ECS NM70-I3 User Manual

NM70-I3 USER MANUAL

Preface

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Disclaimer

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

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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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 63

Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard software.

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

EN 55022

EN 61000-3-2

Disturbances in supply systems caused

EN 61000-3-3

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

EN 55024

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement

EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

CE marking

About the Manual

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

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

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Chapter 2 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

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

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

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

Installing Hardware...................................................................

Installing Memory Modules....................................................11

Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................12

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/SATA Hard 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..........................................................................54

Tweak Menu...........................................................................57

Boot Menu..............................................................................58

Security Menu.........................................................................59

Exit Menu................................................................................60

Updating the BIOS...................................................................61

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Chapter 4 63

Using the Motherboard Software 63

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8/8.1....................................63

Running Setup.........................................................................63

Manual Installation..........................................................................65

Chapter 5 67

Trouble Shooting 67

Start up problems during assembly..............................................67

Start up problems after prolong use............................................68

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................68

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................69

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Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the NM70-I3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel

1037U or other

Processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

This motherboard is based on Intel

PCH NM70 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. It supports up to 8 GB of system memory with single channel DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600/1333/1066 MHz. One PCI slot and one mini PCI Express slot are for extending usage.

It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides seven USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and one 10-pin USB

2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports and one 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 port).

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one audio jack for line-out, two RJ45 LAN connectors, four USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one COM port.

In addition, this motherboard supports one SATA 3Gb/s connector and one SATA 6Gb/ s connector for expansion.

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

NM70-I3 Motherboard User Manual DVD I/O Shield 2 SATA Cables

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

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CPU

Specifications

• Intel® PCH NM70 ChipsetChipset

• Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8 GB

• Supports DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600/1333/1066 MHz

Memory

• 1 x PCI slot

• 1 x miniPCIE slot (supports WIFI/BT/mSATA)

• Supported by Intel

PCH NM70 Express Chipset

- 1 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices

- 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s device

Expansion Slots

Storage

• 1 x Audio jack for line-out

• 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x COM port

Rear Panel I/O

LAN • Realtek RTL8111G+Intel WG82579V

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

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

• Realtek ALC662-VD0-GR 48P

- 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

Audio

• Onboard Intel

1037U or other Processors

• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector

• 1 x 2-pin ATX Power connector (optional)

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 1 x 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports

-1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 device

• 1 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connector

• 1 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connector

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

• 1 x Buzzer

• 1 x Battery header

• 2 x JCOM connectors (supports additional eight COM ports)

• 1 x LPT header

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x General Purpose Input/Output header

• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header

• 1 x Analog audio input connector (CD_IN)

• 1 x ODD Power connector

• 1 x HDD Power connector

• 1 x SPK_L connector

• 1 x SPK_R connector

• 1 x LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

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

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

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System BIOS

Form Factor

• Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm

• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

- Supports Plug and Play

- Supports ACPI & DMI

- Supports STR (S3) /STD (S4)

- Supports Hardware monitor

• Supports Norton Anti Virus/Cyberlink Media Suite/MuzeeBundled

Software Support

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• 1 x LCD power (For All-In-One Specification)

• 1 x LCD panel select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)

• 1 x Backlight power (For All-In-One Specification)

• 1 x PS_HD Connector

• 1 x VGA header

• 1 x AC_PWR jumper

• 1 x MONO jumper

- 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 Display

- Supports GUI BIOS

- Supports Multi-Language

- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

17. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only

18. BZ Buzzer

19. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

20. SPK_R & L Speaker header

21. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

22. MONO MONO jumper

23. CD_H Analog audio input connector

24. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

25. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

26. F_USB2 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 device

27. F_USB1 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports

28. VGA _HEADER VGA header

29. LVDS LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)

30. LCD_PWR LCD power jumper (For All-In-One Specification)

31. BLPWR Backlight power (For All-In-One Specification)

32. LVDSPWR LVDS power (For All-In-One Specification)

33. BT header 2-pin Battery Header

34. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

35. ATX_PWR 2-pin ATX power connector (optional)

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Onboard Intel® 1037U or other Processors

