Preface
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
ATI Crossfire
Chapter 6
NVIDIA
Chapter 7
Setting Up eJIFFY
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction....................................................................................1
Feature.............................................................................................2
Specifications.................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................5
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case...........................................7
Installing Hardware.....................................................................9
Installing the Processor.........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...................................................11
Expansion Slots......................................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................15
Installing SA TA Har d Drives..................................................18
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................19
Connecting Case Components.....................................................20
Panel Header ..........................................................................23
Chapter 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility ........................ ......................................... 25
The Standard Configuration.................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility......................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values...................................26
Using BIOS......................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Keys..........................................................27
Main Menu............................................................................27
Advanced Menu.....................................................................28
Chipset Menu.........................................................................39
M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu..............................42
Boot Menu
Security Menu.........................................................................47
Save & Exit Menu...................................................................49
Updating the BIOS..................................................................50
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Using the Motherboard Software 51
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM..................................51
Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7...............................51
Running Setup..........................................................................52
Manual Installation........................................................................54
Utility Software Reference.........................................................54
Chapter 5
A TI CrossFireTM T echnology Support 55
Requirements..................................................................................55
Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards.........................................55
The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box.................................57
To Enable CrossFireTM..............................................................57
Chapter 6
NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® T echnology Support 59
Requirements...................................................................................59
Installing your NVIDIA® SLI-Ready Components...................59
Enabling NVIDIA® SLI..................................................................61
Chapter 7
Setting Up eJIFFY 63
Introduction....................................................................................63
Installation and BIOS Setup.........................................................64
Entering eJIFFY ...............................................................................67
Features Icons................................................................................68
Usage F AQ......................................................................................69
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Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 75
Before creating a RAID set........................................................75
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility....76
Creating a RAID set........................................................................77
Deleting a RAID set........................................................................79
Resetting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................80
Exiting Setup....................................................................................80
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Marvell 88SE9128 SAT A 6Gb/s RAID Controller BIOS Setup 81
T o Create V irtual Disks....................................................................81
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T r ouble Shooting 87
Start up problems during assembly ..............................................87
Start up problems after prolong use............................................88
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................88
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................89
POST Code checkpoints 91
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing P67H2-A2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced-function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155
socket for 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family & Unlock processors to reach the
optimum system performance. Combined with ECS unique M.I.B III BIOS interface, it makes a simple, fast and safe O.C. platform for high-end business or personal desktop market.
This motherboard is based on Intel® P67 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
P67 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single-chip device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3
2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 SDRAM. It cooperates two of PCIe
16X Gen 2 graphic interface, that allows you install up to two graphic cards with
multiple GPU running at PCIe Gen 2 speed. It provides two PCI rev 3.0 slots and
one PCI Express x1 rev 2.0 slot for extending usage. It implements an EHCI
compliant interface that provides fourteen USB 2.0 ports (eight USB ports and three
USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB ports and one of Front USB 2.0 headers
and USB 3.0 header provide with EZ charger technology, please reference chapter 2
part of Front Panel USB headers to check the detail information). This motherboard
implements extra USB 3.0 host controllers which provide two USB3.0 ports at rear
I/O in blue connector and one USB 3.0 header for two USB3.0 ports.
In addition to P67 chipset, this motherboard implements extra Marvell
88SE9128B1 SATA 6Gb/s chips, which provide two eSATA 6Gb/s ports and four
SATA 6Gb/s ports totally, this motherboard delivers the highest data transfer rate
to fulfill the most speed-demanding usage.
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The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one PS/2 keyboard mouse combo connector, one CLR_CMOS button,
two eSATA 6Gb/s ports, two Gigabit LAN ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0
ports running at 5 Gb/s, one coaxial SPDIFO port and audio jacks for microphone,
line-in and 8-channel line-out.
In addition, this motherboard comes with a power button and a reset button.
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Feature
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following
features:
• Accommodates 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family & Unlock processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• Supports two PCI Express x16 Gen2 slots
“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking
it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both
on separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.
