DFI PIC-H61 User Manual

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PIC-H61
Full Size PICMG 1.3
User’s Manual
A23910427
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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.
© 2014. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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Table of Contents

Copyright ............................................................................................................. 2
Trademarks ........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B .....................................................2
LPT Connector ............................................................................................ 22
FPD Connector ........................................................................................... 23
KB/MS Connector ........................................................................................ 23
IrDA Connector ..........................................................................................24
SMBus Connector ....................................................................................... 24
Power Connectors ....................................................................................... 25
Battery ....................................................................................................... 25
About this Manual ..........................................................................................4
Warranty ............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions ...................................................................... 4
Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4
About the Package .........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................................................................. 6
Specifications ................................................................................................6
Features ........................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................................ 8
Board Layout ................................................................................................. 8
System Memory ............................................................................................9
Installing the DIM Module ........................................................................... 10
CPU ................................................................................................................ 11
Installing the CPU ....................................................................................... 11
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink.................................................................. 13
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 14
Clear CMOS ............................................................................................... 14
USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 15
KB/MS Power Select.................................................................................... 15
Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 16
COM1 RS232/422/485 Select ....................................................................... 16
Rare Panel I/O Ports .................................................................................... 17
COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 17
USB Ports ................................................................................................... 18
RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................................... 18
VGA Ports .................................................................................................. 19
I/O Connectors ............................................................................................ 20
Digital I/O Power Connector ........................................................................ 20
Digital I/O Connector .................................................................................. 20
Cooling Fan Connectors...............................................................................21
Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 21
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 22
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 26
Overview ..................................................................................................... 26
AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 27
Main .......................................................................................................... 27
Advanced ................................................................................................... 27
Chipset ...................................................................................................... 35
Boot........................................................................................................... 39
Security ...................................................................................................... 40
Save & Exit ................................................................................................ 41
Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................... 41
Chapter 4 - Supported Software .......................................................... 42
Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code................................................53
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 54
Appendix C - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 55
Appendix D - BIOS Status Code ............................................................ 57
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About this Manual

Static Electricity Precautions

An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal­lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum­stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han­dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con­nectors by their ends.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com­ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta­tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas­sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installa­tion or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.
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About the Package

The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One PIC-H61 board
• Two USB port cables (with bracket)
• Two COM port cables (with bracket)
• Two Serial ATA data cables
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
Optional Items
• Serial ATA data cable
• Serial ATA power cable
• USB port cable
• COM port cable
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Before Using the System Board

Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal components.
• A CPU
• Memory module
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction

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Specifications

Processor
Chipset System Memory
Expansion Interfaces (via gold ngers)
Graphics
LAN
Onboard USB
Trusted Platform Module - TPM (optional)
• LGA 1155 socket for:
- 3rd generation Intel
®
: Intel
CoreTM i7-3770 (8M Cache, up to 3.9 GHz); 77W
®
CoreTM i5-3550S (6M Cache, up to 3.7 GHz); 65W
: Intel
®
: Intel
CoreTM i3-3220 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz); 55W
®
: Intel
Pentium® G2120 (3M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 65W
- 2nd generation Intel
®
: Intel
CoreTM i7-2600 (8M Cache, up to 3.8 GHz); 95W
®
: Intel
CoreTM i5-2400 (6M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz); 95W
®
CoreTM i3-2120 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz); 65W
: Intel
®
: Intel
Pentium® G850 (3M Cache, 2.9 GHz); 65W
®
Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel® AVX) Instructions
• Intel
®
• Intel
Turbo Boost Technology
®
CoreTM processors (22nm process technology)
®
CoreTM processors (32nm process technology)
• Intel® H61 Express Chipset
• Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz (3rd generation processors) Supports DDR3 1066/1333MHz (2nd generation processors)
• Supports dual channel memory interface
• Supports up to 16GB system memory
• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC
• 1 PCIe x16 slot
- Supports Gen 3.0 (3rd generation processors)
- Supports Gen 2.0 (2nd generation processors)
• 4 PCIe x1
• 4 PCI
• 4 USB 2.0
• Intel® HD Graphics
• Display outputs:
- 1 VGA port at rear I/O
- 1 TMDS port pin header supports PIC-DVI module (optional)
• DVI-D supports up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz resolution (optional)
• VGA supports up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz resolution
• Supports 6 Graphics Execution Units (EUs)
®
Clear Video Technology
• Intel
• DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) support for accelerating video processing
• 2 Intel® W82574L PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• 6 USB 2.0
- 2 USB at the rear I/O
- 4 USB via 2 USB connectors
• Infi neon SLB9635
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
Serial ATA BIOS
Rear I/O
I/O Connectors
Energy Effi cient Design
Damage Free Intelligence
OS Support
Temperature
Humidity Dimensions
Certifi cation
• 4 SATA 2.0 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
• AMI BIOS
- 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• 1 DB-15 VGA port
• 2 RJ45 LAN ports
• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connector
• 4 serial connectors
- 1 RS232/422/485
- 3 RS232
• 4 SATA 2.0 ports
• 1 parallel connector
• 1 fl oppy connector
• 2 connectors for 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 8-bit Digital I/O connector
• 1 SMBus connector
• 1 IrDA connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 1 chassis intrusion connector
• 1 CPU fan connector (supports Smart fan)
• 1 8-pin 12V ATX power connector
• Supports ErP Lot6 power saving (optional)
• Supports ACPI
• System Power Management
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-PS/2 KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse
- Wake-On-LAN
- RTC timer to power-on the system
• CPU stopped clock control
• AC power failure recovery
• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors VCORE/5V/3.3V/V_DIMM/12V/5VSB voltages and failure alarm
• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
• Watchdog timer function
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
o
C to 85oC
• 10% to 90%
• 338mm (13.3") x 122mm (4.8")
• CE
• FCC Class B
• RoHS
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Features

• Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
• DDR3
DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2.
• Graphics
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with out­standing graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and com­patibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports DVI-D and VGA interfaces for diaplay outputs.
• Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.
• Gigabit LAN
The Intel W82574L Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power­on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Wake-On-PS/2
This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.
Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
• RTC Timer
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time.
• ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Manage­ment and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating ses­sion will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.
• USB
The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second band­width while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
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Important:
The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.
• Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically.
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Board Layout
Chapter 2
USB 0
USB 1
LAN 1
LAN 2
COM4
1
2 1
VGA
Fintek
F71889F
Chassis
Intrusion
1
COM3
LPT
1
(JP6) (JP5)
1
DIO Power
IrDA
Fintek 81216
11
1
25
1
XIO3130I
Buzzer
DIO
1
8
COM2
COM1
1
FPD
1
1
9
KB/MS
(JP1)
(JP4)
(JP3)
1
2
10
2 1
SMBus
1
1
(JP2)
USB 4-5
USB 2-3
6
2
1
5
33
10
1
2
1
10
Intel H61
8
7
SPI Flash BIOS
2
1
SATA 5
SATA 1
SATA 4
Battery
Front Panel
CPU FAN
12
SATA 0
1
12
11
IT8892
LGA 1155
ATX12V
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
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Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear­ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

System Memory

DDR3
The system board supports the following memory interface.
Single Channel (SC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.
Dual Channel (DC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
DIMMs are on the same channel.
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Important:
You can populate either Channel A or Channel B first.
DIMMs in a channel can be identical or completely different. However, we highly recommend using identical DIMMs.
Not all slots need to be populated. DIMMs of the same memory configuration
are on different channels.
Features
Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
Supports 1066/1333/1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• Dual channel memory interface
Supports maximum of 16GB system memory
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Installing the DIM Module

Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the DIMM socket on the system board.
4. Push the “ejector tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.
Ejector tab
5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket.
Ejector tab
6. Grasping the module by its edges, position the module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way.
7. Seat the module vertically, pressing it down firmly until it is completely seated in the socket. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place.
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Notch
Key
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CPU
The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1155 socket. This socket is exclu­sively designed for installing a LGA 1155 packaged Intel CPU.
Important:
1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA 1155 socket comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent. If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests will be accepted and pro­cessed only if the LGA 1155 socket comes with the protective cap.
Protective cap
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.
Installing the CPU
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the LGA 1155 CPU socket on the system board.
Important:
The CPU socket must not come in contact with anything other than the CPU. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.
4. Unlock the socket by push­ing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it is released from the reten­tion tab; then lift the load lever up.
Load lever
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Retention tab
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5. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate.
Lift the load lever up to
the angle shown on the photo.
6. Remove the protective cap from the CPU socket. The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.
Load plate
Load lever
Protective cap
7. Insert the CPU into the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with the corner of the CPU socket shown on the photo.
Gold triangular mark
Alignment key
The CPU’s notch will at
the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key.
Alignment key
Important:
The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force.
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8. Close the load plate then push the load lever down.
While closing the load
plate, make sure the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob.
9. Hook the load lever under the retention tab.
Load lever
Retention knob
Retention tab
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink
The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula­tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
Note:
A boxed Intel® processor already includes the CPU fan and heat sink assembly. If your CPU was purchased separately, make sure to only use Intel®-certified fan and heat sink.
1. Before you install the fan / heat sink, you must apply a thermal paste onto the top of the CPU. The thermal paste is usually supplied when you purchase the fan / heat sink assem­bly. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top of the CPU, the compound will disperse evenly.
Some heat sinks come with a patch of pre-applied thermal paste. Do not apply thermal
paste if the fan / heat sink already has a patch of thermal paste on its underside. Peel the strip that covers the paste before you place the fan / heat sink on top of the CPU.
2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 push­pins around the heat sink, which are used to secure the heat sink onto the sys­tem board, must match the 4 mounting holes around the socket.
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Mounting hole
3. Orient the heat sink such that the CPU fan’s cable is nearest the CPU fan con­nector.
CPU fan connector
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4. Rotate each push-pin ac­cording to the direction of the arrow shown on top of the pin.
Push down two pushpins
that are diagonally across the heat sink. Perform the same procedure for the other two push-pins.
5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable to the CPU fan connector on the system board.
Heat sink
“Locked” position of
push-pin
“Unlocked” position
of push-pin

Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS
JP4
1
1-2 On: Normal
2
(default)
3
If you encounter the following,
a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.
1
2-3 On: Clear CMOS
2 3
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CPU fan connector
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 JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.
3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.
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USB Power Select
USB 0-1 (JP5)
132
1-2 On: +5V
(default)
2-3 On: +5V_
standby
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.
132
USB 2-5 (JP2)
3 2
1
1-2 On: +5V (default)
3 2
1
2-3 On: +5V_
standby
KB/MS Power Select
(JP3)
1 2
1-2 On: +5V (default)
JP3 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
1 2 3
2-3 On: +5V_
standby
Important:
If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.
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Power-on Select
JP6
2
31
1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default)
JP6 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP6 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.
When using the JP6 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).
312
2-3 On:
Auto power-on
COM1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select
COM 1
JP1
JP1 is 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
642
42
6
642
Note:
In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that re covers within a 5 second period, JP6 must be set to pins 2-3 and the “AC Power Lose” in CMOS is set to “On”.
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1
5
31
1-2 On: RS232
(default)
DTR-
DSR-
CTS-
RD
2 1
TD
DCD-
RS232 RS422
16
GND
9
RTS-
RI-
3-4 On: RS422
2 1
53
Full Duplex
COM 1
RXD-
TXD-
N.C.
RXD+
TXD+
N.C.
N.C.
Full Duplex
N.C.
N.C.
1
DATA-
DATA+
N.C.
RS485
N.C.
N.C.
53
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
9
5-6 On: RS485
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Rear Panel I/O Ports

USB 0
USB 1
The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• 2 USB ports
• 2 LAN ports
• VGA
LAN 1
LAN 2
VGA
COM (Serial) Ports
COM1 :
COM 4
COM 2 to COM 4:
RS232
COM 2 to COM 4 are fixed at RS232. The pin function of COM 1 ports will vary according to JP1’s setting. Refer to “COM1 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.
COM 2
COM 1
COM 3
RS232/422/485
Connecting External Serial Ports
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Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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USB Ports
USB 2.0
1
2
USB 0
USB 4-5
USB 2-3
VCC
-Data
+Data
GND
Key
VCC
-Data +Data GND N. C.
10
9
USB 1
USB 2.0
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 (USB 0-1). The two 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 2-3/ USB 4-5). The ad­ditional USB ports may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
RJ45 LAN Ports
LAN 1 LAN 2
Features
• 2 Intel® 82574 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller
The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a net­work hub.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
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VGA Port
VGA
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 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
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I/O Connectors

