ECS H61H2-M13 User Manual

Preface

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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

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation. 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.

Preface

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.

• 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.

About the Manual

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 61

Describes the motherboard software

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5 T rouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips

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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility .

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Chapter 2

7 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

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

Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7

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

Setting Jumpers.......................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings......................................................9

Jumper Settings......................................................................9

Installing Hardware...................................................................10

Installing the Processor..........................................................10

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

Expansion Slots......................................................................14

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

Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................19

Connecting I/O Devices.................................................................. 20

Connecting Case Components.....................................................21

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

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

Feature............................................................................................2

Specifications................................................................................4

Motherboard Components..........................................................6

Chapter 3 25

Using BIOS 25

About the Setup Utility ........................ ......................................... 25

The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................25

Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................25

Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................26

Using BIOS......................................................................................26

BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................27

Main Menu.............................................................................29

Advanced Menu......................................................................30

Chipset Menu..........................................................................43

M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu.................................50

Boot Menu...............................................................................56

Security Menu.........................................................................57

Exit Menu................................................................................58

Updating the BIOS..................................................................60

Chapter 4

61 61

Using the Motherboard Software 61

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM...................................61

Auto-installing under W indows XP/Vista/7..................................61

Running Setup.........................................................................62

Manual Installation...........................................................................64

Utility Software Reference.................................................................64

Chapter 5

65 65

Trouble Shooting 65

Start up problems during assembly ..............................................65

Start up problems after prolong use............................................66

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................66

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................67

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M13 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core

Family/Pentium®/Celeron® processors for

high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on Intel® H61 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.

H61 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333/ 1066 SDRAM. One PCI is supported, fully compliant with PCI rev 2.2 specification at 33MHz. High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0. In addition, one PCI Express slot x1 is supported. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports).

The motherboard is equipped with full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/ 2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one D-sub (VGA) port, one RJ45 LAN port, four USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors for expansion.

Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

• Accommodates LGA1 155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core

Family

/Pentium®/Celeron® processors

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

• One PCI Express x16 Gen2 port supporting up to 5 GB/s direction peak bandwidth

“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.

The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following features:

Processor

Chipset

• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB

Memory

Audio

• 5.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• Meets Microsoft WLP3.x (Windows Logo Program) audio requirements

• All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

• Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT

• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V

The Intel H61 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.

• Support one PCI Express x1 slot

• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

• Eight USB 2.0 ports supported

• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support

• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5

• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller

Extra Chips

• ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports one PCI slot expansion

Introducing the Motherboard

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface

• One PCI Express x1 slot

• One 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slot

• Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

Expansion Options

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

Integrated I/O

• One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors

• One RJ45 LAN port

• One D-sub (VGA) port

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• Graphic parameters

BIOS Firmware

This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.

Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Introducing the Motherboard

• Intel® H61 Chipset

• LGA1 155 socket for 2nd Generation Family/Pentium®/Celeron

processors

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB

• Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM

• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot

• 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot

• 1 x PCI slot

• Supported by Intel® H61 Express Chipset

-4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers

• VIA VT1705 6-ch HD audio CODEC

• Compliant with HD audio specification

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x D-sub (VGA) port

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

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

• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, 6-ch line out)

Chipset Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

LAN

CPU

Specifications

Rear Panel I/O

• Realtek 8105E 10/100 LAN Realtek 81 1 1E Gigabit LAN (Optional)

Audio

• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility

Form Factor

• Micro ATX Size, 225mm x 190mm

System BIOS

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports

• 4 x Serial SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header

• 1 x Case Open header

• 1 x TPM header

• 1 x LPT header

• 1 x USBPWR_F jumper

• 1 x USBPWR_R jumper

• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Front panel audio header

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Clear CMOS header

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• Supports eBLU/eDLU/eSF

AP Support

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Components

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

LABEL COMPONENTS

2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots

4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

6. SPK Speaker header

7. SATA3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

9. CASE Case open header

10. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only

11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

12. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 header

13. USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper

14. LPT Onboard parallel port header

15. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

16. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

17. PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot

18. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

19. TPM Trusted platform module header

20. COM Onboard serial port header

21. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

22. USBPWR_R Rear panel USB/PS2 power select jumper

23. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

1. CPU Socket

LGA1155 socket for 2

Generation Intel® Core

™

Family/Pentium®/Celeron® processors

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

• 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 they came in

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the micro ATX system case. Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.

