DFI DT122-SB User Manual

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DT122-SB
Desktop Box PC
User’s Manual
A25620342
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Copyright

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

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.
© 2013. 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 compli-
ance 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
Overview .......................................................................................................6
Key Features ................................................................................................6
Specifications ...............................................................................................7
Getting to Know the DT122-SB ..............................................................8
Mechanical Dimensions .............................................................................9
Motherboad Dimensions ...........................................................................9
Chapter 2 - Getting Started .....................................................................10
Preparing the System .............................................................................. 10
Installing Devices .....................................................................................10
Configuring the BIOS ..............................................................................10
Installing the Operating System ..........................................................10
Installing the Drivers ...............................................................................10
Chapter 3 - Installing Devices ..............................................................11
Installing a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA Drive ...................................................12
Installing a 2.5” SATA Drive ....................................................................... 12
Installing a 3.5” SATA Drive ....................................................................... 14
Installing the PCI and PCIe x16 Expansion Card ............................ 15
Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings .................................................................17
Clear CMOS ................................................................................................17
PS/2 Power Select ....................................................................................17
USB Power Select .....................................................................................18
Power-on Select ........................................................................................18
COM 1 / COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select ............................................19
COM 1 / COM 2 RS232/Power Select ................................................. 19
Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors ........................................................ 20
Bottom Panel I/O Ports ...........................................................................20
PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard ................................................................. 20
COM (Serial) Ports ..................................................................................... 21
VGA Port ...................................................................................................21
DVI-I Port .................................................................................................22
RJ45 LAN Ports ......................................................................................... 22
USB Ports .................................................................................................23
Audio ........................................................................................................ 24
I/O Connectors ..........................................................................................25
S/PDIF Connector ...................................................................................... 25
Digital I/O Connector .................................................................................25
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors .....................................................................26
Cooling Fan Connectors ............................................................................. 26
Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 27
Power Connectors .....................................................................................27
Standby Power LED ...................................................................................28
Front Panel Connectors .............................................................................. 28
Expansion Slots .........................................................................................29
Battery .....................................................................................................29
Chapter 6 - Mounting Options .............................................................. 30
Wall Mount ................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup ........................................................................... 32
Overview.......................................................................................................32
AMI BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................33
Main ......................................................................................................... 33
Advanced .................................................................................................. 33
Chipset ..................................................................................................... 40
Boot ......................................................................................................... 44
Security .................................................................................................... 45
Save & Exit ...............................................................................................46
Updating the BIOS ...................................................................................46
Chapter 8 - Supported Software ......................................................... 47
Chapter 9 - Raid .......................................................................................... 59
RAID Levels ...............................................................................................59
Settings ....................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 10 - Intel AMT Settings ......................................................... 62
Overview.......................................................................................................62
Enable Intel® AMT in the AMI BIOS ...................................................62
Enable Intel® AMT in the Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBX) Screen
......................................................................63
Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide ........................76
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ..............................................82
Appendix C - System Error Message ................................................. 83
Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist .......................................... 84
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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 con nectors 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.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord. Battery:
• 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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Safety Precautions

About the Package

• Use the correct DC input voltage range.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep this system away from humidity.
• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.
• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated the system.
- The system has been exposed to moisture.
- The system is not working properly.
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• 1 DT122-SB system unit
• 1 HDD drive bay kit
• 1 CD disk includes
- Manual
- Drivers
• 1 Quick Installation Guide
Optional Items
• Power Cord 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

Before powering-on the system, prepare the basic system components. If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• 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.
- The system dropped or is damaged.
- The system has obvious signs of breakage.
• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
• Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Overview

Chapter 1

Key Features

PROCESSOR CHIPSET LAN COM DISPLAYS USB
AUDIO
DT122-SB
3rd/2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors Intel® Q67 2 LAN ports 2 COM ports DVI-I (DVI-D Signal), 1 VGA 4 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports (optional)
Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out
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Specifications

Chapter 1
Processor System
Memory
Graphics
Storage
Ethernet
Audio COM
USB
Power
Cooling System Environment
Vibration
Shock
• Processors:
- 3rd generation Intel
®
: Intel
CoreTM i5-3550S (6M Cache, up to 3.7GHz); 65W
®
CoreTM i3-3220 (3M Cache, 3.3GHz); 55W
: Intel
®
: Intel
Pentium® G2120 (3M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 55W
- 2nd generation Intel
®
CoreTM i3-2120 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz); 65W
:Intel
®
:Intel
Pentium® G850 (3M Cache, 2.9 GHz); 65W
• Chipset: Intel
®
CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)
®
CoreTM processors (32nm process technology)
®
Q67 Express chipset
• Two DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz (3rd generation processors) Supports DDR3 1066/1333MHz (2nd generation processors)
• Supports up to 16GB memory
• Intel® HD Graphics
• Display ports: DVI-I (DVI-D signal) and VGA
• DVI-I supports up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz resolution
• VGA supports up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz resolution
• Up to 2 2.5" or 1 3.5" SATA drive bay
• 1 optical drive bay (optional)
• Intel® WG82579LM with iAMT8.0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy
®
• Intel
WG82574L PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller
• Realtek® ALC262 2-channel High Defi nition Audio
• 2 DB-9 RS232/422/485 COM ports
• 2 DB-9 RS232 COM ports (optional)
• 4 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 Type A USB 2.0/1.1 ports (optional)
• Power type
- ATX
• Power input voltage
- AC 100-240V, 3.5A, 250W
• 1 CPU cooler
• Temperature
- Operating: 0
- Storage: -20
• Humidity
- 90% RH at 45
o
C ~ 45oC
o
C ~ 60oC
o
C, 1 week
• Operating: 1G, 5~500Hz
• Non-operating: 1.5G, 5~25Hz
• IEC 68-2-64 compliant
• Operating: 3G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration)
• Non-operating: 10G peak acceleration (11 msec. duration)
• IEC 68-2-27 compliant
I/O Ports
Expansion
Construction
Mounting
Dimensions Weight
OS Support
• Front Panel
- 1 Power button
- 1 Reset button
-
2 LED indicators: Power, HDD
• Rear Panel
- 1 PS/2 Mouse
- 1 PS/2 Keyboard
- 2 DB-9 RS232/422/485 COM
- 1 DB-15 VGA
- 1 DVI-I (DVI-D signal)
- 2 RJ45 LAN
- 4 USB 2.0
- Mic-in, Line-in and Line out
• 1 expansion slot
- 1 PCIe x16 or 1 PCI slot
• Front panel: aluminum
• Rear chassis: sheet metal
• 2 types of wall mount bracket
- Type A - Type B
• Brackets and screws (optional)
• 300mm x 75mm x 217mm (W x H x D)
TBD
• Windows 7, Windows 7 Embedded, Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, Linux Kernel 2.6
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Getting to Know the DT122-SB

