ECS H61H2-M3 User Manual

Preface

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Version 1.0C

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 9

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page 27

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page 59

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

Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips

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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Chapter 2

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Installing the Motherboard 9

Safety Precautions............................................................................9

Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................9

Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................9

Checking Jumper Settings.............................................................10

Setting Jumpers......................................................................10

Checking Jumper Settings......................................................11

Jumper Settings......................................................................11

Installing Hardware...................................................................12

Installing the Processor..........................................................12

Installing Memory Modules...................................................14

Expansion Slots......................................................................16

Connecting Optional Devices.................................................18

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

Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 22

Connecting Case Components.....................................................23

Front Panel Header................................................................26

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

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

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

Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................27

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

Using BIOS......................................................................................28

BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................29

Main Menu.............................................................................30

Advanced Menu......................................................................31

Chipset Menu..........................................................................40

M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu..................................47

Boot Menu...............................................................................52

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

Exit Menu...............................................................................57

Updating the BIOS..................................................................58

Chapter 4

59 59

Using the Motherboard Software 59

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................59

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

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

ECS Utility Software ........................................................................61

Chapter 5

63 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

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for latest Intel

CoreTM Family/ Pentium® / Celeron® processors*1.

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 8 GB of system memory with

dual channel DDR3 1333/

1066 SDRAM

. Two PCI are 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 is supported. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides ten USB 2.0 ports (six USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please reference chapter 2 parts of

Front Panel USB headers to check the detail information. H61H2-M3 implements optional USB 3.0 chip which provides two optional USB 3.0 ports

*2 at rear I/O with blue connectors also.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one DVI (co-lay HDMI) port, one D_sub (VGA) port, one Lan port, six USB 2.0 ports, which includes two USB ports with optional USB 3.0 specification running at 5 Gb/s, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.

*2-1 The USB 3.0 connectors are optimized for SuperSpeed USB 3.0

devices, aslo are fully backwards-compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices.

*2-2 The USB 3.0 connectors are optional, please refer to the detail informa-

tion in page 22 and take the object as the standard.

*1 When accommodating Intel 3rd Generation CPU, the PCI Express 16X

slot can run at Gen3 speed, which accelerates on 32GB/s rate that effectively delivers double of PCI Express Gen2 speed.

Introducing the Motherboard

Feature

• Accommodates the LGA1155 socket for latest Intel® CoreTM 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 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 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 3D. 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 slot

• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

• Ten USB 2.0 ports supported

• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support

• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5

• Intel

High Definition Audio Controller

• ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion

Extra Chips

Introducing the Motherboard

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface

• One PCI Express slot

• Two 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slots

• Four SATA connectors

Expansion Options

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

Integrated I/O

• One LAN port

• One D-sub (VGA) port

• One DVI port ( HDMI Port optional)

• Six USB 2.0 ports (including two USB ports with optional USB 3.0* specification running at 5 Gb/s.)

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

• 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

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

• 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.

*The USB 3.0 connectors are optional, please refer to the detail information in page 22 and take the object as the standard.

Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports PCI Express

1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

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

• Supports PCI Express

1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

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

Introducing the Motherboard

• Intel® H61 Chipset

• LGA1155 socket for latest Intel

CoreTM Family/ Pentium® /

Celeron

processors

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB

• Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM

• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot

• 1 x PCI Express slot

• 2 x PCI slots

• Supported by Intel

H61 Express Chipset

-4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers

• Realtek ALC662 6-Ch HD audio CODEC

• Compliant with HD audio specification

• 6 x USB 2.0 ports (including 2 x USB ports with optional USB

3.0 specification running at 5 Gb/s)

• 1 x DVI port (HDMI port optional)

• 1 x 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

• Realteck RTL8105E Lan (Co-lay RTL 8111E Gigabit Lan )

Audio

• ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion

Extra Chips

• 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

• 4 x Serial SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Front panel audio header

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports (F_USB1 supports EZ charger)

• 1 x Case Open header

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x SPDIF out header

• 1 x SPK header

• 1 x Clear CMOS header

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

Introducing the Motherboard

• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports Plug and Play, S1/ STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor

• Supports ACPI & DMI

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

• Supports PgUP clear COMS Hotkey

• Supports eBLU

* / eDLU / eSF* (* Warning: Microsoft .NET

Framework 3.5 is required)

