ECS Liva One User Manual

Preface

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Preface

Copyright

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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.

Trademark Recognition

Windows® 7/8/10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective

owners and are acknowledged.

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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.

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

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Safety Instructions

Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for informa­tion technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you
read the following safety instructions.

Setting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you oper­ate your system.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a
radiator.

• Set up the system on a stable surface.

• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for
ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation open­ings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between
0°C and 40°C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of
the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its am­pere rating.

Attention during use

• Do not step on the power cord or let anything rest on top of it.

• Do not spill water or any other liquid on your system.

• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still
flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the
power outlets before cleaning the system.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product,
unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or
your retailer.

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the system.

• The system does not function properly even if you follow the
operating instructions.

• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

• The system performance changes

The warranty does not apply to products that have been disassembled by
users

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Safety cautions and warnings

Optical Drive Safety Information

CAUTION:
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view

directly with optical instructions.
WARNING:
Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci-

fied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposuer. Do
not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the
optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.

Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

Product disposal notice

INPORTANT:
This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product

(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in munici­pal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

CAUTION:
Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Product disposal notice

1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads or in an unstable
position.

2. Do not use or expose this product around magnetic fields as mag­netic interference may affect the performance of the product.

3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, high­humidity or wet conditions.

4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow in
any way.

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Chapter 1 1

Introducing the PC 1

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

Specification......................................................................................2

Front and Rear I/O............................................................................3

Packing Contents..............................................................................5

Chapter 3 9

Using BIOS 9

About the Setup Utility .................................................................. 9

The Standard Configuration................................................9

Entering the Setup Utility ......................................................9

Resetting the Default CMOS V alues...................................10

Using BIOS......................................................................................10

BIOS Navigation Keys.......................................................1 1

Main Menu ........................................................................13

Advanced Menu.................................................................14

Chipset Menu.....................................................................24

Tweak Menu.......................................................................27

Security Menu....................................................................28

Boot Menu..........................................................................29

Exit Menu...........................................................................31

Updating the BIOS.............................................................32

Chapter 2

7 7

7 7

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System Quick Installtion..................................................................7

Installing the PC 7

Chapter 4

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33 33

33

Using the Software 33

About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM..................................33

Auto-installing under W indows 7/8/10........................................33

Running Setup....................................................................34

Manual Installation.........................................................................36

Utility Software Reference.............................................................36

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Trouble Shooting 37

Start up problems during assembly ...............................................37

Start up problems after prolong use............................................38

Maintenance and care tips............................................................38

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart................................................39

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Introducing the PC

Chapter 1

Introducing the PC

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this 1L case of great performance and with stylish and
flexible design.

Supports LGA1151 Socket for Intel

®

Skylake processor and a dimension of 173mm
(H)* 176mm (D)* 33mm (W), 1L SFF provides the features of low power
consumption (working with a 90Watt power adaptor), and space saving. The chipset
is Intel® H110, supporting up to 16 GB of system memory with DDR3L memory
SO-DIMM, 2.5” SATA III HDD, 3 independent displays.

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Specification

• Additional DVD docking support (optional)

• 90W power adaptor

Chipset
CPU Support

Graphics

Storage
ODD

Power

Dimensions (mm)

Memory

Front Panel

OS Support

• Intel

®

H1 10

• Supports LGA1151 Socket for Intel

®

Skylake

processor (up to 35W)

• Intel® HD graphics from CPU

• Support 4K resolution and DX12 for Intel Skylake-S

• Support 1 x 2.5” SATA III HDD

• 173mm * 176mm * 33mm

• 2 x SO-DIMM up to 16 GB, Dual-channel

• 1 x USB 3.1

• 1 x Multi Card Reader

• Hardware Compatible with Windows 7/8.1/10

Expansion

• 2 x M.2 slots

Rear Panel

•4 x

•1 x

•1 x

•1 x

•1 x

•1 x

•1 x

•1 x

USB 3.0 (one supports 2.6A for DVD docking)

10/100/1000 LAN RJ45

Headphone connector
COM port (optional)
HDMI (support dual dispaly)
D-Sub (VGA)
DP port
DC-IN

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Front and Rear I/O

1. Power Button

Press the prower button to turn the system on and
off.

2. Power LED

This is the power LED light.

3. HDD LED

This is the HDD LED light.

4. Card Reader

Supports SD Card/ MMC Card/ MS Card. You can
easily read phone or other files on the momery card.
Digital cameras, DVs, MP3 or any other digital
devices are compatible.

5. USB 3.1 Connector

The USB 3.1 connector is used for USB 3.1 devices.

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13. DP Port

You can connect display device to the DP port.

12. D-SUB Connector

7. Kensington

This is the security lock.

10. COM Port (optional)

Connecting a serial port extension bracket.

