DFI CR101-D User Manual

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CR101-D
Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
User’s Manual
A22530442
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Copyright
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re­produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi­cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu­ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always provide the most updated information.
© 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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Table of Contents
Copyright .............................................................................................................2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ..................................................... 2
About this Manual ..........................................................................................4
Warranty ............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
About the Package .........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................................................................. 6
Specifications ................................................................................................6
Features ........................................................................................................ 7
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 21
S/PDIF Connector ....................................................................................... 21
LVDS LCD Panel Connectors ........................................................................ 22
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ...................................................................... 23
Cooling Fan Connectors...............................................................................23
Chassis Instrusion Connector ....................................................................... 24
Power Connectors ....................................................................................... 24
Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 25
Peripheral Power ......................................................................................... 25
Front Panel Connectors ............................................................................... 26
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 26
LPC connector ............................................................................................ 27
Battery ....................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 28
Overview ..................................................................................................... 28
AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 29
Main .......................................................................................................... 29
Advanced ................................................................................................... 29
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 37
Boot........................................................................................................... 41
Security ...................................................................................................... 42
Save & Exit ................................................................................................ 43
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 44
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM ............................................................................. 44
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................................9
Board Layout ................................................................................................. 9
System Memory ............................................................................................ 9
Installing the DIMM Module ........................................................................ 10
CPU ................................................................................................................ 11
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink.................................................................. 12
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 13
Clear CMOS Data ........................................................................................ 13
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 14
Panel Power Select ..................................................................................... 14
COM1/ COM2 RS232/422/485 Select ...........................................................15
COM1/ COM2 RS232 Power Select ...............................................................15
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 16
Backlight Level Select ................................................................................. 16
Switch ........................................................................................................ 17
Rear Panel I/O Ports .................................................................................17
12V DC-in .................................................................................................. 18
COM Ports .................................................................................................. 18
Graphics Interfaces ..................................................................................... 19
RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................................... 19
USB Ports ................................................................................................... 20
Audio ......................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4 - Supported Software .......................................................... 45
Appendix A - nLite and AHCI Installation Guide ........................... 58
nLite ............................................................................................................... 58
AHCI .............................................................................................................. 62
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................ 64
Appendix C - System Error Message ................................................... 65
Appendix D - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 66
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About this Manual
Static Electricity Precautions
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal­lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum­stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han­dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con­nectors by their ends.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com­ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta­tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas­sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic­ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One CR101-D motherboard
• One Serial ATA data cable
• One Serial ATA power cable
• One I/O shield
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.
Optional Items
• Serial ATA data cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• USB port cable
• COM port cable
• I/O shield
• Power adapter (100W, 12V)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal components.
• A CPU
• Memory module
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specifications
Processor
Chipset System Memory
Expansion Slots
Graphics
Audio
LAN
Power Consumption
• Socket G2 988B for:
- 3rd Generation Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel
- 2nd Generation Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel
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Core™ i7-3610QE (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W
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Core™ i5-3610ME (3M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W
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Core™ i3-3120ME (3M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W
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Core™ i7-2710QE (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 45W
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Core™ i5-2510E (3M Cache, up to 3.1 GHz); 35W
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Core™ i3-2330E (3M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W
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Celeron® B810 (2M Cache, 1.6 GHz); 35W
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CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)
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CoreTM processors (32nm process technology)
• Intel® HM76 Express chipset
• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 SODIMM
3rd Generation Processors 2nd Generation Processors
DDR3 1066/1333/1600MHz DDR3 1066/1333MHz (i5/i3/Celeron) DDR3 1600MHz (i7)
• Supports DDR3L SODIMM
- 1066/1333MHz when operating at 1.35V
- 1066/1333/1600MHz when operating at 1.5V