Chapter 1
Front View
Reset Button
Power LED
Power Button
HDD LED
Power Button
Press to power-on or power-off the system.
Reset Button
Press to reset the system.
HDD LED
Indicates the status of the hard drive.
Power LED
Indicates the power status of the system.
Bottom View
PS/2 Mouse
COM 2
COM 1
PS/2 KB
VGA Port
Use to connect a VGA device.
DVI-I Port
Used to connect a DVI device.
COM Ports
Used to connect serial devices.
USB Ports
Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 devices.
LAN Ports
Used to connect the system to a local area network.
Line-out
Used to connect to a speaker.
Expansion slot
USB 2.0VGA
DVI-I
(DVI-D Signal)
Line-in
Line-out
LAN 1-2
Mic-in
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Line-in
Used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio tuner,
.
synthesizer
, etc
Mic-in
Used to connect an external microphone.
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Used to connect a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Expansion Slot
Used to insert an expansion card.
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Mechanical Dimensions

217.20
Left View
Rear View
300.00
Front View
74.00
Right View
Motherboard Dimensions
10.16
0.00
46.94
6.17
0.00
1.57
17.73
36.88
59.40
SB100
89.88
125.92
157.48
163.83
151.76
10.16
22.86
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154.94
159.84
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0.00
9.73
157.48
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Chapter 2

Preparing the System

Before you start using the system, you need the following items:
SATA hard drive
AC power adapter
PS/2 or USB keyboard
PS/2 or USB mouse
CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)
Screwdriver
Memory module (optional)

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the system.
Memory module
SATA hard drive
Mini PCIe card

Configuring the BIOS

To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the type of hard disk drive.
1. Power-on the system.
2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. Press the Delete key to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.

Installing the Operating System

Most operating system software are provided in a CD therefore you need to install a CD-ROM drive in order to use the CD.
Make sure a SATA drive is already installed.
1. Refer to the following chapters for information on connecting a CD-ROM drive and install­ing a SATA drive.
2. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing the operating system.

Installing the Drivers

The system package includes a CD disk. The CD includes drivers that must be installed to pro­vide the best system performance. Refer to the Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.
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Chapter 3 - Installing Devices

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered-off.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. The 4 mounting screws on the sides of the system are used to secure the cover to the chassis.
Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for later use.
Mounting
screw
Mounting
screw
5. The DIMM sockets and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after removing the chassis cover.
2.5"/3.5" SATA drive bay
DIMM socket
4. After removing the mounting screws, slide the cover backwards.
Slide the Cover Backward
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Installing a 2.5" or 3.5" SATA Drive Installing a 2.5” SATA Drive
1. Remove the 4 mounting screws that secure the drive bay to the chassis and then remove the drive bay.
Mounting screw
Drive bay
Mounting screw
2. Turn to the other side of the drive bay and remove the 4 mounting screws that secure the HDD brackets to the drive bay.
3. Align the mounting holes of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the HDD bracket and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place.
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
HDD bracket
SATA drive
Mounting screw
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4. Turn to the other side of the drive bay. Use the provided mounting screws from step 2 to secure the SATA drive (with HDD bracket) onto the drive bay.
Drive bay
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
5. Place the SATA drive bay assembly into the chassis. Secure the SATA drive bay with the
mounting screws you removed in step 1.
Mounting screw
6. Connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable to the connectors on the SATA drive.
SATA power cable
SATA data cable
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Mounting screw
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lnstalling a 3.5" SATA Drive
1. Remove the 4 mounting screws that secure the drive bay to the system.
Mounting screw
Drive bay
Mounting screw
2. Insert the spacer into the anti-shock bumper. You will fi nd the spacers in the HDD drive bay kit
that comes with the DT122 package.
spacer
4. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the SATA drive onto the drive bay.
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Drive bay
5. Place the drive bay into the chassis. Secure the drive bay with the mounting screws you removed in step 1.
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
spacer
Drive bay
3. Place the SATA drive on the drive bay. Align the mounting holes of the SATA drive with the mounting holes on the drive bay.
SATA drive
Drive bay
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6. Connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable to the connectors on the SATA drive.
SATA data cable
SATA power cable
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Installing the PCI or PCIe x16 Expansion Card
Important:
When inserting the riser card, please select a card within 175mm (as shown on the next picture).
1.
The PCIe x16 on the motherboard is used to insert a TS200-1P or TS200-1E riser card.
To install the expansion card, you need to remove the mounting bracket and the mounting
screw that secure the bracket to the chassis and then remove the bracket the brackets in a safe place for later use.
. Put the screw and
T200-1P
Bracket
Mounting bracket and mounting screw
PCI slot
Mounting screw
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T200-1E
PCIe x16 slot
Mounting bracket
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2. Insert the Expansion card with a bracket into the PCI or PCIe x16 slot that is on the riser card.
Replace the screw you removed in step 1 to secure the bracket in place.
Bracket Mounting bracket
PCI
Expansion card
Rear view
and mounting screw
Note:
The Expansion card used in the above illustrations may not resemble the actual cards. These illustr
ations are for reference only.
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Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS

Chapter 4

PS/2 Power Select

JP9
1-2 On: Normal
1
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.
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 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.
312
(default)
Clear CMOS Data
312
2-3 On:
312
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
312
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
JP2
1
JP2 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse ports. Selecting +5V_ standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.
Important:
The +5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
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Chapter 4

