ECS H61H2-M4 User Manual

H61H2-M4 USER MANUAL

Preface

Copyright

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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
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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.

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Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

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

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

The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the
motherboard.

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Describes installation of
motherboard components.

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Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on us­ing the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard
software.

Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char­acteristics of information technology equipment

EN 55022

EN 61000-3-2

Disturbances in supply systems caused

EN 61000-3-3

Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli­ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”

EN 55024

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics­Limits and methods of measurement

EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment including electri­cal business equipment

CE marking

About the Manual

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

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shoot­ing tips.

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Chapter 2 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................15

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

Connecting Case Components.......................................................20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 25

Using BIOS 25

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

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

Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................25

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

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

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................27

Main Menu.............................................................................28

Advanced Menu......................................................................29

Chipset Menu..........................................................................41

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu..................................48

Boot Menu..............................................................................53

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

Exit Menu................................................................................55

Updating the BIOS................................................................................56

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Chapter 4 57

Using the Motherboard Software 57

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.....................................57

Running Setup.........................................................................57

Manual Installation..........................................................................59

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................59

Chapter 5 61

Trouble Shooting 61

Start up problems during assembly..............................................61

Start up problems after prolong use............................................62

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................62

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................63

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M4 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155
socket for new 2nd/3rd Generation Intel® Core

TM

Family/Pentium®/Celeron

®

Processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

This motherboard is based on Intel

®

H61 Express 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. It
supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066
MHz. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully conformed to
PCI Express 2.0 Standard. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slots is for extending usage.

It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that
provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2.0
headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports).

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS2 mouse and PS2 keyboard connectors, one D-sub (VGA) port, one RJ45
LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks for line-in, line-out and mircophone.

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

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

H61H2-M4 Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA 3Gb/s Cables

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Accessories may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.

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Specifications

CPU

• Intel® H61 Chipset

Chipset

Memory

• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot

• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

• Supported by Intel

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H61 Express Chipset

- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices

Expansion
Slots

Storage

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

• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

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

Rear Panel I/O

• AtherosAR8161

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

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

• AtherosAR8152 (Co-lay)

- 10/100 LAN Controller

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

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

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector

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

• 4 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers

• VIA VT1705CF 6-Ch High Definiton Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

Audio

LAN

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

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

• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM

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

• LGA1155 socket for new 2

nd/3rd

Generation Intel® Core

TM

Family/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors

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• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM

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

- Supports Hardware Monitor

- Supports ACPI & DMI

- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

- F7 hot key for boot up devices option

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

- Supports Multi-Language

- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect

System BIOS

Form Factor

• Micro-ATX Size, 190mm x 170mm

• Supports eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*

AP Suppport

Note: *Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

LGA1155 socket for new 2

nd/3rd

Generation Intel

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CoreTM Family/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors

2. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 Module slots

4. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

5. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

6. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

7. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot

8. ATX12V1 4-pin +12V power connector

9. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

10. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

11. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

12. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

13. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers

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I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse(green)

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

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

3. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

4. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

5. LAN Port

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

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

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

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

LAN LED Status Description

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

Activity LED

Link LED

Link LED

LAN Port

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a mATX form factor of 190 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis that
accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:

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

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

• Leave components in the static-proof bags.

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

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

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

2-3. Checking 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”.

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2-4. Installing Hardware

• 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.

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

• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

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

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

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

2-4-1. Installing the Processor

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

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

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

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

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

2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler

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

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

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

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

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

• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz.

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

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

A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

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

seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the

DIMM.

•

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards

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

PCIEX16 Slot

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

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

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

PCIE Slot

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Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot

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.

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.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

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

Install the LAN Card in the PCIE slot

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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices

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

No. Components

1SATA1~4

2F_USB1~2

3F_AUDIO

SATA1~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s device. Simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current
Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software
compatibility with Parallel ATA.

1. SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors

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

2. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

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

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

* For reference only

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

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

3. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

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

* For reference only

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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

About SATA Connectors

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

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:

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

* For reference only

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

2-4-7. Connecting Case Components

No. Components No. Components

1 ATX_POW ER 4 CPU_FAN

2 F_P ANEL 5 SYS_FAN

3ATX_12V1—— ——

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1 & 3. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V1 (ATX 12V
Power Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1.

2. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header

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

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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 momentary-con­tact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.

Power Switch

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

4 & 5 . CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Connector) & SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN
Connector)

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

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

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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
ATX match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

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

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

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Memo

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About the Setup Utility

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

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

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Using BIOS

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

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

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

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

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.

Above image is for reference only, for details please refer to actual image.

