DFI DL310-C226 User Manual

DL310-C226
MicroATX Industrial Motherboard
User’s Manual
A29540450
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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
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................................9
Board Layout ................................................................................................. 9
System Memory ............................................................................................ 9
Installing the DIMM Module ........................................................................ 10
CPU ................................................................................................................ 11
Installing the CPU ....................................................................................... 12
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink.................................................................. 14
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 15
Clear CMOS Data ........................................................................................ 15
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select ............................................................. 15
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 16
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 16
COM1/COM2 RS232/422/485 Select ............................................................. 17
COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select ................................................................ 17
Digital I/O Power Select .............................................................................. 18
Digital I/O Output State .............................................................................. 18
SATA DOM Power Select ............................................................................. 19
Rear Panel I/O Ports .................................................................................20
PS/2 Keyboad/Mouse Port ........................................................................... 20
COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 21
Graphics Interfaces ..................................................................................... 21
RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................................... 22
USB Ports ................................................................................................... 22
Audio ......................................................................................................... 23
I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 24
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ...................................................................... 24
Digital I/O Connector .................................................................................. 25
Cooling Fan Connectors...............................................................................25
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 26
Power Connectors ....................................................................................... 26
Parallel Connector ....................................................................................... 27
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 27
Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 28
S/PDIF Connector ....................................................................................... 28
Standby Power LED ....................................................................................29
Battery ....................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 30
Overview ..................................................................................................... 30
AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 31
Main .......................................................................................................... 31
Advanced ................................................................................................... 31
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 42
Boot........................................................................................................... 49
Security ...................................................................................................... 50
Save & Exit ................................................................................................51
Event & Logs .............................................................................................. 51
Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 52
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM ............................................................................. 53
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ........................................................... 54
Chapter 5 - Digital I/O Programming Guide .................................... 73
Chapter 6 - RAID ..........................................................................75
RAID Levels .................................................................................75
Settings .......................................................................................75
Chapter 7 - Intel AMT Settings ............................................................ 78
Overview ...............................................................................................................78
Enable Intel® AMT in the AMI BIOS .........................................................78
Enable Intel® AMT in the Intel® Management Engine BIOS
Extension (MEBX) Screen ..............................................................................
Appendix A - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 92
nLite ............................................................................................................... 92
AHCI .............................................................................................................. 96
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................ 98
Appendix C - System Error Message ................................................... 99
Appendix D - Troubleshooting .............................................................. 100
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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 DL310 motherboard
• One Serial ATA data 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
• USB port cable
• Serial ATA data cable
• I/O shield
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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Specifications

Chapter 1
Processor
Chipset Super I/O
Address System Memory
Expansion Slots
Graphics
Audio
LAN
USB Interface
• LGA 1150 socket for:
- 4th generation processors (22nm process technology)
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: Intel : Intel : Intel
: Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel : Intel
Xeon® E3-1275 v3 (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 95W
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Xeon® E3-1268L v3 (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W
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Xeon® E3-1225 v3 (8M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz); 95W
®
: Intel
CoreTM i7-4770S (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 65W
®
CoreTM i7-4770TE (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W