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
• 1 PCIe x16 slot
- Supports Gen 3.0 (3rd generation processors)
- Supports Gen 2.0 (2nd generation processors)
- Confi gurations (supported only via a riser card): : One x8 (GFX) and two x4 (I/O) : Two x8 (GFX, I/O) : One x16 (GFX, I/O)
• 1 Mini PCIe slot
- Supports USB and PCIe signals
- Supports half size card
• Intel® HD Graphics 4000
• Display ports: HDMI, DVI-I, and LVDS
• Dual independent display
• HDMI and DVI: resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz
• VGA: resolution up to 2048x1536 @75Hz, 32-bit
• LVDS: Single Channel - 18/24-bit; Dual Channel: 36/48-bit; resolution up to 2048x1536 @60Hz
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Clear Video Technology
• Intel
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) for accelerating video processing
- Full AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode
• Supports DirectX 11/10.1/10/9 and OpenGL 3.0
• Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Defi nition Audio
• Audio outputs: Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer, Line-in/Surround and Line-out
• S/PDIF audio interface
• 2 Realtek RTL8111DL PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• 61.71 W with i7-3610QE at 2.3GHz and 2x 4GB DDR3 SODIMM
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Serial ATA
Rear Panel I/O Ports
I/O Connectors
BIOS
Energy Effi cient Design
Damage Free Intelligence
OS Support
Temperature
Humidity Dimensions
Certifi cation
• 4 Serial ATA ports
- 2 SATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
- 2 SATA 2.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
• 1 12V DC-in
• 1 DB-9 serial port
- Supports RS232/422/485 (RS232 and/or Power)
• 1 DVI-I port
• 1 HDMI port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 4 USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports
• Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer, Line-in/Surround and Line-out jacks
• 2 connectors for 4 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 connector for 1 RS232/422/485 serial port
• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector
• 1 LCD/inverter power connector
• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks
• 1 S/PDIF connector
• 4 Serial ATA ports
• 1 4-pin peripheral power connector
• 1 4-pin 12V power connector
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 1 LPC connector
• 3 fan connectors
• AMI BIOS
- 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• Supports ErP Lot6 power saving (optional)
• ACPI v3.0 specifi cation
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-LAN
- RTC timer to power-on the system
• AC power failure recovery
• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors VCORE/1.05V/DDR/3.3V/5V/12V voltages and failure alarm
• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
• Watchdog timer function
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x86 (32-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x64 (64-bit)
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
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C to 85oC
• 10% to 90%
• Mini-ITX form factor
- 170mm (6.7") x 170mm (6.7")
• Heat spreader with heat sink and fan
- 62mm x 60mm x 42mm
• CE
• FCC Class B
• UL
• RoHS
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Features
• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR3
DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2.
• Graphics
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with out­standing graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compat­ibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports HDMI, DVI-I and LVDS interfaces for 3 display outputs.
• DVI
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a form of video interface technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards. Data is transmitted using the TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) protocol, providing a digital signal from the PC’s graphics subsystem to the display.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0) and 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0 will be limited by carrier board design.
• Gigabit LAN
Two Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit LAN controllers support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power­on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
• RTC Timer
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time.
• ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Manage­ment and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM
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function
• Audio
The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 5.1-channel High Definition audio output.
• USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmis­sion speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating ses­sion will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.
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Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically.
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Board Layout
2
1
Chassis intrusion
DC-IN
2 1
COM1 RS232 Power Select (JP1)
COM1
COM1 RS232/422/485 Power Select (JP4)
DVI-I HDMI
LAN 1 USB 1 USB 0
3
1
+12V Power
2
4
Power-on Select
6
(JP12)
5
ASM1442
USB 0-1/2-3 Power Select (JP6)
6
2
1
1
5
ON
2
1
SW1
1
CPU Fan
1
DDR3_1 SODIMM
DDR3_2 SODIMM
Socket G2
rPGA-988B
10
9
LPC
1
2
2
10
1
9
1
COM2 COM2 RS232/422/485
Power Select (JP13)
SPI Flash BIOS
SATA 3.0
6
2
6
1
5
COM2 RS232 Power
5
Select(JP14)
1
Peripheral Power
System Fan2
Buzzer
Front Panel
1
11
Battery
SATA 0
SATA 1
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2
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1
System Fan1
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear­ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
System Memory
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
DDR3-1
DDR3-2
LAN 2 USB 3 USB 2
Mic-in Line-in Line-out
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Front Audio
Mini PCIe
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2
1
S/PDIF
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LCD/ Inverter power
PCIe x16
LVDS LCD panel
Backlight Levle Stlect (JP11)
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1
1
40 39
SATA 2
Panel Power Select (JP9)
SATA 2.0
SATA 3
10
1
10
Clear CMOS (JP10)
USB 4-5/ 6-7 Power Select(JP7)
1
USB 6-7
1 2
1 2
USB 4-5
Standby Power LED
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Intel
HM76
Standby Power LED
2
1
5
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Features
Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets
• Supports 1066/1333/1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Dual channel memory interface
Supports maximum of 16GB system memory
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The system board supports the following memory interface.
Single Channel (SC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.
Dual Channel (DC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
DIMMs are on the same channel.
Single Channel
Dual Channel
DIMMs in a channel can be identical or completely different. However, we highly recommend using identical DIMMs.
Not all slots need to be populated.
DIMMs of the same memory configuration are on different channels.
Installing the DIM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.
4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one direction.
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5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.
6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will
hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.
Clip
Clip
CPU Overview
The system board is equipped with a surface mount PGA 988B CPU socket.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.
Installing the CPU
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the PGA 988B socket on the system board.
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4. Make sure the screw is in its unlock position. If it’s not, use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock position.
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Lock
Unlock
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5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.
Important:
Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.
6. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can eas­ily be inserted without exerting any force. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its lock position.
Important:
Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.
Pin 1
Gold triangular mark
Screw in locked position
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink
The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula­tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
Note:
• Use only certified fan and heat sink.
• Your fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and heat sink assembly, and an installation guide. If the installation procedure in the installation guide dif­fers from the one in this section, please follow the installation guide in the package.
