H87H3-TI USER MANUAL
Preface
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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.
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
page 7
page 29
page 59
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
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..................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules....................................................13
Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive......................23
Connecting Case Components.......................................................24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Pakage Contents............................................................................1
Specifications................................................................................2
Motherboard Components..........................................................4
I/O Ports..............................................................................................6
Chapter 3 29
Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility........................ .......................................29
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................29
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................29
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30
Using BIOS........................................................................................30
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................31
Main Menu.............................................................................32
Advanced Menu......................................................................33
Chipset Menu..........................................................................47
Tweak Menu...........................................................................50
Boot Menu..............................................................................54
Security Menu.........................................................................55
Exit Menu................................................................................56
Updating the BIOS.............................................................................57
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Chapter 4 59
Using the Motherboard Software 59
Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.............................................59
Running Setup.........................................................................59
Manual Installation..........................................................................61
Chapter 5 63
Trouble Shooting 63
Start up problems during assembly..............................................63
Start up problems after prolong use............................................64
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................64
Basic Troubleshooting Flow
chart...................................................65
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H87H3-TI motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
socket for
Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family processors for high-end business or
personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel
®
H87 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. It supports up to 16 GB
of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/
1333 MHz SO-DIMM. Two mini PCI Express slots are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to five USB 2.0 ports
(two 10-pin USB 2.0 headers support four USB 2.0 ports and one 5-pin USB 2.0 header
supports additional one USB 2.0 port) and six USB 3.0 ports (four USB 3.0 ports at the
rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports two USB 3.0 ports).
This motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one DC_IN port, one HDMI in port (For All-In-One Specification), one HDMI
out port, one Display port (DP), four USB 3.0 ports, one RJ45 LAN connector, and
audio jacks for line-out and mircophone.
In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb/s connectors for storage
expansion.
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
H87H3-TI Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
1 SATA Cable and 1 SATA/Power Cable
Accessories may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.
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Specifications
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 2 x mini PCI Express slots
- mini PCIe1 (full-card) supports extension cards with SATA
signal, USB signal and PCIe signal.
- mini PCIe2 (half-card) supports extension cards with PCIe
signal.
• Supported by Intel
®
H87 Express Chipset
- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x 19V DC_IN port
• 1 x HDMI in port (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x Display port (DP)
• 4 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (1 x line-out, 1 x Microphone)
• 1 x HDMI out port
Rear Panel I/O
LAN
• Realtek RTL8111G
- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
- Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• Realtek ALC662
- 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
Audio
CPU
• Intel® H87 Chipset
• Supports Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
• Supports Intel® Smart Connect Technology
• Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Chipset
• LGA1150 socket for
Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family
processors
• VRD 12.5
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector with smart fan function
• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector with smart fan function
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 2 x 10-pin USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0
ports
- 1 x 10-pin USB 2.0 header (black) supports card reader and
camera or other USB 2.0 device
- 1 x 10-pin USB 2.0 header (gray) supports additional two USB
2.0 devices
• 1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports additional one USB 2.0 port
• 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
- Supports Plug and Play
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports STR (S3) /STD (S4)
- Supports Hardware monitor
- 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 Dual/Triple Display (depends on display output)
- Supports EZ BIOS (1024 x 768 resolution, GUI UEFI)
- Supports Multi-Language
- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
- Supports Blue-Ray DVD display
- Resume By USB(S3) BIOS setting default (Enable)
System BIOS
• 1 x ME Unlock header
• 1 x SATA power connector
• 1 x Buzzer header
• 1 x Consumer infrared header (CIR)
• 1 x Digital microphone header (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x 2 channel audio speaker header (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LCD panel select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LVDS connetor (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LVDS brightness switch header (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LVDS brightness control header (For All-In-One Specification)
Form Factor • Thin Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm
Bundled
Software/
Feature
• Supports Norton Anti Virus/Cyberlink Media Suite
TPM • Embedded Nuvoton NPCT420AA0WX TPM IC supports TPM
version 1.2
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4
th
Generation Core
TM
Family Processors
2. F_USB Front panel USB 2.0 header
3. PCIE1~2
Mini PCI Express slots (mini PCIe1 (full-card) supports extension cards with SATA
signal, USB signal and PCIe signal, and mini PCIe2 (half-card) supports extension
cards with PCIe signal.)