: Intel
®
: Intel
CoreTM i5-4570S (6M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz); 65W
®
: Intel
CoreTM i5-4570TE (4M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W
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CoreTM i3-4360 (4M Cache, 3.7 GHz); 54W
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CoreTM i3-4340TE (4M Cache, 2.6 GHz); 35W
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CoreTM i3-4330 (4M Cache, 3.5 GHz); 54W
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CoreTM i3-4330TE (4M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W
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Pentium® G3420 (3M Cache, 3.2 GHz); 53W
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Pentium® G3320TE (3M Cache, 2.3 GHz); 35W
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Celeron® G1820 (2M Cache, 2.7 GHz); 53W
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Celeron® G1820TE (2M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W
• Intel® C226 Express Chipset
• NCT6106/4Eh
• Four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 32GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, ECC
• 2 PCIe x16 Gen 3 slots (PCIe 3.0)
- 2 x8 signal
• 1 PCIe x4 Gen 2 slot (PCIe 2.0)
• 1 PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot (PCIe 2.0)
• Intel® HD Graphics
• Display ports: 1 HDMI, 1 DVI-I
• DVI-I: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• HDMI: resolution up to 4096x2304 @ 24Hz or 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
• VGA: 24-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
• Supports 20 Graphics Execution Units (EUs)
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• Intel
Clear Video Technology
®
Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX) Instructions
• Intel
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) support for accelerating video processing
• Supports DirectX 11.1 and OpenGL 4.0
• 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
• Intel® I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller
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• Intel
I217LM with iAMT9.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• XHCI Host Controller supports up to 4 super speed USB 3.0 ports
Serial ATA
Rear Panel I/O Ports
I/O Connectors
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
Trusted Platform Module - TPM* (optional)
BIOS
Energy Effi cient Design
• 6 SATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
- SATA port 5 provides adequate space for SATA DOM
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
• Supports RAID 0/1/5/10
• Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
• 1 mini-DIN-6 port for PS/2 mouse/keyboard
• 4 USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial ports (RS232 and/or power)
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 DVI-I port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• Line-in/Surround, Line-out, and Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer jacks
• 3 connectors for 6 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 4 connectors for 4 external RS232 serial ports (2.0mm pitch)
• 1 parallel connector
• 1 8-bit Digital I/O connector
• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks
• 1 S/PDIF connector
• 1 LPC connector
• 6 SATA 3.0 ports
• 1 24-pin ATX power connector
• 1 8-pin 12V power connector
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 3 fan connectors
• Supports iAMT9.0
• Out-of-band system access
• Remote troubleshooting and recovery
• Hardware-based agent presence checking
• Proactive alerting
• Remote hardware and software asset tracking
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
• AMI BIOS
- 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• Supports ErP Lot6 power saving* (optional)
• Supports ACPI
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-PS/2 KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-LAN
- RTC timer to power-on the system
• CPU stopped clock control
• AC power failure recovery
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Damage Free Intelligence
WatchDog Timer Power
Consumption Temperature
Humidity OS Support
Dimensions
Certifi cation
Note:
*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales represen­tative for more information.
• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors VCORE/5V/3.3V/V_DIMM/12V/3VSB/VBAT voltages and failure alarm
• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
• Software programmable from 1 to 255 seconds
• 72.2W with E3-1275 v3 at 3.50GHz and 4x 2GB DDR3 DIMM
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
• 10% to 90%
• 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)
• microATX form factor
• 244mm (9.6") x 244mm (9.6")
• CE, FCC Class B, RoHS, UL
o
C to 85oC

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. It offers peak data transfer rate of up to 32Gb/s bandwidth. 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 1 HDMI and 1 DVI-I interfaces for 2 display outputs.
• PCI Express
PCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale speeds by forming multiple lanes. The x4 PCI Express lane supports transfer rate of 4 Gigabyte per second (2 directions). The PCI Express architecture also supports high performance graphics infrastructure by enhancing the capability of a PCIe x16 Gen 3 at 16GB/s bandwidth (8GB/s in each direction).
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of up to 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 Intel® Gigabit LAN controllers (Intel® I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller and
®
I217LM with iAMT9.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy) support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
Intel
• Audio
The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 5.1-channel High Definition audio output.
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• 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.
• Wake-On-PS/2
This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.
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.
• 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.
• 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
.
function
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.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
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Board Layout
PS/2 KB/MS Power Select (JP1) USB 8-9 Power Select (JP4) COM1 RS232/422/485
Select COM2 RS232/422/485 Select COM1 RS232/Power Select COM2 RS232/Power Select
(JP2) (JP11) (JP3) (JP14)
PS/2 KB/MS USB 8-9
USB 2.0
COM2 COM1
DVI-I HDMI
LAN 1 USB 0-1
USB 3.0
LAN 2 USB 4-5
USB 3.0
Line-in Line-out Mic-in
1
1
(JP4)
(JP1)
(JP14)
(JP2)
(JP11)
ASMedia ASM1442
ASMedia ASM1442
USB 0-1 Power Select (JP5)
1
Intel WGI217LM
1
USB 4-5 Power Select (JP6)
Intel WGI210AT
PCIe x16 (x8 signal)
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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.
1
1
(JP3)
256
256
15
56
+12V
48
Power
ISL95820
12
56 12
2
1
CPU Fan
1
Buzzer
System Fan 2
Socket LGA1150
1
Parallel
Battery
26
25
DDR3_1 DDR3_3
Chassis
intrusion
DDR3_4DDR3_2
2
1
111
Nuvoton NCT6106D
Power-on
Select (JP10)
Standby
Power LED
LPC
Power
12
10 9
10 9
10 9
10 9
12 24
ATX
1
1
12
11 12
COM6
12
COM5
12
COM4
12
COM3
12
13
Front Panel

System Memory

Important:
When the Standby Power LED lights 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.
