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Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always
provide the most updated information.
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.
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
• 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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Chapter 2 Getting Started
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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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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Chapter 3
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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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
JP3JP5
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
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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
1DIO72 DIO6
3DIO54DIO4
5DIO36DIO2
7DIO18DIO0
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
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 AssignmentPin Pin Assignment
HDD-LED
RESET SW
28
3HDD Power
Signal4LED Power
5
7Ground6Signal
RST SignalPWR-BTN 8Ground
9
N.C.10Signal
11
PWR-LED
2LED 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
162
180.00
80.00
120.00
160.0028.60
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
KeysFunction
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
fi 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 UtilityAdvanced
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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BootSecurity
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 Confi guration
PC Health Status
Trusted Computing
CPU Confi guration
SATA Confi guration
Intel TXT(LT) Confi guration
AMT Confi guration
USB Confi guration
F71879 Super IO Confi guration
Second Super IO Confi guration
Network Stack
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Advanced
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Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
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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Advanced
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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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
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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]
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) 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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Advanced
F71879 Super IO Confi guration
F71879 Super IO Chip
Restore AC Power Loss
WatchDog TimerSuper IO WatchDog Timer
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Fintek F71879
[Power Off]
[Disabled]
10
Restore AC Power Loss
help.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
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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Fintek-F81217
Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 4 Configuration
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Advanced
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]
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Enable or disable UEFI
network stack.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC: Exit
Chipset
This section is to configure relevant chipset functions.
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Advanced
Main
South Bridge
North Bridge
ME Subsystem
Chipset
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BootSecurity
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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South Bridge
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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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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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Chipset
Sandy Bridge
1.5.0.0
Unsupported
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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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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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Advanced
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BootSecurity
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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Advanced
Chipset
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BootSecurity 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>.
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Confi guration
PC Health Status
Trusted Computing
CPU Confi guration
SATA Confi guration
Intel TXT(LT) Confi guration
AMT Confi guration
USB Confi guration
F71879 Super IO Confi guration
F81217 Second Super IO Confi guration
Network Stack
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Save & ExitChipsetBootSecurity
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
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[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
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BootSecurity 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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Megatrends
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BIOS Date: 02/17/2012 18:13:29 Ver: 1APTJ
Press <Ctrl+P> to enter MEBS setup menu
Press <Del> or <F2> to enter setup
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.
Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v8.0.0.0061/Intel(R) ME v8.0.4.1441
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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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
INTEL (R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
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.
Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v8.0.0.0061/Intel(R) ME v8.0.4.1441
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
INTEL (R) AUTOMATED SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
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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Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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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Appendix A
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,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
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
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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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