USB Power Select

USB 2-5 (JP7)
USB 0-1/8-9 (JP4)
312
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
These jumpers are 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.
312
2-3 On:
+5V_standby
1

Power-on Select

JP8
1
To power-on via WOL after G3:
1. Set JP8 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.
312
1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default)
312
2-3 On: Power-on via AC power; or Power-on via WOL after G3
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To power-on via AC Power:
1. Set JP8 pins 2 and 3 to On.
2. Set the “After G3” field to Power On.
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COM 1/ COM 2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select
JP6
JP1
COM 2
COM 1
1
JP1 (for COM1) and JP6 (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.
JP1/JP6
64
2
64
2
64
2

COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select

JP3 JP5
1
1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On:
5
6 4 2
6 4 2
RS232 (default)
3 1
5
3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 with power
3 1
531
1-2 On: RS232
(default)
DCD-TDRD
DTR-
RTS-
DSR-
RS232
GND
RI-
CTS-
12345
6789
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3-4 On: RS422
12345
531
Full Duplex
COM 1/ COM 2
RXD+
TXD+
RXD-
TXD-
N.C.
6789
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS422
Full Duplex
531
5-6 On: RS485
DATA+
N.C.
DATA-
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS485
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
12345
6789
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Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors

Chapter 5

Bottom Panel I/O Ports

PS/2 Mouse
COM 2
COM 1
PS/2 KB
(DVI-D Signal)
The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• PS/2 mouse/keyboard port
• COM port
• VGA port
• DVI-I port (DVI-D signal only)
• 2 Intel LAN ports
• 4 USB ports
• Line-out jack
• Line-in jack
• Mic-in jack
USB 2.0VGA
DVI-I
Line-in
Line-out
Mic-in
LAN 1-2
PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 KB
1
These ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12.
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
• Jumper Setting
-on the system. To use this function:
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JP2 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power Select” in this chapter for more inf
ormation
.
• BIOS Setting
Configure the PS/2 keyboard/mouse wake up function in the Advanced menu (“ACPI Power Management Configur
ation” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
Important:
The +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
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COM (Serial) Ports
COM 3
COM 4
COM 2
COM 1
COM 1 and COM 2:
RS232/422/485
COM 3 and COM 4:
RS232
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COM 3 and COM 4 are fixed at RS232.
The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 ports will vary according to JP1/JP6’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
vailable slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM
an a connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.
1 2
1
VGA Port
VGA
1
The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
BIOS Setting
Configure VGA in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 f
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
or more information.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the
. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
BIOS
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DVI-I Port
DVI-I
(DVI-D signal only)
1
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 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.
RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1
LAN 2
1
Features
• Intel W82579LM with iAMT8.0 Gigabit LAN Phy
• Intel W82574L 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
Chapter 5 Ports and Connectors
Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS
. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 8 for more information.
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USB Ports
VCC
-Data
+Data
GND
N. C.
-Data
GND
+Data
10
9
Key
2 1
USB 9
USB 8
USB 2-3
USB 4-5
USB 1
USB 0
1
VCC
USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously acces­sible external Plug and Play peripherals.
The system board is equipped with two onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. 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.
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to w
ake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:
• Jumper Setting
JP4 and JP7 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chap-
or more information.
ter f
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.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the
. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
BIOS
Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device.
efer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
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Audio
Rear audio
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-out
GND
2 1
Mic2-L
Line2-JD
Presence Signal
Key
Mic2-JD
10
9
Mic2-R
Line2-L
Line2-R
Front_IO_Sense
Front audio
Rear Audio
The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
1
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge” submenu) of the BIOS. Re-
er to chapter 7 for more information.
f
Driver Installation
Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 8 for more information.
-in Jack (Pink)
• Mic
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, AM/ FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.
• 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 y
our system.
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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
1
Digital I/O Connector
1
DIO connector
5VSB
Ground
+12V
DIO power
connector
1
The Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 DIO7 2 DIO6 3 DIO5 4 DIO4 5 DIO3 6 DIO2 7 DIO1 8 DIO0
8
+5V
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SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
SATA 3.0 6Gb/s
SATA 0
1
Features
S
ATA 1
SATA 2.0 3Gb/s
SATA 4
SATA 5
GND
RXP
RXN
GND
TXN
TXP
GND
Cooling Fan Connectors
7
1
Speed
Control
Sense Power
Ground
1
Ground
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 f
3
Sense
Power
4
1
CPU fan
1
ans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
• SATA 0 and SATA 1 support data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s
• SATA 4 and SATA 5 support data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
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.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“IDE Configuration” submenu) of the
. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
BIOS
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Chassis Intrusion Connector
Ground Chassis
signal
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 w 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.
2 1
1
arning message will appear when the chassis is open. The
Power Connectors
+12V
+12V
3
1
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 4-pin +12V power connector enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM).
Ground
4 2
1
ATX power
13
1
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
-12VDC
+3.3VDC
COM
COM
COM
+5VDC
COM
PS_ON#
+5VDC
COM
COM
COM
+12VDC
+5VSB
PWR_OK
NC
+5VDC
+5VDC
+3.3VDC
+12VDC
12 24
COM
+5VDC
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The power connectors from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 24-pin and 4-pin connectors in only one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orientation before plugging the connectors.
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
1
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.
Front Panel Connectors
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
1
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
21
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
12
11
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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
28
3 HDD Power
Signal 4 LED Power
5
7 Ground 6 Signal
RST Signal PWR-BTN 8 Ground
9
N.C. 10 Signal
11
PWR-LED
2 LED Power
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Expansion Slots
1
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. T 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.
o install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above
Battery
Battery
1
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.
eplace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• R
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance
.
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Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