Channel A
Channel B
DDR3-1 DDR3-2
DDR3-3 DDR3-4
Realtek
DIO 3/5/7/9 Output State (JP12) DIO 11/13/15/17 Output State (JP7) DIO Power Select (JP13)
ALC886
1
2 1
(JP13)
11
S/PDIF
Front Audio
(JP7)
1
(JP12)
PCIe x1
10 9
PCIe x16 (x8 signal)
PCIe x4
19
1
DIO
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USB 2-3/6-7
Power Select
Power Select (JP8)
USB 2.0 USB 2.0
USB 6-7USB 2-3
USB 10-11
1
1
291012910
USB 10-11
(JP18)
1
1
2910
Intel
C226
SATA DOM
Power Select
System Fan 1
SMBus
1
Clear CMOS Data (JP9)
(JP17)
SATA 5
1
1
Note: SATA5 supports SATA DOM.
SATA 3.0
6 521
1
SPI Flash
SATA 1
SATA 3
BIOS
1
1
SATA 3.0
SATA 4
SATA 0
SATA 2
1
Standby Power LED
1
Rear I/O
1
Onboard I/O
Storage
Expansion
Features
The four DIMM sockets are divided into 2 channels:
Channel A - DDR3_1 and DDR3_2
Channel B - DDR3_3 and DDR3_4
• Supports
Supports dual channel memory interface
Supports up to 32GB 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
Important:
You can populate either Channel A or Channel B first.
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 DIMM 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 DIMM socket on the system board.
4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.
Ejector tab
5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.
Ejector tab
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Key
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6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.
7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the
8. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position
socket.
to hold the module in place.
CPU
The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1150 socket. This socket is exclu­sively designed for installing a LGA 1150 packaged Intel CPU.
Important:
1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA 1150 socket comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests will be accepted and pro­cessed only if the LGA 1150 socket comes with the protective cap.
Protective cap
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.
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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 LGA 1150 CPU socket on the system board.
Important:
The CPU socket must not come in contact with anything other than the CPU. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.
4. Unlock the socket by push­ing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it is released from the reten­tion tab; then lift the load lever up.
Load lever
5. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate.
Lift the load lever up to
the angle shown on the photo.
6. Remove the protective cap from the CPU socket. The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.
Load plate
Load lever
Protective cap
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7. Insert the CPU into the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with the corner of the CPU socket shown on the photo.
The CPU’s notch will at
the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key.
Important:
The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force.
Alignment key
Alignment key
Gold triangular mark
8. Close the load plate then push the load lever down.
While closing the load
plate, make sure the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob.
9. Hook the load lever under the retention tab.
Retention knob
Load lever
Retention tab
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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:
A boxed Intel® processor already includes the CPU fan and heat sink assembly. If your CPU was purchased separately, make sure to only use Intel sink.
1. Before you install the fan / heat sink, you must apply a thermal paste onto the top of the CPU. The thermal paste is usually supplied when you purchase the fan / heat sink assem­bly. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top of the CPU, the compound will disperse evenly.
Some heat sinks come with a patch of pre-applied thermal paste. Do not apply thermal
paste if the fan / heat sink already has a patch of thermal paste on its underside. Peel the strip that covers the paste before you place the fan / heat sink on top of the CPU.
2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 push­pins around the heat sink, which are used to secure the heat sink onto the sys­tem board, must match the 4 mounting holes around the socket.
®
-certified fan and heat
Mounting hole
4. Rotate each push-pin ac­cording to the direction of the arrow shown on top of the pin.
Push down two pushpins
that are diagonally across the heat sink. Perform the same procedure for the other two push-pins.
5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
Heat sink
“Locked” position of
push-pin
“Unlocked” position
of push-pin
CPU Fan connector
3. Orient the heat sink such that the CPU fan’s cable is nearest the CPU fan con­nector.
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Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data
1-2 On: Normal
(default)
JP9
2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data
If you encounter the followings,
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.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select
JP1
312
312
JP1 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.