4. DMIC Digital microphone header (For All-In-One Specification)
5. SPKR 2 Channels audio speaker header (For All-In-One Specification)
6. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
7. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
8. ME_UNLOCK Me unlock header
9. CASE Case open header
10. SODIMM1~2 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMs
11. SATA_PWR SATA power connector
12. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header
13. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
14. SYS_FAN 4-pin system cooling fan connector with smart fan function
15. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector with smart fan function
16. CIR Consumer infrared header
17. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
18. USB_TP 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 device
19. LVDS LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)
20. MON_SW LVDS brightness switch header (For All-In-One Specification)
21. DISP_BRT LVDS brightness control header (For All-In-One Specification)
22. BZ Buzzer header
23. LCD_SEL LCD panel select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)
24. USB_CR_CAM 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports card reader and camera or other USB 2.0 device
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I/O Ports
1. 19V DC_IN Port
Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter.
2. HDMI_IN Port
(For All-In-One Specification)
You can connect the HDMI output of other computer or other HDMI source to the
HDMI_IN port.
3. Display Port (DP)
You can connect the display device to the display port.
4. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
5. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
6. Line-out (lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
7. Microphone (pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
8. HDMI_OUT Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI_OUT port.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No dat a
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
PC HDMI_IN port LCD_MODE button pulse
Power ON Un-plugged
PC
LCD off
Power OFF Plugged
HDMI
LCD off
Power ON Plugged
PC
HDMI
LCD off
Power OFF Un-plugged LCD off
1. Please press button to switch the mode manually, it will not be
automatically switched when inserting the HDMI cable.
2. When HDMI_IN is in use, front panel audio header will be invalid.
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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 Thin Mini ITX form factor of 170 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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This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the
motherboard.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
1. LCD_SEL: LCD panel select header (For All-In-One Specification)
1.When your panel connects to LVDS, please check LCD_SEL header setting
first.
2.Due to the differences of the panel parameters, please follow the above
illustration to place the jumper caps.
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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”.
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
2. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper
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2-4. Installing Hardware
• This motherboard has an LGA1150 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 LGA1150 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 204-pin DDR3 1600/1333 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.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it fits
in place. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector
match the notches in the DIMM slot.
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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can
increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks
that are not part of the basic system.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for
the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have
to manually configure the card before installation.
PCIE1~2 Slots The mini PCIe1 (full-card) supports SATA signal, USB signal and
PCIe signal for extending usage of mSATA card and TV tuner card,
and mini PCIe2 (half-card) supports extension cards with PCIe
signal.
Follow these instructions to install a mSATA card or TV tuner card:
1 Insert a Mini SATA (mSATA) card or TV tuner card into the PCIE1 Slot.
2 Lower the handle and tighten the screws.
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Follow these instructions to install a wireless card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case, and insert the wireless
card into the PCIE2 slot rightwards, then tighten the screw (Please refer
to Picture 1).
2 Press the metal connector of the cable into the connector on the wireless
card. Ensure that the metal connector is correctly seated (Please refer to
Picture 2).
3 Make the other end of the cable (with a gold screw) through the upper hole
of the bracket, and tighten the antenna on to the gold screw after
installing a metal gasket on the screw (Please refer to Picture 3).
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
* For reference only
PCIE2
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1 SATA1~2 8 DMIC
2 CIR 9 F_AUDIO
3LVDS10ME_UNLOCK
4MON_SW11 CASE
5DISP_BRT12USB_TP
6USB_CR_CAM13 USB3F
7F_USB-- --
SATA1~2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device. Simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current
Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software
compatibility with Parallel ATA.
1. SATA1~2: Serial ATA III connectors
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2. CIR: Consumer infrared header
3. LVDS: LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)
1. You can connect the large end of the cable to the LED Panel, and connect
the other small end to the slot on the motherboard.
2.Due to the chipset limitation, using dual displays LVDS(AIO) + VGA or
LVDS(AIO) + HDMI will cause the problem that you may not enter BIOS setup
or have the display problem.
