ECS TIGD2-I User Manual

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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, Windows and Windows 7/8 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 25

page 47

Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

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:

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Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Trouble Shooting

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Installing the Motherboard 7

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

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

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

Installing Hardware...........................................................................11

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

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

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

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................19

Connecting Case Components........................................................20

Front Panel Header................................................................22

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

Specifications......................................................................................2

Motherboard Components................................................................3

I/O Ports...............................................................................................5

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..........................................................................28

Advanced Menu........................................................................29

Chipset Menu..........................................................................40

Tweak Menu...........................................................................42

Boot Menu.............................................................................43

Security Menu......................................................................44

Exit Menu...............................................................................45

Updating the BIOS......................................................................46

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Trouble Shooting 47

Start up problems during assembly..............................................47

Start up problems after prolong use............................................48

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................48

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................49

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Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TIGD2-I motherboard of high performance, enhanced function. This motherboard has Onboard D2550 CPU with a Thin Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm.

This motherboard is based on Intel

®®

NM10 Express Chipset. It supports up to 4 GB of

system memory with single channel DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066/800 MHz. One optional PCI slot is supported.

It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB

2.0 ports).

The motherboard is equipped with a full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors, one DC-IN port, one VGA port, one DVI port, two RJ45 LAN connectors, four USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks for microphone and line-out.

In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors for expansion.

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

TIGD2-I Motherboard User Manual I/O Shield 2 SATA 3.0Gb/s Cables

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The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as standard.

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CPU

Specifications

• Intel® NM10 ChipsetChipset

• Single channel DDR3 SO-DIMM memory architecture

• 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB

• Supports DDR3 1066/800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Memory

• 1 x PCI slot

• Supported by Intel® NM10 Express Chipset

- 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices

Expansion Slots

Storage

• 1 x DC-IN port

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors

• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)

• 1 x DVI port

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors

• 1 x Audio port (1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)

Rear Panel I/O

LAN • Dual LAN 8111E(VL) Gigabit Lan

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

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

• Intel® Onboard D2550 CPU

• Intel TDP 10W

• 1 x 20-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 2 x USB 2.0 header supports additional four USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x Serial SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

• 6 x COM headers

• 6 x COM setting jumpers

• 1 x LVDS S/D channel & output data format setting jumper

• 1 x LVDS connector

• 1 x Printer header

• 1 x HDD_PWR connector

• 1 x ODD_PWR connector

• 1 x DIO header

• 1 x LVDS Power header

• 1 x LVDS Power select jumper

• 1 x LVDS_12V header

• 1 x LVDS_19V header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x CLR_CMOS header

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• Realtek ALC662 VD

- 2.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

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• AMI BIOS with 16Mb SPI Flash ROM

- Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4), Multi-Language

- Supports Hardware Monitor

- Supports ACPI 3.0 version & DMI

- Supports Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

- Supports Dual-Monitor function

- F7 hot key for boot up devices option

System BIOS

Form Factor

• Thin Mini-ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm

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Motherboard Components

This picture may be different due to Optional Features on speccifications.

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL

COMPONENTS

1. CPU

Onboard D2550 CPU

2. SYS_FAN

4-pin system cooling fan connector

3. DIMM1

204-pin DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM

4. PRINTER

Printer header

5. COM3/4/2/1/6

Onboard serial port headers

6. ATX_POWER

20-pin ATX power connector

7. JP1/2/4/3/5/6

COM setting jumpers

8. F_PANEL

Front panel switch/LED header

9. DIO

DIO header

10. SATA1~2

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

11. COM5

Onboard serial port header

12. PCI

32-bit add-on card slot

13. ODD_PWR

ODD power connector

14. HDD_PWR

HDD power connector

15. CLR_CMOS

Clear CMOS jumper

16. F_AUDIO

Front panel audio header

17. F_USB1~2

Front panel USB 2.0 headers

18. LVDS_PWR1

LVDS power select jumper

19. LVDS

LVDS header

20. JP7

LVDS S/D channel & output data format setting jumper

21. LVDS_19V

19V LVDS power header

22. LVDSPW_CONN LVDS power connector

23. LVDS_12V

12V LVDS power header

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I/O Ports

1. DC_IN Port

Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter.

2. PS/2 Mouse(green) Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.

3. PS/2 Keyboard(purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

4. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

5. DVI Port

You can connect the display device to the DVI port.

6. LAN Ports

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

7. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

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

9. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone.

LAN LED Status Description

OFF No da ta Yellow blinking Active OFF No link Green/Orange Link

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN Port

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Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a Thin Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis that accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity.

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard.