Important:
The +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
3 2 1
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
+5V_standby
3 2
1 2-3 On:
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Set JP9 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP9 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
USB 8-9 (JP4)
3 2 1
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
USB 2-3/6-7
(JP8)
3 2 1
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
3 2
1
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
USB 10-11 (JP18)
3
2
1
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
USB 0-1 (JP5)
USB 4-5 (JP6)
3 2 1
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
3 2
1
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
Power-on Select
3 2 1
1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default)
JP10
3 2
1
2-3 On: Power-on via AC power
JP10 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP10 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.
When using the JP10 “Power-On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).
JP4, JP5, JP6, JP8 and JP18 are used to select the power of the USB devices. 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.
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COM1/COM2 RS232/422/485 Select
COM 2
JP2
JP11
COM 1
COM 1/COM 2: RS232/422/485
JP2 (for COM1) and JP11 (for COM2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485.
The pin functions of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper’s setting.
JP2/JP11
COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select
13 5
2
1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: RS232 (default)
COM 2
COM 1
4 6
3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 with power
JP14 JP3
13 5
2
4 6
5
6
4
1-2 On: RS232
2
(default)
3 1
COM 1/ COM 2
TD
RD
DTR-
DCD­2345
1
GND
6789
RI-
RTS-
CTS-
DSR-
RS232
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6
4
3
TXD+
RXD-
1
TXD-
N.C.
2
3-4 On: RS422
Full Duplex
RXD+
12345
6789
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS422
Full Duplex
5
6
4
2
3 1
5-6 On: RS485
DATA-
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
DATA+
12345
6789
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS485
JP3 (for COM 1) and JP14 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin functions of COM 1 and COM 2 will vary according to JP3’s and JP14’s setting.
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Digital I/O Power Select Digital I/O Output State
3 2 1
1-2 On: +5V_standby
(default)
3 2
1
2-3 On: +5V
JP13
JP13 is used to select the power of Digital I/O signal.
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DIO 11/13/15/17
Based on the power level of DIO (Digital I/O) selected on JP13, JP7 (DIO pin 11/13/15/17) and JP12 (DIO pin 3/5/7/9) are used to select the state of DIO output: pull high or pull low. When selecting pull high, the power selection will be the same as JP13’s setting.
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(JP7)
3 2 1
1-2 On: +5V or
+5V_standby
(default)
DIO 3/5/7/9 (JP12)
3 2
1
2-3 On: GND
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3 2 1
1-2 On: GND
(default)
JP17 is used to select the power of SATA DOM.
Note:
SATA port 5 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.
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3 2
1
2-3 On: +5V
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Rear Panel I/O Ports

COM 2
PS/2 KB/MS
USB 2.0
COM 1
The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• 1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port
• 2 Serial COM ports
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 DVI-I port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 4 USB 3.0 ports
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Line-in/Surround jack
• Line-out jack
• Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer jack
DVI-I
HDMI
LAN 1
USB 3.0
LAN 2
Line-in/Surround
Line-out
Mic-in/ Center+Subwoofer
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
This rear I/O port is used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12.
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Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function:
• Jumper Setting
JP1 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select” in this chapter for more information
• BIOS Setting
Configure the wake-up function of PS/2 keyboard/mouse in the Advanced menu (“ACPI Power Management Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more informa­tion.
Important:
The +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
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COM (Serial) Ports
COM 2
COM 1
COM 1/COM 2: RS232/422/485
COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232.
COM 6
COM 5 COM 4
COM 3
9
RI-
CTS-
DSR-
DTR-
RD
COM 3-6: RS232
RTS­GND
TD DCD-
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Graphics Interfaces
The display ports consist of the following:
• 1 DVI-I port
• 1 HDMI port
DVI-I
HDMI
DVI-I Port
The pin functions of COM 1 and COM 2 port will vary according to JP2’s (for COM 1) and JP11’s (for COM 2) setting. JP3 (for COM 1) and JP14 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. Refer to “COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” and “COM1/COM2 RS232/Power 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 COM ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
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The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor. This port supports DVI-D signal only. Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After plugging the cable con­nector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
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.
