ECS B250H4-M20 User Manual

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B250H4-M20

USER MANUAL

Preface

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Windows® 7/8/10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 onto 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

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the motherboard.

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page 1

Describes installation of motherboard components.

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page 7

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page 27

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page 59

Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard software.

About the Manual

This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

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Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements

EN 55032

EN 61000-3-2

Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) Part 3-2: Limits-Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current 16A per phase)

EN 61000-3-3

Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) Part 3-3: Limits-Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current 16A per phase and not subject to conditional connection

EN 55024

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-Limits and methods of measurement

EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

CE marking

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Chapter 2 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions.............................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................7

Checking Jumper Settings.................................................................8

Installing Hardware..................................................................9

Installing the Processor.............................................................9

Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................11

Installing Memory Modules....................................................12

Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................13

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................21

Connecting Case Components.......................................................22

Front Panel Header.................................................................24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction...................................................................................1

Pakage Contents............................................................................1

Specifications................................................................................2

Motherboard Components..........................................................4

I/O Ports..............................................................................................6

Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility................................................................27

The Standard Configuration....................................................27

Entering the Setup Utility........................................................27

Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28

Using BIOS........................................................................................29

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29

Main Menu.............................................................................31

Advanced Menu......................................................................32

Chipset Menu..........................................................................44

Tweak Menu............................................................................51

Security Menu..........................................................................54

Boot Menu...............................................................................55

Exit Menu................................................................................56

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Chapter 4 59

Using the Motherboard Software 59

Auto-installing under Windows 10/8.x..........................................59

Running Setup.........................................................................59

Manual Installation..........................................................................61

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................61

Chapter 5 63

Trouble Shooting 63

Start up problems during assembly..............................................63

Start up problems after prolong use............................................64

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................64

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................65

Updating the BIOS.............................................................................57

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the B250H4-M20 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1151

socket for Intel® Kabylake/Skylake processor.

This motherboard is based on Intel

B250 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. It supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR4 2400/ 2133 MHz. One PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot and one PCI Express x1 Gen3 slot are suported, intended for Graphics Interface. In addition, one M.2 slot is for extending usage.

It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports (two USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel, and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB

2.0 ports) and six USB 3.0 ports (four USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports).

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one PS/2 mouse connector, one PS/2 keyboard connector, one HDMI port, one VGA port, four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one RJ45 LAN connector, and audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone.

In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 6Gb/s connectors for expansion.

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

B250H4-M20 Motherboard User Manual DVD I/O Shield 2 SATA 6Gb/s Cables

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The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as standard.

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CPU

Specifications

• Intel® B250 Chipset

Chipset

• Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture

• 2 x 288-pin DDR4 Long-DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB

• Supports 2400/2133 MHz DDR4 Long-DRAM (by CPU)

Memory

• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot

• 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen3 slot

• 1 x M.2 slot (2242/2260/2280 supports PCI-E Gen3 x 4 SSD &

Intel® OptaneTM Technology)

• Supported by Intel

B250 Chipset

- 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices

Expansion Slots

Storage

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x VGA port

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports

• 4 x USB 3.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)

Rear Panel I/O

• Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Lan

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

- Wake-on-LAN

• LGA1151 socket for Intel® Kabylake/Skylake processor

• Supports CPU up to 65W TDP

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports

• 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 2 x 10-pin USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x Serial port header (COM)

• 1 x CLR_CMOS jumper

• 1 x Case open header

• 1 x Buzzer header

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• Realtek ALC662

- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

Audio

LAN

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Menory support list.

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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

- Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)

- Supports Hardware Monitor

- Supports ACPI & DMI

- Supports Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

- F7 hot key for boot up devices option

- Supports BIOS parameters copied to the flash disk

- Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)

System BIOS

Form Factor

• Micro-ATX Size, 225mm x 185mm

• Supports eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*AP Support

Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

LGA1151 socket for Intel

Kabylake/Skylake processor

2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DIMM_1~2 288-pin DDR4 Module slots

4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

6. CASE Case open header

7. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

8. BZ Buzzer header

9. F_USB1~2 10-pin Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

10. USB3F Front Panel USB 3.0 header

11. COM Onboard serial port header

12. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

13. PCIEX1_1 PCI Express x1 Gen3 slot

14. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

15. BT Battery

16. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot for graphics interface

17. M2 2242/2260/2280 supports PCI-E Gen 3 x 4 SSD & Intel®

Optane

Technology

18. SYS_FAN 4-pin System cooling fan connector

19. ATX_12V 4-pin +12V power connector

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I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse(green)

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard(purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. HDMI Port

You can connect the HDMI device to the HDMI port.

4. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

5. USB 3.0 Ports

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

6. LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

7. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

8. Line-in(blue) It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input.

9. Line-out(lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.

10. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone.

LAN LED Status Description

OFF No dat a Orange blinking Active OFF No link Green Link

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN Port

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 225 x 185 mm. Choose a chassis that accommodates this from factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity.

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard.

• Leave components in the static-proof bags.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.

2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

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2-4. Installing Hardware

2-4-1. Installing the Processor

• This motherboard has an LGA1151 socket.

• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

A. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab.

B. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position.

C. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion.

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D. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded Heat Spreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab. Then the cover will flick automatically.

Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.

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A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.

B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector.

C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.

2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler

• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

• DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.

• Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 288-pin DDR4 2400/2133 MHz.

• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

• You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity is 32 GB.

• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

C. The slot latche is levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the

DIMM.

A. Push the latche on the mobilizable side of the DIMM slot down.

B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats c

orrectly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge

connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

* For reference only

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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0.

PCIEX1_1 Slot

PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slots is used to install an external PCI

Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0.

This is M.2 slot, 2242/2260/2280 supports PCI-E Gen3 x 4 SSD &

Intel® OptaneTM Technology.

M2 Slot

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1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot

you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:

Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot

Install the LAN Card in the PCIEX1 slot

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Please refer the following steps to install the M.2 SSD card:

1 Demount the screw not used according to the length of your M.2 SSD card.

2 Insert the M.2 SSD card into M2 slot in the fool-proof way.

3 Lock the screw as the following picture shows to make sure the M.2 SSD

card is installed in place.

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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

No. Components No. Components

1 CASE 4 USB3F

2 SATA1~4 5 COM

3F_USB1~26 F_AUDIO

1. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

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SATA1~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

2. SATA1~4: Serial ATA Connectors

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at thefront of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

3. FUSB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers

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5. COM: Onboard Serial Port Header

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.

4. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 Header

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The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture.

6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Disabled Front Panel Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel Detect ” .

* For reference only

AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.

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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Using Front Jack Detect ” . If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .

* For reference only

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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other

end to the power supply.

* For reference only

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

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No. Components No. Components

1CPU_FAN4 BZ

2 ATX_POWER 5 SYS_FAN

3 F_PANEL 6 ATX12V

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

2-4-7. Connecting Case Components

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2. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 6. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

1. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & 5. SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector)

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

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3. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX_POWER power supply.

With ATX_POWER power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

4. BZ: Buzzer Header

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Memo

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About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

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Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

 Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu



Enter Select

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by an icon .

F4 Save & Exit

1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.

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Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not.

Default

Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen.

Advanced

Select the exit icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen.

Exit

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Main Menu

System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time.

Choose the system default language

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Security Boot Exit

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BIOS Information System Language English

System Date Thu 05/18/2017

System Time 00:00:09 BIOS Version 17.05.18

BIOS Version (17.05.18)

This item shows the BIOS version.

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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.

Advanced Menu

LAN Configuration Parameters

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SAT A Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing Intel(R) Rapid Storage T echnology

LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Controller

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PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

 Smart Fan Function

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CPU T emperature (DTS) 6 3 System T emperature 32 O C CPU Fan Speed 3169 RPM System Fan Speed 0 RPM Core Voltage 1.210V DIMM Voltage 1.166V +12V 1 1.946V +5VSB 5.071V +VCC 5.115V

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 10 0

Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

Smart Fan Select

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Smart Fan Select CPU Fan

Smart Fan Mode Normal

Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) 70 DeltaT 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 Fan Full Speed Offset 7 7

Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan)

This item allows you to change and configure Smart Fans on M/B. ex. CPU Fan, System Fan.

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

Smart Fan start PWM value (180)

Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) (70)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT (3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

Smart Fan Slope PWM value (10)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

This item is used to set the fan full speed offset value.