1. On the solder side of the board, match the retention module base to the mounting holes around the CPU socket.
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Retention module base
2. Turn to the component side of the board making sure the retention module base is posi­tioned and fitted properly under the board.
3. Apply a thin layer of thermal paste on top of the CPU. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top, the compound will disperse evenly.
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4. Place the fan / heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using this type of fan / heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the compo­nents of the system board.
Turn each Phillips head screw half way down first to initially stabilize the heat sink onto
the board, then finally tighten each screw.
Important:
Do not turn the first screw all the way down followed by the next and so on. This is to avoid imbalance which might cause cracks or fractures to the CPU and/or heat sink assembly.
Mounting screw
5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Data
312
1-2 On: Normal
(default)
JP10
Clear CMOS Data
If you encounter the following,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
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2-3 On:
CPU fan cable
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To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set JP10 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP10 back to its default set­ting, pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
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USB Power Select
3 2 1
USB 0-3 (JP6)
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
3 2
USB 4-7 (JP7)
1-2 On: +5V
1
(default)
This jumper is used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
3 2
1
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
3
2 1
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
Panel Power Select
JP9
1
2 4
3 5
6
1-2 On: +12V
3-4 On: +5V
JP9 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel.
2
1 3
4
5
6
5-6 On: +3.3V
1 3
5
(default)
2 4 6
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Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure JP9’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
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COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select
JP4
JP13
COM 1
COM 2
JP4 (for COM1) and JP13 (for COM2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485.
The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting.
JP4/JP13
642
42
6
42
6
COM1/COM2 RS232 Power Select
JP1
2
4 6
13 5
1-3, 2-4 On: RS232
(default)
2
4 6
13 5
3-5 (+12V), 4-6 (+5V) On: RS232 with power
2
4 6
JP14
3-5 (+12V), 4-6 (+5V) On: RS232 with power
5
13
1-3, 2-4 On: RS232
(default)
4 6
2
13 5
(default)
TD
RD
DCD-
2345
6789
RTS-
DSR-
RS232
531
DTR-
RI-
CTS-
GND
1-2 On: RS232
1
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3-4 On: RS422
Full Duplex
COM 1
RXD+
TXD+
RXD-
TXD-
N.C.
N.C.
RS422
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
12345
6789
Full Duplex
N.C.
DATA-
DATA+
12345
6789
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS485
531
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
5-6 On: RS485
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Power-on Select
JP12
3
1-2 On: Power-on via power button
2
(default)
1
3
2-3 On: Power-on via AC power; or
2
Power-on via WOL after G3
1
To power-on via WOL after G3:
1. Set JP12 pins 2 and 3 to On.
2. Set the “After G3” field to Power Off/WOL.
3. Set the “GbE Wake Up From S5” to Enabled.
The BIOS fields are in the “South Bridge Configuration” submenu (Chipset menu) of the AMI BIOS utility.
Backlight Level Select
JP 11 is used to select the backlight level +5V or +3.3V.
JP 11
3
2 1
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
3 2
1
2-3 On: +3.3V
To power-on via AC Power:
1. Set JP12 pins 2 and 3 to On.
2. Set the “After G3” field to Power On.
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Switch
SW1 is used to configure the PCIe x16 slot.
SW1
ON
1
2
1-2 Off:
One PCIe x16(default)
ON
1
2
1 On, 2 Off:
Two PCIe x8
ON
1
2
One PCIe x8, Two PCIe x4
1-2 On:
Rear Panel I/O Ports
DVI-I
DC-in
COM 1
HDMI USB 3.0
The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• 12V DC-in
• COM port
• DVI-I port
• HDMI port
• 2 LAN ports
• 4 USB ports
• Line-out jack
• Line-in jack
• Mic-in jack
LAN 1
USB 3.0
LAN 2
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-out
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12V DC-in COM (Serial) Ports
COM 1
COM 1:
RS232/422/485
This jack provides maximum of 60W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 12V DC output voltage. Using a volt­age higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the system board.
COM 2:
RS232/422/485
2 1
RD
DCD-
DTR-
TD
DSR-
GND
COM 2 CTS-
RTS-
RI-
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The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 ports will vary according to JP4/JP13’s setting. Refer to “COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.
The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
Connecting External Serial Ports
Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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Graphics Interfaces
The display ports consist of the following:
• HDMI
• DVI-I port
DVI-I
HDMI
HDMI Port
The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port.
RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1
Features
• Realtek 8111DL PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller
The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
BIOS Setting
LAN 2
LAN 1
LAN 2
DVI-I Port
The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor.
Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable con­nector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
BIOS Setting
Configure the display device in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
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USB Ports
USB 1
USB 0
USB 3.0
VCC
1 2
VCC
USB 6-7
USB 4-5
USB 2.0
USB 3
USB 2
USB 3.0
GND
Key
-Data
+Data
9
10
GND
N. C.
-Data
+Data
USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously acces­sible external Plug and Play peripherals.
