ECS H67H2-I User Manual

Preface

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Trademark Recognition

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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, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Canadian Department of Communications

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

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

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the motherboard.

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Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Chatper 5 Setting Up eJIFFY

Chatper 6

Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips

Preface

Describes installation of motherboard components.

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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility .

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Describes the motherboard software.

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Describes the eJIFFY setting up

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

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

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

Motherboard Components..........................................................5

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expansion Slots..................................................................13

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

Installing a SATA Hard Drive..............................18

Connecting I/O Devices................................................................19

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

Front Panel Header..............................................................23

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Chapter 3 25

Using BIOS 25

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

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

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

Resetting the Default CMOS V alues....................................26

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

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

Main Menu........................................................................27

Advanced Menu..................................................................28

Chipset Menu.......................................................................39

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu)............................42

Boot Menu..........................................................................47

Security Menu....................................................................48

Save & Exit Menu..............................................................49

Updating the BIOS..............................................................51

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software 53

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM..................................53

Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7................................53

Running Setup....................................................................54

Manual Installation.........................................................................56

Utility Software Reference..............................................................56

Chapter 5

Setting Up eJIFFY 57

Introduction..................................................................................57

Installation and BIOS Setup.........................................................58

Entering eJIFFY........................................................................................61

Features Icons.......................................................................................62

Usage FAQ.......................................................................................63

Chapter 6

T r ouble Shooting 75

Start up problems during assembly ............................................75

Start up problems after prolong use.............................................76

Maintenance and care tips.............................................................76

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart................................................77

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H67H2-I motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for Intel tion desktop processors.

This motherboard is based on Intel® H67 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. H67 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 MHz. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express x 16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision

2.0. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides ten USB 2.0 ports (six

USB ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB ports). It also implements extra USB 3.0 chips which provide two USB 3.0 ports at rear I/O with blue connector.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one DVI port, one ESATA port, one VGA port, six USB 2.0 ports, two USB

3.0 ports, one Bluetooth, one HDMI port, one LAN port, one SPDIFO port and

Audio Jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

Sandy Bridge Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron new genera-

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Feature

Processor

The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of Intel® Sandy Bridge processor that carries the following features:

• LGA1155 socket for latest new Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron high-end desktop processors

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

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

“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.

This board supports CPU up to equal or less than 95W TDP.

Chipset

The Intel H67 Express Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.

• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller

• Ten USB 2.0 ports supported

• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support

• Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions

• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5

Memory

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

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

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

Onboard LAN (optional)

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

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

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

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

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Audio

This motherboard supports either of the following:

• 7.1+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

Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface

• One Mini PCI Express slot

• 2x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors and 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

Integrated I/O

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

• One SPDIFO port

• One Bluetooth

• One DVI port

• One VGA port

• Six USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports

• One LAN port

• One eSATA port

• One HDMI port

• Audio Jack for microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware

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

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

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

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.

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Specifications

CPU

• LGA1155 socket for latest new Sandy Bridge Core i7/i5/i3/ Pentium/Celeron processors

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

Chipset Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

Audio LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• Intel H67 Express Chipset

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

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

• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM

• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot

• 1 x Mini PCI Express slot

• Supported by Intel H67 Express Chipset

• 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports and 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

• ALC892 8-CH High definition audio CODEC

• Realtek RTL8111E 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller or RTL8105E 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller (optional)

• 1 x SPDIFO port

• 1 x Bluetooth

• 1 x VGA port

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x DVI port

• 6 x USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x USB 3.0 ports

• 1 x eSATA port

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in and 8-ch line out)

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors and 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB ports

• 1 x Chassis Intrusion header

• 1 x Front panel header

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Front audio header

• CPU_FAN/SYS_F AN connectors

• 1 x Clear CMOS header

System BIOS

Form Factor

• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI ROM

• Supports Plug and Play, STR/STD, Hardware moniter, DMI

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

• CPU voltage adjustable

• Memory voltage adjustable

• Mini-ITX Size, 170 mm x 170 mm

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Motherboard Components

Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

2. SCN For Mini PCIE1X card or mSATA card

3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots

4. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

5. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

6. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

7. PCIE16X PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

8. F_AUDIO Front audio header

9. ATX12V4P 4-pin +12V power connector

10. LPC_DEBUG LPC debug header

11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

12. CASE Chassis intrusion header

13. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header

14. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

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

16. SPK Speaker header

17. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

18. F_USB1~2 Front USB headers(F_USB1 supports Easy charger)

19. COM Onboard serial port header

LGA1155 socket for latest new Core i7/i5/i3/ Pentium/Celeron processors

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

Introducing 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 Mini-ITX 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. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install.