Fan Full Speed Offset (77)

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

• CPU Temperature

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• System Fan Speed

• Core Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• +12V

• +5VSB

• +VCC

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed...etc.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) (100)

This item is used to set the value from the factory TCC Activation Temperature.

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Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Resume By PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI/PCI-E Modem or PCI/PCI-E LAN c

ard. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this

feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI/PCI-E card.

Resume By USB (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

About Resume by Ring

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB Disabled Resume By PS2 KB Disabled Resume By PS2 MS Disabled Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

Resume By RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

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ACPI Settings

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7300 CPU @ 4.00GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

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Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading T echnology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading T echnology).

CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7300 CPU @ 4.00GHz

Processor Speed 4000 MHz ID 0x906E9 Microcode Revision 4 8 Number of Processors 2Core(s) / 4Thread(s) VMX Supported SMX/TXT Not Supported

Hyper-Threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Intel (VMX) Virtualization T echnology Enabled Package C State Limit Auto Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled Intel(R) Speed Shift T echnology Disabled

Processor Speed (4000 MHz)

This item shows the processor speed.

ID (0x906E9)

This item shows the processor ID.

Microcode Revision (48)

This item shows the Microcode Revision.

Number of Processors (2Core(s) / 4Thread(s))

This item shows the core Number of Processor.

VMX (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports the VMX or not.

SMX/TXT (Not Supported)

This item shows the computer supports the SMX/TXT or not.

Hyper-Threading (Enabled)

This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-Threading and you are using a Hyper-Threading CPU.

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enables this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT

4.0.

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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Package C State Limit (Auto)

Use this item to set the Package C State limit.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state.

Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Disabled)

Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.

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SATA Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

SATA Mode (Inel RST With Intel...)

Use this it

em to select SATA mode.

SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports four SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

SATA Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable SATA controller.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Determines how SATA contorller(s) operate.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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SAT A Configuration

SATA Mode Intel RST With Intel...

SAT A Port1 Not Present

SAT A Port2 Not Present

SAT A Port3 Not Present

SAT A Port4 Not Present

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

USB Support Parameters

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Super IO Configuration

Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.

Super IO Chip (IT8613)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA)

Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8613

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

 Serial Port 1 Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings Auto

Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

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Trusted Computing

Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.

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.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Platform Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the platform hierarchy.

Storage Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the storage hierarchy.

TPM20 Device Found

TPM Support Enabled

Active PCR banks SHA-1, SHA256 Available PCR banks SHA-1, SHA256

Platform Hierarchy Enabled Storage Hierarchy Enabled Endorsement Hierarchy Enabled TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version TCG_2 Physical Presence Spec Version 1.3 TPM 20 InterfaceType CRB

TPM Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

Active PCR banks (SHA-1, SHA256)

Use this item to show the Active PCR banks.

Available PCR banks (SHA-1, SHA256)

Use this item to show the Available PCR banks.

Endorsement Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Endorsement hierarchy.

TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version (TCG_2)

Use this item to show the TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version.

Physical Presence Spec Version (1.3)

Use this item to show the Physical Presence Spec Version.

TPM 20 Interface Type (CRB)

Use this item to select the communication interface to TPM 20 device.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology

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Intel(R) RST 15.5.0.2875 RAID Driver

No disks connected to system

This item shows your computer have disk or not.

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The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

Chipset Menu

System Agent (SA) Parameters.

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System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration ME Configuration

IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.



System Agent Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Menu page.

DVMT/FIXED Memory (256M)

When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirement.

IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor.

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Grahphics Device.

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT/FIXED Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

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Multi-Monitor technology

Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors: one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 10/8.x.

Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.

It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity.

Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.)

Intel Integrated Graphics

PCI-Express Graphics

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Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].

Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item, then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it.

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Grahphics Device.

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT/FIXED Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

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2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display “Multi-Monitor technology”.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

3. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

Extend desktop to this display Disconnect this display

Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 10/8.x.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

1. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

This is currently your main display.

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Show the path of the setting location

Display devices

The type of the display

Set the multiple displays

1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.

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Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display: Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended) Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

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Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled

Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Menu page.

PCH Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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 ME Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable/Disable ME Firmware

ME FW Version (11.6.20.1221)

This item shows the ME FW version.