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:
• Jumper Setting
JP6 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports (USB 0-3). The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 4-7). The ad­ditional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
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Audio
Rear audio
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-out
10
9
Line2-JD
Key
Mic2-JD
Presence Signal
Rear Audio
The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
• Mic-in Jack (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
• Line-in Jack (Light Blue) This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player,
GND
AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.
Line2-L Front_IO_Sense Line2-R
Mic2-R Mic2-L
1
2
Front
audio
I/O Connectors
S/PDIF Connector
SPDIF out
Key
Ground
+5V
15
The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S/PDIF connector. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S/PDIF connector.
SPDIF in
• Line-out Jack (Lime) This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.
Front Audio
The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
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LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector
8
21
1
LCD/Inverter
power
40 39
LVDS LCD
panel
The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These con­nectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel.
Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.
BIOS Setting
Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector
Pins Function Pins Function
1
3
5
7
9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39
GND
LVDS_Out3+
LVDS_Out3- 6 LVDS_Out7-
GND 8 GND
LVDS_Out2+ 10 LVDS_Out6+
LVDS_Out2- 12 LVDS_Out6-
GND 14 GND
LVDS_Out1+ 16 LVDS_Out5+
LVDS_Out1- 18 LVDS_Out5-
GND 20 GND
LVDS_Out0+ 22 LVDS_Out4+
LVDS_Out0- 24 LVDS_Out4-
GND 26 GND
LVDS_CLK1+ 28 LVDS_CLK2+
LVDS_CLK1- 30 LVDS_CLK2-
GND 32 GND
LVDS_DDCCLK 34 N.C.
LVDS_DDCDAA 36 N.C.
Panel Power 38 Panel Power Panel Power 40 Panel Power
2
4
LVDS_Out7+
GND
Pins Function
1
2
Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control
3 4 5 6 7 8
Panel Backlight On/Off Control
GND
GND
Panel Power
+3.3V
+12V
+12V
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SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
RXN
GND
TXP
TXN
SATA 0
SATA 1
SATA 4
SATA 5
1
GND
7
RXP
GND
SATA 3.0 6Gb/s
SATA 2.0 3Gb/s
Features
• 4 Serial ATA ports
- 2 SATA2 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
- 2 SATA3 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Se­rial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
Cooling Fan Connectors
3
1
CPU fan
1
3
System fan
The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
BIOS Setting
The Advanced menu (“Hardware Health Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Sense Power Ground
Ground Power Sense
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“IDE Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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Chassis Intrusion Connector
2 1
The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intru­sion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.
MyGuard Hardware Monitor
Install the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” utility. By default, the chassis intrusion detection func­tion is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” section in chapter 4 for more information.
Ground
Signal
Power Connectors
13
Ground
Ground
Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 4-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 4-pin connector.
The power connector from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 4-pin connector in only one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orientation before plugging the connectors.
The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate. Your system configuration (CPU power, amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, we strongly recom­mend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt (or greater) power supply.
+12V
+12V
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Important:
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements.
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Standby Power LED
Standby Power LED
This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.
Peripheral Power
Peripheral Power
1
+12V Ground
Ground +5V
4
The peripheral power connector supplies power to the SATA drive and IDE hard disk drive. Connect one end of the provided power cable to the peripheral power connector and the other ends to your storage devices.
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HDD-LED
RESET-SW
11
12
HDD-LED - HDD LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
RESET SW - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
PWR-BTN - Power Switch
This switch is used to power on or off the system.
PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED
Expansion Slots
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
Mini PCI Express
PCI Express x16
PCI Express x16 Slot
Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, into the PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above the slot then press it down firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.
Mini PCIe Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI.
When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
HDD-LED
RESET SW
3 HDD Power
5 Signal 4 LED Power
7 Ground 6 Signal
9 RST Signal
11 N.C. 10 Signal
2 LED Power
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN 8 Ground
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LPC
LAD1
2
1
CLK
RST#
LAD0
VCC3
GND
LDA2
LAD3
FRAME#
®
Low Pin Count
10
9
LPC
The Low Pin Count Interface was defined by Intel® Corporation to facilitate the industry’s transition towards legacy free systems. It allows the integration of low-bandwidth legacy I/O components within the system, which are typically provided by a Super I/O controller. Fur­thermore, it can be used to interface firmware hubs, and embedded controller solutions. Data transfer on the LPC bus is implemented over a 4 bit serialized data interface, which uses a 33MHz LPC bus clock. For more information about LPC bus refer to the Intel Interface Specification Revision 1.1’.
Battery
Battery
The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.
Safety Measures
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance
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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup
Overview
The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.
Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only.
Default Configuration
Legends
Keys Function
Right and Left arrows
Up and Down arrows
<Esc>
+ (plus key)
- (minus key) Tab
<F1>
<Enter>
Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Moves the hightlight up or down between submenu or fi elds.
Exit to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.
Select a fi eld.
