Intel®
Core i3, i5, i7 desktop processors which are built on 32 nm technologies to provide smart
performance and responsiveness on executing tasks, It combines the CPU and GPU to offer
fantastic HD media and graphics, especially on 3D gaming experience. Doubles the
bandwidth of your system memory up to 21GB/s and pumps up the system performance at
lower power.
DMI (Direct Media Interface ) architecture connects between the processor and chipset at
5.0GT/s which twice the speed of previous version. The exceptionally increased interconnect
bit rate from 2.5GT/s up to 5.0GT/s would effectively eliminates the bottle neck of the system
performance and brings the most terrific computing experience from the present to the future.
Doubles the transfer speed of SATA 3G, running at speed up to 6.0Gb/s, and can connect
with any other SATA 3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s devices for backward compatibility.
Supports RAID 0(Striped disk array), RAID 1(Mirroring disk array), RAID 5(Block Interleaved
Distributed Parity), RAID 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors). Provides users the performance and
protection. Integrated 5.1-channel HD Audio CODEC delivering advanced multi-channel
audio and bringing you the experience of home theater-quality sound. Delivers transfer speed
ten times faster than conventional 10/ 100 Ethernet connections, supporting a high transfer
rate up to Gigabit/s. Gigabit LAN is the networking standards for the future and is ideal for
handing large amount of data such as video, audio, and voice.
Choose an environment-friendly, fully RoHS-compliant product as the foundation for keeping
harmful substances out of our ecosystem.
1.1.2 Platform Features and Benefits
•Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) with enhanced operating modes to enable
excellent graphics performance in power and cost sensitive embedded applications
• DirectX® 10.1 & Open GL 3.0 let you enjoy awesome graphics performance, stunning 3D
visual effect and dynamic interactivity
• Memory support, integrated low voltage DDR3 memory controller
-Integrated Gfx (Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000) & memory controller
-4 &2 Cores, up to 6MB LLC
-HW accelerated video CODECs
- Compatible with high speed DDR3-1333
-PCIe* (CPU): Gen 2.0, 5GT/s, up to 20 lanes (4 ctls)**
-TDP: 17W-45W (Low Power), 65W-95W (Scalable)
• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
-More efficient power sharing between CPU and Graphics
• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
• Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX)
• Intel® AES-New Instructions
• Integrated Display Interfaces
- Dual Independent Display Support
- HDMI
- Analog VGA
• Intel® HD Graphics 3000/2000
- DirectX® 10.1
- Improved realism for DX 3D applications. Improved rendering.
- OpenGL 3.0
- Improved realism for OGL 3D based application
- UVD (Unified Video Decoder) 2.01
Hardware decode of most common HD codecs (MPEG-2, H.264/AVC MPEG-4 and
VC-1)
- Supports ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology2
• Intel Quick Sync Video
- Enables faster and higher quality video editing, recording and sharing
• I/O
- PCI Express® x 16 Gen 2 5GT/s
- PCI Express® x 4Gen 2 5GT/s
- PCI Express® x 1Gen 2 5GT/s
- PCI 2.3 interface
- Six SATA ports (2 port of Gen 2.0 and 4 ports of Gen 3.0) support RAID 0,1, 5, 10
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1.2 Before you Proceed
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on
them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
anti-static pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
- Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller (GbE MAC)
IPv4 and IPv6 Checksum Offload
- High Definition Audio
- USB: Gen 2.0, up to 14 ports
- SMBus 2.0
- LPC Bus
Supports SPI devices
- Hardware Monitor
Fan control (Voltage, Temp)
Watchdog timer
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
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1.3 Motherboard Overview
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.
1.3.1 Placement Direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.3.2 Screw Holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
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Slots & socket
Label
Function
Note
Page
LGA1155
LGA1155 socket
19
DIMMA1
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A1
24
DIMMA2
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot A2
24
DIMMB1
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B1
24
DIMMB2
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot B2
24
PCIEX16
PCI-e x16 Slot
27
PCIEX4
PCI-e x4 Slot
28
PCIEX1
PCI-e x1 Slot
28
PCIEX1
PCI Slot
28
1.3.3 Motherboard Layout
1.3.4 Layout Content List
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Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
Page
JCMOS1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
29
PSON1
AT/ATX Mode Select
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
30
Rear Panel Connector
Label
Function
Note
Page
KBMS
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
6-pin Mini-Din
30
COM1
COM1 Connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
30
COM2
COM2 Connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
30
VGA1
VGA Port
D-sub 15-pin, female
30
HDMI1
HDMI Port
HDMI 1.3 19-pin
30
LAN1USB12
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1
USB 2.0 Connector x 2
30
LAN2USB34
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector x 1
USB 2.0 Connector x 2
should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and
heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap
is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.