• Supports Graphic Over-Clocking

• Supports Multi-Monitor technology

• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Monitor Utility

Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 200mm

System BIOS

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

LGA1155 socket for Latest Intel

CoreTM Family/

Pentium

/CeleronϟProcessors

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. SATA3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

8. CASE CASE open header

9. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only

10. F_USB1 Front panel USB header (it supports EZ Charger)

11. F_USB2 Front panel USB header

12. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

13. SPK Speaker header

14. COM Onboard serial port header

15. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

16. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

18. PCI 32-bit add-on card slots

19. PCIE1 PCI Express x1 slot

20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

21. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

1. CPU Socket

Introducing the Motherboard

Memo

Installing the Motherboard

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 244 x 200 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.

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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

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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. Opening of the Load Plate

· Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down.

· Rotate the load plate to fully open position.

B. Disengaging of the Load Lever

· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab.

· Rotate the load lever 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.

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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 8 GB.

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity is 8 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 two standard PCI slots. 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 slots on this board are PCI v2.2 compliant.

PCI1~2 Slots

Expansion Slots

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

PCIE1 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.

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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:

SATA1/2: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly.

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

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

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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.

SATA3~4: Serial ATA 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 maintians register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with Prallel ATA.

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

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

Unlike F_USB2 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.

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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 instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

Pin 1-2 Function

ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

Short Unlock

Open Lock

Pin 1-2 Function

SPDIFO: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

1 SPDIFOUT

2 VCC 3 KEY

4 GND

Pin Signal Name

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

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Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

SATA cable

(optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

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.

Installing Serial ATA 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.

Connect the DVI port to the monitor.

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. (Two of USB 2.0 ports have optional USB 3.0 specification.)

USB 2.0 Ports

DVI Port (optional)

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.

(USB 3.0 optional)

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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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ATX_POWER: ATX 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_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector

1 GND System Ground

3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM

Pin Signal Name Function

2 +12V Power +12V

SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connectors

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

Installing the Motherboard

ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

4 +12V

3 +12V

2 Ground

1 Ground

SPK: Internal speaker

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 triangle

f) 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.

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date [ Mon 09/10/2012] System Time [21:54:45]

Choose the system default language.

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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

+/- Modifies the selected field’s values

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu

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

F4 Save & Exit

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.

Using BIOS

Main Menu

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.

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date [ Mon 09/10/2012] System Time [21:54:45]

Choose the system default language.

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

Advanced Menu

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

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

LAN Configuration

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

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN Controller

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

LAN Configuration Parameters

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LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Network Stack [Enabled] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

Network stack (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack.

Ipv4/6 PXE Support (Enabled)

Use these items to enable Ipv4/6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled Ipv4/6 PXE, boot option will not be created.

Using BIOS

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Vcore

• VDIMM

• IMC Voltage

System Component Characteristics

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

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

PC Health Status

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

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Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

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CPU Fan Speed : 4299 RPM CPU Vcore : 1.596V VDIMM : 1.500V IMC Voltage : 1.056V

-=- PECI Mode -=-

Offset to TCC Activation Temp : -9

Using BIOS

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

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

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

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

Power Management Setup

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

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan 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 Modem or PCI LAN card. 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 card.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

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

Resume By RING (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 Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

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

About Resume by Ring

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Power Management Setup

Resume By RING [Disabled]

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME [Disabled] Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 KB (S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 MS (S3) [Disabled] EUP Function [Enabled]

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 APCI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).

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

CPU Configuration

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

Inter(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU 0 @ 2.80 GHz

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

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

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

F1:General Help

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CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU 0 @ 2.80GHz EMT64 [Supported] Processor Speed 2800 MHz Processor Stepping 206a2 Microcode Revision 22 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology [Not Supported]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Power Technology [Energy Efficient]

Disabled for Windows XP

Using BIOS

EMT64 (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (2800MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (206a2)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (22)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

This item shows that your computer supports Intel HT technology or not.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

Excute 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.

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

Using BIOS

SATA Configuration

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

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

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

SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports four 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.

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SATA Configuration

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

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

SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port2 Not Present

SATA Port3 Not Present

SATA Port4 Not Present

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode.