Displays General Help
Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are key­board commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen.
The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.
Submenu
When ““ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>.
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AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Main
The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Main
BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliency Project Version Build Date and Time
System Language
System Date System Time
Access Level
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sun­day to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.
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Boot Security
American Megatrends
4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 1APTJ 0.18 x64 07/27/2012 16:01:07
[English]
[Mon 07/30/2012] [11:10:44]
Administraor
Save & ExitChipset
Choose the system default language
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Important:
Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Main
ACPI Setting
PC Health Status
CPU Con guration
SATA Con guration
Intel(R) Anti-Theft Technology Con guration
USB Con guration
PCH-FW Con guration
F71879 Super IO Con guration
Network Stack
CPU PPM Con guration
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Save & ExitChipset Boot Security
System ACPI parameters
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to
23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.
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ACPI Power Management Configuration
This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management.
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Advanced
ACPI Settings
Enable ACPI Auto Confi guration
ACPI Sleep State Resume by PME
Resume by RTC Alarm
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[Disable]
[S3 (Suspend to RAM) ] [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Confi guration.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
ACPI Sleep State
Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed.
S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.
Resume by PME
Enable this field to use the PME signal to wake up the system.
Resume by RTC Alarm
When Enabled, the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event.
PC Health Status
This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor.
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Smart Fan Function
Case Open Beep CPU Temperature
System Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN1 Speed System FAN2 Speed VCore 1V05 DDR +3.3V +5.0V +12V
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Smart Fan Function
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Smart Fan Function CPU Smart Fan Control
Boundary 1 Boundary 2 Boundary 3 Boundary 4 Speed Count 1 Speed Count 2 Speed Count 3 Speed Count 4 Speed Count 5
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70 60 50 40 100 75 50 25 10
Smart Fan Function
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Enable CPU SmartFan
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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CPU Smart Fan Control
When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the CPU’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation.
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Boundary 1 to Boundary 4
The range is from 0-127.
Speed Count 1 to Speed Count 5
The range is from 1-100.
Case Open Beep
Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intrusion event.
CPU Configuration
This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.
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CPU Confi guration Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-3610QE CPU @ 2.30GHz
CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Intel SMX Technology 64-bit
L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache
Hyper-threading
Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximum Intel Virtualization Technology
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32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256kB x 4 6144 kB
[Enabled]
[All] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Hyper-threading
Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores
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Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Limit CPUID Maximum
The CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a value greater than 3. The default is Disabled because this problem does not exist in the Windows series operating systems. If you are using an operating system other than Windows, this problem may occur. To avoid this problem, enable this field to limit the return value to 3 or less than 3.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
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SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure SATA functions.
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SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection SATA Test Mode
Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 1 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 2 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 3 Software Preserve
[Enabled]
[IDE] [Enabled]
Empty Unknown Empty Unknown Empty Unknown Empty Unknown
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Enable or disable SATA Device.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
SATA Controller(s)
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA channels.
SATA Mode Selection
IDE Mode This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices. AHCI Mode This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Inter-
face).
If AHCI is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information:
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
SATA Test Mode Agressive LPM Support
Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Port 0
Hot Plug External SATA SATA Device Type Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 1 Software Preserve
Port 1 Hot Plug External SATA SATA Device Type Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 2 Software Preserve Port 2
Hot Plug External SATA Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 3 Software Preserve Port 3
Hot Plug External SATA Spin Up Device
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[Enabled]
[AHCI]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Empty Unknown
[Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled]
Empty Unknown
[Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled]
Empty Unknown
[Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Empty Unknown
[Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Serial ATA Port 0 to Serial ATA Port 3
These fields are used to configure the connected SATA devices.
Aggressive LPM Support
Enter PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
SATA Test Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA test mode.
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Intel Anti-Theft Configuration
This section is used to disable the PC at the hardware level in the event of loss or theft.
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Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Confi guration
Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology
Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Rec
Enter Intel (R) AT Suspend Mode
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[Disabled]
3
[Disabled]
Enable/Disable Intel(R) AT in BIOS for testing only.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Intel Anti-Theft Technology
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Enter Intel AT Suspend Mode
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB.
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Advanced
USB Confi guration USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 mouse, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
EHCI Hand-off
USB hardware delays and time-outs:
USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Device power-up delay
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[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[20 sec] [20 sec] [Auto]
Legacy USB Support
Enabled Enables legacy USB. Auto Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected. Disabled Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.
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.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand-off. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
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USB transfer time-out
The time-out value for Bulk and Interrupt transfers.
Device reset time-out
Selects the USB mass storage device start unit command timeout.
Device power-up delay
Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. “Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100 ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
PCH-FW Configuration
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Advanced
ME FW Version ME Firmware Mode ME Firmware Type ME Firmware SKU
Firmware Update Con guration
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8.0.2.1410 Normal Mode Full Sku Firmware
1.5MB
MEBx Type
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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F71879 Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.