This motherboard carries a micro ATX form factor of 225 x 190 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

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

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Checking Jumper Settings

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

Jumper Settings

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”.

Jumper

Type

Description Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS

3-pin

Clear CMOS

1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

CLR_CMOS

3-pin

USBPWR_R

1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB

Rear USB/PS2 Power Select Jumper

3-pin

USBPWR_F

1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB

Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper

USBPWR_R

USBPWR_F

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Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

This motherboard has an LGA1155 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.

Warning:

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

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

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up.

3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.

4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

Installing the Motherboard

A. Disengaging of the Load Lever

· Press the hook of lever down and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab.

B. Opening of the Load Plate

· Lift the tail of the load lever.

· Rotate the load plate to fully open position.

C. Removing the Cap

· Be careful not to touch the contact at any time.

D. Inserting the Package

· Grasp the package. Ensure to grasp on the edge of the 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.

E. Closing the Load Plate

· 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.

F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.

G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more detail installation procedure.

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

* For reference only

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Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity is 16 GB.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table

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.

1. 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 heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/ heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

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

3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz

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Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM . 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

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

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

* For reference only

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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.

This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.2 compliant.

PCI Slot

Expansion Slots

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.

PCIEX1 Slot

PCIEX16 Slot

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.

Installing the Motherboard

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

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.

2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

1. 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.

* For reference only

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Connecting Optional Devices

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

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN

7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

SA T A1~4: Serial A T A connectors

These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices, 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.

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

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F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers

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

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.

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal

5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground

9 Key No pin

10 NC Not connected

Pin Signal Name Function

COM: Onboard serial port header

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

1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB Serial Input 3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output

4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSRB Data Set Ready

7 RTSB RART B Request to Send 8 CTSB Clear to Send

9 RI Ring Indicator

10 Key No pin

Pin Signal Name Function

ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

Short Unlock

Open Lock

Pin 1-2 Function

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CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

Short Chassis cover is removed

Open Chassis cover is closed

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

Pin 1-2 Function

TPM: TPM module header

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a microntroller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specification.

1 TPM_CLK

2 GND

3 LFRAME#

4 KEY

5 LREST#

6 SMBDATA

7 LAD3

8 LAD2

9 VCC3

10 LAD1

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

11 LAD0

12 GND

13 RESERVE0

14 RESERVE1

16 SERIRQ

17 GND

18 GND

19 LPCPD#

20 SMBCLK

15 VCC3_DUAL

LPT : Onboard parallel port header

This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

1 STROBE 14 AFD

2 PD0 15 ERROR 3 PD1 16 PRNINIT

4 PD2 17 SLIN

5 PD3 18 Ground

6 PD4 19 Ground 7 PD5 20 Ground

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

8 PD6 21 Ground 9 PD7 22 Ground

10 ACK 23 Ground 11 BUSY 24 Ground 12 PE 25 Ground

13 SLCT 26 Key

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Installing a SA T A Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

About SA T A 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.

Installing Serial A T A 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:

This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.

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

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Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

LAN Port

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

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

Audio Ports

Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo line-in singal. The second jack is for stereo line-out singal. The third jack is for microphone.

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

USB 2.0 Ports

PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

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Connecting Case Components

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

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX1 match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. 4 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. 6 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

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A TX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of

1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

CPU_F AN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector

1 GND System Ground

3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM

Pin Signal Name Function

2 +12V Power +12V

SYS_F AN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector

1 GND System Ground

3 Sense Sensor

Pin Signal Name Function

2 +12V Power +12V

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 Ground 15 Ground

4 +5V 16 PS_ON

5 Ground 17 Ground

6 +5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWRGD 20 -5V

9 +5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 Ground

The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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A TX12V : A TX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

4 +12V

3 +12V

2 Ground

1 Ground

SPK: Speaker Header

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC

2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal

Installing the Motherboard

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.

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

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:

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- )

5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)

7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+)

9 RSVD Reserved

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)

10 Key No pin

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Using BIOS

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:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

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 a 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.

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.

Using BIOS

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

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Enter Select

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

Select the language icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can choose the language which displays in the following screen.

Language

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

Using BIOS

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

Default

Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can choose the boot device.

