ECS P67H2-A4 User Manual
Preface
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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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:
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Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 6
ATI CrossfireXTM Technology Support
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Installing the Motherboard
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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.
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction....................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................... 2
Specifications....................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..............................................................5
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions.............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................8
Setting Jumpers.........................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................9
Jumper Settings........................................................................9
Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules....................................................12
Expansion Slots.......................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing SATA Hard Drives..................................................20
Connecting I/O Devices....................................................................21
Connecting Case Components......................................................22
Panel Header..........................................................................25
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility ........................ ......................................... 27
The Standard Configuration...................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility .........................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS V alues......................................28
Using BIOS......................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................29
Advanced Menu......................................................................30
Chipset Menu...........................................................................40
M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu................................43
Boot Menu...............................................................................48
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Chapter 8
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Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 77
Before creating a RAID set........................................................77
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility ....78
Creating a RAID set........................................................................79
Deleting a RAID set........................................................................81
Resetting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................82
Exiting Setup....................................................................................82
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 53
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.................................53
Auto-installing under W indows XP/V ista/7...............................53
Running Setup..........................................................................54
Manual Installation........................................................................56
Utility Software Reference.........................................................56
Chapter 6
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A TI CrossFireXTM T echnology Support 69
Requirements..................................................................................69
Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards......................................69
The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box.................................71
To Enable CrossFireTM............................................................71
Chapter 7
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NVIDIA® SLI® Technology Support 73
Requirements...................................................................................73
Installing your NVIDIA® SLI-Ready Components....................73
Enabling NVIDIA® SLI...................................................................75
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Setting Up eJIFFY 57
Introduction................................................................................57
Installation and BIOS Setup......................................................... 58
Entering eJIFFY ..................................................................................61
Features Icons.................................................................................62
Usage F AQ.......................................................................................63
Security Menu..........................................................................49
Save & Exit Menu...................................................................50
Updating the BIOS....................................................................52
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Tr ouble Shooting 83
Start up problems during assembly ..............................................83
Start up problems after prolong use............................................84
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................84
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................85
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Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing P67H2-A4 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 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)/1800(OC)/1600/1333/1066 SDRAM. It supports two PCIe x16 Gen 2
graphic interface, which allows you install up to two graphic cards with multiple
GPU running at PCIe Gen 2 speed. It provides three PCI Express x1 rev 2.0 slots
for extending usage. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides
twelve USB 2.0 ports (six rear I/O ports and three headers support additional six USB
ports and one of Front USB 2.0 headers provide EZ charger technology, please
reference chapter 2 parts of Front Panel USB headers to check the detail information). P67H2-A4 implements extra two optional USB 3.0 chips which provide two
USB3.0 ports* at rear I/O with blue connectors and one USB 3.0 header for two USB
3.0 ports.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one PS/2 mouse and keyboard combo connector, one LAN port, six USB
2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports running at 5 Gb/s (optional), and audio jacks for
microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out.
*The USB 3.0 connectors are optimized for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices,
aslo are fully backwards-compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices.
*Please use USB 2.0 ports if you want to boot in DOS mode.
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Feature
• Accommodates 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family & Unlock processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
“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.
The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following
features:
Processor
Chipset
• Supports DDR3 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
Memory
Audio
• 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• Meets Microsoft WLP3.x (Windows Logo Program) audio
requirements
• All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT
• Direct Sound 3D. compatible
• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V
The Intel® P67 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• Supports two PCI Express x16 Gen2 slots
• Supports three PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots
• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers and two SATA 6.0 Gb/
s Host Controllers
• Twelve USB 2.0 ports supported
• Four USB 3.0 ports (by extra two optional chips)
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions
• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller
Giga LAN
• Supports PCI Express
TM
1.1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
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The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface
• Three PCI Express x1 slots
• Six 7-pin SATA connectors (2 x SATA 6Gbit/s and 4 x SATA 3Gbit/s)
Expansion Options
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Integrated I/O
• One LAN port
• Six USB 2.0 ports
• Two USB 3.0 ports* (optional)
• One PS/2 mouse and keyboard combo connector
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
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.
*The USB 3.0 connectors are optimized for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices,
aslo are fully backwards-compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices.