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Advanced
F71879 Super IO Confi guration F71879 Super IO Chip
Restore AC Power Loss Watchdog Timer Super IO Watchdog Timer
Serial Port 1 Con guration
Serial Port 2 Con guration
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Fintek F71879
[Power Off]
[Disabled]
10
Restore AC Power Loss help.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Restore AC Power Loss
Off
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press
the Power button to power-on the system. On
Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 2 Configuration
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Advanced
Serial Port 1 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
[Auto]
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on. Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where
you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.
Watchdog Timer
Enable or disable Super I/O watchdog timer.
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Advanced
Serial Port 2 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings Device Mode
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[Enabled]
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;
[Auto] [Serial Port Funct...]
Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port.
Change Settings
Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.
Device Mode
Enable or disable serial port (COM)
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Network Stack
Network Stack
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Advanced
[Disable Link]
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Enable or disable UEFI network stack.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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CPU PPM Configuration
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Advanced
Sandybridge PPM Confi guration
EIST
Turbo Mode CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report Confi g Top Lock Long Duration Power Limit Long Duration Maintained Short Duration Power Limit ACPI T State
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[Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 0 1 0 [Disabled]
Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
EIST
This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology.
Turbo Mode
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
CPU C3 Report and CPU C6 Report
Enables or disables CPU C3 (ACPI C2), C6 report to OS.
Chipset
Configures relevant chipset functions.
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Main

PCH-IO Confi guration

System Agent (SA) Confi guration
Chipset
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Boot Security
Save & Exit
PCH Parameters
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Config Top Lock
Lock the Config TDP control register.
Long Duration Power Limit
Long duration power limit in Watts, 0 means use factory default.
Long Duration Maintained
Time window which the long duration power is maintained.
Short Duration Power Limit
Short duration power limit in Watts, 0 means use factory default.
ACPI T State
Enable or disable ACPI T state support.
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PCH-IO Configuration
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Chipset
Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID
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PCI Express Confi guration

USB Confi guration

PCH Azalia Confi guration Wake on LAN After G3
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1.1.0.0 HM76 04/C1
[Enabled] [Power on]
PCI Express Coniguration settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Wake on LAN
Set this field to Enabled to wake up the system via the onboard LAN or via a LAN card that supports the remote wake up function.
After G3
Power Off / WOL
Power-on the system via WOL after G3.
PCI Express Configuration
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Chipset
PCI Express Confi guration
PCI Express Clock Gating

PCI Express Root Port 1

PCI Express Root Port 2

PCI Express Root Port 3
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[Enabled]
Enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
PCI Express Clock Gating
Enables or disables PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port.
PCI Express Root Port 1 to PCI Express Root Port 3
Controls the PCI Express Root Port.
Power On
Power-on the system after G3.
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USB Configuration
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Chipset
USB Confi guration
XHCI Pre-Boot Driver
xHCI Mode HS Port #1 Switchable HS Port #2 Switchable HS Port #3 Switchable HS Port #4 Switchable xHCI Streams
EHCI1 EHCI2
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[Enabled]
[Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled]
Enable or disable XHCI pre-boot driver support.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
xHCI Mode
Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Options are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, Disabled.
EHCI1 and EHCI2
These fields are used to enable or disable USB 2.0.
PCH Azalia Configuration
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Chipset
PCH Azalia Confi guration
Azalia
Azalia Internal HDMI Codec
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[Auto]
[Enabled]
Azalia internal HDMI codec
Enables or disable the Azalia internal HDMI codec.
Control detection of the Azalia device. Disable= Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled= Azalia will be unconditionally enabled Auto=Azalia will be ena­bled if present, disabled otherwise.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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System Agent (SA) Configuration
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Chipset
System Agent Bridge Name

Graphics Confi guration

NB PCIe Confi guration

Memory Confi guration
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IvyBridge
Graphics Configuration
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Chipset
Graphics Confi guration IGFx VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency
Primary Display DVMT Total Gfx Mem
LCD Control
2132 350 MHz
[Auto]
[256M]
Confi g Graphics Settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Select which of IGFX/ PEG/PCI Graphics device should be primary delay or select SG for switch­able Gfx.
LCD Control
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Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
LCD Panel Type
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[VBIOS Default]
[Type 2-800x600]
Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be sup­ported only on primary display.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Primary IGFX Boot Display and Secondary IGFX Boot Display
The options are VBIOS Default, CRT, HDMI, LVDS, DVI-I and DVI-D.
LCD Panel Type
This field is used to select the type of LCD panel used by the internal graph­ics device.
NB PCIe Configuration
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Primary Display
Auto When the system boots, it will auto detects the display device. IGFX When the system boots, it will fi rst initialize the onboard VGA. PEG When the system boots, it will fi rst initialize the PCI Express x16 graphics
card.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
This field is used to select the graphics memory size used by DVMT mode.
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Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration PEG0
PEG0 – Gen X
Enable PEG
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Not Present
[Auto]
[Enabled]
Confi gure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Enabled PEG
To enable or disable the PEG.