Wall Mount

There are 2 types of wall mount brackets:
• Type A
• Type B
Type A wall mount kit include:
2 type A wall mount brackets
2. At the sides of the system, use the mounting screws removed in step 1 to secure the wall mount brackets on each side of the system.
Wall mount bracket
Wall mount bracket
Mounting screw
1. If the mounting screw has been previously attached to the top cover of the system, please remove them fi rst.
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Chapter 6 Mounting Options
319.00
16 2
180.00
80.00
120.00
160.00 28.60
30
16 2
Ø5.00 Ø3.60
4-#6-32
Ø4.00 Ø8.50
300.00
74.00
4.00
78.00
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Type B wall mount kit include:
2 type B wall mount brackets
• Bracket screws
1. The 4 mounting holes on the sides of the system are used to mount the type B wall mount
bracket.
2. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the type B wall mount brackets on each side of
the system.
Wall mount bracket
5.00
55.00
R2.50
40.00
300.00
335.00
360.00
Ø8.50
5.00
16
R2.50
37
40.00
4.00
55.00
78.00
Wall mount bracket
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Chapter 7

Chapter 7 - 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;
ore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual
theref 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.
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.
Legends
Keys Function
Right and Left arrows
Up and Down arrows
<Esc>
+ (plus key)
- (minus key)
Tab <F1> <F4>
<Enter>
Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.
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 backward through the values or options of the highlighted
eld.
Select a fi eld.
Displays General Help
Saves and exits the Setup program.
Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.
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 Sun-
y to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays
da the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.
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Advanced
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Boot Security
American Megatrends
4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 1DPFA 0.21 x64 05/02/2013 13:52:59
[English]
[TUE 09/03/2013] [15:01:04]
Administrator
Save & ExitChipset
Choose the system default language.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit 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 Power Management Con guration
PC Health Status
Trusted Computing
CPU Con guration
SATA Con guration
Intel TXT(LT) Con guration
AMT Con guration
USB Con guration
F71879 Super IO Con guration
Second Super IO Con guration
Network Stack
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Save & ExitChipset Boot Security
ACPI Power Management Confi guration.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
System Time
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour
-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to
military
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 Power Management Confi guration
ACPI Sleep State
Resume by PME Resume by Ring Resume by RTC Alarm
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[S1 (CPU Stop Clock) ]
[Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit 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 Ring
Set this field to Enabled to use the modem ring-on function. This will allow your system to
-on to respond to calls coming through an external or internal modem.
power
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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System Hardware Monitor
Smart Fan Function
Case Open Beep CPU
Temperature System Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed Vcore +5.0V +12V VDIMM +3.3V VS5V
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[Disabled]
: +57 C : +40 C : 5535 RPM : N/A : +1.032 : +4.952 V : +12.144 V : +1.552 V : +3.248 V : +5.032V
V
Smart Fan Function
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Advanced
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 System Smart Fan(1) 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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[Automatic]
60 50 40 30 100 75 50 40 30 [Automatic] 60 50 40 30 100 75 50 40 30
CPU Smart Fan Control
Smart Fan Function
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Enable CPU SmartFan
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’
s fan speed will rotate accord
ing 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.
Trusted Computing (optional)
This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations.
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Advanced
Confi guration
Security Device Support
Current Status Information NO Security Device Found
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[Disabled]
Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
TPM Support
Enables or Disables TPM. O.S. will not show TPM. Resetting the platform is required.
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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) Pentium(R) CPU G850 @ 2.90GHz
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
Active Processor Cores
Intel Virtualization Technology
Advanced
206a7 26 2900 MHz 1600 MHz 2900 MHz 2 Not Supported Supported Not Supported Supported
32 kB x 2 32 kB x 2 256 kB x 2 3072 kB
[All]
[Disabled]
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Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS Optimised for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper­Threading 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 F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Active Processor Cores
Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
vided by Vanderpool Technology.
pro
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure SATA functions.
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 1 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 4 Software Preserve Serial ATA Port 5 Software Preserve
[Enabled]
[IDE]
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 F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
SATA Mode
IDE Mode This option configures the Serial A
TA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices.
AHCI Mode This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Inter­face).
RAID Mode This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Storage configuration on Serial ATA devices.
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SATA Mode Selection
Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
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If AHCI or RAID is selected in the SATA Mode field, it will display the following information:
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Advanced
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Aggressive LPM Support SATA Controller Speed
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
Serial ATA Port 4 Software preserve Port 4
Hot Plug External SATA Spin up device
Serial ATA Port 5 Software preserve Port 5
Hot Plug External SATA Spin up device
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[Enabled]
[AHCI]
[Enabled] [Gen3]
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]
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 F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Intel TXT (LT) Configuration
This section is used to configure the Intel Trusted Execution technology.
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Advanced
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Confi guration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX
is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT.
Secure Mode Extension (SMX) Intel TXT(LT) Support
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Enabled [Disabled]
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Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Intel TXT(LT) Support
The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Aggressive LPM Support
Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
SATA Controller Speed
Indicates the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.
Serial ATA Port 0 to Serial ATA Port 5
These fields are used to configure the connected SATA devices.
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AMT Configuration
This section is used to configure the AMT function.
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Advanced
Intel AMT
MEBx Selection Screen Un-confi gure ME
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[Enabled]
[Disabled] [Disabled]
MEBx Selection Screen
OEMFLag Bit 2: enable or disable MEBx selection screen.
Un-configure ME
OEMFLag Bit 15: Un-configure ME without password.
Enable or disable Intel (R) Active Management Tech­nology. Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional fi rmware in the SPI device.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB.
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Advanced
USB Confi guration USB Devices:
2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
EHCI Hand-off
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[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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 F4: Save & Exit 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 driv
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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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F71879 Super IO Confi guration
F71879 Super IO Chip
Restore AC Power Loss
WatchDog Timer Super IO WatchDog Timer
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Fintek F71879
[Power Off]
[Disabled]
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Restore AC Power Loss help.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Restore AC Power Loss
Off When power returns after an AC power f
ailure, the system’s power is off. You must press
the Power button to power-on the system. On
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
This field is used to select the time interval of the Watchdog timer. If the system hangs or f
ails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to
operate.
Second Super IO Configuration
This section is used to configure the serial port functions.
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Second Super IO Confi guration Second Super IO Chip