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4. MON_SW: LVDS brightness switch header (For All-In-One Specification)
5. DISP_BRT: LVDS brightness control header (For All-In-One Specification)
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The motherboard has one USB 2.0 headers supporting two 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.
7. F_USB: Front Panel USB 2.0 header
6 & 12. USB_TP/USB_CR_CAM: 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0
device/10-pin USB 2.0 header supports card reader and camera or other USB
2.0 devices
Users please note to install the card to the correct header.
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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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.
9. F_AUDIO: Front panel audio header
8. DMIC: Digital microphone header (For All-In-One Specification)
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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.
10. ME_UNLOCK: ME unlock header
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11. CASE: Chassis Intrusion detect header
This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis
equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
13. USB3F: Front USB 3.0 header
This motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting two extra front USB
3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
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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* For reference only
2-4-6. Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive
This section describes how to install a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive.
About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two 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 Hard Disk Drive/Optical
Disk Drive.
Installing Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive
To install the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Optical Disk Drive (ODD), use the HDD/ODD/SATA
cables that support the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/Serial ATA protocol.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either end of the single SATA cable to the SATA port on the
motherboard.
2 Attach the other end of the single SATA cable to the hard disk drive.
3 Attach the linked end of the combo HDD/ODD cable to the Hard Disk Drive/
Optical Disk Drive. Please note that, connect the black cable to the hard
disk Drive, then connect the orange cable to the optical disk drive.
4 Attach the other end of the combo HDD/ODD cable to the SATA port and
SATA_PWR connector on the motherboard. Please note that, connect the
black cable to the SATA_PWR connector, and connect the orange cable to
the SATA port.
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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
1SYS_FAN4 BZ
2 CPU_FAN 5 SPKR
3 F_PANEL 6 SATA_PWR
1 & 2 . SYS_FAN (System cooling FAN connector) &CPU_FAN (CPU 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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3. F_PANEL: Front panel header
The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases.
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.
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Connect the case speaker cable to SPKR.
5. SPKR: 2 Channel audio speaker header (For All-In-One Specification)
4. BZ: Buzzer header
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This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
6. SATA_PWR: SATA power connector
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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
Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.
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Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the
Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to
execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions
with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default
values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused
by changing the BIOS settings.
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.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by an icon .
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may
also trigger this message.
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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
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
to 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 advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
to display the screen.
Advanced
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
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Main Menu
System Date & Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are
running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make
changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
System Language (English)
This item is used to set system language.
This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system
language, date and time.
Choose the system default
language
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Thu 05/23/2013
System Time 00:11:26
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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system.
Advanced Menu
Display SIO Hardware Health
Monitor
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
LAN Configuration
PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
Trusted Computing
USB Configuration
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
Super IO Configuration
Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration
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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.
LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN Controller
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
LAN Configuration
Onboard LAN Controller Enabled
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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.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
CPU Temperature : 55
System Temperature : 51oC
CPU Fan Speed : 1635 RPM
System Fan Speed : 1639 RPM
CPU Voltage : 1.760V
DIMM Voltage : 1.496V
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 100
PC Health Status
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
•
CPU Temperature
• System Temperature
• CPU Fan Speed
• System Fan Speed
• CPU Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
System Component Characteristics
These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc.
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 USB (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
EUP Function (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
About Resume by Ring
Power Management Setup
Resume By RING Disabled
Resume By PME Disabled
Resume By USB Disabled
Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled
EUP Function Enabled
Resume By PME (Disabled)
This item specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes
when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or components
is detected.
Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC
(realtimeclock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the
wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
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ACPI Settings
The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters
suspend.
ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]
This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
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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Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology) and Disabled
for other OS (OS not
optimized for
Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one thread
per enabled core is
enabled.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0000 @ 2.80GHz
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
EM64T (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports EM64T.
Processor Speed (2800MHz)
This item shows the current processor speed.
Processor Stepping (306a2)
This item shows the processor stepping version.
Microcode Revision (ffff0006)
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 supports Intel HT Technology or not.