2. SYS_FAN 4-pin system cooling fan connector

3. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

4. COM 2 Onboard serial port header

5. SO_DIMM 1 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM

6. JCOM7-10 JCOM connector (supports additional four COM ports)

7. SATA2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connector

8. SATA1 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector

9. ODD PWR ODD power connector

10. HDD PWR HDD power connector

11. JCOM3-6 JCOM connector (supports additional four COM ports)

12. PCIE PCI Express slot (full card slot,support mini-PCIE/mSATA)

13. AC_PWR AC power jumper

14. PS_HD PS_HD connector

15. LPT Printer header

16. GPIO General purpose Input/Output header

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I/O Ports

2. HDMI Port

Connect display device to the HDMI port.

3. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

4. LAN Ports

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

LAN LED Status Description

OFF No data Orange blinking Active OFF No link Green Link

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN Port

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

1. COM1 Port (blue) Use the COM1 port to connect the serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.

Pin Define Pin Define

1DCDN6DSRN

2SINN7RTSN

3 SOUTN 8 CTSN

4DTRN9 RIN

5GND

COM1 RS232 Pin Define

COM1 RS422 Pin Define

Pin Define Pin Define

1 RS422 TX(B) 6 N/A

2 RS422 TX(A) 7 N/A

3 RS422 RX(A) 8 N/A

4 RS422 RX(B) 9 N/A

5N/A

COM1 RS485 Pin Define

Pin Define Pin Define

1 RS485 D-(B) 6 N/A

2 RS485 D+(A) 7 N/A

3N/A8N/A

4N/A9N/A

5N/A

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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 Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis that accommodates this from 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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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

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

No. Components No. Components

1AC_PWR4 BLPWR

2MONO5LCD_PWR

3CLR_CMOS~~ ~~

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1. AC_PWR: AC power jumper

2. MONO: MONO jumper

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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”.

3. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper

4 & 5. BLPWR : Backlight power select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)& LCD_PWR: LCD power jumper (For All-In-One Specification)

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

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2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 204-pin DDR3 1600/1333/1066.

• 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 one module in the slot. Total memory capacity is 8 GB.

Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

2-4. Installing Hardware

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2-4-2. Installing Add-on Cards

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

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

This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI V3.0.

PCI Slot

PCIE Slot The mini PCIE (full-card) supports SATA signal, USB signal and PCIe

signal for extending usage of mSATA card, BT and Wifi.

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1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot

you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

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

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

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

Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot

Follow these instructions to install a mSATA card :

1 Insert a Mini SATA (mSATA) card into the PCIE1 Slot.

2 Lower the handle and tighten the screws.

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2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices

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

No. Components No. Components

1COM28CD_H

2JCOM3-6 & 7-109 F_AUDIO

3SATA1~2 10F_USB2

4 PS_HD 11 F_USB1

5LPT12VGA_HEADER

6GPIO13LVDS

7 ME_UNLOC K ~~ ~~

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1. COM2: Onboard serial port header

Connect serial port extension brackets to these headers to add serial ports to your system.

2. JCOM7-10/JCOM3-6: JCOM connectors (support additional eight COM ports)

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SATA1 connector is used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, SATA2 connector is used to support the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/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.

3. SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors

4. PS_HD

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This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

5. LPT: Onboard parallel port header

6. GPIO: General purpose Input/Output Header

GPIOBASE: 0x500

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8. CD_H: Analog audio input connector

7. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

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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

” .

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

* For reference only

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

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

tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .

* For reference only

10. F_USB2: 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 device.

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

11. F_USB1: Front Panel USB 2.0 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 hangup.

12. VGA_Header

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13. LVDS: LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)

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2-4-4. Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/SATA Hard 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 SATA hard drives.