Management Engine T echnology Configuration

ME Control Enabled

ME FW Version 1 1.6.20.1221

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F4: Save & Exit

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

Tweak Menu

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CPU OverClocking Configuration

Tweak CPU OverClocking Configuration

Memory Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7300 CPU @ 4.00GHz

Processor Speed 4000 MHz Memory Frequency 2133 MHz T otal Memory 4096 MB

EIST Enabled Turbo Boost Enabled

 CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology

EIST Enabled

Power Limit 1 Override Enabled Power Limit 1 V alue Maximum Power Limit 1 Time Window 0 Power Limit 2 Override Enabled Power Limit 2 V alue Maximum Power Limit 3 Settings Power Limit 4 Settings Boot performance mode Max Non-Turbo Perfor... TDP Lock Disabled

CPU Ratio 40 1-Core Ratio Limit Override 40 2-Core Ratio Limit Override 40

ElST (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

Power Limit 1 Override (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Power Limit 1 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 1.

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Power Limit 1 Value (0)

Power limit 1 in Milli Watts and stepsize is 125mW .XE SKU: Any value can be programmed. Overclocking SKU: Value must be between Max and Min Power Limits (specified by PACKAGE_POWER_SKU_MSR). Other SKUs: This value must be between Min Power Limit and TDP Limit. If value is 0, BIOS will program TDP value.

Power Limit 2 Override (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Power Limit 2 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 2.

Power Limit 1 Time Window (0)

Power limit 1 Time Window value in seconds. The value may vary from 0 to 128. If the value is 0, default values will be programmed (28 sec for Mobile and 1 sec for Desktop). Indicates the time window over which TDP value should be maintained.

Power Limit 2 Value (0)

Power limit 2 value in Milli Watts and stepsize is 125mW. If the value is 0, BIOS will program this value as 1.25*TDP. Processor applies control policies such that the package power does not exceed this limit.

 Power Limit 3 Settings

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Enable/DisablePower Limit 3 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for Power Limit 3 and Power Limit 3 Time Window.

Power Limit 3 Settings

Power Limit 3 Override Disabled

Power Limit 3 Override (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Limit 3 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for Power Limit 3 and power limit 3 time window.

Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page.

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1 /2-Core Ratio Limit override (40)

Use these items to set the Core Ratio Limit Value.

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Power Limit 4 Settings

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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Enable/DisablePower Limit 4 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for Power Limit

Power Limit 4 Settings

Power Limit 4 Override Disabled

Power Limit 4 Override (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Limit 4 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for Power Limit 4 and power limit 4 time window.

Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page.

Boot Performance mode (Max Non-Turbo Perfor...)

Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.

TDP Lock (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the Package TDP lock.

CPU Ratio (40)

This item allows you to control CPU ratio.

Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page.

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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

Secure Boot (Enabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

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Set Administrator Password

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

Secure Boot state (Not Active)

This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state.

Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Not Active

Secure Boot Enabled Secure Boot Mode Standard

Secure Boot Mode (Standard)

This item is used to select the secure boot mode.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

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+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Operation System Select (Windows 8.x / 10)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Fast Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Update System BIOS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables update system BIOS.

Boot mode select (UEFI)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Boot Option #1 /

2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7

These items show the boot priorities.

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS.

Windows 8.x / 10: Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module(CSM).

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy.

Boot Configuration

Operation system Select Windows 8.x / 10

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled Bootup NumLock State On

Quiet Boot Enabled Update System BIOS Disabled Boot mode select UEFI

Set Boot Priority Boot Option #1 Hard Disk Boot Option #2 CD/DVD Boot Option #3 USB Floppy Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk Boot Option #6 USB Flash: UEFI: SanD... Boot Option #7 Network

UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities

This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing UEFI USB Flash drive.

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Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Save Options

This item enables you to save the options that you have made.

Save Changes

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore defaults to all the setup options.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.

This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.

Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit

t the system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Security Boot Exit

Go back to EZ Mode

Back to EZ Mode

Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override UEFI: SanDisk Cruzer Micro 0.4, Partition 1

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Save as User Defaults

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore the user defaults.

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-

vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.

(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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Using the Motherboard Software

The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 10/8.x. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it:

Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Auto-installing under Windows 10/8.x

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

Click the “ Utilities” button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility.

Information:

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.

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If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look

for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

Manual Installation

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.

Windows 10/8.x will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

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eBLU

ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.

eDLU

ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

eSF

eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature.

It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned “ on “ as well. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running.

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Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and

Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

Maintenance and care tips

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component.

Please log onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.

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