Chipset
The Intel® P67 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• Supports one PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot
• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
• Fourteen USB 2.0 ports supported
• Supports Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
• Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST)
• Integrated Clock Controller
• Low Pin Count (LPC) interface
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions
• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller
Etron EJ168 USB 3.0 Host Controller
• Two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 3.0 header for two USB 3.0 ports
Marvell 88SE9128B1 SATA RAID Processor
• Supports two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports and two eSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
ITE IT8893E PCI Express to PCI Bridge
• Supports two PCI 3.0 slots
Memory
• Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 DDR3
SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB
Audio:Realtek ALC892 HD Audio CODEC
• 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• Meets Microsoft WLP3.x (Windows Logo Program) audio
• DACs with 97dB SNR(A-weighting), ADCs with 90dB SNR (A weighting)
• All ADCs and DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz
sample rate
requirements
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• Content Protection for Full Rate loss-less DVD Audio, Blue-Ray
DVD and HD-DVD audio content playback (with selected versions
of Win-DVD/PowerDVD/TMT)
• Direct Sound 3D. compatible
Dual Giga LAN:Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet
Controller
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface (x16) or (x8, x8)
• One PCI Express x1 slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v3.0 compliant slots
• four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors and four SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• One CLR_COMS button
• Two LAN ports
• Eight USB 2.0 ports
• Two USB 3.0 ports
• Two eSATA ports
• One coaxial SPDIFO port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out
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BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated
in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
Giga LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
System BIOS
• LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family &
Unlock processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• DMI 5.0 GT/S
• Intel® P67 Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports 1333 DDR3 SDRAM
• 2 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slots
• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x1 slot
• 2 x PCI slots
• Supported by Intel® P67 Chipsets and Marvell 88SE9128B1
SATA RAID Processor
• 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• 4 x SATAIII 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• 2 x eSATA 6.0 Gb/s
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• Dual Realteck 81 1 1E Gigabit Lan
• 1 x PS/2 mouse combo connector
• 1 x CLR CMOS button
• 2 x USB3.0 ports(Compatible with 2 x USB2.0 ports)
• 8 x USB2.0 ports
• 2 x ESATA ports
• 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors
• 1 x Audio port with 5 audio jacks (Center/ Sub-woofer line
Out, surround line out, Line in, microphone in, line out, and
optical SPDIF out)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector, 8-pin 12V connector
• 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1 x USB3F headers (USB 3F supports EZ Charger)
• 3 x USB2.0 headers support additional 6 USB ports (F_USB1
supports EZ Charger)
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x Panel header
• 1 x ME UNLOCK header
• 1 x Reset button
• 1 x Power button
• 1 x COM header
• CPU_FAN/CASE_F AN/SYS_F AN/PWR_FAN connectors
• AMI BIOS with 32 Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports ECS M.I.3 X Utility
• Supports ACPI&DMI, Plug and Play , STR(S3)/STR(S4)/S1,
Hardware monitor
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• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 244mm
Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooli ng fan connector
3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. CASE_FAN Cas e c ool ing fan conne ctor
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
7. SATA1~6 Seri al ATA connectors (SATA1~2 support SATA 6Gb/s)
8. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header-for factory use only
9. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for fact ory use onl y
10. F_PANEL Front panel swit ch/LED header
11. USB3F Front panel USB 3. 0 heade r (USB 3F supports EZ Charger)
12. CLR_CMOS Cle ar CMOS j umper
13. F_USB1~3 Front panel USB header (F_USB1 supports EZ Charge r)
14. COM Onboard seri al port header
15. PWR_BTN Power on button
16. RST_BTN Reset button
17. PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector
18. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
19. F_AUDIO Front panel audi o header
20. PCI1~2 32- bit add-on ca rd slot
21. PCIE16X1~2 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
22. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot
23. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector
LGA1155 socket for 2
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This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the motherboard
are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches
on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard
or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system
Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or
other components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components
that are run beyond the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the
power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other
hardware components.
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This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the
performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor
design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity
of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the
following steps to recover from it.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC
up.
3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Opening of the Load Plate
· Put your thumb on the tail of the load
plate and press the tail down.
· Rotate the load plate to fully open
position.
B. Disengaging of the Load Lever
· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the
left side to clear retention tab.
· Rotate the load lever to fully open
position.
C. Removing the Cap
· Be careful not to touch the contact at
any time.
D. Inserting the Package
· Grasp the package. Ensure to grasp on
the edge of the substrate.
· Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your
bottom-left side.
· Aim at the socket and place the package
carefully into the socket by purely
vertical motion.
E. Closing the Load Plate
· Rotate the load plate onto the package
IHS (Intergraded Heat Spreader).
· Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
· Secure the load lever with the hook
under retention tab.
F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base
onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.
G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the
CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more
detail installation procedure.
Installing the Motherboard
1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that
you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and
heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/
heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a
CPU.
3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted
only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR3 DDR3 2133 (OC)/DDR3 1866 (OC)/1600 (OC)/1333/1066 SDRAM. The
total memory capacity is 16 GB.
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity
is 16 GB.