To install the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Optical Disk Drive (ODD)/Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the HDD/ODD/SATA cable that supports the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/Serial ATA protocol. This HDD/ODD/SATA cable comes with a HDD/ODD/SATA power cable. You can connect the comb end of the HDD/ODD/SATA cable to the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive and connect the other end to the connectors on the motherboard.

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach the comb end of the HDD/ODD/SATA cable to the Hard Disk Drive/

Optical Disk Drive.

2 Attach the other ends to the connectors on the motherboard.

This section describes how to install a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/SATA Hard Drive.

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The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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

2-4-5. Connecting Case Components

1. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power Connector)

Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

No. Components No. Components

1ATX12V6HDD_POWER

2 ATX_PWR(optional) 7 SPK_R & L

3 SYS_F AN 8 CP U_FAN

4F_PANEL9LVDSPWR

5ODD_POWER10BT Header

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3 & 8. SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) & CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector)

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.

Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

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

2. ATX_PWR (optional)

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Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

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

4. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header

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

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5 & 6. ODD_PWR & HDD_PWR: ODD power connector/HDD power connector

7. SPK_R & SPK_L: Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

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9. LVDSPWR: LVDS power (For-All-In-One Specification)

10. BT Header

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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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• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

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

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

Some options (marked with a triangle

f) lead to submenus that enable you to change

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

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

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

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

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date [Tue 03/25/2014] System Time [00:15:20]

Choose the system default language.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Main

Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC

mnlk

Enter Select

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

f .

F4 Save & Exit

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

Exits the current menu

Change Opt.

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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.

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

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date [Tue 03/25/2014] System Time [00:15:20]

Choose the system default language.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Main

Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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

Advanced Menu

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LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration

LAN Configuration Parameters

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Onboard LAN 1/2 Controller (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1/2 controller.

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN 1 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard LAN 2 Controller [Enabled]

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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.

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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.

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System Temperature : 41OC CPU Fan Speed : 4687 RPM System Fan Speed : 0 RPM CPU Voltage : 0.768 V DIMM Voltage : 1.560 V +5V : 5.040 V +12V : 11.880 V

-=- PECI Mode -=Offset to TCC Activation Temp. : -56

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Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

Smart Fan Mode [Normal]

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

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

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

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

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CPU/System Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

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

Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

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

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• 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.

SMART Fan start PWM value (180)

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

SMART Fan start TEMP(-) (30)

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

DeltaT (3)

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

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

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

CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)

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

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

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Power Management Setup

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

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 USB (S3) (Disabled)

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

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING [Disabled]

Resume By PME [Disabled] Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 KB(S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 MS(S3) [Disabled] Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] EUP Function [Enabled] Power LED Type [Dual Color LED]

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Resume By RING (Disabled)

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

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the power LED.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

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

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

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

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

This item 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 (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

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

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ACPI Settings

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

ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

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

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

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

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU Configuration.

Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

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Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1037U @ 1.80GHz 64-bit Supported Processor Speed 1800 MHz Processor Stepping 306a9 Microcode Revision 19 Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported

Active Processor Cores [All]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Enhanced Halt (ClE) [Enabled] Configurable TDP [TDP NOMINAL] Long duration power limit 0 Long duration maintained 0 Short duration power limit 0

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Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

This item shows that the computer supports Intel HT Technology or not.

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows that the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology or not.

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1037U @ 1.80GHz

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

64-bit (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (1800MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (306a9)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (19)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (2)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the active processor cores.

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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.

CPU C3 Report (Enabled)

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

CPU C6 Report (Enabled)

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

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

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

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.

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.

Configurable TDP (TDP NOMINAL)

Use this item to reconfigure CPU TDP Levels.

Long duration maintained (0)

Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained.

Long duration power limit (0)

CPU will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window.

Short duration power limit (0)

CPU will use this power limit for a very short duration. After that, the long duration power limit will be honored.

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SATA Configuration

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

SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Port1~2/mSATA (Empty)

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

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

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

SATA Port1 Empty

SATA Port2 Empty

mSATA Empty

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

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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.