Boot

Using BIOS

Main Menu

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

Advanced

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 M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

BIOS Information System Language English

System Date Fri 06/24/2011 System Time 00:03:14

Using BIOS

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

Advanced Menu

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Choose the system default language

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Option ROM

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Disabled

Launch Storage OpROM Enabled

LAN Configuration PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SAT A Configuration USB Configuration

Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Using BIOS

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

LAN Configuration

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

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

Enable or Disabe Onboard LAN

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Using BIOS

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed : 4115RPM

CPU Voltage : 1.236V IMC Voltage : 1.068V DIMM Voltage : 1.548V AXG Voltage : 1.032V

-=- PECI Mode -=Offset to TCC Activation T emp. : -24

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled

Smart Fan Mode Normal

SMART Fan start PWM value 180 SMART Fan start PWM TEMP(-) 30 Delta T +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (-) 23

Smart Fan Function

CPU Smart Fan Control

CPU SMART FAN Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU fan speed by chang-ing the fan voltage.

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.

Using BIOS

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Voltage

• IMC Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• AXG Voltage

System Component Characteristics

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

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

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

SMART Fan start PWM value (180)

SMART Fan start TEMP(-) (30)

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 PWM value/unite)

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

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

CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)

Using BIOS

Power Management Setup

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

Resume By PME (Disabled)

This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is

detected.

Resume By USB2.0 (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB 2.0 device wakeup function from S3 mode.

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

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

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.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

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

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Power Management Setup Resume By Ring Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB2.0 (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

About Resume by Ring

Using BIOS

ACPI Configuration

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 M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

ACPI Setting ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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

Using BIOS

CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Enable d 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). When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz

EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 3400 MHz Processor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 28 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported

Hyper-threading Enabled

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization T echnology Enabled Power T echnology Energy Efficient Enhanced Halt(C1E) Enabled

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz

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

EMT64 (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (3400MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (206a6)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (28)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. Enable it to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

Intel HT Technology (Supported)

This item shows your computer supports Intel HT technology.

Hyper-threading (Enabled)

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

Using BIOS

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

Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)

This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

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

Power Technology (Energy Efficient)

Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor.

Enhanced Halt(C1E) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables enhanced halt.

Using BIOS

SA T A Configuration

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

Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 (Compatible/Enhanced)

Use this item to select the Serial-ATA controller options: Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.

SA T A Port1~4 (HDS72800PLA38 (82.3GB/SONY DVD RW A T API/Not Present)

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

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

SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.

SAT A Configuration SATA Mode IDE Mode

Serial-ATA Controller 0 Compatible Serial-ATA Controller 1 Enhanced

SAT A Port1 HDS72800PLA38 (82.3GB SATA Port2 SONY DVD RW ATAPI SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present

Using BIOS

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

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

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

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.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices

Using BIOS

Super IO Configuration

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

Serial Port 0 Configuration

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

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.

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

Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8728

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Parallel Port Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port Enabled Devic e S ett in gs IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings Auto

Enabled or Diabled Serial Port (COM)

Using BIOS

Parallel Port Configuration

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

Parallel Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port.

Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3;)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Device Mode (ECP Mode)

This item shows the information of the device mode.

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

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE)

Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3;

Change Settings Auto Device Mode ECP Mode

Using BIOS

Trusted Computing

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

TPM Configuration TPM Support Enabled

TPM State Disabled Pending TPM operation None

Current TPM Status Information TPM Enabled Status: Disabled TPM Active Status: Deactivated TPM Owner Status: UnOwned

TPM State (Disabled)

Select Enabled to display the status of TPM support for this system. Please note that a system reboot is needed before a change on the TPM state to take effect.

Current TPM Status Information

This feature displays the current status of the TPM items listed below.

TPM Support (Enabled)

This item enables or disables TPM(Trusted Platform Module) support for system security and data integrity. If this option is set to Enabled, the following items will display.

Pending TPM operation (None)

Use this item to schedule a TPM operation that is pending. If the option “None”

is displayed, there is no pending TPM operation in the queue. Please note that a system reboot is needed for any change on the feature to become effective.

TPM Enabled Status

This item indicates if TPM support is enabled or not in this system.

TPM Owner State

This feature lists the status of the TPM Owner.

TPM Active Status

This item indicates if TPM support is active or not in this system.

Using BIOS

North Bridge

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

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

Chipset Menu

North Bridge Parameters

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

North Bridge

South Bridge

ME Subsystem

Initate Graphic Adapter (PCI Express)

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

IGD Memory (64M)

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

DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode)

This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

North Bridge

Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express IGD Memory 64M

DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory 256MB IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

Using BIOS

DVMT/FIXED Memory (256MB)

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 requirements.

Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

This item enables or disables IGD(Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor.

Multi-Monitor technology

Through Multi-Monitor technology, H61H2-M13 supports up to three monitors: one Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 7.

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 also 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

Using BIOS

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.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

North Bridge

Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express IGD Memory 64M

DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode DVMT/FIXED Memory 256MB IGD Multi-Monitor Enabled

Using BIOS

2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend desktop 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 7.

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.

Using BIOS

Change the appearance 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 appearance 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.

Using BIOS

South Bridge

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

Restore AC Power Loss (Power off)

This item specifies what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

Audio Configuration

This item shows the information of the audio configuration.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

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

Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

South Bridge

Restore AC Power Loss Power off Audio Configuration

Azalia HD Audio Enabled Case Open Warning Disabled

Chassis Opened No

Using BIOS

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

ME Subsystem Help

Intel ME Subsystem Configuration

ME Version 7.1.13.1088 ME Subsystem Enabled

 ME Subsystem

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

ME Version (7.1.13.1088)

This item shows the ME version.

ME Subsystem (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable ME subsystem.

Using BIOS

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.

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Integrated Clock Chip Parameters

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

Memory Voltage Control Performance Tuning

B.O.M.P T echnology Enabled Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled

Spread Spectrum Enabled

Command Rate Auto

Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz Processor Speed 3400 MHz T otal Memory 1024 MB (DDR3 1066)

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

Integrated Clock Chip Enabled/Disabled .

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7.0.0.29 Number of ICC Profiles : N/A

Current ICC Profile Index : N/A ICC Enable Disabled

ICC Over-Clocking Lib Version (7.0.0.29)

This item shows the ICC over-clocking lib version.

Number of ICC Profiles (N/A)

This item shows number of ICC profiles.

Current ICC Profiles Index (N/A)

This item shows current ICC profiles index.

Using BIOS

ICC Enable (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable current ICC.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

 Memory Voltage Control Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Memory Voltage Config (Auto)

This item allows users to select memory voltage config. If the option is set to Enabled, the following item will display.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

Memory Voltage Control

Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Config Auto

Memory Voltage (1.55V)

This item allows users to adjust memory voltage.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

Memory Voltage Control

Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Config Manual

Memory Voltage 1.55V

Using BIOS

Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)

Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode.

Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (95)

Use this item to control the limit of the TDP. This is for Turbo mode.

 Performance Tuning

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

CPU Ratio (34)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

IA Core Current (Normal)

Use this item to control CPU Current Limit. This is for Turbo mode.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

CPU Configuration

Performance Tuning CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

IA Core Current

CPU Ratio 34 IA Core Current Normal

Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) 95 Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Power Limit 2 V alue 118 Long Duration Maintained 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled

1 Core Ratio Limit 38 2 Core Ratio Limit 37 3 Core Ratio Limit 36 4 Core Ratio Limit 35

Using BIOS

Power Limit 2 Value (118)

Use this item to control Power Limit 2. PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP excursions. This is for Turbo mode.

Long Duration maintained (1)

Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained. This is for Turbo mode.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)

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

Turbo Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

1/2/3/4 Core Ratio (38/37/36/35)

These items show the Core Ratio limit value.

Press <Esc> to return to the Performance Tunning page.

 Chipset Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Memory Multiplier Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Configuration.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





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/Click: Select Item

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

Disabled/Enabled GT OverClocking

Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Multiplier 10.67 Memory Timing Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) 7

Row Precharge Time (tRP) 7 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 7 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 20 Write Recovery Time (tWR) 8 Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 59 Write to Read Delay (tWTR) 4 Active to Active Delay (tRRD) 4 Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) 4 Four Active Windows Delay (tFAW) 20

Intel Graphics Configuration GT OverColocking Disabled

Memory Multiplier (10.67)

This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS(column address strobe). It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.

Using BIOS

RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (7)

This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (20)

This item specifies the number of clock cycles taken between a bank active command and issuing the precharge command.

GT OverClocking (Disabled)

This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode. If the option is set to Enabled, the following items will display.

Row Precharge Time(tRP) (7)

This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

Memory Timing Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration.

CAS#Latency(tcl) (7)

Intel Graphics Configuration

This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configuration.

Row Refresh Cycle Time(tRFC) (59)

Use this item to specify the Row Refresh Cycle Time of the same bank.

Write to Read Delay(tWTR) (4)

This item specifies the number of clock cycles that must occur between last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.