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• Intel® P67 Chipset
• LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family &
Unlock processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1800(OC)/1600/1333/1066
• 2 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slots
• 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
• Supported by Intel® P67 Chipset
- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• Supports RAID 0/1/5/10
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse combo connector
• 2 x USB3.0 ports (Compatible with 2 x USB2.0 ports)(optional)
• 6 x USB2.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port with 6 audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line
in, microphone in, line out)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector, 4-pin 12V connector
• 1 x ATX4P connector
• 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 3 x USB2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports
(F_USB1 supports EZ Charger)
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x LDC header
• 1 x Front panel header
• 1 x ME UNLOCK header
• 1 x CASE open header
• 1 x USB 3.0 header
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
• 1 x COM header
• CPU_F AN/SYS_FAN/PWR_F AN connectors
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
Giga LAN
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• AMI BIOS with 32 Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility
• Supports ACPI&DMI, Plug and Play , STR(S3)/STR(S4)/S1,
Hardware monitor
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
System BIOS
Form Factor • A TX Size, 305mm x 210mm
CPU
Specifications
Rear Panel I/O
• Realteck RL T 81 1 1E Gigabit Lan
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
LABEL COMPONENTS
LGA1155 socket for 2
nd
Generation Intel® Core
TM
Family &
Unlock processors
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
4. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. SPK Internal speaker header
7. LDC Debug card header-for factory use only
8. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors (SATA1~2 support SATA 6Gb/s)
9. SATA3~6 Serial ATA connectors (SATA3~6 support SATA 3Gb/s)
10. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
11. CASE CASE open header
12. F_USB2~3 Front panel USB headers
13. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
14. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
15. F_USB1 Front panel USB header (F_USB1 supports EZ Charger)
16. USB3F Front USB 3.0 header
17. COM Onboard serial port header
18. PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector
19. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
20. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
21. PCIE1~3 PCI Express x1 slots
22. PCIEX16_S PCI Express slot for graphics interface
23. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
24. ATX4P Auxiliary power connector for graphic card
25. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector
1. CPU Socket
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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
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 210 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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.
Choosing a Computer Case
Installing the Motherboard in a Case
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
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”.
Jumper
Type
Description Setting (default)
CLR_CMOS
3-pin
Clear CMOS
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
CLR_CMOS
1
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR3 2133(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066. 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.
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Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Channel B: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
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:
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.
Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one
DIMM is installed in DDR3_1 or DDR3_3. Follow the table above for
recommended memory configuration.
Recommend memory configuration
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DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM -- Populated -- --
1 DIMM -- -- -- Populat ed
2 DIMMs -- Populated -- Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populated -- Populated
3 DIMMs -- Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populat ed P opulat ed
Mode
Sockets
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 1333 667 MHz
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1600(OC) 800 MHz
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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.
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.
* For reference only
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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.
Expansion Slots
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~3 Slots
PCIEX16 Slot
The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install external PCI Express
graphics cards that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
PCIEX16_S Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
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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.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
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.
* For reference only
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
Pin Signal Name Pi n Signal Name
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
SA T A1/2: Serial A T 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.
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
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The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting six USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you have
this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-mounted
ports to the motherboard.
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-
Pin Signal Name Function
SA T 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.
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
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.
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.
CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
Short Chassis cover is removed
Open Chassis cover is closed
This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis
equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
Pin 1-2 Function
F_USB1~3(USB 2.0): Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
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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
Pin Signal Name Function
USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
11 IntA_P2_D+ USB3 ICC Port2 D+
12 IntA_P2_D- USB3 ICC Port2 D-
13 GND GND
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.
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
14 IntA_P2_SSTX+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx+
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.
1 SPDIFOUT
2 +5V
3 Key
4 GND
Pin Signal Name
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ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2 SINB Serial Input
3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output
4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Data Set Ready
7 RTSB RART B Request to Send
8 CTSB Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 Key No pin
Pin Signal Name Function
1 LAD3 2 +3.3V
3 LAD2 4 LFRAME#
5 LAD1 6 RST
7 LAD0 8 CLK
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
9 GND 10 Key
LDC: Debug Card header
This is a header that can be used to suppport the LPC debug card.
Short Unlock
Open Lock
Pin 1-2 Function
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Installing SATA Hard Drives
This section describes how to install SATA devices such as a hard disk drive and a CDROM drive.
SATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional)
About SA T A Connectors
Your motherboard features four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors and two SATA 6.0Gb/s
connectors supporting a total of six 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.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.
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.
* For reference only
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Combo Port
Connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse to the PS/2
combo port.
LAN Port
USB 2.0 Ports
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.
USB 3.0 Ports
(optional)
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
Audio Ports
The above port definition can be changed to audio input
or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The D port
is for stereo line-in signal, while the F port is for microphone in signal. This motherboard supports 8-channel
audio devices that correspond to the A, B, C, and E port
respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E
provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific
port function definition.
A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in
C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear
B: Back Surround E: Front Out
The USB 3.0 connectors are optimized for SuperSpeed
USB 3.0 devices, aslo are fully backwards-compatible
with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices.
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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 F_PANEL.
5 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
5 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
6 Connect the connector for graphics interface to ATX4P.
7 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note
that when installing 24-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER
match perfectly.
1. Connecting 24-pin power cable
24-pin power cable
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