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 Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 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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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

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

Setting Jumpers

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

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

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

SHORT OPEN

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Checking Jumper Settings

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

Jumper Settings

Jumper

CLR_CMOS

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

Type

Description Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL

3-pin

Clear CMOS

2-3: CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the

CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

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CLR_CMOS

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 surfacemount 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.

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.

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.

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.

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CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

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.

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.

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Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR3 1066 533 MHz

DDR3 1333 667 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. The total memory capacity is up to 8 GB.

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.

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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Expansion Slots

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 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen 2.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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Connecting Optional Devices

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

SA T A1~2: Serial A T AIII connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATAIII devices for the highest data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It doubles the transfer rate of current SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.

Pin Signal NamePin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

SA T A3~4: Serial A T AII connectors

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATAII devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0Gb/s), 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.

Pin Signal NamePin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND

3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R 6 PORT1_JD

7 AUD_GND 8 KEY

9 PORT 2L 10 PORT2_JD

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

The motherboard has four USB 2.0 ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. 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 frontmounted ports to the motherboard.

Unlike F_USB2 in this motherboard, F_USB1 supports EZ charger technology, provides about 1A 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.

Pin Signal Name Function

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 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

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.

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COM: Onboard serial port header

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

Pin Signal Name Function

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

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Header

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

Pin 1-2 Function

Short Chassis cover is removed

Open Chassis cover is closed

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Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install SATA hard drives.

About SA TA Connectors

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

Installing Serial A T A Hard Drives

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

SATA cable (optional)

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

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

other end to the power supply.

SATA power cable (optional)

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Connecting I/O Devices

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

HDMI port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices. DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect the monitor.

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. LAN Port Connect RJ-45 jacks to LAN port to connect your

computer to the Network.

USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

USB 3.0 Ports Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

Bluetooth Used to connect to Bluetooth devices. Optical SPDIF Output

ESATA Port Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or Serial

Audio Ports

This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices.

ATA port multipliers.

Before connecting the eSATA cables, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure.

This motherboard may adopt 8-channel audio ports that correspond to the A,B, C, and D port respectively. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.

A: Center & Bass out C: Line in B: Back Surround D: Front Out Optional SPDIFO Port E: Mic in

The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.

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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:

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 ATX12V4P. 6 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

The ATX_POWER 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_POWER match perfectly.

24-pin power cable

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Connecting 4-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.

4-pin power cable

CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM

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

A TX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector

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

SYS_FAN: Cooling F AN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground

2 +12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor

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SPK: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name

1 VCC

2 Key 3 NC

4 Signal

A TX12V4P: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 +12V

4 +12V

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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

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

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.

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

10 Key No pin

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 pins 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.

Installing the Motherboard

Memo

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

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

Using BIOS

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

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BIOS Information System Language [English]

System Date [Mon 10/8/2010]

System Time [17:56:45]

Set the Date. Use T ab to switch between Data elements.

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select

+/- :Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

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

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

Using BIOS

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

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the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

Using BIOS

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

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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

ESC Exits the current menu

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+/- Modifies the selected field’s values

Enter Select

F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults

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.

Scrolls through the items on a menu

Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu.

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BIOS Information System Language [English]

System Date [Mon 10/8/2010]

System Time [17:56:45]

Set the Date. Use T ab to switch between Data elements.

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select

+/- :Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Using BIOS

System Language (English)

This item is used to set the language.

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.

Advaned Menu

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

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Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] LAN Configuration

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ECS eJIFFY Function

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PC Health Status

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Power Management Setup

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ACPI Settings

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CPU Configuration

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SAT A Configuration

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USB Configuration

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Super IO Configuration

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Enable/Disable Onboard LAN Option ROM

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Launch PXE OpROM

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM

The item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM.

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

Using BIOS

LAN Configuration

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

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LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN 1 Controller [Enabled]

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN 1 Controller

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Onboard LAN1 Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

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

ECS eJIFFY Function

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

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

ECS eJIFFY Function

ECS eJIFFY Function [Disabled]

Make sure that the eJIFFY has been installed to hard disk.

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable ECS eJIFFY Function.