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Memory Information
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Memory Information Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#2 DIMM#1 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin)
DDR Selection
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Chipset
1.1.0.0 1333 Mhz 16384 MB (DDR3) 8192 MB (DDR3) 8192 MB (DDR3) 9
9 9 24
[DDR3]
DDR3 or DDR3L Selection
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Boot
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Advanced
Main
Boot Confi guration
Setup Prompt Timeout
Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot
Fast Boot
CSM16 Module Version
GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages Interrupt 19 Capture
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2
CD/ DVD ROM Driver BBS Priorities Hard Driver BBS Priorities

CSM Parameters
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Boot
1
[On] [Disabled]
[Disabled]
07.69
[Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Immediate]
[SATA SM: ATAPI ...] [SATA PM: ST316031...]
Setup Prompt Timeout
Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefinite waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
Quiet Boot
Security
Save & ExitChipset
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefi nite waiting.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Enables or disables the quiet boot function.
Fast Boot
Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
GateA20 Active
Upon Request- GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Alwasy- Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed
above 1MB.
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Option ROM Messages
Set display mode for option ROM.
Interrupt 19 Capture
When enabled, it allows the optional ROM to trap Int 19.
CSM Parameters
Main
Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy
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Security
Boot
[Do not launch]
[Legacy only]
Save & ExitChipset
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Advanced
Launch Storage OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM.
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Security
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AdvancedMain
Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User ’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
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Administrator Password
Sets the administrator password.
User Password
Sets the user password.
Boot Security
Save & Exit
Save & ExitChipset
Set Administrator Password.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
SATA SM: ATAPI iHAS324 B SATA PM: ST3160316AS
Launch EFI Shell from fi lesystem device
Save Changes and Reset
To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made.
Discard Changes and Reset
To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.
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Advanced
Chipset
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Boot Security Save & Exit
Reset the system after saving the changes.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Restore Defaults
To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.
Save as User Defaults
To save changes done so far as user default, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to save values as user default.
Restore User Defaults
To restore user default to all the setup options, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore user default.
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Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.
To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press <Enter>.
C:\AFU\AFUDOS>afudos fi lename /B /P /N
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Reading fi le ..............................
Erasing fl ash .............................
Writing fl ash .............................
Verifying fl ash ..........................
Erasing BootBlock ....................
Writing BootBlock ....................
Verifying BootBlock .................
C:\AFU\AFUDOS>
AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25
Copyright (C)2008 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.
done done done done done done done
| |
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM
1. The Intel® Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model.
2. The BIOS (SPI ROM) on this system board must be the original equipment from the factory and cannot be used to replace one which has been utilized on other system boards.
®
3. If you do not follow the methods above, the Intel updated and will cease to be effective.
Note:
a. You can take advantage of flash tools to update the default configuration of the BIOS (SPI ROM) to the latest version anytime. b. When the BIOS IC needs to be replaced, you have to populate it properly onto the
system board after the EEPROM programmer has been burned and follow the technical person's instructions to confirm that the MAC address should be burned or not.
Management Engine will not be
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Chapter 4 - Supported Software
The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board.
Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.
Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7)
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (SP1) (for Windows XP only)
Note:
Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.
To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu.
1. Read the license agreement carefully.
Click “I have read and
accept the terms of the License Agreement” then click Install.
3. Click Exit.
2. Setup is now installing the driver.
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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.
To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for more installa­tion tips then click Next.
4. Click Finish to exit setup.
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Intel Graphics Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.
By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics perfor­mance.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for system re­quirements and installation tips then click Next.
4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to con­tinue.
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5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installation to take effect.
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Intel Turbo Boost Monitor (for Windows 7)
To install the driver, click “Intel Turbo Boost Monitor” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement and then click “I accept the terms in the license agree­ment”. Click Next.
4. Click Finish.
3. The setup program is currently installing the software.
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Realtek LAN Drivers
To install the driver, click “Realtek LAN Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
2. Click Install to begin the installation.
Audio Drivers
To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installation to take effect.
3. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.
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Intel USB 3.0 (for Windows 7)
To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
5. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.
3. Go through the readme document for more installa­tion tips then click Next.
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Intel Management Engine Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
4. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.
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Intel Rapid Storage Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for more installa­tion tips then click Next.
4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
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5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installlation to take effect.
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Fintek MyGuard
Fintek HWMonitor Manager provides information about the Temperature, Fan, Voltage, and Others information. To access the utility, click “Fintek HWMonitor Manager” on the main menu.
1. Under the Language Support section, select the language you would like the installa­tion to display and then click Next.
2. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
4. After completing installation, click Finish.
To run the Fintek Hardware Monitor utility, click the Start button and then select FitHwMonitor > FintekLPCHWMonitorManager > Fintek_LPC_HW_MonitorManager.
3. Click “Install” to begin the installation.
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DFI Utility
DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.
Note:
If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
1. Setup is ready to instal the DFI Utility driver Click “Next”.
2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.