BIOS Setting
Configure the display devices in the Chipset menu (“System Agent Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
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RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1
Features
• Intel® I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller
• Intel
The two LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard LAN ports in the Chipset menu (“PCH-IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
LAN 2
LAN 1
LAN 2
®
I217LM with iAMT9.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy
USB Ports
USB 9
USB 8
USB 2.0
USB 1
USB 0
USB 3.0
The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultane­ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports (USB 0-1/4-5) and two onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 8-9). The 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 6 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 2-3/6-7/10-11). The additional USB ports may be mounted on a card­edge 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 these onboard USB devices in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
USB 5
USB 4
USB 2.0
10
USB 2-3
GND
Key
9
N. C.
+Data
GND
+Data
VCC
-Data
VCC
-Data
1 2
USB 6-7
USB 10-11
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Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your system operation to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
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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
JP4, JP5, JP6, JP8 and JP18 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.
Audio
Rear Audio
2 1
Rear Audio
Line-in/Surround
Line-out
Mic-in/ Center+Subwoofer
Presence Signal
Line2-JD
Mic2-JD
GND
Key
10
Mic2-L
Mic2-R
Line2-L
Line2-R
Front_IO_Sense
9
Front Audio
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The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
• Line-in/Surround Jack (Light Blue) This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player,
AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.
• Line-out Jack (Lime) This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.
• Mic-in/Center+Subwoofer Jack (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
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.
Driver Installation
Install the audio driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
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I/O Connectors

SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
Features
RXN
SATA 4SATA 5
TXN
GND
1
TXP
GND
SATA 0
SATA 2SATA 3
7
RXP
GND
SATA 1
SATA 3.0 6Gb/s
(SATA port 5 provides adequate space for SATA DOM.)
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Note:
Some 3rd party SATA Gen 2 speed device controllers used on the system board paired with the Intel or mSATA SSD devices, please check whether the device and the cable which are used on the system board conform to Intel's official regulations.
®
8 series chipset are intermittently detected. Before using SSD devices
• 6 Serial ATA ports
- 6 SATA 3.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s (SATA 0 to SATA 5).
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
• Supports RAID 0/1/5/10
®
• Supports Intel
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.
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Digital I/O Connector
Digital I/O
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The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are con­nected to these connectors.
Digital I/O Connector
Pins Pin Assignment Pins Pin Assignment
GND
1
3
DIO7
1 2
+12V
2
+12V
4
Cooling Fan Connectors
CPU Fan
Power
1
Ground
Power
These 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 (“PC Health Status” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Sense
4
Speed Control
Ground
1
System Fan 2
System Fan 1
3
Sense
Power
Sense
3
1
Ground
DIO6
5
DIO5
7
DIO4
9
DIO3
11
DIO2
13
DIO1
15
DIO0
17
GND
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GND
6
+5V
8
+5V
10
GND
12
+5V_Standby
14
+5V_Standby
16
GND
18
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Chassis Intrusion Connector
Chassis Intrusion
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.
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Signal
Ground
Power Connectors
+12V Power
ATX power
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 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 24-pin connector. The 8-pin +12V power connector enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM).
+3.3VDC
+12VDC
+12VDC
+5VSB
PWR_OK
COM
+5VDC
COM
+5VDC
COM
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
1
4
12 24
1
5
8
COM
+5VDC
+5VDC
+5VDC
NC
COM COM
COM
PS_ON# COM
-12VDC
+3.3VDC
13
+12V
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The power connectors from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 24-pin and 8-pin connectors 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.
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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Parallel Connector
2 1
Parallel
The 25-pin connector is used to connect an external parallel port. The parallel port connects your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP.
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Front Panel
RESET-SW
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.
ATX-SW - ATX Power Switch
HDD-LED
11
21
PWR-LED
ATX- SW
12
(Standard Parallel Port)
SPP
ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port)
EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)
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Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
This switch is used to power on or off the system.
PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED
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
27
3 HDD Power
5 Signal 4 LED Power
7 Ground 6 Signal
9 RST Signal
11 N.C. 10 Signal
PWR-LED
ATX-SW
2 LED Power
8 Ground
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Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16
(x8 Signal)
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
(x8 Signal)
PCI Express x4
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.
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
S/PDIF
PCI Express x1 Slot
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x1 slot.
PCI Express x4 Slot
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot.
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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.
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
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• 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
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.
Legends
Keys Function
Right and Left arrows
Up and Down arrows
<Esc>
+ (plus key)
- (minus key) Tab
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4>
<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
Pervious values
Optimized defaults
Saves and resets the setup program.
Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.

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.
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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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