CPU Configuration
The item in the menu shows the CPU configuration.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC/Right Click: Exit
F4: Save & Exit
/Click: Select Item
: Select Screen
Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology or not.
Hyper-threading (Enabled)
This item only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are
using a Hyper-threading CPU.
CPU Configuration
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0000 @ 2.80GHz
EM64T Supported
Processor Speed 2800 MHz
Processor Stepping 306c2
Microcode Revision ffff0006
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 Technology Enabled
LakeTiny Feature Enabled
CPU C3 Report Enabled
CPU C6 Report Disabled
CPU C7 Report Disabled
Package C State limit AUTO
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled
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Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. You can enable
this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.
Excute Disable Bit (Enabled)
This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert
code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or
worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled
systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.
Intel Virtualization Technology (Disabled)
When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vandor Pool Technology.
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
CPU C6 Report (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.
CPU C3 Report (Enabled)
Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Enabled)
Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not
running.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Active Processor Cores (All)
Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.
LakeTiny Feature (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration.
Package C State limit (AUTO)
Use this item to set the package C state limit.
CPU C7 Report (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)
Use this item to select SATA mode.
SATA Port 1~2/mSATA
This motherboard supports two SATA channels and one mSATA channel, each
channel allows one SATA/mSATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure
each device on the SATA/mSATA channel.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Spin Up Device (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device.
External SATA (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA.
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode AHCI Mode
SATAII Port1
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATAII Port2
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
mSATA
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
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TPM Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the TPM port. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of
platform is required.
Trusted Computing
Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.
TPM State (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the security device.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security device.
O.S. will show Security
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be
available.
Configuration
TPM Support Enabled
TPM State Disabled
Pending operation None
Current Status Information
TPM Enabled Status:
Disabled
TPM Active Status: Deactivated
TPM Owner Status: Owned
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
TPM Enabled Status (Disabled)
This item displays the TPM status to be enabled or not.
TPM Active State (Deactivated)
This item displays the TPM status to be activated or not.
TPM Owner State (Owned)
This item displays the TPM status to be owned or not.
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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.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
USB Support Parameters
USB Configuration
All USB Devices Enabled
Legacy USB Support Enabled
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Disabled)
Use this it
em to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
Enable or disable Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Disabled
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.
Enable/Disable ISCT
Configuration
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
ISCT Configuration Disabled
ISCT Configuration (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable ISCT configuration.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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CIR Controller (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable CIR controller.
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
CIR Controller Configuration
Enable or Disable CIR
Controller
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
CIR Controller Configuration
CIR Controller Enabled
Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.
F71808A Super IO Chip (F71808A)
This item shows the information of the super IO chip.
Set Parameters of CIR
Controller (CIR)
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
Super IO Configuration
F71808A Super IO Chip F71808A
CIR Controller Configuration
+/- : 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
+/- : 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
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration.
Intel AMT (Disabled)
Use this it
em to enable or disable the Intel Active Management Technology (Intel
AMT) function.
Enable/Disable Intel (R)
Active Management
Technology BIOS Extension.
Note: iAMT H/W is always
enabled.
This option just controls the
BIOS extension execution.
If enabled, this requires
additional firmware in the
SPI device.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
Intel AMT Disabled
BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled
MEBx Selection Screen Disabled
BIOS Hotkey Pressed (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the BIOS hotkey pressed.
MEBx Selection Screen (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
Chipset Menu
System Agent (SA)
Parameters
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
/Click: Select Item
IGD Memory (64M)
This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.
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.
Select DVMT 5.0
Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
Graphics Memory size used
by the Internal Graphics
Device.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
/Click: Select Item
System Agent Configuration
IGD Memory 64M
DVMT Memory 256M
CPU SA Audio Device Enabled
System Agent Configuration
PCH Configuration
ME Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
System Agent Configuration
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device.
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Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status.
Audio Configuration
This item shows the information of the audio configuration.
Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.
PCH Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Select AC Power state when
power is re-applied after
a power failure.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
PCH Configuration
Restore AC Power Loss Power Off
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio Enabled
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
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ME FW Version (9.0.1.1333)
This item shows the ME FW version.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
ME Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Enable/Disable ME
Firmware
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
ME Control (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.