Using BIOS

USB Configuration

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

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting toAudio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

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

USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

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Using BIOS

 Serial Port 0 Configuration

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F 8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Super IO Configuration

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

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 0 Configutation

Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)

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Using BIOS

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.

F1:General Help

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:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

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ISCT Configuration [Enabled]

ISCT Notification Control [Enabled] ISCT WLAN Power Control [Enabled] ISCT WWAN Power Control [Enabled] ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format [Actual Time]

Enabled/Disabled ISCT Configuration

ISCT Configuration (Enabled)

Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Configuration.

ISCT Notification Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Notification Control.

ISCT WLAN Power Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable/disable ISCT WLAN Power Control.

ISCT WWAN Power Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable/disable ISCT WWAN Power Control.

ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format (Actual Time)

Use this item to select actual time or duration in seconds. (ISCT 2.0)

Using BIOS

 System Agent Configuration

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

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.

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 Subsystem

System Agent Configuration

Initate Graphic Adapter [PCI Express]

IGD Memory [64M] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] IGD Multi-Monitor [Enabled]

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

Using BIOS

IGD Multi-Monitor (Enabled)

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

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

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 7/8.

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

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.

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.

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System Agent Configuration

Initate Graphic Adapter [PCI Express] IGD Memory [64M] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

IGD Multi-Monitor [Enabled]

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

Using BIOS

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

You 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 7/8.

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 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

You 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

You must select Apply before making additional changes.

Using BIOS

PCH Configuration

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

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

Audio Configuration

This item shows the information of the audio configuration.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Azalia Internal HDMI codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azaia Internal HDMI codec.

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.

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

PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Azalia Internal HDMI codec [Enabled]

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Chassis Opened [No]

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

Using BIOS

Management Engine Technology Configuration

ME FW Version 8. 1. 0.1248

f ME Subsystem

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

ME FW Version (8.1.0.1248)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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F2:Previous Values

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F4:Save & Exit

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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

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.

 Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

F1:General Help

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F4:Save & Exit

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

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

Performance Tuning

B.O.M.P Technology [Enabled]

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Command Rate [Auto] CPU Voltage [Disabled] IMC Voltage [Disabled] DIMM Voltage [Disabled]

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80GHz Processor Speed 2800 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333) CPU Current Voltage 1.596V IM C 1.056V VDIMM 1.500V

Integrated Clock Chip parameters

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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]

Integrated Clock Chip Enabled/ Disabled.

Using BIOS

 Performance Tunning

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Current ICC Profiles Index (N/A)

This item shows current ICC profiles index.

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.

 CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

CPU Ratio (28)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

F1:General Help

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Performance Tuning

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration

CPU Configuration

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CPU Ratio 28

IA Core Current

[Normal] Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) 95 Power Limit 2 Switch [Enabled] Power Limit 2 Value 118 Long duration maintained (Tau) 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] 1 Core Ratio Limit 31 2 Core Ratio Limit 30 3 Core Ratio Limit 30 4 Core Ratio Limit 29

Integrated Clock Chip Parameters

Using BIOS

Power Limit 2 Value (1)

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

Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)

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

Long duration maintainded(Tau) (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.

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

1/2/3/4-Core Ratio (31/30/30/29)

This item shows the Core Ratio limit value.

Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (95)

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

IA Core Current (Normal)

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

Using BIOS

 Chipset Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Memory Timing Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration.

CAS#Latency(tcl) (9)

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

RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (9)

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

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (24)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

Intel Graphics Configuration

This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configuration.

GT OverClocking [Disabled]

This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode.

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

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

Row Precharge Time(tRP) (9)

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

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Memory Timing Configuration

CAS# Latency (tcl) 9

Row Precharge Time (tRP) 9 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 24

Intel Graphics Configuration

GT OverColocking [Disabled]

Cas Latency, Range 3-15.

Using BIOS

VDIMM (1.500V)

This item displays the current VDIMM voltage.

CPU Current Voltage (1.596V)

This item diplays the CPU current voltage.

IMC (1.056V)

This item displays the current IMC voltage.

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.

DIMM Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the DIMM voltage.

CPU Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the CPU voltage.

IMC Voltage (Disabled)

This item allows users to adjust the IMC voltage.

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80 GHz

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

Processor Speed (2800MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Total Memory (2048MB(DDR3 1333))

This item shows the total momery 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.