8. LAN

Connecting the Network.

9. HD Audio Microphone Jack/ Headphone Jack.

11. HDMI Port Connect display device to the HDMI port.

Connecting VGA Monitor.

14. DC Jack

It is used for power adapter.

6. USB 3.0 Connectors

Connecting USB 3.0 Devices.

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Packing Contents

NOTE:
Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.

Driver DVD

Manual

Stand

Power

USB 3.1 to USB 3.0 cable

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Memo

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Installing the PC

Chapter 2

Installing the PC

System Quick Installation

1. Connecting HDMI device.

2. Connecting VGA Monitor. (D-SUB Connector)

3. The USB connector is for attaching USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, printer,
scanner and other USB-compatible device.

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6. Connecting Power. (DC jack)

4. Connecting the Network. (LAN Connector)

5. Connecting the Speakers or Headphones. (HD Audio Jack)

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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:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

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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.

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

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.

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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.

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:

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.

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

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/- Change Opt.

F2
F3

F1

ESC



Enter

F4

Exit the current menu

General Help

Select

Previous Value
Optimized Defaults

Save & Exit

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

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

Boot Priority

Select the exit icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to
display the screen. Then you can exit the BIOS setup.

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

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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.

Main Menu

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

Choose the system default
language

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Security Boot Exit

BIOS Information

System Language English

System Date Wed 10/21/2015
System Time 18:10:41

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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

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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

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

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.

Advanced Menu

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

LAN Configuration
Parameters

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Security Boot Exit

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SAT A Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Trusted Computing

+/- : 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

Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN Controller

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Security Boot Exit

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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• CPU Temperature (DTS)

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• Core Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• +12V

• +3.3V

• +5V

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.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

CPU T emperature (DTS) 4 0
System T emperature 30oC
CPU Fan Speed 851 RPM
Core Voltage 1.045 V
DIMM Voltage 1.353 V
+12V 1 1.979V
+3.3V 3.245V
+5V 4.950V

TCC Activation T emperature (DTS) 1 00

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





PC Health Status

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

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

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

Power Management Setup

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

Resume By PME (Disabled)

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

Resume By USB (Disabled)

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

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.

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

About Resume by Ring

+/- : 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

Resume on RING (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You
must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled
Resume By USB Disabled
Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled
EUP Function Enabled
Power LED Type Dual Color LED

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ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

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







ACPI Settings

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

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot 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)

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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EM64T (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (2800 MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (506E3)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Microcode Revision (39)

This item shows the microcode revision.

Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

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

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows that your computer supports Intel VT-x technology or not.

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

CPU Configuration

This item in the menu shows the information of the CPU.

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500T CPU @ 2.50GHz

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

.

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.

Number of cores to enable
in each processor package.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

CPU Configuration
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500T CPU @ 2.50GHz

EM64T Supported
Processor Speed 2800 MHz
Processor Stepping 506E3
Microcode Revision 3 9
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Not Supported
Intel VT -x T echnology Supported

Active Processor Cores All

Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Intel Virtualization T echnology Enabled
Package C State limit AUTO
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled
HardWare P states (HWP) Disabled

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

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

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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.

Limit CPUID Maximum

(Disabled)

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

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

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

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

Package C State limit (AUTO)

Use this item to set the package C state limit.

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)

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

HardWare P states (HWP) (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the hardware P states.

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



SATA Configuration

This item in the menu shows the mode of serial ATA configuration options.

SATA Mode (AHCI)

Use this item to select SA

TA mode (Disabled, AHCI Mode or RAID Mode).

SATA Port 1/M.2 (KINGSTON SV300 (120.0GB)/Not Present)

This motherboard supports one SATA channels and one M.2 channel, each channel
allows one SATA/M.2 device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device
on the SATA/M.2 channel.

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.

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.

SA TA Configuration

SAT A Mode AHCI

SAT AII Port1
KINGSTON SV300 (120.0GB)
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SAT A Disabled

M.2
Not Present

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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



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.

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

USB Support Parameters

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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

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







Super IO Configuration

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

Super IO Chip (IT8613)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

 Serial Port 1 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

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

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Set Parameters of Serial

Port 1 (COMA)

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip IT8613

Serial Port 1 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

Enabled or Disabled Serial

Port (COM)

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot 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

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

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

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Trusted Computing

Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.

TPM Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show
Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

TPM State (Enabled)

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

Pending operation (None)

Schedule an Operation for the Security Device. NOTE:

Your Computer will

rebootduring restart in order to change State of Security Device.

Device Select (Atuo)

TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 1.2 device, TPM 2.0 will restrict support to
TPM 2.0 devices, Auto will support both with default set to TPM 2.0 devices if not
found, TPM 1.2 devices will be enumerated.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security device.
O.S. will not show Security
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be
available.