Digital I/O Connector Digital I/O Power Connector
Digital I/O
1
+12V
1
8
The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
Digital I/O Connector
Ground 5VSB
4
+5V
Digital I/O power
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
SATA 2.0 3Gb/s
1
GND
TXP
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND
7
Features
• SATA 0, SATA 1, 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.
Pins Function
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
DIO7
DIO6 DIO5 DIO4 DIO3 DIO2 DIO1 DIO0
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BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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Cooling Fan Connectors
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CPU fan
The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
BIOS Setting
The Advanced menu (“Hardware Health Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Speed Control
Sense
Power
Ground
1
Chassis Intrusion Connector
1 2
The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.
MyGuard Hardware Monitor
Install the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” utility. By default, the chassis intrusion detection func­tion is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” section in chapter 4 for more information.
Ground
Signal
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Front Panel Connector
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HDD-LED
RESET-SW
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12
HDD-LED - HDD LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
RESET SW - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN
LPT Connector
LPT
The LPT port is for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP.
(Standard Parallel Port)
SPP
ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port)
EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)
Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.
Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.
Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
PWR-BTN - Power Switch
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
3 HDD Power 5 Signal 4 LED Power 7 Ground 6 Signal 9 RST Signal PWR-BTN 8 Ground
11 N.C. 10 Signal
PWR-LED
2 LED Power
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FPD Connector
FPD
2 1
The FPD connector supports a standard floppy disk drive. The floppy cable can be inserted into this connector only if pin 1 of the cable is aligned with pin 1 of this connector.
Connecting the FPD Cable
Insert one end of the FPD cable into the FPD connector and the other end of the cable to the floppy drive. Pin 1 of the cable must align with pin 1 of the FPD connector.
BIOS Setting
Enable or disable this function in the Advanced menu (“Floppy Configuration” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
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KB/MS Connector
KB/MS
KBDATA
KBMS POWER
The KB/Mouse connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse by means of a PS/2 cable.
Connecting the PS/2 Cable
The system board package comes with a PS/2 cable. Connect one end of the cable to the KB/ Mouse connector. The other ends are used to connect a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse.
KBCLK
GND
KEY
12
MSCLK MSDATA GND
GND KBMS POWER
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PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system.
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IrDA Connector
IrDA
1
5V
3
IRRX
4
IRTX
5
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.
The IrDA connector is for connecting an IrDA module. Connect the cable from your IrDA mod­ule to IrDA connector.
SMBus
SMBus
3V3SB
SMB_DATA
SMB_CLK
Ground
The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a mul­tiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer.
1 2 3 4
Note:
The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions.
BIOS Setting
Set “UART2 Mode Select” (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) in the Integrated Peripherals sub­menu of the BIOS to the type of IrDA standard supported by your device.
Driver Installation
You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the IrDA function. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.
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Power Connectors
12V power
12V
5
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 20-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 20-pin connector. The 4-pin +12V power connector enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM).
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Battery
Battery
The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.
Safety Measures
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.
The power connectors from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 20-pin and 4-pin connectors in only one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orientation before plugging the connectors.
The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate. Your system configuration (CPU power, amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, we strongly recom­mend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt (or greater) power supply.
Important:
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements.
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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Overview

The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.
Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only.
Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.