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

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

 Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value
F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu



Enter Select

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

F4 Save & Exit

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

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

Select the language icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
t

o display the screen. Then you can choose the language: English, Traditional
Chinese, Simple Chinese, Russian, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,
Japanese.

Language

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

Default

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

Boot

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

Advanced

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Main Menu

System Date & Time

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

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

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

Choose the system default
language

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BIOS Information
System Language English

System Date Fri 03/08/2013
System Time 00:00:53

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

Advanced Menu

LAN Configuration
Parameters

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LAN Configuration

PC Health Status
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SA TA Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Intel(R) Smart Connect T echnology
Power Management Setup

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LAN Configuration

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

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

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

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LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN 1 Controller

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PC Health Status

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

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

 Smart Fan Function

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CPU Fan Speed : 2327 RPM
CPU Voltage : 0.876V
DIMM Voltage : 1.572V
+5V : 5.190V
+12V : 12.096V

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Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

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CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled

Smart Fan Mode Normal

Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(-) 30
DeltaT 3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unit
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (-) 23

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CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

This item enables you to define the CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan. When it
is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly.

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

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

Smart Fan start PWM value (180)

Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (-) (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 / unit)

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)

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

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• +5V

• +12V

System Component Characteristics

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

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

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ACPI Settings

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

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

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

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

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

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz

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

64-bit (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EM64T.

Processor Speed (2200MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (306a4)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (7)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer not supports Intel HT Technology.

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Enable 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
Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz

64-bit Supported
Processor Speed 2200 MHz
Processor Stepping 306a4
Microcode Revision 7
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Supported
Intel VT-x Technology Supported

Hyper-threading Enabled

Active Processor Cores All
Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Intel Virtualization T echnology Enabled
CPU C3 Report Disabled
CPU C6 Report Enabled
Enhanced Halt (ClE) Enabled

Active Processor Cores (All)

This item shows the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology.

Hyper-threading (Enabled)

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

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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.

CPU C6 Report (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C3 Report (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

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

Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Enabled)

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

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

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

4.0.

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SATA Configuration

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

SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this it

em to select SATA mode.

Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.

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SAT A Configuration

SAT A Mode IDE Mode

SA TA Port4 Not Present
SA TA Port3 Not Present
SA TA Port2 Not Present
SA TA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port 1~4 (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.

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

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

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

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

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USB Support Parameters

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

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Super IO Configuration

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

Super IO Chip (IT8758)

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=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

 Serial Port 0 Configuration*

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

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Set Parameters of Serial
Port 0 (COMA)

Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip IT8758

Serial Port 0 Configuration

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Enabled or Disabled Serial
Port (COM)

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port Enabled

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

* If the motherboard does not support COM Port Function, this item will be hidden.

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

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

ISCT Configuration (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable ISCT Configuration.

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Enable/Disable ISCT
Configuration

ISCT Configuration Disabled

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

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

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

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Power Management Setup

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

Resume By PME (Disabled)

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

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

item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

Resume By USB 1.x/2.0(S3) (Disabled)

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

EUP Function (Enabled)*

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

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.

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About Resume by Ring

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled
Resume By USB 1.x/2.0(S3) Disabled
Resume By PS2 KB(S3) Disabled
Resume By PS2 MS(S3) Disabled
EUP Function Enabled
Power LED Type Dual Color LED

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

* This item is optional, please refer to the actual picture.

* If the motherboard does not support COM Port Function, this item will be hidden.

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IGD Memory (64M)

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

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

Chipset Menu

DVMT Memory (256M)

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



System Agent Configuration

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

System Agent (SA)
Parameters.

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System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration
ME Configuration

IGD Multi-Monitor

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

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

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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre­Allocated (Fixed) Graphics
Memory size used by the
Internal Graphics Device.

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT Memory 256M
IGD Muti-Monitor Disabled

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Multi-Monitor technology

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

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

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

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Select DVMT 5.0 Pre­Allocated (Fixed) Graphics
Memory size used by the
Internal Graphics Device.

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT Memory 256M
IGD Muti-Monitor Disabled

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

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

1

3

4

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

2

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 7/8.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

1

2

3

4

Detect

Identify

1. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

This is currently your main display.

Advance settings

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

OK Cancel Apply

Show the path of the setting location

Display devices

The type of the display

Set the multiple displays

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

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Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

1

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

2

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

!

3

4

3

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

1

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

2

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

!