+/- : 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

TPM Device Found

TPM Support Enabled

TPM State Enabled
Pending operation None
Platform Hierarchy Enabled
Storage Hierarchy Enabled
Endorsement Hierarchy Enabled
HashPolicy Sha-1
TPM 20 InterfaceType CRB
Device Select Auto

Platform Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the platform hierarchy.

Storage Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the storage hierarchy.

Endorsement Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Endorsement hierarchy.

HashPolicy (Sha-1)

Use this item to select the Hash policy to use. SHA-2 is most secure but might notbe
supported by all operating systems.

TPM 20 InterfaceType (CRB)

Use this item to select the communication interface to TPM 20 device.

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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 Configuration

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

IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory
(32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, or 512M).

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. This item shows the information of the DVMT memory (128M,
256M, or MAX).

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

System Agent (SA)
Parameters

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration
ME 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

Select DVMT 5.0
Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
Graphics Memory size used
by the Internal Graphics
Device.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT Memory 256M

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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PCH Configuration

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

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Azalia HD Audio.

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status (Power Off, Power On or Last State).

Case Open Warning (Enabled)

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.

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot 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

Case Open Warning Disabled
Chassis Opened No

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ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

ME FW Version (11.0.0.1180)

This item shows the ME FW version.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Enable/Disable ME
Firmware

Management Engine T echnology Configuration

ME Control Enabled

ME FW Version 1 1.0.0.1 180

+/- : 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> and view the following screen:

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Using BIOS

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The
clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have
installed in your system.

Tweak Menu

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500T CPU @ 2.50GHz

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

Processor Speed (2800 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Total Memory (4096 MB)

This item shows the total momery of DDR3L.

Memory Frequency (1600 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Tweak

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500T CPU @ 2.50GHz
Processor Speed 2800 MHz
Memory Frequency 1600 MHz
T otal Memory 4096 MB

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows adiministrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

Secure Boot state (Not Active)

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

Secure Boot (Enabled)

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

Secure Boot Mode (Standard)

This item is used to select the secure boot mode.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Set Administrator Password

+/- : 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

Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status Not Install
User Password Status Not Install

System Mode state Setup
Secure Boot state Not Active

Secure Boot Enabled
Secure Boot Mode Standard

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Using BIOS

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state and devices boot sequence.

Boot Menu

Bootup NumLock State (On)

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

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the PXE OpROM.

Boot mode Select (UEFI)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Operation System Select (Windows 8.x / 10)

This item is used to select the operation system (Windows 7 or other OS, Windows

8.x or Manual).

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.

Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8

These items show the boot priorities.

Update System BIOS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables to update system BIOS.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Windows 7 or other OS:
Boot policy for Legacy OS.

Windows 8.x / 10: Boot
policy for UEFI OS without
Compatibility Support
Module (CSM).

Manual: User customized
CSM parameters & boot
policy.

+/- : 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

Boot Configuration

Operation system Select Windows 8.x / 10

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled
Launch Storage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled
Bootup NumLock State On

Update System BIOS Disabled
Boot Mode Select UEFI

FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
Boot Option #1 Hard Disk
Boot Option #2 CD/DVD
Boot Option #3 USB Hard Disk
Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD
Boot Option #5 USB Key
Boot Option #6 USB Floppy
Boot Option #7 USB Lan
Boot Option #8 Network

USB Flash Drive Priorities

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Using BIOS

UEFI Hard Disk Drive Priorities

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Sets the system boot order

+/- : 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

Boot Option #1 Windows Boot Manager...

Boot Option #1

This item enables you to set the system boot order.

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

Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Save Changes and Reset

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

Save Options

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore user defaults.

Discard Changes and Reset

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Go back to EZ Mode

Back to EZ Mode

Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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Using BIOS

Updating the BIOS

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

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

Advanced 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 Software

Chapter 4

Using the Software

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8/10

The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk loads automatically under Windows
7/8/10. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
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.

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.

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
your motherboard.

The notice of Intel HD audio installation (optional): The Intel High Defi­nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Users need
to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download
Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk.
Please log on to

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

us;901105#appliesto for more information.

1.

2.

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

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Using the Software

Drivers Tab

Setup

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

Browse CD

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

Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT

or something similar. This file may contain

important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating

systems, such as Windows 7/8/10. 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.

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.

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.

Windows 8/10 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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Manual Installation

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

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

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

Utility Software Reference

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

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

Windows 7/8/10 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.

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Trouble Shooting

Chapter 5

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up
problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter
may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting
tips.

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

1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB
and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the
CPU and power supply fans are running.

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

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

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

5. Check the 19V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. Check that the 19V power is 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

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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.

Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and
keep it running as best as it can.

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

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

Start up problems after prolong use

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

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

2. Check the system 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 component may be at fault.

Maintenance and care tips

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.

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