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.
Scrolls backward 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.
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 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 Compliancy Project Version Build Date and Time
System Language
System Date System Time
Access Level
System Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sun­day to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.
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Boot Security
American Megatrends
4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 1APTC 0.20 x64 10/12/2012 17:43:40
[English]
[Tue 11/06/2012] [09:59:17]
Administraor
Save & ExitChipset
Choose the system default language
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Advanced
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
CPU Con guration
SATA Con guration
USB Con guration
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 military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to
23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.
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ACPI Power Management Configuration
This section is used to configure the ACPI Setting.
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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)]
[Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
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
Enable this field to use the Ring signal to wake up the system.
Resume by RTC Alarm
When Enabled, the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event.
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
PC Health Status
This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor.
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Smart Fan Function
Case Open System Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU FAN Speed System FAN Speed VCore +5.0V +12V VDIMM +3.3V VSB5V VSB3V VBAT
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: +58 C : +31 C : 3118 RPM : N/A : +1.000 V : +4.992 V : +12.144 V : +1.552 V : +3.328 V : +5.032 V : +3.376 V : +3.312 V
Smart Fan Function
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Smart Fan Function CPU Smart Fan Control
Boundary 1 Boundary 2 Boundary 3 Boundary 4 Speed Count 1 Speed Count 2 Speed Count 3 Speed Count 4 Speed Count 5
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[Automatic]
60 50 40 30 100 75 50 40 30
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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CPU Smart Fan Control
When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the CPU’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation.
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CPU Configuration
This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.
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CPU Confi guration Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Intel SMX Technology 64-bit
L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache
Hyper-threading
Active Processor Cores Intel Virtualization Technology
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32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 8192 kB
[Enabled]
[All] [Disabled]
Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). When disa­bled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
Hyper-threading
Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for Hyper-Threading technol­ogy. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores
Number of cores to enable in each processor package.
SATA Configuration
This section is used to configure SATA functions.
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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 ESC: Exit
SATA Controller(s)
This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA channels.
SATA Mode Selection
IDE Mode This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices.
Intel Virtualization Technology
When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabili­ties provided by Vanderpool Technology.
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USB Configuration
This section is used to configure USB.
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USB Confi guration USB Devices:
1 keyboard, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
EHCI Hand-off Port 60/64 Emulation
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[Enabled]
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support
Enabled Enables legacy USB. Auto Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected. Disabled Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.
Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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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Super IO Confi guration Super IO Chip
Restore AC Power Loss
Watchdog Timer
SuperIO Watchdog Timer
Floppy Disk Controller Con guration
IR Port Con guration
Parallel Port Con guration
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[Power Off] [Disabled]
10
Set Parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB).
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Restore AC Power Loss
Off
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press
the Power button to power-on the system. On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on. Last State
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand-off. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.
Port 60/64 Emulation
Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.
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When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.
Watchdog Timer
Enable or disable Super I/O watchdog timer.
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Floppy Disk Controller Configuration
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Floppy Disk Controller Confi guration
Floppy Disk Controller
Device Settings
Change Settings
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Change Settings
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
[Enabled]
IO=3F0h; IRQ=6; DMA=2
[Auto]
Enable or Disable Floppy Disk Controller
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
IR Port Configuration
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IR Port Confi guration
Serial Port
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[Disabled]
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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IR Port Configuration
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IR Port Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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Change Settings
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
[Enabled]
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3
[Auto]
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
Parallel Port Configuration
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Parallel Port Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings Device Mode
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Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port.
Change Settings
Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.
Device Mode
Enable or disable serial port (LPT/LPTE)
[Enabled]
IO=378h; IRQ=7;
[Auto] [STD Printer Mode]
Enable or Disable Parellel Port (LPT/LPTE)
 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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Second 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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Second Super IO Confi guration Super IO Chip
Serial Port 1 Con guration
Serial Port 2 Con guration
Serial Port 3 Con guration
Serial Port 4 Con guration
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Set parameters of Serial Port 1(COMC).
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 4 Configuration
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Serial Port 1 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
[Enabled]
IO=3E8h; IRQ=5;
[Auto]
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Serial Port 2 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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Serial Port 3 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=2E8h; IRQ=5;
[Auto]
[Enabled]
IO=3E0h; IRQ=10;
[Auto]
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Advanced
Serial Port 4 Confi guration
Serial Port
Device Settings
Change Settings
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[Enabled]
IO=2E0h; IRQ=10;
[Auto]
Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port.
Change Settings
Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.
Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Network Stack
Network Stack
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[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
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Chipset
Configures relevant chipset functions.
Main

South Bridge

North Bridge

ME Subsystem
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Advanced
Chipset
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot Security
Save & Exit
South Bridge Parameters
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
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
High Precision Event Timer Confi guration
High Precision Timer After G3
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
High Precision Timer
Enable or disable the High Precision Timer.
After G3
Power Off / WOL Power-on the system via WOL after G3. Power On
1.5.0.0 H61 05/B3
[Enabled] [Power on]
PCI Express Coniguration settings.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Power-on the system after G3.
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PCI Express Configuration
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Chipset
PCI Express Confi guration
PCI Express Root Port [Enabled]
Onboard 82574 LAN Controller [Enabled]
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Enable or disable LAN.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
USB Configuration
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Chipset
USB Confi guration
EHCI1
EHCI2 USB Ports Per-Port Disable Controller
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
[Enabled]
[Enabled] [Disabled]
EHCI1 and EHCI2
These fields are used to enable or disable USB 2.0.
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Controller
Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.
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 ESC: Exit
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North Bridge
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability
VT-d
C-State Pre-Wake