3

4

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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.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

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

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

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

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

PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio Enabled

Case Open Warning Disabled
Chassis Opened

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ME Configuration

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

ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

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F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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Enable/Disable ME Firmware

Management Engine T echnology Configuration
ME FW Version 8.1.30.1350

ME Control Enabled

ME FW Version (8.1.30.1350)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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

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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

CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults

ESC/Right Click: Exit

F4: Save & Exit



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

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

CPU OverClocking
Configuration

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

CPU OverClocking Configuration
Chipset OverClocking Configuration

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

Spread Spectrum Enabled
Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz

Processor Speed 2200 MHz
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz
T otal Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)

CPU Frequency (100.00)

This item shows the information of CPU Frequency.

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F4: Save & Exit
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
T echnology

CPU OverClocking Configuration

CPU Frequency 100.00
CPU Ratio 22

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology Enabled

Turbo Mode Enabled
Internal PLL OverVoltage Disabled
RuntimeTurbo Enable Disabled
Over Clocking Extra Vol. (1/256 V) 0
IA Core Current Maximum
iGFX Core Current Maximum
Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum
Long Duration Maintained 10
Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum
1 Core Ratio Limit 39
2 Core Ratio Limit 38
3 Core Ratio Limit 37
4 Core Ratio Limit 36

Intel Graphics Configuration
Graphics Core Ratio Limit 18

Graphics Voltage(1/256) 0

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

CPU Ratio (22)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

IA Core Current Max (Maximum)

Use this item to control CPU Current Limit.

iGFX Core Current (Maximum)

Use this item to control iGFX Core Current Limit.

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.

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the Long Duration
Power Limit Time Window.

Long Duration Maintained (10)

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

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration.
After that, the Long Duration Power Limit will be honored.

1/2/3/4 Core Ratio Limit (39/38/37/36)

This item shows the Core Ratio Limit Value.

Long Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)

Short Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)

Runtime Turbo Enable (Disabled)

This item shows if CPU support Runtime Turbo.

Internal PLL OverVoltage (Disabled)

This item allows you to control the Internal PLL OverVoltage.

Over Clocking Extra Vol. (1/256 V) (0)

This item allows you to control Extra CPU Voltage.

Graphics Core Ratio Limit (18)

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

Graphics Voltage (1/256) (0)

This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage.

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 Chipset OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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The selection of
Performance Memory
Profiles which impacts
memory sizing behavior.

Memory Multiplier Configuration

Performance Memory Profiles Automatic

XMP Profile1 Supported
XMP Profile2 Not Supported

Memory Timing Configuration
CAS# Latency (tCL) 9

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9
Row Precharge Time (tRP) 9
RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 2 4
Write Recovery Time (tWR) 1 0
Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 7 4
Active to Active Delay (tRRD) 4
Write to Read Delay (tWTR) 5
Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) 5
Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) 20

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F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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Row Precharge Time (tRP) (9)

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

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.

Performance Memory Profiles (Automatic)

This item allows you to select the memory mode: Automatic, Manual, XMP Profile 1
or 2.

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

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

Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) (74)

This item specifies the row refresh cycle time.

RAS# Active Time (tRAS) (24)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

Write Recovery Time (tWR) (10)

This item specifies the write recovery time.

Write to Read Delay (twTR) (5)

This item specifies the write to read delay time.

XMP Profile 1/2 (Supported/Not Supported)

These items show the information of Performance Memory Profiles.

Active to Active Delay (tRRDmin) (4)

This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles.

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Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) (5)

This item controls the Read to PRECHARGE delay for memory devices, in memory
clock cycles.

Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) (20)

This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles.

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

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Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz

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

Processor Speed (2200 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Memory Frequency (1333 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3))

This item shows the total memory.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

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

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

1. Shut down the comput

er.

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.

Warning: 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.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

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.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

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

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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

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.

Operation System Select (Windows 7 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)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Fast Boot (Disabled)

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

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Boot Mode Select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

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.

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 Windows 7 or other OS

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled
Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled
Bootup NumLock State On

Quiet Boot Enabled
Boot Mode Select LEGACY

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

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

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

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

Set Administrator Password

Administrator Password

System Mode state Setup
Secure Boot state Disabled

Secure Boot Disabled

Administrator Password Status Not Install
User Password Status Not Install

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 (Disabled)

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

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Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Save Options

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Restore Defaults

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Reset

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

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

Exit Menu

Save Changes and Reset

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

Save as User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore the user defaults.

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

Reset the system after
saving the changes.

Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

+/- : 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

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Updating the BIOS

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

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

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

allow BIOS flashing.

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

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

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

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

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

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

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

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

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

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

040706.ROM

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

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

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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.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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eBLU

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

eSF

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

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.

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.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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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. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

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

http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49&
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Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and
maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the
motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

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

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

Start up problems after prolong use

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

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

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

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

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

areas of high moisture content.

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

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

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

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

Maintenance and care tips

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

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

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

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