CONTEC will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is
shipment/transit-related.
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. CONTEC will
process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only
if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you install
motherboard to the chassis.
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processor in the 1155-land package.
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1.4.1 Installing the CPU
1.
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B
A
A
3.
4.
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Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155
processor
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Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor
1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
1.
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FAN 1
CPU FAN
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may
damage the motherboard components.
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors.
A A B
B
A
B
A
B
3.
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4.
1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise
2.
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Channel
Socket
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
1.5 System Memory
1.5.1 Overview
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IF you installed four 1GB memory modules, the system may detect
less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation
for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP
32-bit version operating system
IF you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we
recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory.
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)
installed per channel must be the same for better performance
(DIMMA1 +DIMMA2=DIMMB1+DIMMB2).
When using one DDR3 DIMM module, install into DIMMB1 slot only.
When using two DDR3 DIMM modules, install into DIMMA1 and
DIMMB1 slots only.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the memory Qualified Vendors List
on the next page for details.
Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or
double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this
motherboard.
1.5.2 Memory Configurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB , and 4 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM
2.
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1.6 Expansion Card
1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card
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1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
1.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 slot that complies with the PCI Express
specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16
slot.
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1.6.4 PCI Express x 4 slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express x4 slot that complies with the PCI Express
specifications. The following shows a RAID card installed on the PCI Express x 4 slot.
1.6.5 PCI Express x 1 slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express x 1 slot that complies with the PCI Express
specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x 1 slot.
1.6.6 PCI slot
This motherboard supports one PCI slot that complies with the PCI specifications. The
following figure shows a audio card installed on the PCI slot.
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Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on
CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause
system boot failure!
Normal (Default)
Clear CMOS
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R.
(CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so
the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
1.7 Jumpers
1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the
CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM
data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which includes system
setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for
about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
7.
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ATX MODE (Default)
AT MODE
SPEED LED
ACT / LINK LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
10Mbps connection
OFF
No link
Orange
100Mbps connection
Green
Link
Green
1Gbps connection
Blinking
Data activity
1.7.2 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1)
This jumper allows you to select ATX Mode or AT mode .
1.8 Connectors
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
4. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM2 port is for serial devices.
5. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.
6. HDMI port. This 19-pin HDMI 1.3 port connects to a HDMI monitor.
7. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
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FAN 1
CPU FAN
FAN 2
System FAN
FAN 3
Chassis Fan
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
motherboard components.
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan
connectors.
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for
connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
10 Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
1.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (FAN 1, FAN2, FAN 3)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 280mA (3.36 W max.) at 4800rpm or a total of
1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.
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1.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD
Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.
ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button (Pin 6-8 PWRBT)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings.
Pressing the power switch and holding it for more than four seconds while the system is
ON turns the system OFF.
Reset Button (Pin 5-7 SYS_RST)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
Power LED (Pin 1-3 PWRLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable
to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power,
and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Hard Disk Drive Activity LED (Pin 1-3 HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to
this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the
HDD.
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EATXPWR1
ATX12V1
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details.
COM3 , COM4 , COM5 , COM6
1.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1)
The connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit
these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly
until the connectors completely fit.
1.8.5 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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JDIO1
FPAAUD1
KBMS2
1.8.6 Digital IO Connector (JDIO1)
This connector is for 8-bit General purpose I/O function.
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD
Audio or legacy AC ‘97 (optional) audio standard.
1.8.8 Internal KB/MS connector (KBMS2)
This connector is for internal KB/MS.
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SPDIF_OUT
TPM
SATA1、SATA2
1.8.9 Digital Audio connector (SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end
of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
1.8.10 TPM Connector (TPM)
1.8.11 Serial ATA 3.0 Connector (SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors support SATA 3.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
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SATA1、SATA2
Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal
cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the
right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard
SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with
large graphics cards.
USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB module is purchased separately.
1.8.12 Serial ATA II Connector (SATA3 , SATA4 , SATA5, SATA6 )
These connectors support SATA 2.0 and are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
1.8.12 USB connectors (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112,)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
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2.1 BIOS Setup Program
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system
becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the
default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults from the BIOS menu
screen.