Graphics Confi guration

NB PCIe Confi guration

Memory Confi guration
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Ivy Bridge
1.5.0.0 Supported
[Enalbed]
[Enabled]
C-State Pre-Wake
Controls C-State Pre-Wake feature for ARAT, in SSKPD[57].
Check to enableVT-d function on MCH.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Graphics Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
Graphics Confi guration IGFX VBIOS Version IGfx Frequency
Primary Display Internal Graphics
DVMT Pre-Allocated
DVMT Total Gfx Mem

LCD Control
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
2137 350 MHz
[Auto]
[Auto] [64M] [256M]
Select which of IGFX/ PEG/PCI Graphics device should be primary delay or select SG for switch­able Gfx.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Primary Display
Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be primary display or select SG for switchable Gfx.
Internal Graphics
Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.
DVMT Pre-Allocated
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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Select DVMT5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device.
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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
LCD Control
Primary IGFX Boot Display
SDVO-LFP Panel Type
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
NB PCIe Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
NB PCIe Confi guration PEG
PEG-Gen X
Enable PEG
[VBIOS Default]
[VBIOS Default]
Not Present
[Gen1]
[Enabled]
Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
Confi gure PEG B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3.
Memory Information
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Chipset
Memory Information Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency Total Memory DIMM#1 DIMM#2 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 4096 MB (DDR3) 2048 MB (DDR3) 2048 MB (DDR3) 9
9 9 24 Not support Not support
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Enabled PEG
To enable or disable the PEG.
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 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Intel ME Subsystem Confi guration ME FW Version
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset
8.0.4.1441
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults 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 waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot
Security
1
[On] [Disabled]
07.69
Save & ExitChipset
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefi nite waiting.
 Select Screen  Select Item
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit
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Quiet Boot
Enables or disables the quiet boot function.
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CSM Parameters
Main
Launch CSM Boot option fi lter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy
Other PCI device ROM priority
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Advanced
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot
Security
[Enabled]
[UEFI and Legacy] [Do not launch] [Legacy only]
[UEFI OpROM]
Save & ExitChipset
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 ESC: Exit
Boot option filter
This option controls what devices system can be 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 length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Security Confi guration
Administrator Password
Sets the administrator password.
User Password
Sets the user password.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot Security
Save & ExitChipset
Set 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 lesystem device
Save Changes and Reset
To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made.
Discard Changes and Reset
To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.
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Advanced
Chipset
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

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
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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
After finishing BIOS update, please turn off the AC power. Wait about 10 seconds and then turn on the AC power again.
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Restore Defaults
To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
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Chapter 4

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board.
Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.
Auto Run Pages (for Windows 7)
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (for Windows XP only)
Note:
Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.
To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu.
1. Read the license agreement carefully.
Click “I have read and
accept the terms of the License Agreement” then click Install.
3. Click Exit.
2. Setup is now installing the driver.
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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.
To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the
utility. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement
then click Yes.
3. Go through the readme document for more installa­tion tips then click Next.
4. Click Finish to exit setup.
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (for Windows XP only)
To install the driver, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C” on the main menu.
1. Click “I accept the agree­ment” then click Next.
2. To start installation, click Next.
Intel Graphics Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.
By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics perfor­mance.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
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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.
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”.
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. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next.
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4. Click Install to begin the installation.
5. After completing installation, click Finish.
Intel Management Engine Drivers
To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu.
1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.
2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
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3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.
4. After completing installa-
tion, click Finish.
DFI Utility
DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog,and DIO. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.
Note:
If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.
1. Setup is ready to instal the DFI Utility driver Click “Next”.
2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.
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3. Enter “User name” (SB102)
and “Organization” information then click “Next”.
4. Click “Install” to begin the
installation.
The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.
5. After completing installa
tion, click “Finish”.
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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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Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3
To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.
1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder.
2. Click Install to begin installa­tion.
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3. Click Finish to exit installation.
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Appendix A - 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 A
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 B

Appendix B - 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.
Hard Disk(s) fail (40)
Keyboard error or no keyboard present
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
Manufacturing POST loop
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.
BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted
The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.
Memory test fail
The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).
HDD controller diagnostics failed.
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Appendix C
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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Appendix D - BIOS Status Code

Status Code Ranges
Standard Status Codes
SEC Status Codes
Appendix D
PEI Status Codes
Appendix D BIOS status code
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PEI Beep Codes
Appendix D BIOS status code
DXE Status Codes
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DXE Beep Codes
ACPI/ASL Status Codes
OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges
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