Serial Port 1 Confi guration

Serial Port 2 Confi guration

Serial Port 3 Confi guration

Serial Port 4 Confi guration
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Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 4 Configuration
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Serial Port 1 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=220h; IRQ=11;
[Auto]
Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port.
Change Settings
Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.
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Network Stack
This section configures settings relevant to the network stack Configuration.
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Advanced
Network Stack
[Enabled]
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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
Chipset
This section is to configure relevant chipset functions.
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Main

South Bridge

North Bridge

ME Subsystem
Chipset
Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot Security
Save & Exit
North Bridge Parameters
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Chipset
Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU name Intel PCH Rev ID

PCI Express Confi guration

USB Confi guration
Onboard 82579 LAN Controller Wake on LAN
High Precision Event Timer Confi guration
High Precision Timer After G3
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1.5.0.0 Q67 05/B3
[Enabled] [Enabled]
[Enabled] [Power on]
PCI Express Confi guration Settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Onboard 82579 LAN Controller
Enables or disables LAN.
Wake on LAN
Enabled or disable intergrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.
)
High Precision Timer
Enables or disables the high precision event timer.
After G3
Power Off / WOL
ower-on the system via WOL after G3.
P Power On
Power-on the system after G3.
PCI Express Configuration
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Chipset
PCI Express Confi guration
OnBoard 82574 LAN Controller
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USB Configuration
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Chipset
USB Confi guration
EHCI 1
EHCI 2 USB Ports Per
USB Port #0 Disable USB Port #1 Disable USB Port #2 Disable USB Port #3 Disable USB Port #4 Disable USB Port #5 Disable USB Port #8 Disable USB Port #9 Disable
-Port Disable Control
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[Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled]
[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]
[Auto]
Enable/Disable LAN.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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EHCI Controller 1 and EHCI Controller 2
These fields are used to enable or disable Enhanced Host Controller Interface (USB 2.0).
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control
Control each of the USB ports (0-13) disabling.
USB Port 0 to USB Port 9
Enables or disables the selected USB port.
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North Bridge
System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability

Graphics Confi guration

NB PCIe Confi guration

Memory Confi guration
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Sandy Bridge
1.5.0.0 Unsupported
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Check to enable VT-d function on MCH
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Graphics Configuration
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Chipset
Graphics Confi guration IGFX VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency
Primary Display
Internal Graphics DVMT
Pre-Allocated
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
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2137 350 MHz
[Auto]
[Auto] [64M] [256M]
Select which of IGFX/ PEG/PCI graphics device should be primary display or select SG for switch­able Gfx.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Internal Graphics
Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the internal graphics device.
DVMT Total Gfx Memory
Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphics Memory size used by the internal graphics device.
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NB PCIe Configuration
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Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration PEG
PEG- Gen x
Enable PEG
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Enable PEG
To enable or disable the PEG.
Not Present
[Gen1]
[Enabled]
Confi gure PEG B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Memory Configuration
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Chipset
Memory Information Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#0 DIMM#1 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) ROW Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) XMP Profi le 1 XMP Profi le 2
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1.5.0.0 1333 Mhz 2048 MB (DDR3) Not Present 2048 MB (DDR3) 9
9 9 24 Not Supported Not Supported
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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ME Subsystem
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Chipset
Intel ME Subsystem Confi guration ME FW Version
Me FW Image Re-Flash
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N/A
[Disable]
Me FW Image Re-Flash
Enables or disables Me FW Image Re-Flash function.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Boot
Main
Boot Confi guration
Setup Prompt Timeout
Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot
CSM16 Module Version
Boot Option Priorities

CSM parameters
Setup Prompt Timeout
Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefinite w
Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By
ault, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the
def numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
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Boot
1
[On] [Disabled]
07.69
Security
Save & ExitChipset
aiting.
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 F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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Quiet Boot
Enables or disables the quiet boot function.
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CSM Parameters
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Launch CSM
Boot option fi lter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy
Other PCI device ROM priority
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Boot
[Enabled]
[UEFI and Legacy] [Do not launch] [Legacy only]
[UEFI OpROM]
This option controls if CSM will be launched.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Boot option filter
This option controls what devices system can boot to.
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
Launch Storage OpROM policy
Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Security
Main
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 lenth must be in the following range: Minimum lenth 3 Maximum lenth 20
Administrator Password
User Password
UEFI Secure Boot Management
Administrator Password
Sets the administrator password.
User Password
Sets the user password.
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Boot Security
Save & ExitChipset
Set Setup Administrator Password
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Other PCI device ROM priority
For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or video defines which OpROM to launch.
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Save & Exit
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Launch EFI Shell from fi le system device
Save Changes and Reset
To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Y
Discard Changes and Reset
To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Y
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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 F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
es to reset the system after saving all changes made.
es to reset the system setup without saving any changes.

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
| |
Restore Defaults
To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog bo
x will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.
Launch EFI Shell from file system device
Attempts to launch EFI shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
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Chapter 8

Chapter 8 - 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”.
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 now ready to install the utility. Click Next.
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2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
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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.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only)
To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” on the main menu.
1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next.
2. To start installation, click Next.
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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3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only)
Note:
Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP oper
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.
ating system to Service Pack 3.
3. Click Exit.
2. Setup is now installing the driver.
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Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows Vista)
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.
We recommend that
you skip this process by disabling this function then click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for system re­quirements and installation tips then click Next.
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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 installation to take effect.
Intel Graphics Drivers (for Windows XP)
To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
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3. Go through the readme document for more installa­tion tips then click Next.
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4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
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.
Audio Drivers
To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next.
2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; click­ing “Next” each time you finish a step.
3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installation to take effect.
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Intel LAN Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.
4. Click Install to begin the installation.
5. After completing installa­tion, click Finish.
3. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next.
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Intel Management Engine Interface
To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Interface” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the 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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MyGuard Hardware Monitor
1. Locate for the MyGuard folder in the provided disc.
2. In the MyGuard folder, right-click on the “setup” file.
3. Select Run As Administrator.
4. Double-click Setup.
Important:
erform steps 1-3 only when
P using Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
5. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next.
7. Setup is currently installing the utility.
8. After completing instal­lation, click Finish to exit setup.
6. Click Install to begin instal­lation.
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F6 Floppy Configuration Utility
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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Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional)
To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu.
1. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ pack­age prior to installing the driver. Click Install.
2. The setup program is pre­paring to install the driver.
4. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”.
5. Enter the necessary infor­mation and then click Next.
3. The setup program is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
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6. Select a setup type and then click Next.
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7. Click Install.
8. The setup program is cur­rently installing the driver.
10. Click Yes to restart the system.
Restarting the system will
allow the new software installation to take effect.
9. Click Finish.
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Chapter 9