The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are
divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
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Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
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Recommend memory configuration
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Mode
Sockets
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM -- Populated -- --
1 DIMM -- -- -- Populated
2 DIMMs -- Populated -- Populated
3 DIMMs Populat ed Populat ed -- Populated
3 DIMMs -- Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populat ed Populat ed P opulat ed P opulat ed
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1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users
give priority to the white DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4 when installing
DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not mix memory type. It is recommended to use
the same brand and type memory on this motherboard.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging
until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the
modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal
parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
* For reference only
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Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them
to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
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PCIE16X_1~2
Slots
PCIE Slot
PCI1~2 Slots
The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install external PCI
Express graphics cards that are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0. (one (x16) or two (x8,
x8))
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. 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 compliant.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
* For reference only
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.
Installing the Motherboard
Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
SA T A1/2, SA T A 6G1/2: Serial AT A connectors
These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It doubles
the transfer rate of current SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
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SAT A3~6: Serial A T AII connectors
These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices, simpler disk drive
cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA
interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
F_USB1~3 (USB 2.0): Front Panel USB 2.0 headers.
The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting eight USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the frontmounted ports to the motherboard.
Unlike F_USB2~3 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology,
provides about 1A current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is
useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need
a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 USB_FP_OC0 USBOC-
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name
1 SPDIFOUT
2 +5V
3 Key
4 GND
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USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 headers.
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate. USB3F supports EZ Charger technology,
provides about 1A current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is
useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need
a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
It is suggested that USB Keyboard and USB Mouse connect to USB 2.0 ports rather
than USB 3.0 ports. Wake up function from S1/S3 may not be supported by those
devices that connect to USB 3.0 ports. USB devices connected to USB 3.0 ports may
not be supported in DOS mode.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 Vbus Front Panel USB Power
2 IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx-
3 IntA_P2_SSRX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx+
4 GND GND
5 IntA_P1_SSTX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx-
6 IntA_P1_SSTX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx+
7 GND GND
8 IntA_P1_D- USB3 ICC Port1 D-
9 IntA_P1_D+ USB3 ICC Port1 D+
10 ID USBOC- Over Current Protection
11 IntA_P2_D+ USB3 ICC Port2 D+
12 IntA_P2_D- USB3 ICC Port2 D-
13 GND GND
14 IntA_P2_SSTX+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx+
15 IntA_P2_SSTX- USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx-
16 GND GND
17 IntA_P2_SSRX+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx+
18 IntA_P2_SSRX- USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx-
19 Vbus Front Panel USB Power
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
Pin 1-2 Function
Short Unlock
Open Lock
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Installing SAT A Hard Drives
This section describes how to install SATA devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.
About SA TA Connectors
Your motherboard features four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors and four SATA 6.0Gb/s
connectors supporting a total of eight drives SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced
Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the SATA hard drives which
are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit
in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the
illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial A T A Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the
Serial ATA protocol. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard
drive or the connector on the motherboard.
SATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional)
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the
other end to the power supply.
This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.
* For reference only
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Combo Port
CLR_CMOS Button
eSATA 6 Gb/s ports Use these ports to connect to external SATA boxes or
LAN Ports
USB 2.0 Ports
USB 3.0 Ports Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
Optical SPDIF Output
Audio Ports
Connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse to the PS/2
combo port.
Use the CLR_CMOS button to clear CMOS.
Before clearing CMOS, make sure to turn off the power
of the system.
Serial ATA port multipliers.
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices.
Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The C port
is for stereo line-in signal, while the E port is for microphone in signal. This motherboard supports audio devices that correspond to the A, B, and D port respectively. In addition, both of the 2 ports, B, and D provide
users with both right & left channels individually. Users
please refer to the following note for specific port function definition.
A: C enter & Woofer D: Front Out
B: Bac k Surround E: Mic_in R ear
C: Line-in -
The above port definition can be changed to audio input
or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
3 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL.
5 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
6 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
7 Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASE_FAN.
1. Connecting 24-pin power cable
The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.
24-pin power cable
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note
that when installing 24-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER
match perfectly.
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2. Connecting 8 power cable
Users please note that the 8-pin and 4-pin power cables can both be connected to the ATX12V connector.
When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches
of power cable and the ATX12V connector
match perfectly.
8-pin power cable
CPU_FAN: CPU cooling F AN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 PWM PWM
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of
1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
SYS_FAN: F AN Power Connectors
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Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
A TX_ POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 Ground
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PWR_FAN: F AN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
A TX12V: A TX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Ground
Make sure to connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to ATX4P; otherwise, the
system will be unstable.
Pin Signal Name
5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V
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