3. Enter “User name” and “Organization” information
then click “Next”.
4. Click “Install” to begin the installation.
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5. After completing installa tion, click “Finish”.
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The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only)
To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” on the main menu.
1. Click “I accept the agree­ment” then click Next.
2. To start installation, click Next.
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3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
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F6 Floppy
This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.
1. Insert a blank floppy diskette.
2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the floppy diskette. The CD includes drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The path to the drivers are shown below.
32-bit CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy32
64-bit CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy64
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3
To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.
1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder.
2. Click Install to begin installa­tion.
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3. Click Finish to exit installation.
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Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide
nLite
nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.
Note:
The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9. Installation procedures may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program.
1. Download the program from nLite’s offical website.
http://www.nliteos.com/download.html
2. Install nLite.
4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive.
5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click
Next.
Important:
Due to it’s coding with Visual.Net, you may need to first install .NET Framework prior to installing nLite.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files from Intel’s website. The drivers you choose will depend on the operating system and chipset used by your computer.
The downloaded driver files
should include iaahci.cat, iaAHCI.inf, iastor.cat, iaStor. inf, IaStor.sys, license.txt and TXTSETUP.OEM.
6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installa­tion files to the designated default folder.
If you want to save them
in another folder, click Browse, select the folder and then click Next.
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7. Click Next.
8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.
9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next.
10. Select only the drivers ap-
propriate for the Windows version that you are using and then click OK.
Integrating 64-bit drivers
into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed installation.
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11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK.
12. Click Next.
13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation.
14. When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.
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15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next.
16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.
Select the optical device
and all other necessary settings and then click Next.
17. You have finished cus­tomizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish.
Enter the BIOS utility to
configure the SATA con­troller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows XP.
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AHCI
The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode.
1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode.
2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6.
3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website.
Transfer the downloaded
driver files to C:\AHCI.
4. Open Device Manager and right click on one of the Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select Update Driver.
If the controller you
selected did not work, try selecting another one.
5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next.
6. Select “Install from a
list or specific location (Advanced)” and then
click Next.
7. Select “Don’t search. I
will choose the driver to install” and then click Next.
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8. Click “Have Disk”.
9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open.
10. Select the appropriate
AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.
11. A warning message appeared because the se­lected SATA controller did not match your hardware device.
Ignore the warning and
click Yes to proceed.
12. Click Finish.
13. The system’s settings have been changed. Windows XP requires that you restart the computer. Click Yes.
14. Enter the BIOS utility and modify the SATA control­ler from IDE to AHCI. By doing so, Windows will work normally with the SATA controller that is in AHCI mode.
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Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code
;Software programming example: ;---------------------------------------------
;(1) Enter Super IO Confi guration mode ;--------------------------------------------­MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,87H OUT DX,AL OUT DX,AL
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­;(2) Confi guration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,07H ;Select Logical Device 7 OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2EH MOV AL, F6H ;Select watchdog timer register OUT DX,AL
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MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,10H ;Set watchdog timer value OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2EH MOV AL, F5H ;Select watchdog Control Register OUT DX,AL
MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,61H ;Set Watchdog Control Value OUT DX,AL
;---------------------------------------------------------------­;(1) Exit extended function mode ;---------------------------------------------------------------­MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,AAH OUT DX,AL
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Appendix C - System Error Message
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
Hard Disk(s) fail (20)
HDD initialization error.
Hard Disk(s) fail (10)
Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Hard Disk(s) fail (08)
Sector Verify failed.
Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key
The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low.
Important:
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord­ing to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indi­cates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)
Unable to reset floppy subsystem.
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)
Floppy type mismatch.
Hard Disk(s) fail (80)
HDD reset failed.
Keyboard error or no keyboard present
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
Manufacturing POST loop
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.
BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted
The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.
Memory test fail
The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).
Hard Disk(s) fail (40)
HDD controller diagnostics failed.
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Appendix D
The picture seems to be constantly moving.
Troubleshooting Checklist
This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem indi­vidually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.
Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below.
1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.
2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.
3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.
4. The monitor is turned on.
5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly.
6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.
7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly.
Monitor/Display
If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:
1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.
2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.
3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s display adapter.
4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob.
1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.
2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display.
3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor.
The screen seems to be constantly wavering.
1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering.
Power Supply
When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.
1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the system.
2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of voltage you are using.
3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord and install a new one if necessary.
Floppy Drive
The computer cannot access the floppy drive.
1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette and try again.
2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not write-protected.
3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.
4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space.
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Hard Drive
Hard disk failure.
1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.
2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition.
Excessively long formatting period.
If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable con­nection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to format.
Serial Port
The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled
characters.
1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.
2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.
3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting.
4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.
System Board
1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.
2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.
3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.
4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.
5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed com­ponents. Gently press each component into the socket.
6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.
Keyboard
Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.
1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.
2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed dur­ing the booting process.
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