Chapter 9 - Raid

The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
Settings
To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required.
RAID Levels
RAID 0 (Striped Disk Array without Fault Tolerance)
RAID 0 uses two new identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Data is divided into stripes and each stripe is writ drives. This improves the I/O performance of the drives at different channel; however it is not fault tolerant. A failed disk will result in data loss in the disk array.
RAID 1 (Mirroring Disk Array with Fault Tolerance)
RAID 1 copies and maintains an identical image of the data from one drive to the other drive. If a driv other drive since it contains a complete copy of the drive’s data. This enhances data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or an existing drive and a new drive but the size of the new drive must be the same or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5
RAID 5 stripes data and parity information across hard drives. It is fault tolerant and provides bet
RAID 10 (Mirroring and Striping)
RAID 10 is a combination of data striping and data mirroring providing the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1. Use f configuration.
e fails to function, the disk array management software directs all applications to the
ter hard drive performance and more storage capacity.
our new drives or an existing drive and three new drives for this
ten alternately between two disk
1. Connect the Serial ATA drives.
2. Configure Serial ATA in the AMI BIOS.
3. Configure RAID in the RAID BIOS.
4. Install the RAID driver during OS installation.
5. Install the Intel Rapid Storage Drivers.
Step 1: Connect the Serial ATA Drives
Refer to chapter 2 for details on connecting the Serial ATA drives.
Important:
1. Make sure you have installed the Serial ATA drives and connected the data cables otherwise you won’t be able to enter the RAID BIOS utility.
2. Treat the cables with extreme caution especially while creating RAID. A damaged cable will ruin the entire installation process and operating system. The system will not boot and you will lost all data in the hard drives. Please give special attention to this warning because there is no way of recovering back the data.
Step 2: Configure Serial ATA in the AMI BIOS
1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS.
Configure Serial ATA in the appropriate fields.
2.
3. Save the changes in the Save & Exit menu.
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4. Reboot the system.
Step 3: Configure RAID in the RAID BIOS
When the system powers-up and all drives have been detected, the Intel RAID BIOS status message screen will appear The utility allows you to build a RAID system on Serial ATA drives.
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Step 4: Install the RAID Driver During OS Installation
®
The RAID driver must be installed during the Windows ing the F6 installation method. This is required in order to install the operating system onto a hard drive or RAID volume when in RAID mode or onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.
1. Start Windows Setup by booting from the installation CD.
2. Press <F6> when prompted in the status line with the ‘Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver’ message.
3. Press <S> to “Specify Additional Device”.
4. At this point you will be prompted to insert a floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Insert the RAID driver diskette.
5. Locate for the drive where you inserted the diskette then select RAID or AHCI controller that corresponds to your BIOS setup. Press <Enter> to confirm.
You have successfully installed the driver. However you must continue installing the OS. Leave the floppy disk in the floppy drive until the system reboots itself because Windows setup will need to copy the files again from the floppy disk to the Windows installation folders. After Windows setup has copied these files again, remove the floppy diskette so that Windows setup can reboot as needed.
XP or Windows® 2000 installation us-
Step 5: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Drivers
The Intel Rapid Storage Drivers can be installed from within Windows. It allows RAID volume management (create, delete, migrate) from within the operating system. It will also display useful SATA device and RAID volume information. The user interface, tray icon service and monitor service allow you to monitor the current status of the RAID volume and/or SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
1. Insert the provided CD into an optical drive.
2. Click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology for Raid/AHCI” on the main menu.
3. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next.
4. Read the warning carefully then click Next.
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5. Read the license agree­ment then click Yes.
6. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installa­tion information then click Next.
8. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.
7. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
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Chapter 10