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

USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

USB Support Parameters

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

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Super IO Chip (IT8786, IT8768)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

Super IO Configuration

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

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fSerial 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.

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

COM1 Mode [RS232 MODE] COM1 Speed [High] 9-bit Multi-Drops Mode [Disabled]

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COM1 Mode (RS232 MODE)

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

9-bit Multi-Drops Mode (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the 9-bit Multi-Drops mode.

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COM1 Speed (High)

Use this item to select the serial port1 speed: High/Low.

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip IT8786, IT8768

Serial Port 1 Configutation

Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port 6 Configuration Serial Port 7 Configuration Serial Port 8 Configuration Serial Port 9 Configuration Serial Port 10 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA)

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Use this item to select the serial port1 mode: RS232/RS422/RS485.

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fSerial Port 2 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=2F8h; IRQ=3)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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

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fSerial Port 3 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=3E8h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 3 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3E8h; IRQ=6;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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fSerial Port 4 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=2E8h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 4 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2E8h; IRQ=6;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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

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fSerial Port 5 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=2E0h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 5 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2E0h; IRQ=6;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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fSerial Port 6 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=2F0h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 6 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2F0h; IRQ=6;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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

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fSerial Port 7 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=240h; IRQ=11)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 7 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=240h; IRQ=11;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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fSerial Port 8 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=248h; IRQ=11)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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

Serial Port 8 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=248h; IRQ=11;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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fSerial Port 9 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=250h; IRQ=11)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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

Serial Port 9 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=250h; IRQ=11;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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fSerial Port 10 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=258h; IRQ=11)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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

Serial Port 10 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=258h; IRQ=11;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

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

fParallel Port Configuration

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

Parallel Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port.

Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Parallel Port Configuration

Parallel Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5;

Enable or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE)

Change Settings [Auto] Device Mode [Standard Parallel Port Mode]

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

Device Mode (Standard Parallel Port Mode)

Use this item to select the parallel port mode: SPP/EPP/ECP/EPP+ECP.

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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

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

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory (64M)

DVMT/FIXED Memory (256M)

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

System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration

ME Configuration

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System Agent (SA) Parameters

LVDS Support (Disabled)

This item enables or disables LVDS support.

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System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory [64M]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256M] LVDS Support [Disabled] Primary IGFX Boot Display [VBIOS Default] Secondary IGFX Boot Display [Disabled]

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

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Primary IGFX Boot Display (VBIOS Default)

Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST.

Secondary IGFX Boot Display (Disabled)

Select Secondary Display Device.

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 IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.

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PCH Configuration

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

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Azalia Internal HDMI codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI codec.

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

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PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

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

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ME Configuration

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

ME FW Version (8.1.30.1350)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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

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Management Engine Technology Configuration

ME FW Version 8.1.30.1350

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

Tweak Menu

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)”.

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.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

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

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

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

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1037U @ 1.80GHz

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

Processor Speed (1800 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Memory Frequency (1333 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3))

This item shows the total memory.

Tweak

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 1037U @ 1.80GHz Processor Speed 1800 MHz Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clock

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This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

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 (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

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Boot Configuration

Operating system select [Windows 7 or othre OS] Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]

Fast Boot [Disabled]

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

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

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

These items show the boot priorities.

Set Boot Priority

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

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disable quiet boot.

Boot Mode select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

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

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

Set Administrator Password

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

Administrator Password

Platform Mode Setup Secure Boot Disabled

Secure Boot Control [Disabled]

Platform Mode (Setup)

This item allows you to set the platform mode.

Secure Boot (Disabled)

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

Secure Boot Control (Disabled)

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

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

Exit Menu

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 Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset 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.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Save as User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore the user defaults.

Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

Reset the system after saving the changes.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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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 7/8/8.1. 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 7/8/8.1

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

Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

Click the “Utilities” button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility.

Information:

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

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

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

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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

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

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

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

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

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Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue

this process to complete the drivers installation.

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

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

Manual Installation

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.

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Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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