Management Engine Technology Configuration
ME Control Enabled
ME FW Version 9.0.1.1333
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Tweak 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 Tweak Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CPU OverClocking
Configuration
Tweak
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0000 @ 2.80GHz
Processor Speed 2800 MHz
Memory Frequency 1067 Mhz
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)
CPU Ratio (28)
This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.
Package Current Lock (Disabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the package current lock.
IA Core Current (Maximum)
This item allows you to set IA Core Current.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CPU OverClocking Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Package Current Lock
CPU OverClocking Configuration
North Bridge Configuration
Spread Spectrum Enabled
CPU Ratio 28
Package Current Lock Disabled
IA Core Current Maximum
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled
Turbo Mode Enabled
Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled
Internal PLL Overvoltage Disabled
Boot Performance Mode Disabled
Package TDP Lock Enable Max Non-Turbo Perfor...
Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum
Power Limit 1 Time(Second) 8
Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled
Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum
1 Core Ratio Limit 32
2 Core Ratio Limit 31
3 Core Ratio Limt 30
4 Core Ratio Limit 30
Disabled OverClocking Lock Enabled
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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.
Runtime Turbo Enable (Disabled)
This item shows if CPU support runtime turbo or not.
Internal PLL OverVoltage (Disabled)
This item allows you to control the Internal PLL OverVoltage.
Boot Performance Mode (Max Non-Turbo Perfor...)
Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
Package TDP Lock Enable (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the package TDP lock.
Long Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)
Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration
power limit time window.
Power Limit 1 Time(Second) (8)
This item allows you to set the power limit 1 time.
Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the power limit 2 switch.
Short Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)
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 (32/31/30/30)
These items show the Core Ratio limit values.
Disable OverClocking Lock (Enabled)
This item allows you to control the OverClocking lock.
Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Menu page.
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Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Menu page.
North Bridge Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
Graphics Core Ratio Limit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
ESC/Right Click: Exit
F4: Save & Exit
Intel Graphics Cofiguration
Graphics Core Ratio Limit 20
Graphics Core Ratio Limit (20)
This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio.
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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.
Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
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.
Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3))
This item shows the total memory.
Processor Speed (2800 MHz)
This item shows the current processor speed.
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0000 @ 2.80GHz
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
Memory Frequency (1067 Mhz)
This item shows the memory frequency.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
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This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
Boot Menu
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak 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
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
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.
Boot mode select (LEGACY)
Use this item to select boot mode.
Boot Option #1 /
2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7
Use these items to set the system boot order.
Hard Hard Disk Drive Priorities
This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press
<Enter> to see the submenu.
Boot Configuration
Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS
Launch PXE OpROM Disabled
Launch Storage OpROM Enabled
Fast Boot Disabled
Bootup NumLock State On
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: Gener i...
Boot Option #6 USB Flash
Boot Option #7 Network
USB Hard Disk Drive Priorities
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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Security Menu
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
Set Administrator Password
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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.
Platform Mode (Setup)
This item allows you to set the platform mode.
Secure Boot (Disabled)
This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in
User Mode.
Administrator Password Status Not Install
User Password Status Not Install
Administrator Password
Platform Mode Setup
Secure Boot Disabled
Secure Boot Disabled
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Save Options
This item enables you to save the options that you have made.
Save Changes
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.
Discard Changes
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.
Restore Defaults
This item enables you to restore the system defaults.
Save as User Defaults
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options.
Save Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.
This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the
changes.
Exit Menu
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit
Exit system setup after
saving changes.
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
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Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
+/- : 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
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to
allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-
vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS
from being overwritten.)
3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to
Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.
(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items
on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to
boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE
040706.ROM
7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.
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Using the Motherboard Software
The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software.
The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 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 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 the Intelligent
Utility.
Information:
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the
motherboard:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
Running Setup
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the
onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to
restart a few times to complete the installation.
Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must
select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.
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If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look
for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
Manual Installation
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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Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up
problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this
chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic
troubleshooting tips.
a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and
other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. 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.
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.
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.
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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. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of
these components may be at fault.
4. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal
component.
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.
Maintenance and care tips
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