Using BIOS

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot

(Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Boot mode select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Operation System Select (Windows7 or other OS)

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)

The item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM.

Set Boot Priority

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

Boot Option #1/2/3/4/5/6/7

These items show the boot priorities.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III

Boot Security Exit

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS

Windows 8: Boot Policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module (CSM)

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy

Boot Configuration

Operation System Select [Windows7 or other OS]

Launch PXE OpROM

[Disabled]

Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]

Bootup NumLock State [On] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Boot mode select [LEGACY]

Set Boot Priority

Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Boot Option #4 Boot Option #5 Boot Option #6 Boot Option #7

[USB CD/DVD] [USB Hard Disk]

[USB Flash] [Network]

[USB / Floppy]

[Hard Disk]

[CD/DVD]

Hard Disk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB/ Floppy Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB HardDisk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB Flash Drive Priorities [Press Enter] Network Device Priorities [Press Enter]

CSM parameters [Press Enter]

Using BIOS

Launch CSM

Boot option filter

Launch PXE OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Launch Video OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority

For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch.

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

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

CSM parameters

OpROM execution, boot options filter,etc.

This option controls what devices system can boot to.

Hard Disk / CD/DVD ROM / USB Floppy / USB CD/DVD ROM / USB HardDisk / USB Flash / Network Boot Drive Priorities

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

f CSM parameters

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

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Launch CSM [Always]

Boot option filter [UEFI and Legacy] Launch PXE OpROM policy [Do not launch] Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only] Launch Video OpROM policy [Legacy only] Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM]

This option controls if CSM will be launched

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

Using BIOS

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.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

Secure Boot state (Disabled)

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

Secure Boot (Enabled)

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

Secure Boot Mode (Custom)

This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

Administrator Password

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled

Secure Boot [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Image Execution Policy Key Management

Secure Boot mode selector. ‘Standard’ -fixed Secure boot policy, ‘Custom’ -changeable Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key data bases

f f

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

Using BIOS

Internal FV/Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media (Always Execute/ Deny Execute)

These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security violation. Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user policy setting.

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

f Image Execution Policy

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot

Security Exit

Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Note: Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting

Internal FV [Always Execute]

Option ROM [Deny Execute] Removable Media [Deny Execute] Fixed Media [Deny Execute]

Using BIOS

Platform Key (PK)

This item shows the information of the platform key.

Set PK/KEK/DB/DBX from File

This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Get PK/KEK/DB/DBX to File

This item is used to store secure variable to a file with a matching name in selected file system’s root.

Delete the PK/KEK/DB/DBX

This item is used to delete the variable.

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)

This item shows the information of the key exchange key database.

Authorized Signature Database (DB)

This item shows the information of the authorized signature database.

Default Key Provisioning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot keys if system is in setup mode.

Append an entry to KEK/DB/DBX

This item launches the file browser to Append new signature database from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)

This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database.

f Key Management

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Force OEM default Secure Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode.

Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]

Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)

Install default Secure Boot keys

Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED

Set PK from File Get PK to File Delete the PK Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) NOT INSTALLED

Set KEK from File Get KEK to File Delete the KEK Append an entry to KEK Authorized Signature Database (DB) NOT INSTALLED

Set DB from File Get DB to File Delete the DB Append an entry to DB Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) NOT INSTALLED

Set DBX from File Get DBX to File Delete the DBX Append an entry to DBX

f f

f f f f

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

Using BIOS

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

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 save the changes that you have made and exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes and Reset

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

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.

Discard Changes and Reset

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

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

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

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Using BIOS

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. 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 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

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 XP/7/8. 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 XP/7/8

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.

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 recommended.

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.

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

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

Using the Motherboard Software

Windows 7/8 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.

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.

Using the Motherboard Software

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 humility.

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.

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

art the PC stRe

Problem with PSU or board?

If board problem -> contact RMA

AC power cord is plu ed g

and PSU switch is turned on?

Yes

oblem rBoard p

-> 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 rest

art.

If fail, contact RMA

Yes

Peripheral device issue

- HDD problem.

- CMOS setup error,

dnee to CLRCMOS.

System fail to start or unstable

er modify BIOS se

ng.

MCLR C OS and restart

Turn on PSU switch

or connect to wall socket

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dis

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Check if monitor

has display 6

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