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

Using BIOS

PC Health Status

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

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Smart Fan Function

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System Temperature : 43°C CPU Fan Speed : 2156 RPM System Fan Speed : 0 RPM CPU Voltage : 1.260V IMC Voltage : 1.044V DIMM Voltage : 1.512V

-=- PECI Mode -=-

Offset to TCC Activation Temp. : -14

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

-=- PECI Mode -=-

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Offset to TCC Activation Temp : -27

Smart Fan Function

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

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CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

Smart Fa n Mo de [Normal]

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

System SMART FAN Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Mode [Normal]

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

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

CPU Smart FAN Control (Enabled)

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

Using BIOS

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)

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

SMART Fan start TEMP(-) (30)

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

DeltaT (+3)

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

SMART Fan Slope PWM value (10 PWM value/unite)

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

CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)

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

System Smart FAN Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the system fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

System Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)

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

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

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Vcore

• IMC Voltage

• VDIMM

• PCH Voltage

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

Using BIOS

Power Management Setup

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

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Power Management Setup

Resume By RING [Disabled]

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

About Resume by Ring

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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.

Resume By 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.

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

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

Using BIOS

ACPI Configuration

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

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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.

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

This item allows user to enter the APCI S3 (Suspend toRAM) Sleep State(default).

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

Using BIOS

CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU .

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CPU Configuration Intel (R) Core (TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz

EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 3300 MHz Processor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 2 8 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT T echnology Not Supported

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization T echnology [Enabled] Power T echnology [Energy Efficient]

Disabled for Windows XP

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

CPU Configuration

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

EMT64

This item shows the CPU installed in your computer support EMT64 or not.

Processor Speed

This item shows the processor speed.

Processor Stepping

This item shows the information of processor stepping.

Microcode Revision

This item shows the Microcode revision.

Processor Cores

This item shows the information of the processor cores.

Intel HT Technology

This item shows the CPU installed in your computer support 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.

Using BIOS

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 enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.

Power Technology (Energy Efficient)

This item enables or disables the power technology.

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

Using BIOS

SA T A Configuration

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

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

SAT A Configuration

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

Serial-AT A Controller 0 [Compatible] Serial-AT A Controller 1 [Enhanced]

SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present eS ATA Not Present mS ATA Not Present

SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

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

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

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

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select

+/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

SATA Port 1~4 (Not present)

These items show the device installed of SATA Port 1~4.

eSATA (Not present)

This item shows the eSATA device status of this channel.

mSATA (Not present)

This item shows the mini SATA device status of this channel.

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

Using BIOS

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

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USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Bluetooth Function [Enabled]

Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

USB 3.0 Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable USB 3.0 controller. We recommand users keep the default value. Disabling it might cause the USB devices not to work properly.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

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

Bluetooth Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable onboard USB Bluetooth Device.

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

Using BIOS

Super IO Configuration

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

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

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 0 Configuration

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Serial Port 0 Configuration

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

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Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Sett ings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings [Auto]

Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

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

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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

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

Using BIOS

Chipset Menu

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

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North Bridge

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South Bridge

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ME Subsystem

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North Bridge

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

North Bridge Parameters

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

North Bridge

IGD Memory [64M]

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] PEG Force Gen1 [Disabled] IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

IGD Share Memory Sizw

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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.

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

PEG Force Gen1 (Disabled)

This item improve the compatibility for PCIEx16 slot support PCIEx1 devices.

IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

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

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

South Bridge

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

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South Bridge

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Chassis Opened [No]

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

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

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 Azalia 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.

Using BIOS

 ME Subsystem

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

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Intel ME Subsytem Configuration ME Version 7.0.0.1141

ME Subsystem [Enabled]

ME Subsystem Help

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

Azalia HD Audio

Disabled

Enabled

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

ME Version (7.0.0.1141)

This item shows the ME version.

ME Subsystem (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable ME subsystem.

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

Using BIOS

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

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.

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

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

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

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Performance Tunning

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

Command Rate [Auto] CPU Voltage [Default] IMC Voltage [Default] DIMM Voltage [Default] PCH Voltage [1.05V]

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Processor Speed 3300 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1066) CPU Current Voltage 1.260V IMC Voltage 1.044V DIMM Voltage 1.512V

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Integrated Clock Chip Parameters

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7.0.0.29 Number of ICC Profiles : N/A

Current ICC Profiles Index : N/A

ICC Enable [Disabled]

ICC Over-Clocking Lib Version (7.0.0.29)

This item shows the ICC over-clocking lib version.