• Leave components in the static-proof bags.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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

2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

No. Components No. Components

1 JP 1 /2/4/3/5/6 4 JP 7

2 CLR_CMOS 5 LVDS_19V

3LVDS_PWR16 LVDS_12V

1 & 4. JP1/2/4/3/5/6 & JP7: COM Setting Jumpers & LVDS S/D channel and LVDS output data format setting jumper

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Default

5V 12V RI 5V 12V DCD

COM1 JP6 (1-3) (3-5) (7-9) (2-4) (4-6)

（

8-10

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COM2 JP5 (1-3) (3-5) (7-9) (2-4) (4-6)

（

8-10

）

COM3 JP3 NA NA NA (1-3) (3-5) (7-9) COM5 JP3 NA NA NA (2-4) (4-6)

（

8-10

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PIN1，9

OUTPUT

PIN9 PIN1

（

8-10

）

(7-9)

(1-3)(2-4) RS232

(3-5)(4-6) TTL

(1-3)(2-4) RS232

(3-5)(4-6) TTL

(1-3)(2-4) RS232

(3-5)(4-6) RS485

COM3 JP1

COM5 JP4

COM4 JP2

(1-3) Dual channel

(3-5) Single channel

(2-4) 18bit (4-6) 24bit

JP7

LVDS S/D channel & output data format setting

2. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper

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”.

COM setting

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5&6. LVDS_19V & LVDS_12V: LVDS Power Jumper

3. LVDS_PWR1: LVDS Power Select Jumper

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2-4. Installing Hardware

2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066/800.

• 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 SO_DIMM1 slot. Total memory capacity is 4 GB.

• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

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

* For reference only

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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 slot on this board is PCI v2.3 compliant.

PCI Slot

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

* For reference only

Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot

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No. Components No. Components

1PRINTER5 COM5

2 COM3/4/2/1/6 6 F_AUDIO

3SATA1~27F_USB1~2

4DIO8LVDS

1 PRINTER: Printer Header

2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices

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

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SATA1~2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/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.

3. SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors

2 & 5. COM2/1/4/3/6 & COM5: Onboard Serial Port Headers

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.

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The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture.

6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

4. DIO: DIO 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

If you use AC

’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel

Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel Detect

” .

* For reference only

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

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The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four 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.

7. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

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.

8. LVDS: LVDS Interface

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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:

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/Serial ATA Hard Drives

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

* For reference only

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.

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

2-4-5. Connecting Case Components

No. Components No. Components

1LVDSPW_CONN4 F_PANEL

2 SYS_FAN 5 HDD_PWR

3 ATX_POWER 6 ODD_PWR

1. LVDSPW_CONN: LVDS Power Connector

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2. SYS_FAN : System Cooling FAN Power Connector

Connect the system cooling fan cable to SYS_FAN.

3. ATX_POWER: ATX 20-pin Power Connector

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.

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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. 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.

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Connect the ODD power cable to ODD_PWR.

5 & 6. HDD_PWR & ODD_PWR: HDD Power & ODD Power Connectors

Connect the HDD power cable to HDD_PWR.

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About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Press DEL or F2 to enter SETUP

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Using BIOS

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:

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Press the delete or F2 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



) 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 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 Data [ Sat 01/01/2011]

System Time [19:31:14]

CPU Type Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU CPU Speed 1865 MHz CPU Bus Speed 533 MHz CPU Core Count 2

SATA Drive 0 HL-DT-STDVD-R0 ATAPI SATA Drive1 ST3160318AS 157GB

Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC: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.

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

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BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/- Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu



Enter Select

F4 Save & Exit

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.

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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.

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.

Main Menu

BIOS Information

System Data [ Sat 01/01/2011]

System Time [19:31:14]

CPU Type Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU CPU Speed 1865 MHz CPU Bus Speed 533 MHz CPU Core Count 2

SATA Drive 0 HL-DT-STDVD-R0 ATAPI SATA Drive1 ST3160318AS 157GB

Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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

Advanced Menu

Onboard LAN Controller #2/#1 (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

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

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

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LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Onboard LAN Controller #2

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller #2 [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Controller #1 [Enabled]

Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]

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

Launch PXE OpROM

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Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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• CPU Temperature

• System temperature

• CPU Vcore

• CPU Over Temperature Warning

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU & system temperature, CPU core voltage... etc.

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

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

PC Health Status

CPU Temperature : +46°C System Temperature : +37°C CPU Vcore : +1.184 V

CPU Over Temperature Warning [75]

F2:Previous Values

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Resume by Alarm (Disabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system. If set to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power up the system.

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

Resume By PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

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.

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 USB (S3) (Disabled)

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

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING [Disabled]

Resume By PME [Disabled] Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 MS (S3) [Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

About Resume by Ring

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

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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ACPI Setting

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

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

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

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

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CPU Configuration

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

CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU D2550 @ 1.86GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 1865 MHz Processor Stepping 30661 Microcode Revision 269 Hyper-Threading Supported

Hyper-Threading [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology).