Chapter 10 - Intel AMT Settings

Overview
Intel Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) combines hardware and software solution to provide maximum system defense and protection to networked systems.
Enable Intel® AMT in the AMI BIOS
1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS.
2. In the Advanced menu,
select AMT Configuration.
The hardware and software information are stored in non-volatile memory. With its built-in manageability and latest security applications, Intel
®
AMT provides the following functions.
• Discover
Allows remote access and management of networked systems even while PCs are powered
off; significantly reducing desk-side visits.
• Repair
Remotely repair systems after OS failures. Alerting and event logging help detect problems
quickly to reduce downtime.
• Protect
Intel AMT’s System Defense capability remotely updates all systems with the latest security
software. It protects the network from threats at the source by proactively blocking incom­ing threats, reactively containing infected clients before they impact the network, and pro­actively alerting when critical software agents are removed.
Main
ACPI Power Management Con guration
PC Health Status
Trusted Computing
CPU Con guration
SATA Con guration
Intel TXT(LT) Con guration
AMT Con guration
USB Con guration
F71879 Super IO Con guration
F81217 Second Super IO Con guration
Network Stack
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Advanced
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Save & ExitChipset Boot Security
3. In the Advanced menu, select Enable in the AMT field.
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Advanced
Intel AMT
MEBx Selection Screen Un-confi gure ME
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
[Enabled]
[Disabled] [Disabled]
ACPI Power Management Confi guration.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Enable or disable Intel (R) Active Management Tech­nology. Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional fi rmware in the SPI device.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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4. In the Save & Exit menu, select Save Changes and Reset then select OK.
Main
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Launch EFI Shell from fi le system device
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Advanced
Chipset
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Enable Intel® AMT in the Intel® Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBX) Screen
1. When the system reboots, the following message will be displayed. Press <Ctrl-P> as soon as the message is displayed; as this message will be displayed for only a few sec­onds.
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2. You will be prompted for a password. The default password is “admin”. Enter the default password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME Password then press Enter.
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MEBx Login
> Intel (R) ME General Settings > Intel (R)
AMT Confi guration
MEBx Exit
Intel (R) ME Password
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
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3. Enter a new password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME New Password then press Enter. The password must include:
• 8-32 characters
• Strong 7-bit ASCII characters excluding : , and characters
• At least one digit character (0, 1, ...9)
• At least one 7-bit ASCII non alpha-numeric character, above 0x20, (e.g. !, $, ;)
• Both lower case and upper case characters
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Main Menu
MEBx Login
> Intel (R) ME General Settings > Intel (R) MEBx Exit
Intel (R) ME Password
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
AMT Confi guration
Intel (R) ME Password
4. You will be asked to verify the password. Enter the same new password in the space pro­vided under V
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MEBx Login
> Intel (R) ME General Settings > Intel (R) MEBx Exit
Intel (R) ME Password
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
5. Select Intel(R) ME General Settings then press Enter.
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erify Password then press Enter.
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Main Menu
AMT Confi guration
Verify Password
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> Intel (R) ME General Settings
> Intel (R) AMT Confi guration MEBx Exit
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
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6. Select Change Intel(R) ME Password then press Enter. You will be prompted for a password. The default password is “admin”. Enter the default
password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME New Password then press Enter.
• 8-32 characters
• Strong 7-bit ASCII characters excluding : , and characters
• At least one digit character (0, 1, ...9)
• At least one 7-bit ASCII non alpha-numeric character, above 0x20, (e.g. !, $, ;)
• Both lower case and upper case characters
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INTEL (R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION
> Change ME Password
Local FW Updtate <Enabled> > Power Control
Intel (R) ME New Password
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
7. Select Local FW Update then press Enter
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> Change ME Password Local FW > Power Control
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
8. In the Intel(R) ME Platform Configuration menu, select Power Control then press
Enter
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> Change ME Password Local FW Updtate <Enabled>
> Power Control
Updtate <Enabled>
Disabled Enabled Password Protected
.
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INTEL (R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION
. Select Enabled then press Enter.
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9. In the Intel(R) ME Power Control menu, select Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States then press Enter. Select an option then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) ME POWER CONTROL
Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States <Desktop: ON in S0>
Timeout 1
Idle
Desktop: ON in S0 Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Discard changes
10. In the Intel(R) ME Power Control menu, select Idle Timeout then press Enter the timeout value.
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INTEL (R) ME POWER CONTROL
Intel (R) ME ON in Host Sleep States <Desttop ON in S0> Idle Timeout 1
Timeout Value (1-65535)
1_
. Enter
11. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Main Menu. Select Intel(R) AMT Con- figuration then press Enter
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INTEL (R) AMT CONFIGURATION
Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled> > SOL/ IDER/ KVM > User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup
Activate Netwok Access Unconfi gure Network Access <Full Unprovision> > Remote Setup And Confi guration
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
12. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Manageability Feature Selection then press Enter. Select disabled then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) AMT CONFIGURATION
Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled> > SOL/ IDER/ KVM > User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup
Activate Netwok Access Unconfi gure Network Access <Full Unprovision> > Remote Setup And Confi guration
.
Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
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13. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select SOL/IDER/KVM then press Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL <Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
Menu for FW Redirection Confi guration
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
14. In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select Username and Password then press Enter Select disabled then press Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL <Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
Disabled Enabled
.
15. In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select SOL then press Enter Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL <Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
16. In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select IDER then press Enter. Select disabled then press
Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL <Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
Disabled Enabled
. Select disabled then press
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17. In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select KVM then press Enter. Select disabled then press Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL <Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
18. In the SOL/IDER/KVM menu, select Legacy Redirection Mode then press Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL
<Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
19. Select Enabled then press Enter.
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SOL/ IDER/ KVM
Username and password < Enabled> SOL <Enabled> IDER <Enabled> KVM Feature Selection <Enabled> Legacy Redirection Mode <Disabled>
Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
20.
Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select
User Consent then press Enter.
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USER CONSENT
User Opt-in < KVM> Opt-in Confi guration from Remote IT < Enabled>
Menu for FW
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
Redirection Confi guration
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21. In the User Consent Configuration menu, select User Opt-in then press Enter. Select None then press Enter.
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USER CONSENT
User Opt-in < KVM> Opt-in Confi guration from Remote IT < Enabled>
NONE KVM ALL
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
22. In the User Consent Configuration menu, select Opt-in Configurable from Remote IT then press Enter
Enter.
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User Opt-in < KVM> Opt-in Confi guration from Remote IT < Enabled>
. Select Disable Remote Control of KVM Opt-in Policy then press
USER CONSENT
Disabled Enabled
23. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select Password Policy then press Enter
You may choose to use a password only during setup and configuration or to use a pass-
word anytime the system is being accessed.
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INTEL (R) AMT CONFIGURATION
Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled> > SOL/ IDER/ KVM > User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup
Activate Netwok Access Unconfi gure Network Access <Full Unprovision> > Remote Setup And Con guration
[ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
24. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Network Setup then press Enter