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
Visit the system builder’s website to download the latest BIOS file
for this motherboard
Chapter 2 - BIOS Setup
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the
provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to
configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of
your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or
change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or
by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the
available options using the navigation keys.
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Key(s)
Function Description
←→↓↑
Move
+ -
Value
Enter
Select
ESC
Exit
F1
General Help
F2
Previous Values
F3
Optimized Defaults
F4
Sace & Exit Setup
2.1.1 Legend Box
The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus
2.1.2 List Box
This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable
items in the menu you selected.
2.1.3 Sub-menu
Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer
indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional
options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press
<Enter>. The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to
field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main
menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions.
Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you accidentally make
unwanted changes to any of the fields, press <F9> to load the optimal default values. While
moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific
Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the
currently highlighted field.
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2.2 BIOS Menu Screen
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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2.3 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.
Memory Information
Displays the auto-detected system memory
System Date
The date format is <Date>,<Month>,<Day>,<Year>.
System Time
The time format is <Hour>,<Minute>,<Second>.
Access Level
Displays the accessory information.
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Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu
items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
2.4 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.
2.4.1 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.
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PCI Bus Driver Version
Displays the information of PCI Bus Driver Version
.
PCI ROM Priority [EFI compatible ROM]
In case of multiple option ROMs ( Legacy and EFI compatible), specifies what PCI option
ROM to launch.
2.4.1 1 PCI Common Settings
PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks]
Allows the PCI Latency Timer to be adjusted. This option sets the latency of all PCI devices
on the PCI bus.
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]
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (suspend to RAM)]
Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSPEND button is press.
Configuration options: [Suspend Disable][S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (suspend to RAM )]
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disable]
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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2.4.3 Trusted computing
Trusted computing (TPM) settings.
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TPM configuration
TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]
Enable or disable TPM support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Current TPM Status Information
Displays the TPM status information [No TPM Hardware]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Select the numbers of cores in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disable]
Disable for Windos XP.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Execute Disable Bit [Enable]
XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a
supporting OS ( Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2 RedHat
Enterprise 3 Update 3.)
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enable]
To turn on/off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Adjacent Chach Line Prefetcher [Enable]
To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent chach lines.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disable]
When enable, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Technology [Energy efficient]
Enable the power management features.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy efficient] [Enabled]
Local x2APIC [Disable]
Enable Local x2APIC. Some OSes do not support this.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.5 SATA Configuration
SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
Support IDE, AHCI or RAID mode
Configuration options: [Disable][IDE Mode][AHCI Mode][RAID Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB]
Select DVMT/FIXED Mode Memory size used by Internal Graphic Device.
Configuration options: [128MB][512MB][Maximum]
IGO – Boot Type [VBIOS Default]
Select the video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external
graphics present.
Configuration options: [VBIOS Default][CRT][HDMI][DisplayPort]
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]
EHCI Hand-off [Disable]
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change
should be claimed by EHCI driver.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for complete USB
keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.9 AMT Configuration
AMT Parameters
AMT [Enable]
AMT Help
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DMI Gen2 [Enable]
Set DMI Gen2 Enable or Disable
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VT-d [Disable]
Set VT-d Enable or Disable
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Internal Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]
Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Configuration options: [IGD][PCI/IGD][PCI/PEG][PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]
Wake on LAN2 from S5 [Disable]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
After G3 Status [Power Oo]
Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure(G3 state).
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last state]
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio [Enable]
Enable/Disable Azalia HD Audio
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
High Precision Event Timer ConfigurationHigh Precision Timer [Enable]
Enable/Disable the High Precision Timer
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Enable/Disable PCI Express Port 1
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto]
PCI Express Port 7
Enable/Disable PCI Express Port 7
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto]
PCIe Sub Decode [Disable]
Enable/Disable PCIe Sub Decode Port. ( This option is available when subtractive decode
agent Enable (PCHTrap9[14] = ‘1b’)
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto]
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2.5.2.2 USB Configuration
EHCI controller 1 [Enabled]
Enable/Disable USB 2.0(EHCI) support
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
EHCI controller 2 [Enabled]
Enable/Disable USB 2.0(EHCI) support
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CSM16 Module Version [07.64]
Display CSM16 Module Version.
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GataA20 Active [Upon Request]
Upon Request – GA20 can be disable using BIOS services.
Always – do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is ececuted
above 1MB.
Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
Set display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]