Number of ICC Profiles (N/A)

This item shows number of ICC profiles.

Using BIOS

Integrated Clock Chip Enabled/Disabled.

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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.

 Performance Tunning

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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CPU Configuration

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Chipset Configuration

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CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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CPU Ratio

IA Core Current [Nomal] Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) 95 Power Limit 2 Switch [Enabled] Power Limit 2 Value 1 18 Long duration maintained 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnolog [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled]

1 Core Ratio Limit 37 2 Core Ratio Limit 36 3 Core Ratio Limit 35 4 Core Ratio Limit 34

CPU Configuration

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Non Turbo Ratio Override

:Select Screen

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:Select Item

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Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Using BIOS

CPU Ratio

This item shows non turbo CPU ratio.

IA Core Current (Normal)

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

Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) (95)

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

Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)

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

Power Limit 2 Value (118)

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

Long duration maintained (1)

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

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog (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.

Core Ratio Limit

This item shows maximum CPU Turbo Ratio.

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

Using BIOS

 Chipset Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Mutiplier [10.67] Memory Timing Configuration

CAS# Latency (tCL) 8 Row Precharge Time (tRP) 8 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 8 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 20

Intel Graphics Configuration

GT OverClocking [Disabled]

Disabled/Enabled GT OverClocking

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Memory Multiplier Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Configuration.

Memory Multiplier (10.67)

This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier.

Memory Timing Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration.

CAS# Latency (tCL) (8)

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

Row Precharge Time(tRP) (8)

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

RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRCD) (8)

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

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (20)

This item specifies the 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.

Using BIOS

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

Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Mutiplier [10.67] Memory Timing Configuration

CAS# Latency (tCL) 8 Row Precharge Time (tRP) 8 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 8 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 20

Intel Graphics Configuration

GT OverClocking [Enabled]

Graphics Current [Nomal] Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22 Graphics Voltage [Default]

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Craphics Current (Nomal)

Use this item to select graphic current is Normal or Max.

Graphics Core Ratio Limit (22)

Setting the limit of Graphics Core Ratio.

Graphics Voltage (Default)

Setting the Voltage of Graphics.

Disabled/Enabled GT OverClocking

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

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

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

Using BIOS

Boot Menu

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

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

Boot Configuration

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Boot Option Priorities

This item enables you to set boot option priorities.

Select the keyboard NumLock state

 

Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

:Select Screen

:Select Item

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

Using BIOS

Security Menu

This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.

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

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

If ONL Y the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password must be3 to20 characters long.

Administrator Password

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

Set Setup Administrator Password

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

Administrator Password

User Password Security Check [Setup]

Setup

This item indicates a user password has been set.

Using BIOS

Set Setup Administrator Password

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Save & Exit Menu

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

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

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

Exit system setup after saving

the changes.

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes and Reset

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

Discard Changes and Reset

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

Save Options

Use this item enables you to save the options that you have made.

Save Changes

Use this item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

Use this item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.

Restore Defaults

Use this item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

Use this item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options.

Using BIOS

Boot Override

Use this item enables you to set the device order.

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

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

General Help





Enter : Select +/- : Value ECS : Exit

F1 : General Help

F2 : Previous Values

F3 : Optimized Defaults

F4 : Save & Exit Setup

: Move

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

:Select Screen



:Select Item



Enter : Select

+/- : Change Opt.

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Updating the BIOS

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:

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.

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

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Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM

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

Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with

1. your motherboard.

The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi-

nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk. Please log on to us;901105#appliesto for more information.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-

Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7

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

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

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

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

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Drivers Tab

Setup

Browse CD

Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.

Utilities Tab

Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.

Information Tab

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

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

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

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

Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as Windows XP/Vista/7. Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.

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

Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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

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

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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 recom-

mended.

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

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

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

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

driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Manual Installation

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

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

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

Utility Software Reference

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

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

This concludes Chapter 4.

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5

Setting Up eJIFFY

Introduction

eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to start execution, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing, photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up.

Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see

if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature. (eJIFFY icon on color-box )

Version: 4.0

Setting Up eJIFFY

Installation and BIOS Setup

DVD Activation

Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.

1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY feature item to install.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.

Setting Up eJIFFY

3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after

rebooting.

Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for

more tips.

Setting Up eJIFFY

4. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up.

5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func- tion. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.

1. eJIFFY is available in SATA/IDE/AHCI mode. It does not support RAID

Note:

configuration and the onboard 34-pin floppy drives.

2. Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Entering eJIFFY

The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it, Operating system, eJIFFY and BIOS Setup.

Click to enter the normal OS you have installed

such as Windows.

Click to enter eJIFFY OS.

Click to set the BIOS.

If you click eJIFFY, the following screen will appear. And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Feature Icons

The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu.

eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video.

ePix: Photo viewing.

ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN, ICQ, AIM, etc.)

Shows ePal on-line connection status.

Shut Down/Restart: Ends your session and turns off the computer./Ends your session and restart the computer..

Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer. Click for the second time to remove your storage disk safely. (please refer to the FAQ for more usage information.)

Shows the network connection status.

Language Control Panel

Switch Keyboard Languages

Setting Up eJIFFY

Usage F AQ

Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface, eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for languageswitch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting.

Keyboard Language Setup

Step1. Click

to open the language control panel.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language” icon to open the keyboard selection

list, which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard.

Step 3: Click the selected keyboard language (e.g. French) and press “OK”.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Tips for Language Switch:

Tip 1: Click “Change Keyboard” icon to switch the typing language.

The typing language on text box will switch to the selected one:

Click again to switch to English typing back.

Tip 2.

If you use the default English keyboard, eJIFFY still offers other language

inputs to switch with English.

Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click

“Apply”:

Setting Up eJIFFY

Tip 3. How to change display language?

Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language

list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting.

Setting Up eJIFFY

eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video.

Q1: How to download files to hard disk through eWeb?

Click on the file link directly. Then select “Save File” in the pop-up window.

1. Before downloading files, please “mount” the storage devices to make

Note:

sure the device is connected with eJIFFY interface. (Please refer to the usage FAQ to mount devices)

2. eWeb does not support Office Viewer/Reader/Writer format under eJIFFY interface. Please enter the Operating System to open Office files.

3. eWeb supports to open video/audio files online in Flash player format. Due to firefox limitation, the browser does not support files in Real player or Media player formats.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Q2: How to save image file through eWeb?

1. Select the image you want to save and press the right key of your mouse to show the menu, then click the option “ Save Image As” from the menu.

2. Then the “Save Image” window appears. You may rename the image file in the “Name” column and save the file in a folder as the following picture shows.

Rename the image file.

Then select a

Select a root directory.

subdirectory or click “Create Folder” to create a new

folder.

Click here to save the image

file.

Setting Up eJIFFY

ePix: Photo viewing.

Q1: How to find image files saved in hard disk through ePix?

Enter the ePix window, then click the icon “Folder” located in the upper left-hand corner, then follow the path for the files you have saved to view the image files.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Q2: How to use the fit function under slide show?

1. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences” option from the menu.

2. Click “Viewer” and choose “Keep previous zoom” in “After loading an image”. Close the window and you can use the fit function under slide show now.

Note: ePix supports to view image files only. It cannot support Office Viewer or other forms beside image files. Supported image types are: BMP, JPEG, GIF (including GIF animations), PNG, TIFF, ICO and XPM.

Setting Up eJIFFY

Mount/Unmount Disk.

Q1: What does it mean for “Mount Disk”?

“ Mount” means to connect the storage devices to eJIFFY interface. After plugging the external device to the computer such as USB drives, a new disk

icon will appear as the following picture shows. Please click the “mount” prompt on the icon. It will change to to show the device is detected successfully.

Q2: What does it mean for “Unmount Disk”?

“Unmount” is to safely remove the storage devices. To unplug the external storage devices such as USB drives, users need to clik the

“Unmount” prompt as the following picture shows, then the icon will change to , you can remove the device now.

Setting Up eJIFFY

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Setting Up eJIFFY

Chapter 6

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

Trouble Shooting

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.

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.

Start up problems after prolong use

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance and care tips

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 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.

Trouble Shooting

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Turn on PSU switch

or connect to wall socket

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and PSU switch is turned on?

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If board problem -> contact RMA

-> contact RMA

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CLR CMOS and check

has display

Check if monitor

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

on is pressed

Power Bu

but PC fails to start.

Check if Power Supply

Yes

(PSU) is working

Unit

Yes

Any Beep sound？

- If 3 short beeps:

DIMM memory not properly

inserted or memory failure

- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:

VGA not detected

Peripheral device issue

Yes

play dis

Check if monitor h sa

Halt at POST screen？

Yes

R CMOLC S and restart.

If fail, contact RMA

dnee to CLRCMOS.

- HDD problem.

- CMOS setup error,

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