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU D2550 @ 1.86GHz

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

EM64T (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (1865MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (30661)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (269)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Execute 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.

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.

Hyper-Threading Technology (Supported)

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

Hyper-Threading (Enabled)

This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-Threading and you are using a Hyper-Threading CPU.

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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 Mode [IDE Mode]

Serial-ATA Controller [Enhanced] SATA Port1 HL-DT-STDVD-RO ATAPI SATA Port2 ST3160318AS 157GB

Select a configuration for SATA Controller.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

SATA Port 1/2 (HL-DT-STDVD-RO ATAPI / ST3160318AS 157GB)

This motherboard supports two SATA channels and 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.

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Serial-ATA Controller (Enhanced)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

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USB Configuration

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

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

EHCI Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Audio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

EHC I Controller [Enabled]

Enable / Disable USB Function.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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Super IO Configuration

Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration. Please do not change IRQ or I/O port at random.

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port 6 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration

Main

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Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA)

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

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings [Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

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ESC:Exit

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

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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.

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Serial 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]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Serial Port 3 Configuration

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

Serial Port 3 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3E8h; IRQ=7;

Change Settings [Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

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

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Serial Port 4 Configuration

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

Serial Port 4 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;

Change Settings [Auto] Serial Port 4 RS-485 [Disable]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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

:Select Screen

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F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

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Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3E8h; IRQ=7)

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 (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=2E8h; IRQ=7)

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 4 RS-485 (Disable)

Use this item to enable or disable the serial port 4 RS-485.

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Serial 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=2F0h; IRQ=7)

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=2F0h; IRQ=7;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Serial 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.

Serial Port 6 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2E0h; IRQ=7;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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IGFX- Boot Type (CRT + LVDS)

This item allows you to select which type of display device to be used before loading VGA driver.

North Bridge

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

Fixed Graphics Memory Size (128M)

BIOS must assign a block of memory range to integrated Graphics. This item is used to select the size of this memory block.

DVMT Fixed Memory Size (256M)

If support DVMT(Dynamic Video Memory Technology) feature, the system need to assign a block of memory range. This item is used to select the assigned memory size.

Chipset Menu

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

North Bridge Parameters

North Bridge

South Bridge

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Fixed Graphics Memory Size [128M]

DVMT Mode [DVMT] DVMT Fixed Memory Size [256M] IGFX - Boot Type [CRT + LVDS] LCD Panel Type [1024x768 LVDS]

Configure Fixed Graphics Memory Size

DVMT Mode (DVMT)

DVMT is Dynamic Video Memory Technology. This item allows you to select video mode.

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

HD Audio Controller

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

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F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

HD Audio Controller (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

 South Bridge

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

Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

LCD Panel Type (1024x768 LVDS)

This item enables you to select which resolution to be used for LVDS panel.

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Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

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

Memory Frequency (1066 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

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

Total Memory (4 GB)

This item shows the total memory of DDR3.

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

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Total Memory 4 GB Memory Frequency 1066 MHz

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable DIMM/PCI Clock

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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Boot Menu

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the boot configuration.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

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

Set Boot Priority

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

Select the keyboard NumLock state

Boot Configuration

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Quiet Boot [Disabled]

Set Boot Priority 1st Boot [Hard Disk: ST31603...] 2nd Boot [CD/DVD: HL-DT-STDV...] 3rd Boot [USB/IDE Floppy] 4th Boot [USB CD/DVD] 5th Boot [USB Hard Disk] 6th Boot [USB Flash] 7th Boot [Network] 8th Boot [UEFI]

Hard Disk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB/IDE Floppy Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB CD/DVD ROM Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB HardDisk Drive Priorities [Press Enter] USB Flash Drive Priorities [Press Enter] Network Device Priorities [Press Enter] UEFI Boot Drive Priorities [Press Enter]

1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th Boot

These items show the boot priorities.

Hard Disk Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / USB/IDE Floppy Drive / USB CD/DVD ROM Drive / USB HardDisk Drive / USB Flash Drive / Network Device / UEFI Boot Drive Priorities

These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu.

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

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Quiet Boot (Disabled)

If enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo at boot, if disabled, BIOS will set the initial display mode to BIOS and show the diagnostic POST screen at boot.

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Security Menu

This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.

Set Administrator Password

Administrator Password

Main

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Administrator Password

This item allows you to set up the administrator password.

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Exit Menu

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

Save Changes and Exit

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes and Reset

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

Save Options

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore user defaults.

Save Changes and Exit

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

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override SATA PM: HL-DT-STDVD-ROM DH10 SATA SM: ST3160318AS

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

F2:Previous Values

F1:General Help

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Enter : Select

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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 Web site. 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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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 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. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

5. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected

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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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

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. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

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

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.

5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component.

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