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Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled>
> SOL/ IDER/ KVM
> User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup Activate Netwok Access Uncon > Remote Setup And Confi guration
gure Network Access <Full Unprovision>
Default Password Only During Step And Confi guration Anytime
INTEL (R) AMT CONFIGURATION
.
.
[ENTER] = Access
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
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25. In the Intel(R) Network Setup menu, select Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings then press Enter
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> Intel (R) ME Network Name Settings
TCP/ IP Settings
>
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
26. In the Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings menu, select Host Name then press Enter. Enter the computer’s host name then press Enter.
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Host Name _
Domain Name _
Shared/ Dedicated FQDN <Shared>
Dynamic DNS Update <Disabled>
.
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INTEL (R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS
27. Select Domain Name then press Enter. Enter the computer’s domain name then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS
Host Name _
Domain Name _ Shared/ Dedicated FQDN <Shared> Dynamic DNS Update <Disabled>
Computer Domain Name
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
28. Select Shared/Dedicated FQDN then press Enter. Select Shared or Dedicated then press Enter.
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Host Name _
Domain Name _ Shared/ Dedicated FQDN <Shared> Dynamic DNS Update <Disabled>
Computer Host Name
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
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Dedicated shared
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
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29. Select Dynamic DNS Update then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) ME NETWORK NAME SETTINGS
Host Name _
Domain Name _ Shared/ Dedicated FQDN <Shared> Dynamic DNS Update <Disabled>
Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
30. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) ME Network Setup menu.
Select TCP/IP Settings then press Enter
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TCP/ IP SETTINGS
> Wired LAN IPV4 Confi guration
.
31. In the TCP/IP Settings menu, select Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration then press
32. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select
.
Enter
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WIRED LAN IPV4 CONFIGURATION
DHCP Mode <Enabled>
Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
Activate Network Access then press Enter
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INTEL (R) AMT CONFIGURATION
Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled>
> SOL/ IDER/ KVM
> User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup Activate Netwok Access Uncon > Remote Setup And Con guration
gure Network Access <Full Unprovision>
Activiates the current network settings
and opens the ME netwotk interface
Continue: (Y/N)
. Type Y then press Enter.
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33. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Unconfigure Network Access then
press Enter. Type Y then press Enter.
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Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled>
> SOL/ IDER/ KVM
> User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup Activate Netwok Access Unconfi gure > Remote Setup And Con
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
34. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Remote Setup And Configuration then press Enter
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Manageability Feature Selection < Enabled>
> SOL/ IDER/ KVM
> User Consent
Password Policy <Anytime> > Network Setup Activate Netwok Access
Uncon
> Remote Setup And Confi guration
Network Access <Full Unprovision>
guration
Full Unprovision
Partial Unprovision
.
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gure Network Access <Full Unprovision>
35. In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select Current Provi- sioning Mode then press Enter
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Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _ Provisioning Server FQDN _ > RCFG > TLS
PSK
> TLS PKI
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36. In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select Provisioning Record then press Enter.
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Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _ Provisioning Server FQDN _ > RCFG > TLS
PSK
> TLS PKI
Provision Record is not present
.
Provisioning Mode:PKI
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[ESC] = Exit
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37. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Config- uration menu. Select Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 then press Enter. Type server address then press Enter.
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Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _ Provisioning Server FQDN _ > RCFG
PSK
> TLS > TLS PKI
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
38. In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select Provisioning Server FQDN then press Enter. Type FQDN of provisioning server then press Enter.
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Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _ Provisioning Server FQDN _ > RCFG
PSK
> TLS > TLS PKI
Provisioning server address
Enter FQDN of provisioning server
39. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Start Configuration then press Enter
. Type Y then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION
Start Confi guration
This will activate Remote Confi guration.
[ESC] = Exit
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
40. In the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Configuration menu, select TLS PSK then
press Enter
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Set PID and PPS ** _ Delete PID and PPS **
Enter PID (e.g. ABCD-1234)
.
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INTEL (R) TLS PSK CONFIGURATION
Continue: (Y/N)
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41. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Set PID and PPS ** then press Enter. Type PID code then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) TLS PSK CONFIGURATION
Set PID and PPS ** _ Delete PID and PPS **
Enter PID (e.g. ABCD-1234)
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Exit
42. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Delete PID and PPS ** then
press Enter
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. Type Y then press Enter.
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Set PID and PPS **
Delete PID and PPS **
All Rights Reserved.
43. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Intel(R) Automated Setup And Con­figuration menu. Select TLS PKI then press Enter
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Current Provisioning Mode
Provisioning Record
Provisioning Server IPV4/IPV6 _
Provisioning Server FQDN _
> RCFG
> TLS PSK
> TLS PKI
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
44. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Remote Configuration ** then
press Enter
Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v8.0.0.0061/Intel(R) ME v8.0.4.1441
Remote Confi guration ** <Enabled> PKI DNS Suf
> Manage Hashes
. Select Disabled then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION
x _
.
This will delete the PID and PPS entries.
CAUTION:
Continue: (Y/N)
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
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Disabled Enabled
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
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45. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select PKI DNS Suffix then press Enter. Type PKI DNS Suffix then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION
Remote Confi guration ** <Enabled> PKI DNS Suf
x _
> Manage Hashes
Enter PKI DNS Suffi x
<ENTER> = Complete Entry [ESC]= Discard Changes
46. In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Manage Hashes then press Enter.
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INTEL (R) REMOTE CONFIGURATION
Hash Name Active Default Algorithm
VeriSign Class 3 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 VeriSign Class 3 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Go Daddy Class 2 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Comodo AAA CA Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Starfi eld Class 2 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 VeriSign Class 3 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 VeriSign Class 3 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 VeriSign Class 3 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 GTE CyberTrust G1 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Baltimore Cyber Tr Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Cyber Trust Global Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Verizon Global Ro Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1 Entrust. net CA (2 Active: [*] Default: [*] SHA1
[Ins]= Add New ash [Delete] = Delete Hash [+] = Activate Hash [] =Move highlight [ENTER] = View Hash [Esc]= Exit
47. Select Previous Menu until you return to the Main Menu. Select Exit then press Enter Type Y then press Enter.
Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v8.0.0.0061/Intel(R) ME v8.0.4.1441
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Main Menu
> Intel (R) ME General Settings
> Intel (R) AMT Confi guration
MEBx Exit
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N)
Exit
[] = Move highlight [ENTER] = Select Entry [ESC]= Exit
.
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Appendix A

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
y slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program.
ma
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 its coding with Visual.Net, you may need to first install .NET Framework prior to installing nLite.
Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files from Intel’s website. The drivers you choose will
3. 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
Appendix B
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 at being pressed during the boot.
Manufacturing POST loop
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the k 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).
eyboard controller is pull low. This is
tached correctly and no keys are
Hard Disk(s) fail (40)
HDD controller diagnostics failed.
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Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist

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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