Write Recovery Time(tWR) (8)

This item specifies the number of clock cycles taken between writing data and issuing the precharge command.

Active to Active Delay(tRRD) (4)

This item specifies the minimum time interval between successive ACTIVE commands to the different bank.

Read CAS# Precharge(tRTP) (4)

This item specifies internal read to precharge command delay time.

Four Active Windows Delay(tFAW) (20)

This item specifies completion time of four internal actions.

Graphics Current (Normal)

This item allows you to adjust the graphics current.

Graphics Core Ratio Limit (27)

This item shows the graphics core ratio limit value.

Graphics Voltage (Default)

This item shows the current Graphics voltage.

Using BIOS

B.O.M.P Technology (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable B.O.M.P technology. This function can run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600K CPU @ 3.40GHz

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

Processor Speed (3400 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Total Memory (1024MB(DDR3 1066))

This item shows the total memory of DDR3.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Command Rate (Auto)

This item allows users to set command rate.

Press <Esc> to return to the Performance Tunning page.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : 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

Disabled/Enabled GT OverClocking

Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Multiplier 10.67 Memory Timing Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) 7

Intel Graphics Configuration GT OverColocking Disabled

Graphics Current Normal Graphics Core Ratio Limit 27 Graphics Voltage Default

Using BIOS

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





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/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Select the keyboard NumLock state

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State On Boot Option Priority

1st Boot Hard Disk: HDS72808... 2nd Boot CD/DVD: SONY DVD... 3rd Boot USB Floppy/Floppy 4th Boot USB CD/DVD 5th Boot USB Hard Disk 6th Boot USB KEY 7th Boot Network 8th Boot UEFI

Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities USB Floppy/Floppy Drive BBS Priorities USB CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities USB HardDisk Drive BBS Priorities USB KEY Drive BBS Priorities NETWORK Device BBS Priorities UEFI Boot Device BBS Priorities

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the boot configuration.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

Boot Option Priority

This item enables you to select boot priority for all boot devices.

1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th Boot

These items show the boot priorities.

Hard Disk / CD/DVD ROM / USB Floppy/Floppy / USB CD/DVD ROM / USB HardDisk / USB KEY / NETWORK / UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities

These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu.

Using BIOS

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

Security Menu

Administrator Password

Press <Enter> to setup administrator password.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Set Setup Administrator Password

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Administrator Password

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Set Setup Administrator Password

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

Administrator Password

User Password Security Check Setup

Using BIOS

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 the system defaults.

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 user defaults to all the setup options.

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes and Reset

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

Go back to EZ Mode

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit

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

SAT A: HDS728020PLA380 SAT A: SONY DVD RW DRU-190S

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Using BIOS

Boot Override

Use this item enables you to set the device order.

Using BIOS

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 com-

puter. (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.

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under W indows XP/Vista/7

The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard.

If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.

The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM/CDROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has four buttons on it, Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the root directory.

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM

The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual.

2. The notice of Intel HD Audio Installation (optional): The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the driver disk. Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/ default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105#appliesto for more information.

1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard.

* For reference only

Using the Motherboard Software

Drivers

Setup

Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Browse CD

The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems.

In installing the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by doubleclicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.

Exit

The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Utilities

Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.

Information

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

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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

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

Utilities

Click the Utilities button to display the application software and other software utilities that are available on the disk. Select the sofware you want to install then follow installation procedure.

Using the Motherboard Software

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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

mended.

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

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

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.

Using the Motherboard Software

Manual Installation

Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.

Look for the chipset and motherboard model; 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.

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.

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.

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

Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Trouble Shooting

Chapter 5

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.

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. 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. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.

Trouble Shooting

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

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 component may be at fault.

and 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.

Power Bu

on is pressed

but PC fails to start.

Yes

Check if Power Supply

Unit

(PSU) is working

Any Beep soundΛ

CLR CMOS and check

if CPU 12V power

is connected

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Problem with PSU or board?

If board problem -> contact RMA

AC power cord is plu ed gg

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Yes

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-> contact RMA

- If 3 short beeps:

DIMM memory not properly

inserted or memory failure

- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:

VGA not detected

Yes

Halt at POST screenΛ

Yes

R CMOLC S and restart.

If fail, contact RMA

Yes

Peripheral device issue

- HDD problem.

- CMOS setup error,

dnee to CLRCMOS.

System fail to start or unstable

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MCLR C OS and restart

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